011. Transit Thursdays x What We Made Possible: Finding Light in Loss

What We Made Possible

On today’s special episode, I’m excited to share a heartfelt cross-post from my conversation with the brilliant Didi Paterno on her podcast, Transit Thursdays. This one is truly close to my heart. We explore the dance between finding light in moments of loss, community connection, and what it really means to be rooted as a Filipino American in a world that can feel both unfamiliar and full of possibility.

My former coaching client Didi interviews me and I get to share more about my personal journey, from growing up in a multigenerational Filipino household in Jersey City, serving as a landing place for new immigrants, to stepping into advocacy and leadership roles that often felt like pushing against heavy winds. I open up about navigating the challenges of working in under-resourced BIPOC organizations, grappling with feelings of burnout and searching for stability, especially during turbulent times. Through it all, I share how mentorship from within my own community helped me pivot from simply surviving to truly thriving.

We chat about my evolution from working as an advocate to becoming a coach, and what it’s meant for me to find (and offer!) light through coaching, not only as an individual practice but within groups and whole communities. Loss, I’ve learned, is not just about what is taken but also what becomes possible: a rediscovery of self-worth, a reclaiming of agency, and an opening for deeper connection.

If you’ve felt stuck, heavy with loss, or unsure how to step forward, let this episode serve as a gentle invitation: together, we can find the little lights that guide us home, anchoring ourselves in community, courage, and hope. Thank you for joining us on this journey—no matter where you are, you’re not alone.

About Didi Paterno:

Didi is a Filipino-American writer, tarot card reader and your vedic astrology ate (elder sister). She is also host of the Transit Thursdays: A vedic astrology tutorial podcast, where she hopes to shine a little more light on ourselves through the stars as we transit through our lives.

Where to Find Didi Paterno:

Instagram:@didipaterno

Facebook: Didi Paterno

Transit Thursday podcast on Spotify

Important Links: https://linktr.ee/didipaterno

Website: http://didipaterno.com

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