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 seafarers, slaves and shipbuilders to the modern diaspora. They also share stories of guests from The Filipino American Woman Project, discussing their personal family histories and connections to Filipino migration. During their conversation, they also t ..read more

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 to Filipino American history. Stacey shares the story of Clemencia López, an early Filipina feminist leader, and how bringing these historical figures to light can help process complex emotions. The group continues to discuss ongoing issues in Philipp ..read more

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 via video, reflecting back to when season 4 started at the beginning of Filipino American History Month 2022, how they’ll be getting their ‘house in order’ in the off-season, and most of all, how to stay in touch! For daily conversations with fellow ..read more

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 THENEWFILIPINA.COM! They also announce the next book they're reading for March 17th's Book Club, and Nani takes the lead in wrapping up their conversation with a quote. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m3Sw_2bS-Bs Monthly Events - Sub ..read more

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 the impact of receiving immediate feedback from THENEWFILIPINA.COM founding members, how they use Instagram as their primary social media platform, how people can subscribe to their private podcast, a list of their upcoming events, and close out with a ..read more

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 on their YouTube channel, when their monthly Instagram Live events and monthly book club sessions will be taking place, and lastly, they proudly present their new online home: THENEWFILIPINA.COM. This conversation is also available on YouTube: https ..read more

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 parts of Filipino American history, how colonization affects us today, and Filipino folklore and spirituality. Finally, they wrap up by answering the question: what would you say to your younger Filipino self? This conversation is also available on YouTu ..read more

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 cooking Filipino food, how successfully living your life as a brown person can be a form of protest, her first visit to the Philippines (when she was in middle school), what it was like meeting her birth mother for the first time, more about her birth ..read more

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, tease at their Instagram 5-Day Reflection Series, reflect on their latest book club, plan for December events, encourage potential advertisers to reach out to them before the new year, and much more. This conversation is also available on YouTube: https ..read more

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 groups, family members that served in the military (this episode was recorded on Veterans Day - Nov. 11), Nani's visit to the California Museum with Stacey Salinas as her personal tour guide, what to expect for today's book club session (Nov. 18) wi ..read more