The Filipino American Woman Project

Who was the last Filipino person you were excited to meet — and did you ever stop to wonder if they wanted to connect that way?Claire’s new friend invites her to a dinner party, a refreshing change from the Filipino parties she’s used to. That is, until she meets Marco. The moment he finds out she’s Filipino too, the evening takes a sharp turn toward assumptions, unsolicited opinions, and questions she didn’t anticipate having to answer. Claire thinks very carefully about her response the next time her friend invites her to another party.If you’ve ever felt stereotyped by another Filipino, this one’s for you.Letter 192 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

How has rejection redirected you to reclaiming and expressing who you really are?In this letter, Robin writes to Lolo G, their late grandfather, who loved them deeply. But his love was expressed with gender expectations about how a girl should move, dress, speak, and carry herself.It was in Robin’s young adult years that they discovered the language and pronouns to voice who they really are, who they’ve always been. Then, before their 30th birthday, they’re ready to come out to their grandpa and family.If you’re finally ready to show and tell everyone who you really are, this letter was written for you.Letter 191 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our PRIDE Month special and Summer edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

Welcome to TFAW Letters — the Summer Edition — by the Filipino American Woman Project! ☀️I’m your host, Jen Amos, here to read aloud letters inspired by real conversations with you! It all begins with one line: If I could say one thing... Because sometimes one thing is all we need to take up a little more space. 💛First letter releases next Friday! Stay tuned! 🎧 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

What was once the greatest setback in your life that has now become your greatest inspiration?This letter is for the working mom who was a proud career woman — until she became a mother. In this letter, Mia writes to her twin sons as an empty nester. She’s now honest about who she was when they were young, and the real struggle she faced as a career-driven woman to surrender to motherhood. She doesn’t shy away from acknowledging how much she had to compromise and the guilt and resentment that came with it. Yet, along the way through the growing pains of being a working mother, something unexpected happened.If you’ve ever wondered whether you can be a devoted mother and still be the ambitious woman you were before, this letter was written for you.Letter 189 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This concludes our AAPI Heritage Month edition. Thanks for listening, and we’ll resume in the summer!Question: I have a paid membership. Where’s my bonus content? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

Who’s that one person where you think: if only I were them, I could finally be who I’m meant to be?In this letter, Mari grows up in the Philippines as “the white girl,” the only fair-skinned mestiza in her Filipino family. When her dad moves them to America, she’s excited to finally belong. But she finds herself sitting in an ESL class, staring into a mirror she doesn’t recognize herself in, and taking part in a years-long project of blending in.Then, in college, a Filipino woman shows up in her social media feed — proud, loud, and unapologetically Pinay. And Mari cannot stand her. But every time this woman appears in her feed, something in her ignites. So she does what any reasonable person does: she goes deeper into her feed.If you have ever followed someone online and felt a rage you couldn’t explain, this letter was written for you.Letter 188 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our AAPI Heritage Month edition.Question: I have a paid membership. Where’s my bonus content?Right now, bonus content will be provided in the off-season, starting June 5th.In the meantime, if you have any burning questions about any of our published letters, you can always ping Jen in our Family Potluck Group Chat or reply to any of our newsletters. Messages are typically checked on Fridays. 💌 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

Who is the one person you will always save, no matter what?This letter is for the Filipino American woman who has spent her whole life showing up for everyone around her, and only recently started to wonder what that has cost her.In this letter, Ren grows up as her mother’s emotional confidant, her younger brother’s stand-in parent, and the steadiest friend and partner anyone around her has ever had. She has always been the one holding everyone else together. And for a long time, she believed that was love.But after one relationship too many ends the same way, what begins to surface in Ren is something painful and wordless that she has been carrying for a very long time.If you have spent your whole life showing up for others and somehow (maybe shamefully) still feel unloved, this letter was written for you.Letter 187 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our AAPI Heritage Month edition.May is also Mental Health Awareness Month 💛It’s okay to say that you’re not okay. If you think you may need help, check out the Asian Mental Health Collective:AMHC was founded in 2020 by community members who have lived with mental illness, therapists, and advocates. It began with a viral Facebook group and in-person meetups for Asians to talk openly about their feelings. We broke barriers by creating the first and largest Asian therapist directory. We also hosted the first online Asian Mental Health Conference. Over the years, we’ve inspired tens of thousands of people to join the conversation. While the organization has evolved, AMHC is still all about community. We build online spaces for folks looking to connect, share, and learn about the intersections of mental health and Asian identity.We also know that, for most of us, Asian identity is complex. Though we’re all Asian in the diaspora, we have varied cultures, languages, backgrounds, and traditions. Our differences interweave to create a strong and diverse community.We want mental health care that acknowledges and understands these identities, rather than erases them. We offer free therapy, support groups, and learning communities that do just that.Whether you’re just beginning your mental health journey, or are well on your way, this space (and community) is for you.— Source, About AMHC This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

How do you find belonging when you’ve never felt fully Filipino or American?This letter is for the Filipino American woman who has spent years being asked that second question: “But where are you really from?” She learned to answer it smoothly and playfully, without letting anyone notice that being asked the question felt like a wound that kept reopening. In this letter, Hana grows up caught between two worlds. Her American friends see her as foreign. Her Filipino family wishes she could speak their dialect and understand the cultural nuances. But on a college stage, performing mid-song, she discovers how the space created by the pause within a song can change everything.If you’ve ever felt like you were too much of one thing and not enough of another — this letter was written for you.Letter 186 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our AAPI Heritage Month edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

Welcome to TFAW Letters — the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) Heritage Month edition — by the Filipino American Woman Project!I’m your host, Jen Amos, here to read aloud letters inspired by real conversations with you! It all begins with one line: If I could say one thing... Because sometimes one thing is all we need to take up a little more space. 💛First letter releases next Friday! Stay tuned! 🎧 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:How do you process loss and grief?This letter is for anyone who’s lost their greatest ally and has been grieving ever since.The writer speaks to Monica Macansantos, author of Returning to My Father’s Kitchen: Essays. She expresses how her former teacher’s book gave her permission to feel what her family wouldn’t talk about: the pain of losing a loved one who was more than a parent. Her father was her greatest ally, her champion, and the inspiration behind her curiosity and creativity. The writer paints a portrait of healing that doesn’t erase the pain but, instead, carries it with her.If you’ve ever felt pressure to suppress your grief, yet longed to honor a loved one in a way that feels true to you, then this one’s for you.This concludes TFAW Project’s Letters — Holiday Edition! 🎁 Thank you for listening, and we’ll see you again for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May 2026! 👋🏽🎉What can I do in the meantime?Subscribe for off-season content!🗓 Find out when our next Family Potluck event will be! (Tentative date: March 27, 2026)✍🏽 When you subscribe, you can also submit a letter or respond to a published one, anonymously! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:Which memories define you, or don’t define you anymore?This letter is for anyone who simply wants to feel safe, secure, and stable in her friendships.Through a flashback sparked by a new friend around a bonfire, the writer recalls a time when she was bullied, labeled “lesser than,” and ambushed by a group of girls who she thought were her people.If you ever struggled to defend yourself for something you didn’t do, this one’s for you.Join us for our FINAL Family Potluck: Vision Board Workshop this Monday, December 22nd! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:How do you communicate with your family versus in the workplace?This letter is for anyone who grew up in a home where tsismis (a.k.a. gossip) was connection, love, and entertainment, only to discover how it lands differently in the workplace.The writer examines the differences between indirect communication at home and direct communication at work, and how a well-meaning effort to bond with colleagues nearly cost her her job.If you ever felt torn between how you communicate at home versus at work, this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:Are you going home for the holidays—or are you already home?This letter is for anyone tired of being asked if they’re going home to their blood family and relatives for the holidays.Through faith, conviction, and clarity, the writer shares why she’s choosing not to return to her family this year. She reflects on how familial and cultural expectations justified years of abuse, how she made an idol out of family, and what ‘going home’ means to her today.If you’ve ever said, “But they’re family…” just to survive the holidays—this letter is for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

Welcome to TFAW Letters — The Holiday Edition by the Filipino American Woman Project 🎁I’m your host, Jen Amos. Just like the FAHM edition, I will read fictionalized letters — 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 begins with one line, “If I could say one thing.” RSVP for the Upcoming Family Potluck — NOV 21st! Click HERE. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:What is one small, beautiful thing you can notice and be grateful for in this very moment?In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this message is for anyone facing loss, uncertainty, or chronic illness—and for those who have supported a loved one through it.Through tender recognition and reflective gratitude, the writer explores what it means to redefine joy, choose life, and live one day at a time.Whether confronting the limitations of the body, the dissatisfaction of fame, or the weight of living in the diaspora and homesickness, this letter honors the quiet resilience it takes to keep going.If you’ve ever delayed a goodbye, wished you had more time, or found strength in small moments, this one’s for you.This concludes Filipino American History Month 💙❤️💛Thanks for listening! We hope to read your letter in the upcoming season.Stay tuned for TFAW Letters: Holiday Edition! 🎊Got any plans for Friday, November 21st?Whether you’re a new or long-time listener of TFAW Project, you are invited to our Family Potluck — a FREE networking event thanks to our TFAW PenPals & First Readers.What to ExpectThink of a professional networking event, but with casual, easy-going Filipino family potluck vibes.Our tentative agenda:* Icebreaker: What memory comes to mind when you hear “family potluck?”* Introductions: * How long have you been listening to the show? * Would you like to share anything? (i.e., Promote your business, share the latest book you’ve read, updates on your vision board, a mental health check-in, or just hang out!)* Socializing: Candid conversations for the remainder of the time.Open to the Community!Please select ALL times on Friday, November 21st that work best for you, and we’ll go with the majority vote! Please ONLY vote if you plan to attend, so that I can include you in the calendar invite. 💛💛 JenP.S. First-time attendees of TFAW Project events will receive a special gift. 🎁Questions? Contact Jen: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:Who’s driving your story today?This letter is for the quiet, faithful listeners who never thought to share their story—until one letter changes everything.On her usual commute to work, a flashback surfaced—one that reminds the writer why she rarely speaks freely. The memory takes place in the backseat of a family van, when a cousin told her to shut up… and no one said anything.Now, decades later, with her hands on the wheel and her favorite podcast playing, she realizes something has changed:She’s the one driving. And she has something to say.If you’ve ever kept your thoughts to yourself because you were afraid of being reprimanded, this one’s for you.If you’re searching for resources on Filipino American history, then you are invited to join our FAHM Challenge! 💌For October, upgrade your subscription to TFAW PenPals — for FREE — to participate in our 31-Day Challenge to collect, share, and discuss Filipino American History resources with our online community.Already a Free Subscriber?Scroll down to the bottom of our latest email and select “Get Free Upgrade Now.”Note to first-time subscribersIf you don’t receive a welcome email, please check your SPAM folder and save [email protected] as a trusted contact.Already a TFAW PenPal?Join the Challenge now by clicking HERE. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:How are you contributing to Filipino American History today?This letter is for anyone who has ever felt lost in the search for cultural belonging—especially during Filipino American History Month.Jen begins with a candid reading of her letter, as if she’s speaking directly to our First Readers. She contemplates the difference between longing for lost history and honoring the living history already around us. Whether acknowledging passive observation, caretakers we take for granted, or having empathy for the movers and shakers of our Filipino community today, this letter offers an invitation to get involved.If you’ve ever romanticized your search for identity, overlooked those already preserving our stories, or waited too long to show appreciation, this one’s for you.If you’re searching for resources on Filipino American history, then you are invited to join our FAHM Challenge! 💌For October, upgrade your subscription to TFAW PenPals — for FREE — to participate in our 31-Day Challenge to collect, share, and discuss Filipino American History resources with our online community.Already a Free Subscriber?Scroll down to the bottom of our latest email and select “Get Free Upgrade Now.”Note to first-time subscribersIf you don’t receive a welcome email, please check your SPAM folder and save [email protected] as a trusted contact.Already a TFAW PenPal? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

Welcome to TFAW Letters — the Filipino American History Month edition by the Filipino American Woman Project 💙❤️💛I’m your host, Jen Amos. Just like our summer series, I will read fictionalized letters — 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 begins with one line, “If I could say one thing.” …because sometimes one thing is all we need to take up a little more space.Let’s get started.If you’re searching for resources on Filipino American history, then you are invited to join our FAHM Challenge! 💌For October, upgrade your subscription to TFAW PenPals — for FREE — to participate in our 31-Day Challenge to collect, share, and discuss Filipino American History resources with our online community.Already a Free Subscriber?Scroll down to the bottom of our latest email and select “Get Free Upgrade Now.”Note to first-time subscribersIf you don’t receive a welcome email, please check your SPAM folder and save [email protected] as a trusted contact.Already a TFAW PenPal? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:What do the clothes you wear and conversations you have today say about the community you've built — or hope to build?This letter is for anyone who’s ever tried to blend in—only to realize how it only makes you feel lonelier.To wrap up the Summer Series, Jen reflects on her evolving identity as a Filipino American woman—tracing her journey from childhood birthdays filled with vibrant love, to the muted grief of losing a built-in community, to rediscovering color, voice, and belonging on her own terms.If you’ve ever wondered what you had to change to be accepted, tried on different versions of yourself to fit in, or walked away from a place where you felt “othered”… This one’s for you.This concludes our Summer Series. ☀️Thank you for listening, and stay tuned for Filipino American History Month! 💙❤️💛 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:Whose voice shaped your definition of success—and does it still hold true?This letter is for anyone who has ever felt like their career choices were never enough.Through much clarity, the writer explores what it means to break free from a parent’s version of stability—and instead build a life aligned with purpose, not predictability. Whether confronting generational expectations or making peace with a mother who may never understand, this letter offers a moment of quiet self-trust.If you’ve ever heard your parents’ voice in your head when you’re trying to make a decision, or struggled to explain your unconventional path to someone who just doesn’t get it—this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:What are you still allowing that you now have the power to change?This letter is for anyone who’s ever witnessed someone they love live small in order to survive.The writer speaks to her cousins, trying to help them see the impact of a domineering father. Though now adults with careers, they still live under his roof: polite, submissive, and living like NPCs. The writer reflects on how her own journey of independence has made her more aware of what her cousins never had.Whether you’ve been the one watching from the outside or the one still inside the house, this letter shines a light on what’s unspoken in some Filipino families: the cost of obedience, the price of silence, and the risk of choosing yourself. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 neglect. Whether you've been the one who never reached out—or the one who replied with caution—this letter holds space for regret, gratitude, and the courage to acknowledge love that didn’t get closure.If you’ve ever looked up an old friend, hovered over the “send message” button, or realized mistakes that only come in hindsight—this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 means to stay devoted to projects that no longer look the way they once imagined. Whether you’re building something from scratch, revisiting an old idea, or nurturing a vision that hasn’t quite landed yet, this letter offers permission to not have all the answers.If you’ve ever felt torn between letting go and staying loyal to your creative work, this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 long-standing taboos around sex in Filipino households—especially those shaped by Catholic doctrine and generational silence. They reflect on how shame has kept us unprepared: for intimacy, for consent, for naming harm, and for experiencing connection that is safe, mutual, and fulfilling.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, silenced by your culture, or unsure of your right to feel pleasure—this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 reflects on what it means to parent with intention after growing up in a household of unspoken feelings and quiet suffering. From honoring her Lola’s love to rewriting generational patterns with her children, this letter is a soft but powerful reclamation of voice.If you’ve ever wished you had permission to speak up, to feel fully, or to say “I’m hurt” without fear, you’re not alone. This one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 her understanding of love. But now, she chooses differently.With hard-won clarity, she offers us a new metaphor: wildfires versus campfires. Where love once meant chaos and sacrifice, she now finds safety in warmth, reciprocity, and steady companionship.If you’ve ever been addicted to emotional highs, drawn to people who need saving, or felt ashamed to admit that healthy love feels “boring” after a lifetime of drama, this letter is for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 love, and ghosted goodbyes. From the pain of early rejection to the moment a birthday “gift” revealed everything, this letter names what many of us feel but struggle to say: love should never come at half price.If you’ve ever outgrown someone you once called “forever,” or found yourself waiting for an apology that never came, this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 generational empathy, the writer wrestles with the quiet grief of watching her parents settle too soon. She thanks them for their sacrifices, then gently asks if they’re truly fulfilled—or just surviving.If you’ve ever longed for your parents to keep growing with you, to heal what was left unsaid, or to believe their story isn’t over yet—this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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, acknowledging what once was, what it cost, and what it means to move forward with grace.If you’ve ever realized that your old dreams no longer fit, or that you're ready to honor the person you’ve become, this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 begins with one line: “If I could say one thing…” Because sometimes, one thing is all we need to take up a little more space. Let’s get started.Tune in for our first episode on Friday, June 20th, our podcast’s sixth anniversary! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

163: A Story of Intergenerational Family Therapy Through Filipino StudiesFull 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 Damacion’s traveling exhibit. The two are joined by Francis Wong, a professor in Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, jazz musician, and father figure in Bay Area community organizing for an insightful discussion about migration, student activism, and resistance.For Those I’ve Saved Names For (FTISNF) is a call to action for Filipino American Representation. Originally a Master’s Thesis for San Francisco State University’s Department of Humanities and Comparative World Literature, FTISNF is now a traveling multimedia exhibit that can be experienced in-person or online at https://www.forthoseivesavednamesfor.com/Shoutout to the late Uncle Kenneth Damacion for leaving us with a valuable legacy to learn from, and to Caitilin for her significant labor of love in packaging his story to share with us.This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BZ_NxPiu-VkFor our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

162: A Look Inside Filipino American History Through Filipino PoetryAlso available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N-qcmYStaO8To 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, Caitilin Damacion, back to the stage for a deep dive into her Master’s thesis project, For Those I’ve Saved Names For.For Those I’ve Saved Names For is a traveling exhibit of Damacion’s late father’s poetry, who passed away in 2013. Kenneth Damacion was a farm worker from the Philippines who grew up in Fairfield, California during the Civil Rights Era. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Master’s degree in poetry, but experienced many barriers and roadblocks in getting his work published. Caitilin, his daughter, obtained her Master’s degree from San Francisco State University in 2023. She uses the body of work her father left to illustrate her own thesis project, which covers a broader narrative about the history of Asian American scholar activism.Learn more about Caitilin's exhibit at https://www.forthoseivesavednamesfor.com/For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject,... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

161: Therapy Writing Prompts for Filipino American WomenAlso available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z4KIqp6tduIWhether 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 mental health, identify which therapy topics to discuss, and develop healthy coping skills for anxiety and stressful situations. As a follow-up to our previous conversation in episode 159, we hope you take advantage of this opportunity to apply what you learned to your life. Happy reflecting!For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject, Pinterest @tfawproject, or TikTok @tfawprojectLearn more about your host, Jen Amos, at https://linktr.ee/thejenamosContact Us at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

160: Dear Filipino American Women, Here’s What To Talk About In TherapyAlso available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GEmW8yHoaJ4And 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 therapists Marjory Ware and Roanne de-Guia Samuels weigh in on common misconceptions people have about going to therapy, how to find a therapist who is aligned with you, different types of therapy to try, and popular topics and goals to center in your therapy sessions. Don’t forget to check out our bonus episode, Therapy Writing Prompts for Filipino American Women (episode 161), to put these concepts and ideas into practice!For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject, Pinterest @tfawproject, or TikTok @tfawprojectLearn more about your host, Jen Amos, at https://linktr.ee/thejenamosContact Us at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

159: Returning for Filipino American History Month - Season 5 TrailerThe 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-Smith. This show is brought to you by our family at THENEWFILIPINA.COM. Join the conversation today!Trailer also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K2HkzMTUJi0 ---For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject, Pinterest @tfawproject, or TikTok @tfawprojectLearn more about your host, Jen Amos, at https://linktr.ee/thejenamosContact Us at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 NaniFor 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 touch on the impact of historical events on Filipino migration and encourage listeners to reflect on their family history and ways of preserving their cultural identity.This replay is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y9wmm2LBS_EAccess your FREE 30-Day Trial to THENEWFILIPINA.COM now by clicking HERE.For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--Read our latest newsletter, published Friday, May 9th, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/8e960a2a1123/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject, Pinterest @tfawproject, or TikTok... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 2Happy 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 Philippine politics, which includes a message from their podcast editor, Dennis. In closing, Stacey leads the group in a guided mindfulness exercise.This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JLW8u13CC6kFor our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--Read our latest newsletter, published Friday, May 9th, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/8e960a2a1123/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject, Pinterest @tfawproject, or TikTok @tfawprojectLearn more about your host, Jen Amos, at https://linktr.ee/thejenamosContact Us at This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

156: "You're Filipina first." Filipino American History Month Special with Jen, Nani, and Stacey - Part 1 of 2Happy 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 Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), which recognizes 125 years of Philippine-American history since 1898. They also share general updates on their personal and professional lives, the importance of making Filipino American history more accessible, current events in the Philippines, and tease at Season 5 of TFAW Project.This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ip5Z6ETYSr0For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--Read our latest newsletter, published Friday, May 9th, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/8e960a2a1123/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject, Pinterest @tfawproject, or TikTok @tfawprojectLearn more about your host, Jen Amos, at https://linktr.ee/thejenamosContact Us at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 NaniThis episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gh8JOBVBQ1UAnd 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 podcast listeners, monthly book clubs, and/or another podcast to listen to in the off-season, join Jen and Nani on THENEWFILIPINA.COM Big changes are coming for our email subscribers! Sign up for the insider scoop for FREE at http://eepurl.com/cO0bifFor our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--Read our latest newsletter, published Friday, May 9th, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/8e960a2a1123/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject, Pinterest @tfawproject, or TikTok @tfawprojectLearn more about your host, Jen Amos, at This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 NaniJen 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-BsFor our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--Read our latest newsletter, published Friday, May 9th, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/8e960a2a1123/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject, Pinterest @tfawproject, or TikTok @tfawprojectLearn more about your host, Jen Amos, at https://linktr.ee/thejenamosContact Us at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

153: "We learn more about ourselves in community with each other." Building a sustainable community one conversation at a time with Jen and NaniJen 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 quote that best represents their 'come as you are' approach to their growing community.This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sgGHfB8FsAcUpcoming Events: Let's talk ASSERTIVENESS with Dr. Abby - Tuesday, February 14th @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST) via Instagram Live @thefilipinoamericanwomanTsismis with Jen and Nani Book Club - Friday, February 17th @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST). First-Time Members can join today at https://bit.ly/tnf-book-clubJen & Nani Unfiltered Instagram Live Show - Friday, March 3rd @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST) via Instagram Live @thefilipinoamericanwomanResources:Not ready to join THENEWFILIPINA.COM, but still want to support our show? You can still show us your one-time support by buying us a 'cup of boba' at BUYUSBOBA.COMLearn where the name "The New Filipina" came from by listening to Ep. 152 https://tfawproject.com/episode/152--Read our latest newsletter, published Friday, May 9th, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/8e960a2a1123/tfaw-projectFor our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 NaniHAPPY 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://youtu.be/z0qxVmU-krwIMPORTANT: If you are a current Discord Member, BUYUSBOBA.COM Supporter or Member, we will be personally reaching out (if we haven't already) to show you how to join our new community.Major Updates:YouTube Channel - subscribe to our channel to get snippets of past TFAW Project episodes and teasers for our Tsismis with Jen and Nani Private Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@thefilipinoamericanwomanpr234/shortsMonthly Events:Jen & Nani Unfiltered Instagram Live Show - Every 1st Friday of the month @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST) via Instagram Live @thefilipinoamericanwomanLet's talk ASSERTIVENESS with Dr. Abby - Every 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 7 PM (PST) / 8 PM (MST) / 9 PM (CST) / 10 PM (EST) via Instagram Live @thefilipinoamericanwomanTsismis with Jen and Nani Book Club - Every 3rd Friday of the month @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST). First-Time Members can join today at https://bit.ly/tnf-book-clubFor our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 NaniAt 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 YouTube: https://youtu.be/8ysIjdnU1B8For the original Instagram Live Replay: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkRUku0JCEM/YOU'RE INVITED to our FREE Vision Board Event led by Dr. Abby on Tuesday, December 27th @ 6 PM (PST) / 7 PM (MST) / 8 PM (CST) / 9 PM (EST)! Email or Text us to RSVP: [email protected], [email protected], or 415-484-8329.For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject, Pinterest @tfawproject, or TikTok @tfawprojectLearn more about your host, Jen Amos, at https://linktr.ee/thejenamosContact Us at This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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" PuddicombeBy 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 story, advice to future parents looking to adopt, her exciting holiday plans, and much more!This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hK9f9QCoDKAFor the unedited version: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jenandnani/tfawp-e150-jen-nani-unfiltered-instagram-live-ft-tsukiConnect with Tsuki https://www.instagram.com/cowgirl_ninja/December EventsJoin us for our LAST BOOK CLUB OF THE YEAR on Friday, December 16th @ 5:30 (PST) / 6:30 PM (MST) / 7:30 PM(CST) / 8:30pm (EST) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/p/1504387Join our FREE Vision Board event on Tuesday, December 27th @ 6 PM (PST) / 7 PM (MST) / 8 PM (CST) / 9 PM (EST)! Simply email us to RSVP at [email protected] and [email protected] or text us at (415) 484-8329Past TFAW Project Episodes with Tsuki138: "I'm so high on being Pinay." Outdoor adventures, adoptee raised in Vermont, and returning to the motherland with Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe https://tfawproject.com/episode/138149: "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 https://tfawproject.com/episode/149Past Tsismis w/ Jen & Nani Episodes with Tsuki033: [TJN Exclusive] "Why does everything have to be about race? ... Because it is." Pre & Post-Interview with Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jenandnani/033-tjn-exclusive-why-everything-race-becauseTFAWP E149 - Jen and Nani Unfiltered on Instagram Live - Ft. Tsuki https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jenandnani/tfawp-e149-jen-nani-unfiltered-instagram-live-ft-tsukiTFAWP E150 - Jen and Nani Unfiltered on Instagram Live - Ft. Tsuki https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jenandnani/tfawp-e150-jen-nani-unfiltered-instagram-live-ft-tsukiPast Facebook Live Interviews with AdopteesAllie Moreno This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 TsukiJen 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 updates on the Instagram Reflection Series, share details on the LAST book club session of the year, invite everyone to their FREE vision board event, and much more!December Events:Join us for our LAST BOOK CLUB OF THE YEAR on Friday, December 16th @ 5:30 (PST) / 6:30 PM (MST) / 7:30 PM(CST) / 8:30pm (EST) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/p/1504387Join our FREE Vision Board event on Tuesday, December 27th @ 6 PM (PST) / 7 PM (MST) / 8 PM (CST) / 9 PM (EST)! Simply email us to RSVP at [email protected] and [email protected]:This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ge6pqEvGIwFor the unedited version of this conversation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jenandnani/tfawp-e149-jen-nani-unfiltered-instagram-live-ft-tsukiListen to Tsuki's first interview with us on Ep. 138: "I'm so high on being Pinay." Outdoor adventures, adoptee raised in Vermont, and returning to the motherland with Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe https://tfawproject.com/episode/138Listen to Tsuki's pre/post-interview: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jenandnani/033-tjn-exclusive-why-everything-race-becauseFor our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 NaniHappy 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 their Instagram 5-Day Reflection Series members, Book Club members, BUYUSBOBA.COM supporters, and BUYUSBOBA.COM members! They also hint at an upcoming interactive vision board activity later in the month. Finally, they invite you all to join them via Instagram Live show taking place today, December 2nd @ 2 PM (PST) / 5 PM (EST) - https://instagram.com/thefilipinoamericanwomanThis conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PGRss7Xc1cIFor our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject, Pinterest @tfawproject, or TikTok @tfawprojectLearn more about your host, Jen Amos, at https://linktr.ee/thejenamosContact Us at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

147: "There's no standing still or being done with self-awareness. It's an ongoing process." Expressing thanks with Jen and NaniSeasons 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://youtu.be/zf7kvfOEDvQFor our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject, Pinterest @tfawproject, or TikTok @tfawprojectLearn more about your host, Jen Amos, at https://linktr.ee/thejenamosContact Us at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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 NaniJen 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) with Dr. Abby, and much more.This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bNVh8wum_4sTo watch the full Instagram Live version of this conversation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jenandnani/tfawp-e146-jen-nani-unfiltered-instagram-liveShout out to two of our Reflection Series members: @panchiecanton @angel_dmiro!Community Engagement:Partake in our FREE 5-Day Reflection Series by direct messaging us on https://www.instagram.com/thefilipinoamericanwoman/Want to continue the conversation beyond our 5-Day Reflection Series? Join us for FREE on our Discord community https://discord.gg/2hSaHK9CpsLet's collaborate and help you get your message out there! Contact Jen and Nani today to discuss our new advertising packages: [email protected] and [email protected] our Book Club TODAY, November 18th @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST). We will discuss Chapters 1-6 of the book Speak Up, Anak: Assertiveness Strategies for Filipino Americans by Dr. Abby Hamilton https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jenandnani/reminder-next-book-club-fr-11-18-12-pm-pst-1Resources (in the order mentioned):SD Voyager Article ft. Jen and Nani http://sdvoyager.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-jen-amos-of-the-filipino-american-woman-tfaw-project-by-buyusboba-com/Family Memories: A Military Father's Legacy of Love & Community by Jen Amos https://scalar.usc.edu/works/fpahm-timeline-project/family-memories-military-fathers-legacyFamily Memories: Remembering My Lolo Ruping, A Personal Narrative of an Apo and Her Lolo by Nani Dominguez Smith https://scalar.usc.edu/works/fpahm-timeline-project/family-memories-remembering-my-lolo-rupingLearn more about Jen's business, US VetWealth https://usvetwealth.com/Learn more about Jen's other podcast show, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

145: "Your voice matters here." Community engagement with Jen, Nani and Caitilin DamacionJen 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 helped them decide on the best book to read, more background on Caitilin's relationship with her late father, why Jen and Nani decide to keep the name 'The Filipino American Woman Project,' their recent feature on SDVoyager.com, their observations on the Instagram 5-Day Reflection Series, and much more!This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gPaGdgq3DZATo watch the full Instagram Live version of this conversation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jenandnani/tfawp-e145-jen-nani-unfiltered-instagram-liveResources (in the order mentioned):Join us for Instagram Live or our 5-Day Reflection Series https://www.instagram.com/thefilipinoamericanwoman/RSVP for our upcoming book club https://www.buymeacoffee.com/p/1442815Join our Discord community https://discord.gg/2hSaHK9CpsCheck out Jen and Nani's recent feature on SD Voyager http://sdvoyager.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-jen-amos-of-the-filipino-american-woman-tfaw-project-by-buyusboba-com/--Read our latest newsletter, published Friday, May 9th, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/8e960a2a1123/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

144: "I got you. We are a team. Together we rise." Going Live on Instagram with Jen and NaniLast 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-Day Reflection Series, hint at a focus group for an upcoming coaching program, and much more.This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QcGFhEq50-4Watch the unedited video recording of this episode on Instagram Live https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jenandnani/tfawp-e144-jen-nani-unfiltered-instagram-liveFor our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter @thefilamwoman, YouTube @thefilipinoamericanwoman, LinkedIn @tfawproject, Pinterest @tfawproject, or TikTok @tfawprojectLearn more about your host, Jen Amos, at https://linktr.ee/thejenamosContact Us at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

Note: This conversation is also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/_uf33cSUOq0143: "We are not just excavating our past, but we are actively writing our future." Wrapping up Filipino American History Month with Jen and NaniAnd that's a wrap for Filipino American History Month! Jen and Nani share some fun facts about Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), Stacey Salinas' upcoming California Museum Exhibit "California Is In The Heart," and ways to continue engaging with TFAW Project. Finally, they have a candid check in with one another about their journey as business partners thus far.Remember to private message us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman to inquire about the 5-Day Reflection Series. To join the waiting list for our mastermind focus group, contact Jen and Nani at [email protected] and [email protected] about the history of Filipino American History Month http://fanhs-national.org/filam/about/“California Is in the Heart,” presented in partnership with the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies and with support from the Filipino American National Historical Society Museum, underlines the critical role Filipino Americans have played in our state’s history. This exhibit will be available October 29, 2022 - April 9, 2023 https://www.californiamuseum.org/california-heartLearn about the non-profit, The Price of Freedom Foundation, that's working with Jen's family and other Gold Star families in writing the biographies of our fallen heroes https://priceoffreedomfoundation.org/Read the Asian American History and the Filipino American Woman Project academic paper written by Stacey Salinas back in November 30th, 2017 https://tr.ee/JJqARFEG-MFor our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COMABOUT US: From 2019 to 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project was a podcast that strengthened Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture, and personal development. Learn about the latest happenings of the show, which'll be announced SUMMER 2025: TFAWPROJECT.COMACADEMIC PAPER: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe