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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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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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. 

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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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It's true and R'Bonney Gabriel has made history. She is the first Asian American woman to win the title of Miss Texas USA and the first Filipina American to win Miss USA. On January 14, 2023, Gabriel was crowned Miss Universe, making history yet again as the first Filipina American to win the title of Miss Universe.

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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. 

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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. 

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It's 2023! Happy New Year, Mesearchers!

This is the first episode of the new year! Let's reflect on our growth and learnings from the previous year. What has 2022 taught us? What will be taking on in 2023? 

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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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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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