Filipina on the Rise
Storytelling Podcasts
Welcome to Filipina on the Rise Podcast! This podcast aims to promote Filipina excellence world wide by elevating Filipinas in every industry who are doing big things and making an impact! Together, we learn about their journey, tackle some cultural topics as related to being Filipino in the modern day, and give advice to someone pursuing their own excellence. highlight Filipino culture in modern day successes and celebrate what it means to be a Filipina.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Storytelling Podcasts
Description:
Welcome to Filipina on the Rise Podcast! This podcast aims to promote Filipina excellence world wide by elevating Filipinas in every industry who are doing big things and making an impact! Together, we learn about their journey, tackle some cultural topics as related to being Filipino in the modern day, and give advice to someone pursuing their own excellence. highlight Filipino culture in modern day successes and celebrate what it means to be a Filipina.
Language:
English
Contact:
4153092937
Website:
http://filipinaontherise.com/
Episodes
Filipino Solidarity with the Black Community, Confronting Anti-Blackness & True Allyship - Bianca, Scholar Activist
2/23/2023
In honor of Black History Month, we are bringing back this discussion with Bianca Mabute-Louie, an educator, activist, organizer, an extremely inspiring and activating person, in June 30, 2020, this was around the time of the anti-asian American hate crimes which had an exponential rise amid the pandemic, around same time of the George Floyd murder protests, a month before, which sparked some racial reckoning and reflection of our two groups.
Bianca Mabute-Louie (she/her/hers) is an...
Duration:00:47:46
Who am I, Krystl Fabella? Answering Q&A: Filipina role models, faith, fears, career advice & more!
2/17/2023
Answering your Q&As! I share a little bit of my story, background, beliefs, and answer your Q&As sent in:
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Duration:01:00:57
Nicole Ponseca, Award-Winning Author & Chef, Filipino Food Leader: A Guide to Opening Yourself Up to Reinvention
1/18/2023
Someone I've been wanting to have on the podcast for a long time, and finally! Restaurateur, award-winning author & chef, Nicole Ponseca.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Importance of This Episode
At one point or another, many of us have experienced a pivot. Some type of significant change, whether in our careers or personal lives, voluntary or not. For Nicole, she went from VP in Advertising to a role in the restaurant industry. She is a great example of listening to that voice in the back...
Duration:01:07:35
7 Most Important Lessons I Learned from 2022 + a book page that changed my perspective
1/13/2023
Hello! I share 7 Learnings from 2022 + the stories behind them. I also read a very inspiring quote from Joanna Gaines of Magnolia Network from her book, The Stories We Tell.
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Duration:00:57:12
A Guide to Opening Yourself Up to Reinvention and New Dreams With Restauranteur, Award-Winning Author & Chef Nicole Adrienne Ponseca
1/12/2023
Today we’re joined by restaurateur, award-winning author & chef, Nicole Ponseca.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Importance of This Episode
At one point or another, many of us have experienced a pivot. Some type of significant change, whether in our careers or personal lives, voluntary or not. For Nicole, she went from VP in Advertising to a role in the restaurant industry. She is a great example of listening to that voice in the back of your mind saying, “you’re supposed to be doing...
Duration:01:07:50
Featuring you, our Listeners!: What did you learn & are most proud about in 2022?
1/6/2023
My favorite time of year, when I get to feature YOU! I asked y’all to submit your voice notes and asked: what are you most proud of from 2022 and what is the biggest thing you learned?
I LOVE everything everyone shared and am truly touched by this community. ♥️
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Duration:00:30:52
My Big Sister & Attorney: 3 Biggest Lessons on Turning 30
12/28/2022
My big sister, Kristin or “Ate Shasta” joins us on this episode as we close out the year, sharing with us lessons learned turning 30 and a message she has to us all. Kristin is an attorney focusing on environmental law & toxic torts. She attended Chapman Law School and attended her undergrad at UCLA. Kristin also served as President of the Public Interest Law Foundation and graduated with the class of 2020 Community Service award. She is an active board member of the Orange County Coalition...
Duration:00:31:36
A Personal Thank You Message, from Krystl “I started this podcast during hard times..”
11/30/2022
You don't know how you all have meant <3 As we enter the holidays, I just want to say a huge thank you.
Help keep Filipina on the Rise going by:
monthly supporterOne-time DonationSalamat! Love, Krystl
Duration:00:09:26
I'm Back! What I learned from the Break & why REST is so hard
11/16/2022
I’m back from a 3 month break and in this episode, I reunite with Tesz, and discuss
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Duration:00:59:32
Rebirthing a New Filipina Identity with Mary Jane Butac Livingston, Dental Hygienist, New Mom and NYC Content Creator with her Baby Daughter DJ
10/26/2022
Mabuhay and Welcome back to the podcast. My name is Tesz Millan, creator of the YouTube series Filipina. America. Creative. This is the last interview I’ll be hosting before Krystl Fabella finally returns to you from her adventures.
In today’s special conversation, you’ll get to meet Mary Jane Butac Livingston. Hailing from Hawaii, Mary Jane is a first generation Filipina-American, a Dental Hygienist to the stars, and a New York City content creator known as Pineapple in the Big Apple. Most...
Duration:00:56:36
Little Manila Rising from the Ashes of Historic Marginalization with Irene Calimlim and Manang Elena Mangahas of Little Manila Rising Stockton, CA
10/14/2022
To get a deeper understanding of Stockton’s distinct place in Philippine-American history, I reached out to Little Manila Rising, an organization whose mission is to remember and reclaim Stockton’s proud Filipino history. When I arrived, the organization’s Community Development Director Irene Calimlim and Board Member Manang Elena Mangahas welcomed me with a tour and intensive history lesson of Stockton’s Little Manila. After our tour of Little Manila, I sat down with them to talk in-depth...
Duration:00:41:32
Achieving Soul Goals & Intergenerational Healing through the Beauty of Kapwa with Val Roxas, Creator of LUNAS
9/28/2022
Mabuhay and Welcome! In today’s episode, host Tesz Millan and special guest Val Roxas are going to take you on a journey to reconnect inward to your soul and outward to the meaning of the Filipino word KAPWA, the inherent sense of knowing someone at their core.
Essentially, Kapwa means, “I see you because I see myself in you.”
VAL ROXAS, is a Filipina-American artist, writer, poet and the founder of LUNAS, a healing practice dedicated to helping kids of immigrants achieve their Soul Goals....
Duration:00:31:45
Breaking the Glass Ceiling with Hawaii Five-0’s Kimee Balmilero, Working with Jo Koy & Empowering Hawaiian Ohana
9/14/2022
Mabuhay and welcome back to Filipina on the Rise…
Today, our host Tesz Millan is excited to talk with Kimee Balmilero, a successful Hollywood and Broadway actor and singer, who is breaking through the entertainment industry's glass ceiling while inspiring the world to laugh and feel good with her effervescent energy and her beautiful soul. More recently, Kimee played opposite Fil-Am Comedian Jo Koy as his sister Geraldine on the TV pilot JOSEP. She can also be seen regularly on CBS’ Hawaii...
Duration:00:49:17
The Art of Play and Knowing when Enough is Enough with Dr. Maria Millan, CEO of CA Institute for Regenerative Medicine & Host Tesz Millan
8/31/2022
Mabuhay and Welcome, dear listeners of Filipina on the Rise… While Krystl takes a much deserved break, you'll hear a new voice on the podcast. Hi! I'm Tesz Millan, Creator of the YouTube series Filipina. American. Creative. For my very first episode hosting this amazing podcast, I brought in the support of someone I’ve looked up to and admired, pretty much my entire life.
Dr. Maria T. Millan, MD is the President and CEO of CIRM, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. As the...
Duration:00:58:25
Caila Quinn on Embracing being Filipina on National Reality TV, Mixed Roots, & Falling in Love with Yourself
8/3/2022
Today, we have a very special guest, Caila Quinn Burello. When I started this podcast and dreamt big, I told myself one of the Filipinas I’d have on one day was Caila, and here she is! Caila Quinn is a celebrity reality star, content creator, most known for her time on The Bachelor Season 20 in 2016, where she made it to a coveted top 3 spot and is now a beloved icon of Bachelor/reality tv nation. She is a proud Filipina, with her mother Filipino and of Irish German and Swiss descent. She...
Duration:01:01:58
From Cult Survivor to Award-winning Filmmaker & Hollywood Actor, Gio Espiritiu
7/21/2022
Today I’m talking to Giovannie Espiritu. Gio is an actor, filmmaker/writer, cult survivor and mother. She’s had recurring roles on ER, Trauma, Gilmore Girls, and Bones. You can see her as Melody in the Christmas film, Middleton Christmas and the series lead on DykeCentral on Amazon.
Gio has been nominated alongside Academy Award Nominees for Best Supporting Actress at MethodFest. And as a 3-time Outfest Fusion Filmmaker, her short film, "Ultra-Feminist," was awarded Honorable Mention.
When...
Duration:00:57:42
Why I'm Taking a Break - Rest is our Revolution, Fighting Hustle Culture, Honoring Ancestors with REST
7/13/2022
Krystl is taking a long overdue Career Break, and wants to share with you what led up to this (burn out, career transition, prioritizing healing and presence) & HOW we need to take back our RIGHT TO REST. She is leaving her full time role in tech to focus on Filipina on the Rise, and wants to create space in her life for recharge, healing, new inspiration, come back to FOTR with a new energy and will be handing the mic to someone special during this time... Tesz! (Who is Tesz? Read at...
Duration:01:13:26
Trailblazing the Dreams of Your Younger Self with Alyssa Navarro, Disney Executive Producer, Forbes 30 under 30, Filipina Disney Princess
6/8/2022
Alyssa Navarro is Manager of Representation and Inclusion Strategies at The Walt Disney Studios also known as the RISE team. This year, she was named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30. She was also the Executive Producer for the Disney Launchpad, Incubator program, which featured diverse directors who produced short films for Disney+. Co-host of the Sweet or Savory Podcast with her fiance, AJ Rafael. Yep you read that right! We get into how they met, it’s an actual disney love story. Outside of...
Duration:01:03:05
“Is it mental illness, or is it your trauma from colonization?” Healing Generational Trauma and Making Space for Emotions with Licensed Psychotherapist Monica Ramil
5/4/2022
Monica Ramil is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in San Francisco, and the owner of Monica Ramil Therapy, providing telehealth across California. Her mission is to help Filipina/x, women and couples work through anxiety, communication, family/relationship wounds, self-defeating thoughts & old patterns. Monica is particularly passionate about helping others work through intergenerational trauma and the insidious, ongoing effects of colonization, while also helping them connect to...
Duration:01:05:46
What does it mean to be a Filipina on the Rise? Listening to Intuition, "Blooming," & Sisterhood IRL!
4/28/2022
Hello from NYC! Still feeling all the love and magic from our NYC Filipina Meetup event. I hope to meet you at the next city meetup! In this episode, I'm interviewed by Tesz Millan for her new Youtube Series Filipina. American. Creative. She is a creator, marketing director, fellow journeying Filipina & soul sister who has created this video interview-centric docuseries of "Rediscovering my Lost Philippine Heritage" and to give voice to the Filipina American experience. You can find the...
Duration:00:59:26