Born and raised on O’ahu, Hawai’i, specifically in Kapolei in a somewhat Filipino-populated area. He is currently attend University of Nevada Las Vegas for Nursing. I came back home from Las Vegas because of COVID in March. I created a semi successful business during quarantine and now I supply over 50+ stores with my Ube crinkle cookies. I recently got certified nursing assistant certificate and soon will be working at a hospital. However, I’m in my pre licensing classes to be a real estate agent as well. I know I’m all over the place but I can never settle to one thing. 

Being raised in a Filipino family has given me the drive to do the things I’m doing right now. The Filipino culture itself derives from hard work and to me if you have free time means that you’re not living your life to the fullest. Joshua's advice to the future generation would have to be to just ,"despite how hard your filipino parents are just know that they are doing it for your own sake and dont make it seem like they are controlling your life, they are just trying to guide you in the best way possible. Dont be afraid to be yourself, always stand up for what you believe in.." 

Feel free to follow Joshua's journey on his social media platform:  

@joshuadanao

 @soleihawaiibakery

 @joshuadanao.jpg 

& dont forget to support their family business 

(shopsoleihawaiibakery.com)  

Edited by Chachie Abara 

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Reclaiming Filipinx Identity exists to capture the narratives of Filipino Americans in Hawaii and a platform to bring solidarity to our fellow Filipino Americans and Filipinos from around the globe.   Ultimately, we aim to provide a platform that will allow others to freely talk about topics within the Filipino diaspora and community.

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Shane C (she/her)  who born and raised on a remote island from Saipan.recently graduated with a Psychology degree in Spring term 2020 and is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analyst at Pepperdine University.  She is a second generation Filipino who aspires to teach  young children the history of the Philippines (language, culture, traditions, etc).. This way they have some kind of clarity and understanding of what it means being Filipino.  Her advice to the next generation is to "Never stop learning and be the light to those around you. There is something uniquely formed in the inside of you that the world needs. Discover what your purpose is and do it. Pray always, you can never go wrong with prayer."

Edited by Chachie Abara

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Reclaiming Filipinx Identity exists to capture the narratives of Filipino Americans in Hawaii and a platform to bring solidarity to our fellow Filipino Americans and Filipinos from around the globe.   Ultimately, we aim to provide a platform that will allow others to freely talk about topics within the Filipino diaspora and community.

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Zach A. (he/him) is a second-generation Filipino from Hawaii. He is a full-time freelancer, artist, broadcaster, and creative ambassador for a visual arts non-profit. In this podcast, he explores his vocation in the arts and its intersections with his Filipinx identity. 

Edited by Chachie Abara

If you are interesting in participating you may do so through our blog post, and you may write a topic within the Filipino diaspora, community and any topic you desire. Requirements has to be 500-1000 word limit and it must be sent on a PDF or Word Doc on our email: [email protected]

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Reclaiming Filipinx Identity exists to capture the narratives of Filipino Americans in Hawaii and a platform to bring solidarity to our fellow Filipino Americans and Filipinos from around the globe.   Ultimately, we aim to provide a platform that will allow others to freely talk about topics within the Filipino diaspora and community.

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Born and raised on O’ahu, Hawai’i, specifically in Ewa Beach in a very Filipino-populated area. Both of my parents as well as my older sister were born in the Philippines while my older brother and I were born in Hawai’i. I'm currently a sophomore student at UH Manoa majoring in Asian Studies and I also went to UH Hilo for a short while majoring in Linguistics. I pretty much enjoy learning about Asian cultures, especially languages to kind of make up for not being able to learn Tagalog from my parents at a young age. 

Dessa's advice to the future generation would have to be proud of your culture and who you are, whether you’re full Filipino or part Filipino, you’re still Filipino. Don’t fall for the stereotypes that we’re always represented as in the media because it’s much more deeper than being a nurse and always eating adobo, be comfortable with yourself and whatever you want to be, but don’t forget where you come from.

Edited by Jethro Macaraeg

If you are interesting in participating you may do so through our blog post, and you may write a topic within the Filipino diaspora, community and any topic you desire. Requirements has to be 500-1000 word limit and it must be sent on a PDF or Word Doc on our email : [email protected]

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 Reclaiming Filipinx Identity exists to capture the narratives of Filipino Americans in Hawaii and a platform to bring solidarity to our fellow Filipino Americans and Filipinos from around the globe.   Ultimately, we aim to provide a platform that will allow others to freely talk about topics within the Filipino diaspora and community. 

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Ashton (he/him) is a second-generation Ilokano born and raised in Kalihi Valley, O'ahu, Hawaii. He is a musician, artist, traveler, cultural advocate, community organizer, and entrepreneur. Ashton hopes to foster the cultural and professional development of Hawai'i local creatives through his grassroots initiative "Creative Natives HI." In this podcast, Ashton shares his journey in understanding his ethnocultural identity and how it led him to his professional career.

Edited by Jethro Macaraeg https://www.instagram.com/jet.mac 

| ABOUT |

Reclaiming Filipinx Identity exists to capture the narratives of Filipino Americans in Hawaii and a platform to bring solidarity to our fellow Filipino Americans and Filipinos from around the globe.   Ultimately, we aim to provide a platform that will allow others to freely talk about topics within the Filipino diaspora and community.

| CONNECT WITH US | 

If you are interesting in participating you may do so through our blog post, and you may write a topic within the Filipino diaspora, community and any topic you desire. Requirements has to be 500-1000 word limit and it must be sent on a PDF or Word Doc on our email : [email protected]

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Jessa A. (she/her) is a recent college graduate who aspires to pursue a career in the non-profit sector. This podcast explores her upbringing in Hawai'i, cultural awareness at a predominantly white college (PWC),  career discernment, and Filipinx identity.  

Edited by Jethro Macaraeg https://www.instagram.com/jet.mac 

| ABOUT | 

Reclaiming Filipinx Identity exists to capture the narratives of Filipino Americans in Hawaii and a platform to bring solidarity to our fellow Filipino Americans and Filipinos from around the globe.   Ultimately, we aim to provide a platform that will allow others to freely talk about topics within the Filipino diaspora and community.

 | CONNECT WITH US | If you are interesting in participating you may do so through our blog post, and you may write a topic within the Filipino diaspora, community and any topic you desire. Requirements has to be 500-1000 word limit and it must be sent on a PDF or Word Doc on our email : [email protected] 

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