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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is Saints Of Storm And Sorrow? (Ft. Gabriella Buba)In this episode of Mesearch, we learn about Gabriella Buba and her new book "Saints of Storm and Sorrow."
Gabriella Buba is a mixed Filipina author who writes adult romantic fantasy novels for bold, bi, brown women who deserve to see their stories centered. Saints of Storm and Sorrow is about bisexual nun named María Lunurin who is hiding their goddess given gift of storm calling. Inspired by elements of Filipino culture, Saints of Storm and Sorrow is published by Titan Books and can be found wherever books are sold. The audio book features voices of Fi...2024-06-2623 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWorking Together Towards A Free Palestine - Part 2 (Ft. Niko Cababa)We are in solidarity with Palestine and everyone fighting for their own sovereignty. This episode of Mesearch was recorded on April 11th, 2024, 6 months into the genocide happening in occupied Palestine.
Mesearch welcomes Niko Cababa of GABRIELA USA - South Bay. GABRIELA is a grassroots-based national and international alliance of 250 organizations, institutions, desks, and programs. GABRIELA USA works against issues that adversely affect women and work to promote a positive social attitude toward women through cultural means and consciousness-raising.
Cababa joins the show to continue the conversation on the Israeli Occupation in Palestine and to share...2024-06-2630 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is the Filipino American National Historical Society? (Ft. Dr. Pinky)In this episode of MeSearch, we’re reconnecting with Dr. Pat Lindsay Catalla-Buscaino aka Dr. Pinky! Dr. Pinky, is a scholar-activist, community leader, public speaker, and educator and the Founder and CEO of Kuwento Co. LLC, a woman-and BIPOC-owned publishing company.
Check out our last interview we did with her on Mesearch in the episode called, “What is Kuwento Co.?” Today we’re talking about another one of Dr. Pinky’s hats. She’s also the President of the Houston chapter for the Filipino American National Historical Society, aka FAHNS (“FONS”). We’re going to learn more about the FAHNS con...2024-03-2632 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhy Are You Running For LA City Council? (Ft. Ysabel Jurado)Ysabel Jurado is a tenants rights attorney, affordable housing activist, mom, lifelong Angeleno, and candidate to become the next Los Angeles City Council member for District 14.
The election is March 5, 2024. If Ysabel wins, she’ll be the first Filipina American to be elected to the LA City Council.
On this episode of Mesearch, we’re learning more about Ysabel and exactly why she’s running for council.
Connect with Ysabel Jurado
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ysabeljuradola
Website: https://ysabeljurado.la/
Stay connected with us at https://www.mesearchpodcast...2024-02-0533 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is Anti-Capitalist Personal Finance? (Ft. Leo Aquino)Today on Mesearch, we are talking to a financial coach for liberation workers, an award-winning independent journalist covering anti-capitalist personal finance, and the founder of Queer and Trans Wealth, Leo Aquino. Listen in as we talk to Leo about the intersections of decolonization, liberation work, and being anti-capitalist.
Connect with Leo Aquino:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queerandtranswealth
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/queerandtranswealth
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Connect with Nino Llanera:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinoLlanera
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NinoLlanera/
Website: http://www.ninollaneratv.com/
...2024-01-2232 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is A Karaoke Space Odyssey? (Ft. Achim Mendoza)On this episode of MeSearch, we're featuring an artist and storyteller from the Filipino community. He's a director, writer, editor, and producer. Originally from the Philippines, he came to US to complete his MFA in Film and TV Production from the University of Southern California. Join us as we learn more about one of his latest projects, a short film called, "A Karaoke Space Odyssey."
Follow Achim Mendoza at @addik_92.
Learn more about A Karaoke Space Odyssey:
Seed & Spark Story: https://seedandspark.com/fund/a-karaoke-space-odyssey#story
IMDB: https://ww...2024-01-1526 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Do Kuwentos Help Us Understand Our Relationship To Others And The Land?" (Ft. Gabbie Aquino-Adriatico)MeSearch talks to social worker, activist, and author Gabbie Aquino-Adriatico. With Gabbie's writings, we gain a deeper understanding of her commitment to creating safer spaces, fostering inclusivity, and advocating for positive change.
Her work serves as a beacon of hope for those who believe in the power of education, activism, and community. We’re going to explore her works “Death By A Broken Heart” and “Salamat Houston” which are featured in "The Kuwento Book: An Anthology of Filipino Stories and Poems."
Learn More:
The Kuwento Book: https://kuwentoco.com/pages/the-ku...2024-01-0836 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWorking Together Towards A Free Palestine (Ft. Rania Mustafa)Today, we are in solidarity with Palestine and everyone fighting for their own sovereignty.
This episode of Mesearch was recorded on November 20th, the 44th day that Palestine has been under siege, under the orders of massacre from the Israeli government. Jewish Voice for Peace state that reported number of people killed was 14,000 (8,000 of them children). However, they state that the actual number of people killed is more likely to be closer to 15,000.
Mesearch welcomes the Executive Director of the Palestinian American Community Center in New Jersey, Rania Mustafa. Rania Mustafa joins the podcast to...2023-11-2731 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is Filipino American Psychology? (Ft. Dr. Kevin Nadal)Today on MeSearch we’re talking about the growing field of Filipino American Psychology.
Our guest for this episode literally wrote the text book on Filipino American Psychology, "Filipino American Psychology. It's Dr. Kevin Nadal, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at both John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Graduate Center at the City University of New York.
He received his doctorate in counseling psychology from Columbia University in New York City and is one of the leading researchers in understanding the impacts of microaggressions on the mental and physical health of people of color; LGBTQ...2023-11-2038 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Did I Produce My Own Live Show? (Ft. Jaime Barcelon)On this episode we're discussing the mindset and process needed to produce a one person live show. MeSearch welcomes Jaime Barcelon, a Los Angeles based singer and actor, to unpack his own experience with putting on his own one person show called, "The Heart of the Matter," in which he sang songs that reflected his experience growing up in the Philippines and moving to the US.
Connect with Jaime Barcelon:
Website: https://www.jaimebarcelon.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimebarcelon
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5532931/
Stay connected with us...2023-11-1329 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat's New With Hazel and Tita Celing? (Ft. Hazel Carranza)MESEARCH reunites with Hazel Carranza, a guiding figure on social media with her comedy skits featuring call center agent, Tita Celing. Through Tita Celing, Hazel demonstrates how to react and respond during challenging conversations with our Filipino elders.
In this episode we catch up with Hazel and learn more about her current projects from improv acting to music to new beginnings.
Connect with Hazel Carranza:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokabout.haze
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allabout.haze/
Secondary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whichxhazel/
Send Mail: Hazel Carranza, 720 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON, Canada M...2023-11-0635 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Can Loss Lead To Art? (Ft. Ron Blakely)October is both Filipino American History Month and LGBT(QIA) History Month. On today's episode of MESEARCH, we’re getting to know Ron Blakely, a queer, non-binary, Southern California-based singer, actor, and recording artist of Black and Filipino heritage. Ron gets vulnerable and shares how growing up queer and Brown/Black as well as processing the grief of losing both parents affects his artistry as a singer and songwriter.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of grief, loss, and the death of loved ones.
Connect with Ron:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...2023-10-3029 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat's It Like To Be A Daughter Without A Father? (Ft. Jaclyn Aimee)MESEARCH welcomes Jaclyn Aimee; a Filipino-American actor and writer based in Los Angeles, California. We get extra vulnerable in this episode; Jaclyn and Krystle share their experiences growing up without fathers.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of death and murder. Listener discretion is advised.
Connect with Jaclyn:
X: https://twitter.com/jaclynaimee_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynaimee/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6894651/
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In her writing, Krystelle reflects on how we as Filipinos may grow up feeling uncomfortable sharing our feelings with family. As a conflict resolution professional, Krystelle shares that with any conflict comes an opportunity to love better. Listen in.
Learn More:
The Kuwento Book: https://kuwentoco.com/pages/the-kuwento-book-anthology-collection
Krystelle Robeniol's Bio: https://kuwentoco.com/blogs/the-kuwento-book-spotlight-series/krystelle-robeniol
Stay connected with us...2023-10-1641 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesSeason 4: Who Are Your Hosts?It's Filipino American History Month and we're back! Season 4 of MeSearch returns with your hosts, Dustin Domingo and Krystle Tugadi. In this episode we reflect on the past three seasons, who we are today, and what we hope to learn, relearn, and/or unlearn in this new season.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mesearchpodcast/message2023-10-0935 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Can We Reduce Workplace Harassment? (Ft. Dax Valdes)MeSearch meets Dax Valdes, a senior trainer for Right To Be, an organization dedicated to preparing professionals and leaders to create workplaces, schools, and communities that are free of harassment and filled with humanity. On this episode we tackle a few difficult subjects including, the behaviors that can be considered harassment, what to do if you've been harassed, and what to do when you've witnessed harassment. We've also asked Dax whether he's observed any common threads when dealing with these issues in Filipino American spaces.
Check out Right To Be:
Website: https://righttobe...2023-08-0737 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Do We Know About Circadian Rhythms? (Ft. Dr. Ceazar Nave)In this episode of MeSearch, we meet Dr. Ceazar Nave, a post doctoral research fellow and professor of biology. Dr. Nave's area of expertise is in circadian biology, which means he studies the body's natural processes (i.e. waking, sleeping, digesting, etc.) that occur on a daily cycle. We learned that light sources, whether natural or from our computer/phone screens or lightbulbs can impact the ways in which our bodies undergo the biological processes meant to keep us functioning and well. What does all of this mean for Filipinos with irregular schedules, such as night workers or young...2023-07-3137 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is See You On IG? (Ft. Jaclyn Aimee & Ray Raymundo)In this episode, MeSearch welcomes back former guest, Jaclyn Aimee, and we meet Ray Raymundo.
As the WGA (writers') strike emerged, Filipino American actors Jaclyn and Ray created, wrote, and produced a short film entitled, "See You On IG." It tells the story of the rekindling of a damaged romance that may or may not be destined to fail. We chat about how the writers' strike, and now SAG-AFTRA (Actors') strike impacted Jac's and Ray's creative trajectory and how "See You On IG" is evolving into something bigger.
See You On IG:
Instagram...2023-07-2451 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is SoCal Filipinos? (Ft. Jason Lustina)In this episode of MeSearch, we learn more about the SoCal Filipinos organization from its founder, Jason Lustina. SoCal Filipinos is a non profit 501c3, which strives to connect the Filipino Community in Southern California by creating and sharing meaningful content, workshops, panels and events.
Check out SoCal Filipinos:
Website: https://socalfilipinos.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socalfilipinos/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socalfilipinos
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Listen to former episodes of MeSearch featuring interviews with Dr. Hernando and Dr. Laureno. 2023-07-1047 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat's Going On With Affirmative Action? (Ft. Dr. Angelica Cortez)In this episode of MeSearch, we discuss college admissions and affirmative action in the United States. On Thursday June 28, 2023, the US Supreme Court ended race conscious admission programs at colleges and universities across the country. So what does this all mean and why do we as Filipino Americans need to know about this? In this episode, we are joined by the founder and Executive Director of LEAD Filipino, Dr. Angelica Cortez; also known as “Gel.” You might remember her from former MeSearch episode, "What is LEAD Filipino?"
Connect with Dr. Cortez and learn more:
LinkedIn: https://www.lin...2023-07-0337 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesCan I Be Radical And Fashionable? (Ft. Caroline Mangosing & Sydney Cohen)Yes.
MESEARCH speaks to returning guest, Caroline Mangosing, the CEO and founder of VINTA Gallery and welcomes VINTA's Global Operations Manager, Sydney Cohen. VINTA Gallery offers a collection of "rebellious" Filipiniana clothing. In this episode, Caroline and Sydney reflect on a moment in which one of their original garments, stirred a bit of controversy on the Internet.
They designed a terno inspired by a sheer Swarovski crystal dress notably worn by Rihanna. The VINTA terno was modeled in a VINTA Gallery Instagram reel by Sydney herself. Reviews were mostly positive, with some critique and discussion...2023-06-2646 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhy Attend A Religious School? (Ft. Dr. Micah Hernando)Many Filipino Americans and Filipinos across the globe attend religious schools which are traditionally private educational institutions affiliated with an organized religion. In this episode of Mesearch, Dustin and Krystle reflect on the intersection of religion and education. Many seek out religion and spirituality in schools in order to affirm their core values and to find a sense of belonging. On the other hand, marginalized individuals, such as those from the LGBTQIA+ community, may encounter challenges and prejudice in a conservative religious institution which may normalize heteronormative beliefs. And yet, diverse and marginalized individuals continue to enroll in faith...2023-06-1959 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesAre Undergraduate Fil-Ams Civically Engaged? (Ft. Dr. Gleanne Kienzler)In this episode of MESEARCH, we discuss the concept of "civic engagement" amongst younger Filipino/a/x Americans. This term might be intimidating, but at the heart of it is how one gets involved in the process of improving the community, whether it be through local government or community organizing. To join in the discussion is guest, Dr. Gleanne Kienzler. Dr. Kienzler is a first-generation college student with nearly 15 years as a professional in the higher education space. She shares her research in how cultural experiences influence civic behavior among Filipino American undergraduate students.
Stay connected with...2023-06-1241 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesThat's So Gay! Happy Pride!Hey Mesearchers! Happy Pride! June is recognized in the US and across the globe as the month in which we are welcome to acknowledge the LGBTQIA+ community and commemorate the Stonewall riots of 1969. This episode is another one on one discussion between your hosts. Dustin and Krystle discuss pride month and reflect on the conceptualizations of sexuality and gender in the US and the Philippines.
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In this vulnerable one on one episode, your hosts, Dustin and Krystle, share personal updates. The question of the day is “What season of life are you in?” We discuss a range of experiences, from feeling like an imposter to feeling courageous.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mesearchpodcast/message2023-05-2934 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Do Fil-Ams Need To Know About Financial Planning? (Ft. Jon Wong)In this episode of MESEARCH, we meet Jonathan "Jon" Wong, who is the founder of Layari Financial, a financial planning firm based in Southern California and named after his two daughters, Aria and Layla. After 15 years working as a Financial Planner for high-net-worth families and successful business owners, he decided to follow his dream of starting his own practice, to serve people like himself: ambitious, increasingly complex life and curious to examine their relationship with money. Jon works with creatives, talented professionals, and busy families to open a dialogue about the previously taboo topics, and bring everyone into the conversa...2023-05-2231 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is Kuwento Co? (Ft. Dr. Pinky)In this episode of MeSearch, we talk to Dr. Pat Lindsay C. Catalla-Buscaino aka Dr. Pinky! Dr. Pinky, is a scholar-activist, community leader, public speaker, and educator and the Founder and CEO of Kuwento Co. LLC, a woman-and BIPOC-owned publishing company. She is passionate about helping people write, share, tell, and publish their life stories, kuwentos. She is driven to create the largest collection of kuwentos in the world so that BIPOC and marginalized communities, such as the Filipino community, will always have a voice, be remembered, honored, and represented by their own accord.
Her latest project...2023-05-1540 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Does Art Heal Trauma? (Ft. Trishia Frulla)Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions of death and trauma. Listener discretion advised.
In this episode of MESEARCH, we meet artist and death worker, Trishia Frulla. Today, we discuss how Trisha helps others process their trauma through crocheted sculptures and dolls. In their death work, they channels memorials for past selves and spirits through ritual and art. Ultimately, Trishia helps individuals through memorializing their experiences of grief and joy.
Learn more:
Website: https://www.trishiafrulla.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishiafrulla/
Book a session with Trishia: https://hypofutures.as.me/trishiasteachings
...2023-05-0837 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is The Play On Foundation (Ft. Xavi de Guzman)In this episode of MeSearch, we reconnect with actor, athlete, author, and the coolest guy in the room, Xavi de Guzman. Xavi discusses why neurological research in brain aneurysm detection and prevention is important for the community. He shares how he and his friends have been personally affected and the work of the Play On Foundation, which was founded in memory of Nathan Noel (1988 - 2013)
Learn more:
Play On Foundation: https://www.letsplayon.org/
Play On Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playon2013/
Xavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xdeguz
Stay...2023-05-0125 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesI Quit My Job. Will The Net Appear? (Ft. Jaclyn Aimee)In this conversation, MESEARCH reconnects with former guest, Jaclyn Aimee. She's a Filipino-American actor and producer based in Los Angeles, California.
Jaclyn is a close friend of the podcast and shares what acting means to her and how she decided to quit her day job to pursue art full time. It's a scary journey, but if you leap, the net will appear.
Connect with Jaclyn:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaclynaimee_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynaimee/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6894651/
Check out Filipinx Actors Barkada:
Instagram: https://www.instag...2023-04-2425 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Did Music Bring Us Here?Hey Mesearchers!
Music is an integral part of our lives as Filipinos. In this episode, Krystle and Dustin discuss their relationships with music and reflect on how music brought them together to be able to do this very podcast. We talk about early influences and where we are today in our artistic journeys.
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Listen in as Krystle and Dustin check in with one another on life and art. Krystle, a trained actor, reflects with Dustin, an amateur new to the game, on the living a creative life. In this episode, Krystle and Dustin discuss their recent experiences as members of Filipinx Actors Barkada, a collective of Filipino actors who regularly work on their craft, build community, and share resources.
Check out Filipinx Actors Barkada:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filipinxactorsbarkada
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActorsBarkada
...2023-04-1046 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWho Left Crumbs? The Language of Gen Z. (Ft. Harlee Balajadia)
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MESEARCH talks to returning guest, Harlee Balajadia. Harlee is a Filipino American music educator from Long Beach, California. As one who is on the Millennial-Gen Z cusp, Harlee shares his insight into the language of Gen Z.
In this episode, we discuss the evolution of language and how it is a reflection of an evolving society. Follow Harlee at @iharlee.
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...2023-04-0340 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Does Grief Change Us? (Ft. Jaclyn Aimee)This episode is all about grief and how the loss of a loved one can impact our lives for better or worse.
In this conversation, MESEARCH talks to Jaclyn Aimee; Filipino-American actor and producer based in Los Angeles, California.
Jaclyn is a close friend of the podcast and tells us about her personal experience the loss of a boyfriend years ago when she was just 18 years of age.
Trigger Warning: In addition to grief and loss, this episode contains discussion of death and murder. Listener discretion is advised.
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Can Our Voices Help To Decolonize? (Ft. Dr. Kiernan "Kiki" Steiner)MESEARCH meets Dr. Kiernan "Kiki" Steiner (she/they/siya) of Decolonizing Kiki. Dr. Kiki blends their knowledge of the voice, sound energy, and decolonization, and connects to ancestral wisdom in order to guide others to creative liberation. She also collaborates with other coaches, healers, and facilitators to create online courses and workshops for holistic community education and healing.
In this episode we talk more about the human voice and how singing can help us heal and decolonize.
Connect with Dr. Kiki Steiner:
Website: https://www.decolonizingkikillc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decolonizing_k...2023-03-2034 min
MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Do We Heal Loudly? (Ft. Hazel Carranza)MESEARCH meets Hazel Carranza, a guiding figure on social media with her comedy skits featuring call center agent, Tita Celing. Through Tita Celing, Hazel demonstrates how to react and respond during challenging conversations with our Filipino elders. In this episode we discuss how we can heal generational wounds and break harmful cycles of trauma!
Connect with Hazel Carranza:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokabout.haze
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allabout.haze/
Send Mail: Hazel Carranza, 720 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON, Canada M5S 2R4
Stay connected with us at https://www.mesearchpodcast.com/ and via s...2023-03-1335 min
MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is Undetectable HIV? (Ft. Patrick Asence)According to HIV.gov, human immunodeficiency virus, otherwise known as HIV, is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. If left untreated, HIV may lead to the disease AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
In 2020, more than 30,000 people received an HIV diagnosis in the United States. From 2016 to 2019, the annual number of new diagnoses decreased 8%. And it is estimated that nearly 1.2 million people in the US had HIV by the end of 2019. (https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/statistics.html)
With proper treatment, p...2023-03-0635 min
MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Do We Get Filipinx American History Into The US Curriculum? (Ft. Tianna Mae Andresen)MESEARCH talks to Tianna Mae Andresen, a Filipino American history teacher educator residing in Seattle, Washington. As of the 2022-2023 academic school year, Seattle Public Schools offers a new yearlong course on Filipino American history for high school students which shall satisfy the district's US history graduate requirements! In this episode, Tianna shares how this was possible and why this is important for future generations. Follow Tianna at @tiannama3.
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHere, Queer, & Teaching (Ft. Harlee Balajadia)MESEARCH talks to Harlee Balajadia, a Filipino American music educator from Long Beach, California. In this episode, we discuss Harlee's perspectives as a gay middle school teacher. As one of a very few visible queer adults in his school, Harlee gives representation to educators of color who also belong to the LGBTQIA+ community. Harlee gives his thoughts on communication, authenticity, and visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community in curriculum. Follow Harlee at @iharlee.
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhere Is The Love?This is a special Valentine's Day episode of MESEARCH!
In this episode, Dustin and Krystle talk about the different kids of love, specifically self love as well as love for family and the community. We'll also talk about "Utang na loob" and love languages.
The intro and outro music is a new release by hosts, Dustin Domingo and Krystle Tugadi - A cover of "Super Love" originally performed by Dami Im. The track was produced by grammy nominated artist and former guest of the pod, Grayson Villanueva. Check it out wherever you stream music.
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesFilipino Food As A History Lesson (Ft. Rachel Lucero)In this episode of MeSearch, we discuss how Filipino food is a window to our history and relationship to Spanish/US colonization and imperialism. Joining Krystle and Dustin for this episode is Rachel Lucero, a Filipina American living in the Bay Area. Rachel is the creator and host of The Sago Show, an online video series that teaches viewers how to cook familiar dishes from the Philippines. In each cooking tutorial, Rachel also discusses the connections between Filipino food, history, and identity.
Connect with Rachel Lucero and The Sago Show:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSagoShow
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesExploring Identity As A Filipina American Mother (Ft. Jenilee Migliorini)MESEARCH talks to Krystle's childhood friend, Jenilee Migliorini. Jenilee is a Filipina American educator and writer. In this episode, we discuss Jenilee's story of motherhood and how her mixed children find opportunities to celebrate their Filipino identities. Follow Jenilee (@heyitsjenilee) and follow her blog, Risking Delight.
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesIs 'Peeled Fruit' A Love Language (Ft. Xavi de Guzman)In this episode of MeSearch, we meet actor, athlete, author, and the coolest guy in the room, Xavi de Guzman. Xavi talks about his book, "Peeled Fruit," a children's story about Baby Fernando, his mother, and how the act of peeling fruit is a demonstration of love and care in a Filipino home. We learn about how this book came to fruition and what Xavi is cooking up next.
Learn more:
Purchase "Peeled Fruit": https://store.bookbaby.com/book/peeled-fruit1
Xavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xdeguz
"Peeled Fruit" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p...2023-01-1641 min
MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesMusically Inclined Much? (Ft. AV @audvision)Filipinos are recognized as a culturally musical ethnic group. In this episode of MESEARCH, Krystle and Dustin talk to producer and self-proclaimed emo hip hop artist, AV. Join the conversation as we discuss the role music has played in our lives and what inspires us to engage with music day to day.
Follow AV on TikTok at @audvision.
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesFilipino Films Of Our Formative Years (Ft. Michael Domingo)MESEARCH reunites with Kuya Michael Domingo, Dustin's big brother. In this episode we reflect on Filipino lead films and TV shows of our formative years. Get ready for some nostalgia! We talk Hook, Surf Ninjas, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, Darna, and The Debut.
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Can We Be Authentic In The Workplace? (Ft. Arianna Laila Dela Rosa)Arianna Laila Dela Rosa is a holistic career coach who empowers first generation minority professionals, ranging from entry to mid-level, to find careers they love and thrive confidently in the workplace.
In this episode we discuss the topic of being authentic in the workplace. Why is it important? Who gets to see our true selves?
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EMPOWERFIRST/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-dela-rosa/
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Late Is Too Late? It's Filipino Time!It's about time. Well into our third season, and we're just NOW tackling the subject of Filipino Time. Ironic?
"Filipino Time" often refers to the idea that Filipinos are known to be tardy. In this episode of MESEARCH, Krystle and Dustin address the question, "How late is too late?"
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is Neurodiversity? (Ft. Warjay Naigan)Neurodiversity refers to the differences between individuals' brain function and behavioral traits. These differences are normal variations across the human population. Neurodivergence is often used in the context of autism spectrum disorders.
In this episode of MESEARCH, Dustin and Krystle, talk to friend of the pod, Warjay Naigan. At 26, Warjay was formally diagnosed with autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Join us as Warjay shares how they navigate the world as a neurodivergent Filipino American person.
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWas "Easter Sunday" A Flop For Filipinos? (Ft. Nino Llanera)MESEARCH reconnects with returning guest, Nino Llanera, to discuss the performance of Joy Koy's film, "Easter Sunday," which centers a Filipino American family.
Nino is the Director of Content and Programming at Myx Global of ABS-CBN. In this role, he is immersed in the entertainment industry and has thoughts to share on the cultural impact of Joy Koy and "Easter Sunday."
Connect with Nino Llanera:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinoLlanera
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Website: http://www.ninollaneratv.com/
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesI Got Fired. Now What? (Ft. Aaron Gallardo)Our jobs are what we do, not who we are. Still when we get fired, laid off, or lose out on a job opportunity, we find it hard to bounce back.
In this episode of MESEARCH, Dustin and Krystle talk to Aaron Gallardo about his first hand experience with getting back on his feet after being let go from a job. We discuss our thoughts on the matter and hopethis talk reframes how the community thinks about work.
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Did You Get To Be So Mature? A Fil-Am Father's Story (Ft. Michael Domingo)MESEARCH gets vulnerable with Kuya Michael Domingo, Dustin's big brother. Krystle and Dustin ask Kuya Mike how he feels about being a father and how he approaches parenting his two kids. This episode contains reflections of our lived experiences with parenting and being parented, but do not claim to offer expert advise. Like generations before us, we are learning and doing our best.
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat's Cooking At Myx Global? (Ft. Nino Llanera)MESEARCH catches up with Nino Llanera, who was a guest in Season One's episode, "When Is It My Time To Shine?"
Since season one, Nino has experienced considerable growth in his career in entertainment. From actor to TV/Podcast host to his current position as the Director of Content and Programming at Myx Global of ABS-CBN, we are incredibly proud of our dear friend, Nino.
In this episode, we reflect on Nino's career journey and discuss what new endeavors we can expect from Myx Global.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com...2022-11-0732 min
MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesReflecting On Season Two!It's the finale y'all!
In this episode Krystle and Dustin catch up and discuss highlights from the season.
Season Two was a blast, and we shall continue this journey and mission of empowering each other and the community.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mesearchpodcast/message2022-08-2933 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is LEAD Filipino? (Ft. Dr. Angelica Cortez)MESEARCH talks to founder and Executive Director of LEAD Filipino, Dr. Angelica "Gel" Cortez.
Dr. Angelica “Gel” Cortez is a community organizer, cultural worker, and social entrepreneur. She founded LEAD Filipino in 2015 to encourage civic participation through culturally responsive education with the Silicon Valley’s growing Filipina/x/o American (FilAm) community.
In this episode Dr. Cortez shares the story behind LEAD Filipino, calls attention to prominent Filipino figures as well as movements, and shares how she takes care of her mental health as a leader in the community.
Connect with Dr. Cortez and learn...2022-08-221h 06MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHave You Seen "Easter Sunday?" (Ft. Lydia Gaston & Tia Carrere)Have you seen #EasterSunday? A milestone for diversity and Filipino representation as "Easter Sunday" becomes the first major Hollywood studio film (Universal Pictures) centering Filipino families and stories.
@krystletugadi of MeSearch was able to speak to two of the film's stars, Lydia Gaston and Tia Carrere. Gaston and Carrere share their wisdom from working in the industry. We'll also discuss our thoughts on the film, as well as hopes for the future of Filipinos in cinema.
Easter Sunday is out now. View the trailer HERE and watch the film in a theater near you. Let...2022-08-1549 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesNothing Is Real, But Everything Matters: Roe v. Wade[Trigger warning: The central topic of conversation in this episode is Roe v. Wade.]
Today, we discuss the implications of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. What does this mean? Why did this happen? How does this affect our communities in the US and around the globe? How is this related to issues of the marginalization of minorities, and personal bodily autonomy or lack thereof?
Organizations mentioned in this episode:
Gabriela USA: http://gabrielausa.org/
SisterSong: https://www.sistersong.net/reproductive-justice
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesIdentity Check: How Can We Just Be?They call us human beings; not human doings. The world is beautiful and chaotic at the same time. How can we find peace in all of this? In this episode, Krystle and Dustin have a one on one conversation about the practice of being in the moment.
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhy Should We Care About Our Mental Health? (Ft. Jennifer Grace Torres)MESEARCH talks to Marriage/Family Therapist and PhD candidate, Jennifer Grace Torres. In this episode Jennifer shares how mental health is discussed and perceived across generations of Filipinos and Filipino Americans. We also discover who can benefit from therapy. Spoiler alert: It's everyone!
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesIdentity Check: Do You Like Small Talk?This episode was recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community.
In this episode, we discuss small talk. When do we love it? When do we hate it?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mesearchpodcast/message2022-05-1649 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is Salon 25? (ft. Vanessa Van Zeyl)In this episode, MESEARCH talks to Vanessa Van Zeyl, owner of Orange County California's Salon 25. Vanessa tells us about how she learned the ins and outs of business and shares how she builds community through excellent hair care and customer service.
In 2007, Salon 25 opened its doors to celebrate hair! Their mission is simple, “Happy Guests”. Their team believes exceptional guest experiences paired with quality Paul Mitchell products will keep you smiling.
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Website: http://www.salon25.net/
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Stay connected with us at https://www.mesear...2022-05-0954 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat is VINTA Gallery? (Ft. Caroline Mangosing)In this episode, MESEARCH talks to Toronto, Canada, based Caroline Mangosing about VINTA Gallery, which offers a collection of modern Filipiana clothing. Caroline aims to keep VINTA Gallery focused on ethical and social sustainability. She does this by providing a living wage to artisans and crafts people and by supporting the continued preservation and innovation of Filipino traditions in clothing, embroidery, weaving, and other handicrafts.
Learn more about VINTA Gallery:
Website: https://vintagallery.com/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vintagallery/
Stay connected with us at https://www.mesearchpodcast.com...2022-05-021h 09MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesIdentity Check: Spirituality and ReligionThis episode was recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community.
In this episode, we discuss religion and our own spirituality. As young Filipinos we both have deep cultural ties to Catholicism. Over time and in this conversation, we challenge ourselves to reflect on the various conceptualizations of religion around the world.
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In this episode, we discuss change and transitions. Change can be rewarding; transitions can be difficult. How do we manage these moments in our lives especially as we age?
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In this episode, Krystle shares her educational background in acting and Dustin facilitates a fun improv game. We close the discussion with some practical advice on how to find acting jobs.
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Send in a...2022-04-1148 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesLiving Our Wildest DreamsThis episode was recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community.
In this episode, we discuss our wildest dreams. We acknowledge that we're living the wildest dreams of our past selves' and of our ancestors. We end the episode by sharing the dreams we currently have and hope to actualize in the near and distant future.
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We take this episode to say cheers to Krystle Tugadi and another year of life. We also discuss our creative processes as artists, and we end with a shout out, as part of Women's History Month, to the Filipinas, past and present, making bold moves for the community.
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Twitter: https://t...2022-03-2135 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWho is Crescenciana? (Ft. Kenneth Tan)In this episode, we talk to Kenneth Tan of the Lola x Kenneth Collaboration, a collaborative art project between Kenneth and his Lola Crescenciana. This project has evolved into a memoir (available May 2022) featuring collections of Lola Crescenciana's personal stories paired with Lola x Kenneth artwork. Kenneth talks to MeSearch about his relationship with his lola, this project, and the importance of sharing stories within family.
*Correction Note: In the introduction/closure of this episode, Dustin refers to Kenneth's lola as "Crescencia" or "lola Crescencia." Lola's name is Crescenciana, which is also the title of the memoir b...2022-03-1435 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesMusic And Books That Changed Our LivesThis is a special episode recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community.
In this episode, we reminisce about the pop artists musical stylings of the '90s and '00s. We end with a discussion on books we've recently read that touch on concepts of race and caste. Check it out!
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Facebook: ht...2022-02-2133 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Do I Negotiate My Salary? (Ft. Starla Sampaco)Starla Sampaco is a Filipino-American TV news anchor, Harvard Business Review contributor, and professional speaker. Most days, you can watch her reporting the news on KCTS 9, Seattle's PBS news channel. Outside of journalism, she founded Career Survival Guide, which offers career workshops, free content on YouTube & Instagram, and consulting services. She created Career Survival Guide to support the unique needs of women and POC (people of color) professionals.
In this episode we discuss how to advocate for yourself at work and how to negotiate your salary.
Follow Starla Sampaco and Learn about the Career Survival Gu...2022-02-1451 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesLove On Your Zhuzh!This is a special episode recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community. Today, we play a round of get to know you questions that tackle the tough and light subjects, from stress management, to rejection, to what's the best shows to stream these days!
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UBEARTE.ORG https://ubearte.org
Download Ube Ar...2022-01-3149 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhy Share Music? (ft. Aldrine Guerrero)Aldrine Guerrero is a professional musician with a specialty in the ukulele. With experiences performing for live audiences, as well as TV and film, his credits continue to grow. He is also the co-founder of UkuleleUnderground.com, a website that offers educational tools and forums to learn the ukulele. In this episode, we talk about some highlights of his career and about why music is such a powerful part of building community.
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2022-01-2434 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Does It Mean To Be A Voice For Pixar's Turning Red (ft. Grayson Villanueva)Friend of the podcast, Grayson Villanueva is back as a guest on MeSearch. You may remember him from season one, episode 5: "Am I a multipotentialite?" Grayson joins hosts, Dustin and Krystle, via the Kumu App to talk about the exciting new projects and personal resolutions he's planned for 2022.
One of the most exciting upcoming projects he's contributed to is as a voice talent for the Pixar's newest animated feature, Turning Red. Turning Red is a coming of age story about a 13 year old Chinese Canadian girl, Mei Lee, who experiences the chaos of adolescence. Alongside, Jordan Fisher, J...2022-01-1735 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Are Challenges In The US Immigration System? (ft. Joseph Navales, Esq.)Joseph Navales, Esq. is an attorney with a specialization in immigration. In this episode we discuss his professional journey and delve into his own immigration insights and personal stories. Joseph provides pro-bono immigration support through Asian Americans Advancing Justice in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Follow Joseph and learn more about his work:
Email: jnavales@advancingjustice-oc.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jnava/
Asian Americans Advancing Justice: https://advancingjustice-la.org/
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Fa...2022-01-0357 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesReflections and Resolutions (ft. Makoy Clemente)Makoy Clemente is a loyal friend of the podcast and co-hosts his own show, called the GAM Chat Podcast. We hung out through livestream using the Kumu app, which is the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community.
In this episode, we reflect on memories from years past and from 2021. We also talk about our new year's resolutions/commitments for 2022. We end the episode shining light on the recent devastation of Typhoon Rai (Odette) in the Philippines and discuss ways to support our friends and family who have been af...2021-12-2741 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHappy Holidays (2021)!"It's the birth week of our lord and savior, Jesus Christ."
OR IS IT!?
This is a special episode recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community. Today, we ask critical questions to gain a deeper awareness of how modern society engages with religion in a time globally celebrated as Jesus' birthmonth. We also get fun, and reflect on memories of past holidays and count our Filipino blessings of 2021.
Stay connected with MeSearch at https://www.me...2021-12-2055 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat is The Bulosan Center? (ft. Wayne Jopanda)Wayne Jopanda is a PhD candidate in Cultural Studies at UC Davis where he is also the Associate Director of the Bulosan Center. In this episode we speak to Wayne about why the Bulosan Center is important to the Filipino community. We also talk about Wayne's personal journey with academia and mental health.
Correction Issued by Wayne Jopanda: This episode makes mention of Filipinos migrating to Louisiana in the 1600s. However, the migration occurred in the 1700s.
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Instagram: https://w...2021-12-1353 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Is Filipino Food Being Represented In American Media? (ft. Bettina Makalintal)Bettina Makalintal is a food and culture writer for Vice’s Munchies and associate editor for Bon Appetit. In this episode, Bettina talks to MeSearch about how she was inspired to explore food while in college as well as what she thinks about the evolving representation of Filipino food in restaurants and media.
Check out some of the resources Bettina shared on the show:
Professor Rene Alexander Orquiza, author of Taste of Control
Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, @felicepstamaria
Meryenda newsletter, @readmeryenda
Bryan Koh's Milkier Pigs & Violet Gold
Angelo Comsti's Also Filipino
Filipino Food Crawl
Now Serving LA
Di...2021-12-0639 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Can We Advance Equity in Education? (ft. Godfrey Santos Plata)Leveraging his training as an educator, non-profit leader, leadership development designer and facilitator, and community organizer, Godfrey Santos Plata has more than a decade of experience envisioning, designing, implementing, and managing efforts that support educators, their youth, and public schools. He is driven to improve the livelihoods of communities historically marginalized from decision-making power and politics.
In this episode of MeSearch, we talk to Godfrey about the challenges faced by public schools and marginalized communities. We also discuss how we can improve the gaps in educational equity.
Follow Godfrey and learn more about his work:2021-11-2951 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHappy Decolonize Thanksgiving Day!Happy Decolonize Thanksgiving Day!
It's Thanksgiving week in the US and we share the sentiment of gratitude, togetherness and feasting. However, in this episode, we also challenge you all to look into the history of the Thanksgiving and consider alternative narratives; particularly those of the marginalized and indigenous people that live beside us.
What are you doing to decolonize Thanksgiving?
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In this episode of MeSearch, we talk to Anthony about the nursing profession and the necessary changes that would help lessen the gaps in health equity.
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Read "Cr...2021-11-151h 00MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhy Are Values And Networking Important For Young Professionals? (ft. Arianna Laila Dela Rosa)Arianna Laila Dela Rosa is a holistic career coach who empowers first generation minority professionals, ranging from entry to mid-level, to find careers they love and thrive confidently in the workplace.
In this episode we discuss how Arianna launched her career coaching business and we delve into why knowing your values and how to network are essential for professionals.
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Stay connected with MeSearch at https://www.mesearchpodcast.com/ and via social m...2021-11-0847 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWant A Beignet? (ft. Chris Bautista)Chris Bautista is the owner and operator of The Beignet Truck, which serves beignets across the Los Angeles area and at private events. Chris has been featured across many notable outlets and platforms including the Food Network, which names The Beignet Truck one of the best spots outside of New Orleans to get a beignet. "What is a beignet? The word beignet is simply the French term for a pastry. In the United States they are most widely recognized in the French Quarter of New Orleans." (Source: thebeignettruck.com) In this episode, we'll chat with Chris about how he de...2021-11-0253 min
MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHappy Spooky SeasonThis is a special SPOOKY SEASON episode!
In this episode, we take a brief moment to discuss controversial Netflix comedy special, the Closer, which features Dave Chappelle who is currently under fire for making derogatory statements directed towards transgender women. We also chat about our favorite Halloween memories and share a spooky story about an aswang (a monstrous creature often highlighted in Filipino folklore).
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MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Are Mixed Filipinos Perceived In Entertainment? (ft. Trace Gaynor)With an academic and professional background in journalism, Trace Gaynor wears many hats. He is a singer with a cappella boyband, the Filharmonic, and content producer for MYX News and One Down Media. One of Trace's most controversial pieces for One Down Media has more than 300K views on Facebook. It's called, "Is Mixed Filipino Better for TV?"
In this episode we delve deeper into this question and discuss how it has applied to Trace's career trajectory as a mixed Filipino himself.
Follow Trace Gaynor, @tracegaynor, and check out MYX News as well as One D...2021-10-1851 min
MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHappy Filipino American History MonthTHIS IS THE SEASON TWO PREMIERE!
Thank you to all our friends and family for giving this podcast a shot.
In this episode, we talk about Filipino American History Month and share our excitement for what's to come in season 2 of MeSearch.
If you enjoy MeSearch, make sure to subscribe, rate us, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.
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Facebook: https://w...2021-10-1135 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Did We Learn In Season One?THIS IS THE SEASON ONE FINALE!
Thank you to all our friends and family for giving this podcast a shot.
In this episode, we recap some of our most memorable moments. We also share feedback from our listeners and we answer your questions about how we're feeling after more than 20 episodes of mesearching and interviewing trail blazers, business leaders, and bosses in the Filipino American community.
If you've enjoyed MeSearch, make sure to subscribe, rate us, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.
Season Two is coming Fall 2021! In the...2021-07-2148 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Can We Support Filipinos In Media? (ft. Jeremiah Abraham)Jeremiah Abraham is the founder and CEO of Tremendous Communications, a marketing and communications agency with clients across the globe including ABS-CBN, Sony Pictures, and Johnson & Johnson. In this episode, Jeremiah discusses how he made the leap from studying computer engineering at the University of California, Irvine, to becoming an award winning marketing and communications executive, working in entertainment for over 15 years across all major movie studios in Hollywood.
Follow Jeremiah, @jerabraham, and learn more about Tremendous Communications at tremendouspr.com.
Stay connected with us at https://www.mesearchpodcast.com/ and via social media (@mesearchpodcast):2021-03-171h 17MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWhat Is The Impact of Feedback? (ft. Glenn Clancy)Glenn Clancy is a long time friend of MeSearch hosts, Krystle and Dustin. He wears many hats. He’s a musician, producer and audio engineer, and a vocal instructor. In this episode, Glenn discusses how he became his own boss as well as how his approach to teaching vocal students has changed over time. Are you interested in working with Glenn? Reach him at glennaudio@mac.com or shoot him a text at 714-478-3773.
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Follow Nino and his work @ninollanera.
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Send in a voice...2021-02-1758 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Do I Engineer My Own Career? (ft. Jay Arella)Jay Arella is the co-founder and president of Creative Alchemy, where software engineers develop web applications for organizations of all sizes.
In this episode, Jay discusses how he was able to navigate the waters of starting his own business and how his family and friends played a role in his career trajectory.
Learn more about Creative Alchemy and contact Jay at creativealchemy.org.
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In this episode, Roslynn discusses her journey from being a radio DJ at a community college to launching MySpace Music to being a key figure in a global platform that aims to bring Filipino talent to the world stage.
Follow R...2021-01-201h 30MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesWho Are Your Hosts Again? (ft. Dustin Domingo & Krystle Tugadi)Happy Holidays! MeSearch hosts, Dustin and Krystle, respond to some fun as well as serious questions submitted by MeSearch listeners:
What do you do for fun when you're not podcasting?
What's something you wish Filipinos (in the Philippines) would know about Filipino Americans?
What are your favorite foods to eat during the holidays?
What is one tradition you do for the holidays?
How has your Filipino American identity shaped the way you view Christmas and new year traditions?
How do you navigate toxic Filipino culture during the holiday season?
What's an effective way to make others realize that it's...2020-12-231h 18MeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesHow Do We Make Room At The Table? (ft. Francesca Fernandez McKenzie)Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Francesca Fernandez McKenzie is an actor, producer, educator, and graduate of the Yale School of Drama. Francesca is now embarking on a mission with other teaching artists to make acting classes, coaching, and consulting, accessible to BIMPOC (Black, Indigenous, Mixed or Persons of Color) via "Encompass Collective." MeSearch welcomes Francesca to the show.
Learn more about Francesca at https://francescafm.com and the Encompass Collective at https://www.encompasscollectivenyc.com/.
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Twi...2020-10-2159 minMeSearch: Featuring Filipino PerspectivesThis Is MeSearchYou're listening to MeSearch, a podcast featuring Filipino-American perspectives. Let us know what you think. Rate us and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Catch new episodes on the first and third Wednesday each month.
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