What's Brewing?

Join us as we talk with Sirena Atalig, MS, BCBA, a Cleveland-based BCBA, about burnout, self-care, and reigniting passion in mission-focused work. Discover strategies for recognizing, recovering, and reigniting your drive. Explore the power of outgrowing burnout, embracing a clean slate, and releasing to receive new energy and inspiration. Tune in to rediscover your purpose and ignite the flame of passion within you.

In this episode of 'What's Brewing?', we sit down with Peachy Quitugua, an inspiring midwife in the Mariana Islands. We chat about her journey in being a midwife in paradise, women's health topics like PCOS and pap smears, and also how to prioritize self-care while caring for others. Grab your favorite drink, kick back, and join the conversation!

February is Black History Month. MPOWERD is dedicating our second episode to centering black voices. On today’s episode, you’ll hear from four powerful black women who will share their personal and professional narratives, their fight for equity, and their hopes for the future.

March is Women’s History Month. MPOWERD celebrates all the change-making and inspiring women who have paved the way. Today we are excited to introduce a groundbreaking woman who is challenging cultural and societal barriers to ensure access to quality healthcare for women. You'll hear from Peachy Quitugua a 27 year old Certified Nurse Midwife who was born, raised, and educated in the Marianas. 

We had the pleasure of interviewing Michaela King, an emerging millennial teacher on the island of Guam who will share what it's like teaching through a pandemic and how she is overcoming other challenges that teachers face. Michaela is a Luta-raised educator currently teaching on the island of Guåhan. Michaela received her B.A. in Education from Unibetsedåt Guåhan and is on the path of becoming a Social Studies teacher. Michaela aspires to return to her home island of Luta to challenge existing barriers to education and cultivate meaningful learning experiences for Luta's youth.

Join us in celebrating Earth Month with Representative Sheila Babauta! She believes that responsible management of our natural resources is essential to improving our quality of life in the Marianas and ensuring future generations have access to these resources. She aims to promote policies that preserve biodiversity, support ecological balance, and encourage the sustainable management of our resources to contribute to the long-term economic development in our Marianas, not just short-term revenue generation. Tune in as she drops gems on how we can do our part in taking care of our planet. 

Join us as we chat with Jamaica King, a world-traveling, wellness-forward, and inspiring AAPI woman making waves wherever she goes. You'll hear more about her travel adventures, some of her go-to wellness tips, and dive into the challenges and opportunities of being an AAPI woman. Get ready for an inspiring and relatable episode that'll leave you motivated to make waves of your own.

Welcome to the latest episode of What's Brewing! We're excited to bring you a conversation with Tiana Quitugua, a passionate and dedicated speech-language pathologist based in Atlanta, who also provides services in Guam. Visit www.scoopspeech.com to learn more about her work!

In this episode, Tiana shares her inspiring career journey and discusses the challenges she's faced, particularly the gaps in access and opportunities for underrepresented communities in her field. As a proud Chamorro and Pacific Islander, Tiana also provides insight into what it means to be part of this vibrant culture in the context of her work.

We delve into the importance of early intervention and increasing access to resources, and Tiana offers valuable advice for aspiring SLPs. So grab your favorite brew and join us for an engaging and insightful conversation about the power of community and making a difference in the world of speech-language pathology.

Hey friends! April is Financial Literacy Month! Today we're talking about mindset, specifically how to shift from thinking there's never enough (aka scarcity mindset) to believing that money, resources, and connections can flow easily into your life (aka abundance mindset). Spoiler alert: it's a game-changer!

We'll share some tips on how to start thinking differently and we've even shared some resources on insta! Tune in, brew up your fav beverage, and let's get our abundance mindset on!

Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of What's Brewing. Today, we're getting real about the way our brains are wired and why they don't really care about making us happy. It's a common belief that our ultimate goal in life is to be happy. But what if we told you that our brains aren't actually wired for happiness, but for comfort? Yup, that's right. Our brains have been wired over thousands of years to prioritize comfort and security over happiness.

But what does that mean for us today? Well, it means that we often find ourselves stuck in comfort zones, afraid to take risks and try new things. And even when we do try to pursue happiness, we can end up feeling more miserable than ever before. That's why we're diving into the science behind our brain's wiring and exploring how we can shift our mindset to focus on finding comfort in the present moment. So sit back, relax, and let's get comfy as we explore how we can unwire and rewire our brains so we can live our best lives.