David and Chris discuss their approach to change and the emotions that come with it. They reflect on some decisions they've made, and compare their recent experiences to the changes they've faced in the past.

What we talk about today:

- The fear of the unknown vs. welcoming change

- Having more experiences with change and how it helps you become more comfortable with it

- Mentality before and during a change

Michael joins the conversation to share how he made the decision to leave an established career in California and move his family to the East Coast for an amazing opportunity at The Washington Post. 

What we talk about today:

- Moving on from the San Diego Union-Tribune and teaching as a professor at Palomar College to accept a position as a News Designer at The Washington Post.

- That feeling or "itch" that makes you ask yourself: Could I do better? Is there something else for me?

- The decision making process and involving his wife and family. 

- What impacts the decision: family, partner, career. 

- Making a list of all the requirements before making the change; both professionally and personally.

- Understanding how his parents made a life changing decision to benefit the family, and how he found himself in a similar position.

- What the opportunity of working at The Washington Post means to him.

David and Chris continue their conversation on goal setting for the upcoming new year. In their previous episode, they introduced their "Six F's of Life" (inspired by Brandon and Heather Turner's Ultimate New Years Goal-Planning date.) This time, they cover the five questions you should ask yourself in each category.   

- Our "Six F's of Life": Fitness, Family/Friends, Faith/Spiritual, Financial, Freedom, Filipino American Identity.  

5 Questions to ask yourself in each "F" 

- Where are you currently with this category? 

- What did we do amazing last year? 

- What could we have done better last year? 

- Where do we want to be in 5 years? 

- What can we do this year to get on track with this 5 year vision?

David and Chris prepare for 2023 by live impromptu goal setting for the next year. Inspired by Brandon and Heather Turner's Ultimate New Years Goal-Planning date, David and Chris add their own "F" to the list of "Six F's of Life." 

- Our "Six F's of Life": Fitness, Family/Friends, Faith/Spiritual, Financial, Freedom, Filipino American Identity.

- Use the same "F's" or modify it to fit you.

- Do this activity and tell us your goals for next year!

Monica and Alison join the conversation to share their mental health journeys, what encouraged them to find the right resources, and what worked best for them.

What we talk about today:

- Experience with therapy and finding a connection and safe space

- Mental health in the Filipino American community

- Multiple sides and perspectives can be true at the same time

- Finding your voice and accepting that you are enough

- Books, social media and other resources

Allysa, David and Chris share their experiences with communicating with their parents as they were growing up. 

What we talk about today:

- Conversations that were encouraged and discouraged.

- We're still learning how to communicate with our parents.

- How communication with our parents changed from then and now.

- The other ways our parents communicate their love.

- Traits we inherited from our parents.

Dr. Lily Ann Villarza joins the conversation to share her journey to becoming the Chair of Philippine Studies Department at City College of San Francisco. She shares her passion for helping others discover themselves and understanding what it means to be Filipino. 

What we talk about today:

- The Filipino American experience and identity.

- Filipino American Renaissance from generation to generation. 

- Values surrounding career paths and the differences among generations. 

- The work behind Filipinos establishing the Philippines Studies department. 

- The "aha moment” she lives for as an educator. 

- Filipino people, events and communities you should search and the resources available

- Understanding why October is Filipino American History Month, and not Filipino American Heritage Month

Contact Lily Ann:

- E-mail: [email protected]

- IG: philippinestudiesccsf

Veronica Velasquez joins the conversation to share her journey becoming a Physical Therapist, sharing her PT life on Social Media, and the importance of financial literacy. 

What we talk about today:

- Her multiple career avenues: physical therapist, content creator, teaching assistant in DPT program, and real estate investor.

- Finding the right career path by giving herself room to explore while in college.

- Being authentic to yourself while acknowledging the journey and sacrifices of previous generations.

- Life as a Filipino in Physical Therapy and representation.

- Pros/Cons of a career in Physical Therapy.

- Why she shares her day to day on social media despite some reluctance, and one of the biggest lessons she has learned from it.

- Her growth journey and breaking barriers in the Filipino culture

- Financial literacy! 

Contact Veronica:

- IG: @thisptlife

- Email: [email protected]

Rachelle Ibanez-Cadiz joins the conversation to discuss the importance of learning about your family's history and appreciating their journey. 

What we talk about today:

- How Rachelle's grandparents and father immigrated from the Philippines

- The drastic differences in the livelihood and experiences between the generations

- the sacrifices of previous generations searching for better opportunities 

- the contrast of listening to our parents’/grandparents’ stories when we were younger and now

- the reason why she wanted to learn more about her history and heritage

- appreciating the journey of our parents and those before us

- wishing you had more conversations with those who aren't with us anymore 

Contact Rachelle:

- IG: @rawrzenabi and @cadizkitchen

Ginger Lim-Dimapasok joins the conversation to share how she and her husband founded Cafe 86, the front runner of ube centric desserts and pastries.

What we talk about today:

Contact Ginger: