Best Sometimes Saying One Thing Is All We Need To Take Up A Little More Space Podcasts (2025)

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172: "I just assumed we'd always be friends.” — By Someone Who Still Loves You Like A Sister 9:30

3d ago9:30

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If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this: If someone from your past reached out today, what would you say to them? This letter is for anyone who got busy with life and unknowingly let a friendship fade—and wondered if it’s too late to say something now. The writer reflects on a once-assumed bond that slipped away with time, distance, and neglec…

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171: "I want what I create to be enough." — By Someone Trusting Her Inner Calling 11:10

10d ago11:10

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If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this: What have you held onto not because it’s easy, but because it still matters to you in a way that you can’t explain? This letter is for anyone who’s ever wondered if they’re holding on too long—or holding on for a reason. Through quiet questioning and inherited resilience, the writer explores what it mea…

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170: “You deserve to know your body.” — By Someone Ready To Talk About Sex 9:39

17d ago9:39

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If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this: What part of your body or sexuality were you taught to ignore—and what would it mean to reclaim it? This letter is for anyone raised to believe that sex is shameful, silence is safety, and pleasure is something to fear. Through unapologetic truth-telling and cultural honesty, the writer challenges the l…

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169: "Speak up. You are always safe with me.” — By A Mother Creating Room For Feelings 8:00

24d ago8:00

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If you can reflect on one thing, it’s this: What unspoken rules shaped your voice growing up—and what do you want your children to hear instead? This letter is for anyone raised to stay quiet “out of respect” to one’s elders, even if that silence costs them their emotional well-being. Through tender storytelling and raw vulnerability, the writer re…

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168: "My worth doesn't come from being needed." — By Someone Learning to Love Differently 9:34

1M ago9:34

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If you could reflect on one thing: Have you ever mistaken intensity for love? This letter is for anyone who’s clung to the fantasy of a love that burns, only to be left scorched. Through raw storytelling and self-reflection, the writer revisits her past as a hopeless romantic, tracing how codependency, loneliness, and a savior complex once shaped h…

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167: “You Were the Friendship I Needed to Choose Better From." — By Someone Who Paid Full Price for Half-Hearted Love 12:06

1M ago12:06

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If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this: What unmet need did someone fail to meet, only for you to realize it was yours to fulfill? This letter is for anyone who’s ever poured themselves into a friendship that never truly poured back. With fierce honesty and hard-won clarity, the writer revisits a best friendship marked by silence, conditional…

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166: “Don’t Be a Victim of Your Own Life.” — By Someone Who Wants More for Her Parents 7:16

1M ago7:16

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If you could reflect on one thing: Have you ever wondered if your parents are truly happy with the life they chose? This letter is for anyone who has ever wanted to return the favor to their immigrant parents—not just with financial support or achievements, but by encouraging them to want more for themselves. Through heartfelt honesty and generatio…

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165: “I can’t go back.” — By Someone Ready for What’s Next 8:00

2M ago8:00

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If you could reflect on one thing: When was the last time you honored your own growth—even if it meant leaving something good behind? This letter is for anyone who’s felt the “quiet knowing” of outgrowing a former version of themselves. Through gentle reflection and emotional honesty, the writer revisits the early days of this podcast, acknowledgin…

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164: The Filipino American Woman Letters Summer Series Trailer 0:49

2M ago0:49

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Welcome to TFAW Letters, a special summer series from The Filipino American Woman Project. I’m your host, Jen Amos. Each week, I will read a fictionalized letter—my creative interpretation of real conversations with you! These letters have been woven with heart, reflection, and truth—to honor your stories while protecting your privacy. It all begin…

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163: A Story of Intergenerational Family Therapy Through Filipino Studies 32:05

8M ago32:05

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163: A Story of Intergenerational Family Therapy Through Filipino Studies Full video of Caitilin's live event is available now on https://thenewfilipina.com/ Join the conversation for FREE today! On behalf of The Filipino American Woman Project, which seeks to amplify Filipina representation in mainstream media, Nani facilitates the launch event of…

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162: A Look Inside Filipino American History Through Filipino Poetry 1:28:33

8M ago1:28:33

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162: A Look Inside Filipino American History Through Filipino Poetry Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N-qcmYStaO8 To celebrate Filipino American History Month 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project explores what intergenerational family therapy looks like through Filipino American poetry. Cohosts Jen and Nani welcome past guest…

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161: Therapy Writing Prompts for Filipino American Women 8:28

10M ago8:28

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161: Therapy Writing Prompts for Filipino American Women Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z4KIqp6tduI Whether you’ve been going to therapy for years or are just toying with the idea, we want to meet you where you’re at. In this bonus episode, Nani shares five therapy writing prompts you can use to explore your relationship to therapy and…

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160: Dear Filipino American Women, Here’s What To Talk About In Therapy 1:38:43

10M ago1:38:43

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160: Dear Filipino American Women, Here’s What To Talk About In Therapy Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GEmW8yHoaJ4 And just like that… they’re back! Join Jen & Nani as they breathe new life into TFAW Project with a hearty discussion on what to talk about in therapy for Filipino American women. In this panel discussion, Filipina therapi…

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159: Returning for Filipino American History Month - Season 5 Trailer 0:44

11M ago0:44

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159: Returning for Filipino American History Month - Season 5 Trailer The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project is returning for Filipino American History Month! For Season 5, we're focused on strengthening Filipina voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture and personal development! Hosted by Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez-Sm…

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158: "I'm never not going to be Filipina. So what's the rush? I have the rest of my life to study my heritage." Rooted and Rising: Migrating to America with Jen and Nani 52:53

1+ y ago52:53

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158: "I'm never not going to be Filipina. So what's the rush? I have the rest of my life to study my heritage." Rooted and Rising: Migrating to America with Jen and Nani For Part 1 of 3 of the Rooted and Rising Series: Migrating to America, Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez-Smith explore the seven waves of Filipino migration, from the first wave of seafa…

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157: "Education is only good if you feel liberated because of it." Filipino American History Month Special with Jen, Nani, and Stacey - Part 2 of 2 33:28

2y ago33:28

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157: "Education is only good if you feel liberated because of it." Filipino American History Month Special with Jen, Nani, and Stacey - Part 2 of 2 Happy Filipino American History Month (FAHM)! Jen, Nani, and Stacey return for part 2 of their FAHM special to discuss the importance of mindfulness and meditation when discussing heavy topics related t…

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156: "You're Filipina first." Filipino American History Month Special with Jen, Nani, and Stacey - Part 1 of 2 43:48

2y ago43:48

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156: "You're Filipina first." Filipino American History Month Special with Jen, Nani, and Stacey - Part 1 of 2 Happy Filipino American History Month! Jen, Nani, and special guest Dr. Stacey Anne Baterina Salinas return for a two-part special for Filipino American History Month (FAHM)! Together, they discuss FAHM's 2023 theme, according to the Filip…

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155: "I see that you're trying to show up, and I want to remind you that we don't have to do this today. We can shift gears." Wrapping up Season 4 with Jen and Nani 49:34

2+ y ago49:34

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155: "I see that you're trying to show up, and I want to remind you that we don't have to do this today. We can shift gears." Wrapping up Season 4 with Jen and Nani This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gh8JOBVBQ1U And that’s a wrap for season 4 of TFAW Project! Jen and Nani close out by previewing what season 5 may look like …

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154: "Filipino looks so different to so many different people. It's impossible to fit us into any one box." The latest community discussions and hot topics with Jen and Nani 1:01:18

2+ y ago1:01:18

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154: "Filipino looks so different to so many different people. It's impossible to fit us into any one box." The latest community discussions and hot topics with Jen and Nani Jen and Nani highlight all of the exciting conversations and hot topics that are taking place on their FREE 5-Day Reflection Series via Instagram Group Chats and on THENEWFILIP…

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153: "We learn more about ourselves in community with each other." Building a sustainable community one conversation at a time with Jen and Nani 1:00:26

2+ y ago1:00:26

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153: "We learn more about ourselves in community with each other." Building a sustainable community one conversation at a time with Jen and Nani Jen and Nani are excited to share the latest progress on their new platform: THENEWFILIPINA.COM! They reveal how they take advantage of the limited real-time they have to work together every week, share th…

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152: "We are redefining what it means to be Pinay. We are the ones that have the power to shift culture." Presenting THENEWFILIPINA.COM with Jen and Nani 1:02:54

2+ y ago1:02:54

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152: "We are redefining what it means to be Pinay. We are the ones that have the power to shift culture." Presenting THENEWFILIPINA.COM with Jen and Nani HAPPY NEW YEAR! Jen and Nani are back with holiday season reflections and 2023 major updates for our community! They share why this is the first episode they've published in the new year, updates …

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151: "It's a gift to know, to honor, and to evolve our ancestors' history from here on out." Jayme Sy's Instagram Live Interview with Jen and Nani 1:10:28

2+ y ago1:10:28

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151: "It's a gift to know, to honor, and to evolve our ancestors' history from here on out." Jayme Sy's Instagram Live Interview with Jen and Nani At the end of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), Kara and Jayme invited Jen and Nani to chat via Instagram Live! They talk about how TFAW Project was founded, their family backgrounds, favorite part…

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150: "Sharing my story is not just me learning about myself, but it's for those struggling with their identity to learn from, too." Philippines trip reflections with Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe 1:02:21

2+ y ago1:02:21

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150: "Sharing my story is not just me learning about myself, but it's for those struggling with their identity to learn from, too." Philippines trip reflections with Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe By popular demand from our BUYUSBOBA.COM supporters, Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe returns to the show for a second interview! She shares how she's started co…

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149: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." December festivities and exciting events with Jen, Nani and Tsuki 46:40

2+ y ago46:40

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149: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." December festivities and exciting events with Jen, Nani and Tsuki Jen and Nani are joined with BUYUSBOBA.COM Book Club member and past guest Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe! Together, they talk about their holiday plans, give grace during a busy season, share the latest update…

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148: "I like to consider this a very special time of the year because the world is lighting up for me." Birthdays, holidays and exciting updates with Jen and Nani 46:11

2+ y ago46:11

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148: "I like to consider this a very special time of the year because the world is lighting up for me." Birthdays, holidays and exciting updates with Jen and Nani Happy December! Jen and Nani first share what it means for them to celebrate their birthdays and the holidays within the same month. Then they dive into exciting updates and shoutouts to …

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147: "There's no standing still or being done with self-awareness. It's an ongoing process." Expressing thanks with Jen and Nani 42:21

2+ y ago42:21

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147: "There's no standing still or being done with self-awareness. It's an ongoing process." Expressing thanks with Jen and Nani Seasons Greetings! While Nani has already decorated her home for the holidays, Jen shares her upcoming plans to run a turkey trot -- her first running event in her 30s! Together, they share what they are thankful for, tea…

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146: "The direction that we take the show is always a result of what our community needs." Spending more time in community with Jen and Nani 36:44

2+ y ago36:44

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146: "The direction that we take the show is always a result of what our community needs." Spending more time in community with Jen and Nani Jen and Nani are excited to continue expanding their offerings for our growing community! They discuss how they prioritize TFAW Project into their busy lives, the latest happenings within the Reflection Series…

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145: "Your voice matters here." Community engagement with Jen, Nani and Caitilin Damacion 53:53

2+ y ago53:53

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145: "Your voice matters here." Community engagement with Jen, Nani and Caitilin Damacion Jen and Nani, joined with Caitilin Damacion, hop on Instagram Live once again -- and plan on doing so every first Friday on the month! Together, they talk about their experiences with the Tsimis with Jen and Nani Book Club thus far, how their Discord community…

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144: "I got you. We are a team. Together we rise." Going Live on Instagram with Jen and Nani 28:37

3y ago28:37

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144: "I got you. We are a team. Together we rise." Going Live on Instagram with Jen and Nani Last Friday, Jen and Nani surprise their Instagram followers by going Live! They explain why they want to revitalize their Instagram community, reflect on their third year of celebrating Filipino American History Month, invite listeners to join their free 5…

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143: "We are not just excavating our past, but we are actively writing our future." Wrapping up Filipino American History Month with Jen and Nani 39:36

3y ago39:36

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Note: This conversation is also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/_uf33cSUOq0 143: "We are not just excavating our past, but we are actively writing our future." Wrapping up Filipino American History Month with Jen and Nani And that's a wrap for Filipino American History Month! Jen and Nani share some fun facts about Filipino American National …

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142: "I do a lot because I'm excited to still be alive." Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Jaymee WINS 1:36:51

3y ago1:36:51

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Note: This conversation is also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/yVgayJBOuZQ 142: "I do a lot because I'm excited to still be alive." Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Jaymee WINS Author, producer, and talent-in-progress, Jaymee WINS returns from Ep. 007 (three years ago!) to discuss Filipino American History Month and, for the fi…

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141: "If you appreciate us investing in you, we hope that you invest in us, too." FAHM and focus groups with Jen and Nani 30:14

3y ago30:14

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Note: This episode is also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/sPJLkWud4as 141: "If you appreciate us investing in you, we hope that you invest in us, too." FAHM and focus groups with Jen and Nani The celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM) continues! Jen and Nani share the history of how FAHM began, give a recap of their FREE 5-Day…

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140: "You can have all your ducks in a row. But if people don't latch on to your idea, then you wasted all that time trying to perfect it." 5-Day Reflection Series with Jen and Nani 41:57

3y ago41:57

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This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MW_y6bJsGUU 140: "You can have all your ducks in a row. But if people don't latch on to your idea, then you wasted all that time trying to perfect it." 5-Day Reflection Series with Jen and Nani Jen and Nani are back for a weekly show of The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project in ce…

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139: "One of the ways that I identify as Filipino is that everything I do, I like to do it family style." Season 4 Trailer with Jen and Nani 16:48

3y ago16:48

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139: "One of the ways that I identify as Filipino is that everything I do, I like to do it family style." Season 4 Trailer with Jen and Nani Jen and Nani return for Season 4 of TFAW Project! Together, they reflect on their individual journeys since they wrapped up Season 3, their new plans for Season 4, their decision to evolve their co-hosting rel…

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138: "I'm so high on being Pinay." Outdoor adventures, adoption and visiting the Philippines with Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe 1:11:40

3y ago1:11:40

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This episode is also available via video: https://youtu.be/bD9B55A9VlA 138: "I'm so high on being Pinay." Outdoor adventures, adoptee raised in Vermont, and returning to the motherland with Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe Tsuki loves to describe herself as a cowgirl, lesbian, rock climbing and parkour coach. As an adoptee, she speaks fondly of her fami…

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137: "Not only do I know that I’m seen, I know that I’m supported." Celebrating the anniversaries of TFAW Project and BuyUsBoba.com with Jen and Nani 43:15

3y ago43:15

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This podcast episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pjApllPFpas 137: "Not only do I know that I’m seen, I know that I’m supported." Celebrating the anniversaries of TFAW Project and BuyUsBoba.com with Jen and Nani Jen and Nani check in with our TFAW community with a surprise bonus episode! They celebrate two major events: the one ye…

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136: "We’re all the same. Why am I going to divide us based on class?" Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Paulette Imperial and Discord community members 1:11:09

3y ago1:11:09

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136: "We’re all the same. Why am I going to divide us based on class?" Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Paulette Imperial and Discord community members Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Bulosan Center and TFAW Project's intern Paulette Imperial joins us as our special guest for this bonus episode to share her inte…

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135: "Thank you for humanizing us and seeing us as part of your extended family." Updates, potential name change, and a new Discord community with Jen and Nani 35:49

3+ y ago35:49

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This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jg1t51lqhfs 135: "Thank you for humanizing us and seeing us as part of your extended family." Updates, potential name change, and a new Discord community with Jen and Nani Surprise, surprise! Jen and Nani release this bonus episode to share the latest updates on our show! Together, they ap…

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134: "My sanity is more important than keeping up with appearances." Old money, chosen family, and a purposeful life with Rachel Hernandez 1:06:23

3+ y ago1:06:23

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This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BsXMMW1Te0c 134: "My sanity is more important than keeping up with appearances." Old money, chosen family, and a purposeful life with Rachel Hernandez Thanks to your support on BuyUsBoba.com, we've invited Best-Selling Author, Real Estate Investor, International Speaker, Podcaster, and TFA…

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133: "For 2022, I am most interested in thriving, not just surviving." Unconventional learning, community building, and archiving our history with Jen and Nani 24:34

3+ y ago24:34

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133: "For 2022, I am most interested in thriving, not just surviving." Unconventional learning, community building, and archiving our history with Jen and Nani Happy New Year! Jen and Nani are excited to reappear in your podcast feeds to say hello and share some exciting updates. Together, they share a snapshot of their personal lives, what their i…

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132: “This was not history to me, at least not then.” Seasons Greetings, Birthdays and Book Club Updates with Jen and Nani 37:12

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132: “This was not history to me, at least not then.” Seasons Greetings, Birthdays and Book Club Updates with Jen and Nani Happy Holidays! Despite feeling exhausted from quite the eventful year in Jen and Nani's individual lives, they surprise everyone with the final bonus episode for 2021! They reveal the results of the 2nd Annual Golden Crane Pod…

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131: "It's really exciting to be introduced to books that are pertinent to our culture and to be able to discuss them in community." A book club invitation with Jen, Nani and Caitilin Damacion 37:46

3+ y ago37:46

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131: "It's really exciting to be introduced to books that are pertinent to our culture and to be able to discuss them in community." A book club invitation with Jen, Nani and Caitilin Damacion Surprise! In celebration of the holiday weekend, we bring on returning guest Caitilin Damacion to invite you all to the Tsismis with Jen and Nani (TJN) Book …

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130: "I trust that the feelings I’m having right now will be taken care of with whatever comes next." Season finale and wrapping up FAHM with Jen and Nani 56:27

4y ago56:27

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130: "I trust that the feelings I’m having right now will be taken care of with whatever comes next." Season finale and wrapping up FAHM with Jen and Nani With mixed feelings, but mostly feeling satisfied, Jen and Nani wrap up season three of The Filipino American Woman Project for 2021 and reflect on the final content that was collectively produce…

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129: “Use your community and use your resources because they're here to help you.” Teaching kapwa in the classroom and at home with Keani Dominguez 1:20:28

4y ago1:20:28

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129: “Use your community and use your resources because they're here to help you.” Teaching kapwa in the classroom and at home with Keani Dominguez This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NCoeVFAhP2A 129: “Use your community and use your resources because they're here to help you.” Teaching kapwa in the classroom and at hom…

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128: "Happy Filipino American History Month!" October Events and Exclusive content only available on Tsismis with Jen and Nani 12:07

4y ago12:07

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128: "Happy Filipino American History Month!" October Events and Exclusive content only available on Tsismis with Jen and Nani Remember when we said we had big plans for #FAHM this year? Well, here they are!!! 10/15: Get to know Kuya Kirby Araullo! (Instagram @kirbyaraullo) 10/22: Celebrating Filipino American History Month at home & in class w/ Ke…

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127: “That’s part of my calling as an artist; going with the flow of how the world changes through storytelling.” Broadway performing, life pivots, & choosing curiosity over shame with Jesca Prudencio 1:02:56

4y ago1:02:56

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127: “That’s part of my calling as an artist; going with the flow of how the world changes through storytelling.” Broadway performing, life pivots, & choosing curiosity over shame with Jesca Prudencio This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xCMLYFf2ZcE From sharing her director’s process as “the strategic artist” to working…

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126: "I'm happy to be in a space where Filipino American History Month is more about celebrating it as opposed to fighting for it." Celebrating FAHM for the 3rd year with Jen and Nani 49:25

4y ago49:25

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126: "I'm happy to be in a space where Filipino American History Month is more about celebrating it as opposed to fighting for it." Celebrating FAHM for the 3rd year with Jen and Nani This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PnpMi2JCb8s Jen and Nani (and special guest baby Hiro) kick off their third year of Filipino American Hist…

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125: “When you find authenticity & kindness in a person, keep them close.” Drive thru balut, Filipinos in show business, and turning childhood dreams into cathartic professional opportunities with Emy ... 1:05:35

4y ago1:05:35

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125: “When you find authenticity & kindness in a person, keep them close.” Drive thru balut, Filipinos in show business, and turning childhood dreams into cathartic professional opportunities with Emy Coligado This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xytpYt2mBMY Dog mom, Actress & Executive Producer Emy Coligado tells her st…

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124: "Although I could've kept going solo, it's nice to lean against you again." Welcoming Nani back to the show as a new mother 26:17

4y ago26:17

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124: "Although I could've kept going solo, it's nice to lean against you again." Welcoming Nani back to the show as a new mother This week on TFAW Project, someone special makes their reintroduction back onto the show. Yep! You guessed it. (Drumroll, please....) Nani Dominguez, co-host for 100+ episodes is back! After taking a short maternity break…

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123: "My love for the arts far outweighed my fears." Storytelling, being the eldest of seven siblings, and living her best life in her 40s and 50s with Bles Chavez-Bernstein 1:23:58

4y ago1:23:58

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123: "My love for the arts far outweighed my fears." Storytelling, being the eldest of seven siblings, and living her best life in her 40s and 50s with Bles Chavez-Bernstein This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MWlxEo72qnw The Singing Poet, Author, and Soprano Bles Chavez-Bernstein was born a storyteller. Today, she has …

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