In the final episode of this secondment series, I reflect on nearly two years of living and leading in the Philippines and the person I have become along the way. What began as a journey rooted in my identity as a first generation Dominican American expanded into something much greater as I became the first in my immediate family to live and work in Asia. Through faith, sacrifice, cultural immersion, leadership, and the Filipino values of Pakikisama, Bayanihan, Kapwa, and Malasakit, I learned that growth does not require abandoning who you are, but expanding who you are. This episode is ultimately about gratitude, generational progress, answering God’s calling, and recognizing that sometimes the greatest manifestation is not the destination or title, but the person you become along the way.

Episode 8, In this episode, we explore how comfort can quietly become one of the greatest obstacles to growth and leadership. Through personal reflections on living and leading abroad, we discuss why transformation often requires disruption, uncertainty, and the willingness to leave behind familiarity. Grounded in biblical lessons from Abraham’s journey and the renewing of the mind, this episode challenges listeners to embrace discomfort as part of becoming who they are called to be.

This is Episode 7, The Mindset That Defines You Under Pressure

In this episode, we explore the powerful story of the two criminals crucified beside Jesus and what it reveals about leadership under pressure. While one responded with blame and bitterness, the other known in tradition as Saint Dismas chose accountability, humility, and faith in his final moments. This episode breaks down how your response in difficult situations defines your character, shapes your leadership, and can ultimately redefine your legacy. We also dive into how to stand out in a world of comparison and make confident decisions under pressure.

Episode 6 Identidad! The Kid Jota talks about the evolution of Identity through his eyes and experiences. Its not just as simple of saying a particular place porque cuando tu has vivido la vida tu identidad se transforma. Que Dios me lo bendigan grandemente

Episode 5 Sacrificio! The Kid Jota talks about the cost of leadership and goes over 5 principles regarding the sacrifices you will undergo on your journey. Dios me lo bendigan y iluminen siempre

Episode 4 Manifestation! The Kid Jota is back with a new episode and is providing a 5 step guide to truly manifesting your dreams into reality, Que Dios me le Bendiga!

Episode 3 goes up over the difference between what a Leader is vs what leadership is. Leaders INSPIRE hence why we must provide inspiracion to our people, Que Dios me lo iluminen!

Episode 2 is a powerful message from JOTA around finding your purpose and discovering the leader within you.

Que Dios me le bendigan grandemente!

Its the Kid Jota!

You are listening to De La Cultura Podcast where our mission is to enlighten people to reach their true potential through God, Culture, and Life Experiences with an emphasis of your calling to LEAD.

DE LA CULTURA, PARA LA CULTURA!