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Episode 18

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9th Oct 2020

073: “If we have to take over the airwaves the way we take over karaoke, then so be it. Give us a mic, and we're here.” Life in Vegas, activism, and not waiting for permission with Jean Munson

The Beauty of Bruhas, Pinays without Permission, or Disappointing Pinoy Parents Jean Munson shares how she ended up being raised in Guam to going to college in Las Vegas. She also shares how the pandemic has impacted the tourism and the service industry in Vegas, how her mother inspires a lot of her activism, what it’s like to confront the “home version” of herself, and much more.

Connect with Jean at bruhabaddies@gmail.com or check out Bruha Baddies on Instagram @bruha_baddies

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Who do you admire as a Pinay Activist? October is Filipino American History Month. According to the Filipino American National Historical Society, this year's theme is The History of Filipino American Activism.

"We believe this theme is particularly crucial in 2020, as it is a key election year and we are living amidst a pandemic and mass movement towards racial justice. Thus, we encourage all of our chapters and communities to reflect on decades of Filipino American activism, in order to inspire and foster our civic responsibility in the Filipino American community." - FANHS

Celebrate Filipino American History Month with us by sharing WHO is your favorite Pinay Activity and WHY! Text or leave us a voice message at (415) 484-TFAW(8329) or email Jen at jen@tfawproject.com

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Co-hosted by Jen Amos & Nani Dominguez. Connect with them on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

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Have something to share? Email Jen at jen@tfawproject.com or Nani at nani@tfawproject.com

We have been featured in Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Global Summit, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Learn more at https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured

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About the Podcast

The Filipino American Woman Project
Strengthening Everyday Filipina Voices - One Conversation At A Time
WE ARE CURRENTLY OFF-SEASON
Do you miss us??? While we may not be on air, we are active on our *NEW* online community that offers daily conversations, book club sessions, and the Tsismis with Jen and Nani Private Podcast (a.k.a. the Rated "R" version of TFAW Project). Join today at http://thenewfilipina.com/

ABOUT US
Welcome to The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project by THENEWFILIPINA.COM. In the summer of 2019, our show originally focused on stories and life lessons told by Filipino American women. We transitioned to Jen and Nani's journey as content creators and entrepreneurs in the upcoming seasons. As we plan for our next season, we hope to encapsulate the common thread in every episode: to strengthen everyday Filipina voices - one conversation at a time. Stay up-to-date with our journey by subscribing to our newsletter at: http://eepurl.com/cO0bif

THE HISTORY OF TFAW PROJECT
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, we were nominated and received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Inaugural Golden Crane Podcast Awards. In 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 the Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. In 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

Learn more about our co-hosts Jen Amos at https://linktr.ee/thejenamos and Nani Dominguez at https://notesbynani.com/
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Jen Amos

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Jen Amos is an award-winning podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with her on LinkedIn or check out the following bio link for her latest work.

Nani Dominguez Smith

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Nani Dominguez Smith is a Filipina American mother, writer, and podcaster from Oakland, California with five years of storytelling experience in digital media. Her work examines topics related to health and wellness, culture and identity, motherhood, and personal development. Through all the work she publishes, her mission is to help her readers and listeners develop healthier relationships with their own inner world.

In the few years she has been building her consulting firm, NDS Consulting, she has partnered with corporate healthcare giants such as Kaiser Permanente, educational institutions in higher academia such as the University of California, Davis, women’s wellness brands like Ladykind, and several non-profits housed in the Bay Area. Her work has been featured in a variety of media outlets such as Adweek, Spotify, the California Museum of Sacramento, and the Bulosan Center for Filipinx Studies' historical archive.

Visit www.notesbynani.com to see what she's been up to and subscribe to her monthly newsletter.