3.10 Joshua D.

Born and raised on O’ahu, Hawai’i, specifically in Kapolei in a somewhat Filipino-populated area. He is currently attend University of Nevada Las Vegas for Nursing. I came back home from Las Vegas because of COVID in March. I created a semi successful business during quarantine and now I supply over 50+ stores with my Ube crinkle cookies. I recently got certified nursing assistant certificate and soon will be working at a hospital. However, I’m in my pre licensing classes to be a real estate agent as well. I know I’m all over the place but I can never settle to one thing. Being raised in a Filipino family has given me the drive to do the things I’m doing right now. The Filipino culture itself derives from hard work and to me if you have free time means that you’re not living your life to the fullest. Joshua's advice to the future generation would have to be to just ,"despite how hard your filipino parents are just know that they are doing it for your own sake and dont make it seem like they are controlling your life, they are just trying to guide you in the best way possible. Dont be afraid to be yourself, always stand up for what you believe in.." Feel free to follow Joshua's journey on his social media platform: @joshuadanao @soleihawaiibakery @joshuadanao.jpg & dont forget to support their family business (shopsoleihawaiibakery.com) Edited by Chachie Abara If you are interesting in participating you may do so through our blog post, and you may write a topic within the Filipino diaspora, community and any topic you desire. Requirements has to be 500-1000 word limit and it must be sent on a PDF or Word Doc on our email : [email protected] | ABOUT | Reclaiming Filipinx Identity exists to capture the narratives of Filipino Americans in Hawaii and a platform to bring solidarity to our fellow Filipino Americans and Filipinos from around the globe. Ultimately, we aim to provide a platform that will allow others to freely talk about topics within the Filipino diaspora and community. | CONNECT WITH US | ● SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZl2ysSzPtDzDgXSCpr4XZQ ● INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reclaimingfilipinxidentity/ ● OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://reclaimingfilipinx.wixsite.com/home ● SUPPORT us on AnchorFm by donating to help keep the platform from creating content for you!