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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 her day job, Alyssa is pretty much a real life filipina disney princess! She performed as Mulan for several years at the Disneyland Resort while she was at college in University of La Verne, and sings regularly on her tiktok, which has over 230k followers. In this episode we’ll cover… How growing up surrounded by a supportive filipino community shaped Alyssa’s future as a performer and leader The rising representation of Filipino talent on screen that’s just scratching the surface in media and the arts Alyssa’s work with the Disney Launchpad Shorts Incubator Program What happens when your life or career path after college doesn’t look the way you thought it would and how to take advantage of the humbling job experiences The power of advocating for yourself and your dreams, despite the cultural norm of not allowing yourself as a filipino to take up space Surround yourself with people who bring you closer to your culture Importance of Episode: Representation of the Filipino community is on the rise, and while we’re barely just scratching the surface, the importance and need for Filipino talent to be shown on screen remains the same. Filipinas are a force to be reckoned with, our culture and people bring something unique to the spaces we’re in. But oftentimes we as Filipina women are afraid to take up that space because we haven’t seen people before us do it. It takes brave men and women, like Alyssa, to step out and follow their passions and show future generations what’s possible. Connect with Alyssa: (@alyssugh)  * Website:  https://www.alyssanavarro.com/  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssugh/  Join the Filipina Soul Sisterhood Circle! Hang out with Krystl and other “journeying” Pinays every week, as we reconnect with our culture, meet with and get mentored by impactful, industry-disrupting Filipina leaders, and help each other step into our power as Pinays. Support, Share, Follow, Get Spotlighted: Support the show for as little as $1 a month: http://patreon.com/filipinaontherise Follow IG @filipinaontherise Pledge $3 or $10 a month to help keep the show going! Here: Patreon

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 their inner wisdom. In this episode we’ll cover… Making space for multiple emotions Exploring the colonial mentality when it comes to Western Therapy How to listen to different forms of wisdom Patterns Monica has observed within the Filipino community around therapy needs, mental health and healing Finding your inner voice and allowing yourself to take up space, authentically, in front of others Importance of EpisodeThe space of mental health, being such a new thing in itself, is not a talked about thing in our culture. It's a taboo topic… which makes it all that more important to talk about. There are so many common themes throughout our families: like silent suffering, previous generations’ unaddressed traumas, spiritual bypassing to name a few. Many of us never think to connect the dots and therapy helps us connect those dots and move forward in a way our parents were never able to. Connect with Monica:* Website: https://www.monicaramiltherapy.com/  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filipina_therapist/  Join the Filipina Soul Sisterhood Circle! Hang out with Krystl and other “journeying” Pinays every week, as we reconnect with our culture, meet with and get mentored by impactful, industry-disrupting Filipina leaders, and help each other step into our power as Pinays. Support, Share, Follow, Get Spotlighted: Support the show for as little as $1 a month: http://patreon.com/filipinaontherise Follow IG @filipinaontherise  Thank you to our episode sponsor, Silviyana Boutique, a Filipina-owned fashion brand committed to raising the piña, advocating for sustainability & ethical fashion, and supporting farmers & seamstresses in the Philippines Get my new Zendaya Turno Top and rock a modern chic Filipiniana! Use code FILIPINAONTHERISE for 25% off! Pledge $3 or $10 a month to help keep the show going! Here: Patreon

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 video version on Youtube!Join the Filipina Soul Sisterhood Circle!Pledge $3 or $10 a month to help keep the show going! Here: Patreon

What is are NFTs, what is crypto, web3 and block chain… and why in the world should I care? With the world moving into a more technologize era, and we’re hearing crypto, blockchain and now “Web3 & NFTs” thrown around, it can get complicated to keep up! But… should it? (Thank you Sturdy Exchange for […]

Nicole Anderson Paniagua is an actress turned activist flower farmer. She owns InClayCo in the Pacific Northwest. Before she started her own business, she was a former teen actress on Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and ABC Family known for her roles on Jonas, Mean Girls 2, Ravenswood, and Make It or Break It. She is now […]

Hi everyone! One of my most favorite discussions, an oldie but it’s been one of the most popular ones that I wanted to repost. I think it’s because os many people in their journey of reconnecting with their culture and finding out what it means to be proud to be Pinay, there’s this hunger to […]

In this episode, Krystl gives an update on her personal life, her big move to Austin, funny moving horror stories, and lessons she has for the community and why investing and creating a beautiful environment and lifestyle for yourself actually means you can have better impact for others. You will learn: What you can get […]

Hey everyone! This is one of earlier episodes but one of my most favorite, an audience favorite and one of the most important discussions, regarding taking back our money power. I believe in our journey as stepping into our power as Filipinas, shifting things generationally and just living a more authentic, freed life, we have […]

I am joined with Emerald Rubio, Therapist, Speaker & Healer, on this Clubhouse Chat, and we open it up to the community to talk with us about something no one taught us to do but is becoming necessary: confrontational, courageous (& yet compassionate) conversations with our parents. This past year has invited more people into […]

Hey everyone! As 2021 comes to a close, we want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to this community. For the engagement, for the enthusiasm, for how we see you stepping into your personal passions and power, for your comments, messages and shares, for being personally committed to Filipina Excellence. What did we observe from […]

This is an EXCLUSIVE discussion from the Filipina Soul Sisterhood Circle, which we’re posting because it is so moving and important. Our sisterhood meets online every Thursday, and through out the month we are doing activities, journaling, having discussions, meeting with Filipina leaders & experts. Join here!  Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez is leading expert on contemporary Filipino issues, […]

Jeanelle Castro is an online food & travel content creator. Through her videos and storytelling, Jeanelle showcases Filipino cuisine while sharing her unique experiences as a 1.5 generation Filipina-American. She also brings her audience along on her journey as she travels and explores different dishes and flavors from around the world. You can find “JeanellEats” […]

First generation, queer, Filipina American, Angelia “Angel” Trinidad is the CEO and Founder of Passion Planner. After graduating from UCLA with a B.A. in Art and a Minor in Arts Education, she found herself depressed, spiraling down and struggling to find direction. She took the leap and created Passion Planner, a paper life coach, from […]

Closing off FAHM we have a very important, powerful episode for you. “American History iS FilipinA American history.” so important we are looking at our history through a critical lens and owning the story of US, as Filipino women, as having contributed to the historical narrative, part of society’s fabric, a story worth telling.⁠ ⁠ […]

Bianca Trinidad-Lamb is a Growth Marketer in the tech space, entrepreneur, Autism warrior, and founder of Filiflavors, a business  curates Filipino surprise snack boxes, serving those missing familiar tastes of home, looking to discover new favorites, or just starting to learn about Filipino food and culture. She was born and raised in Manila, Philippines and […]

October’s theme for the Filipina Soul Sisterhood Circle is Self-Admiration. Join the Filipina Soul Sisterhood Cirlce by October 1st! We have Alexis Jacinto of @asideofalexis joining us and moderating the discussion. We discuss the importance of self admiration, and how it’s a true form of self love, self acceptance and powerful practice in stepping into […]

I am SO excited y’all! It’s finally here: The Filipina Soul Sisterhood Circle. In this talk, I share the 5 Things You Can Expect from a Pinay Power Tribe, What a “Life-Aligned Pinay Power Sister” is, and how you can start forming one! We start October 1st, and our first theme is about Self Admiration. […]

Did you know that the Philippines is the world provider of Coconut Oil, and yet is under-recognized? Sara Ku is a beauty entrepreneur and founder of Kaya Essentials, an impact driven lifestyle and beauty brand. In her early 20s, she worked for a non-profit in the Philippines, Gawad Kalinga, where she was introduced to social […]

Christine Bumatay is a storyteller, social media professional, and Pilipinx culture advocate born and raised between Mandaluyong City, Philippines and the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from USC’s Public Relations program and now holds her own platform, Sosyal Gal, where she builds a community of activism for the Filipina American community. She writes for […]

Christine Bumatay is a storyteller, social media professional, and Pilipinx culture advocate born and raised between Mandaluyong City, Philippines and the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from USC’s Public Relations program and now holds her own platform, Sosyal Gal, where she builds a community of activism for the Filipina American community. She writes for […]