Podcasts by MeSearch: Featuring Filipino Perspectives

What Is Nasudi's Amazing Adventure? (Ft. Chachie Abara) from 2023-12-11T09:00

Today we’re talking to one of our leaders in the Community residing in Hawaii, Chachie Abara. She is the founder of Kasamahan Collective - a group of storytellers, visionaries, and creatives in ...

Working Together Towards A Free Palestine (Ft. Rania Mustafa) from 2023-11-27T22:32:19

Today, we are in solidarity with Palestine and everyone fighting for their own sovereignty.

This episode of Mesearch was recorded on November 20th, the 44th day that Palestine has been un...

What Is Filipino American Psychology? (Ft. Dr. Kevin Nadal) from 2023-11-20T09:00

Today on MeSearch we’re talking about the growing field of Filipino American Psychology. 

Our guest for this episode literally wrote the text book on Filipino American Psychology, "F...

How Did I Produce My Own Live Show? (Ft. Jaime Barcelon) from 2023-11-13T09:00

On this episode we're discussing the mindset and process needed to produce a one person live show. MeSearch welcomes Jaime Barcelon, a Los Angeles based singer and actor, to unpack his own e...

What's New With Hazel and Tita Celing? (Ft. Hazel Carranza) from 2023-11-06T15:36:18

MESEARCH reunites with Hazel Carranza, a guiding figure on social media with her comedy skits featuring call center agent, Tita Celing. Through Tita Celing, Hazel demonstrates how to react and r...

How Can Loss Lead To Art? (Ft. Ron Blakely) from 2023-10-30T14:06:50

October is both Filipino American History Month and LGBT(QIA) History Month. On today's episode of MESEARCH, we’re getting to know Ron Blakely, a queer, non-binary, Southern California-based...

What's It Like To Be A Daughter Without A Father? (Ft. Jaclyn Aimee) from 2023-10-23T07:00

MESEARCH welcomes Jaclyn Aimee; a Filipino-American actor and writer based in Los Angeles, California. We get extra vulnerable in this episode; Jaclyn and Krystle share their experiences growing...

Love, Conflict, and Stories! (Ft. Krystelle Robeniol) from 2023-10-16T08:00

In this episode of MeSearch, we connect with long time friend, Krystelle Robeniol, who is a writer and conflict resolution professional. Krystelle is a contributing author of The Kuwento Book: A...

Season 4: Who Are Your Hosts? from 2023-10-09T07:00

It's Filipino American History Month and we're back! Season 4 of MeSearch returns with your hosts, Dustin Domingo and Krystle Tugadi. In this episode we reflect on the past three seasons...

Why Are Actors And Writers On Strike? (Ft. Danice Cabanela) from 2023-08-28T08:00

This is a special BONUS episode.

We’re talking about the Writers' (WGA - Writer's Guild of America) and Actors' (SAG-AFTRA - Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Tel...

Is This Really Our 100th Episode? from 2023-08-14T08:00

YES!

MeSearchers, this is our 100th episode and the finale of our third season of the podcast. In this episode, Krystle and Dustin reflect on their growth over the last three years of th...

How Can We Reduce Workplace Harassment? (Ft. Dax Valdes) from 2023-08-07T07:00

MeSearch meets Dax Valdes, a senior trainer for Right To Be, an organization dedicated to preparing professionals and leaders to create workplaces, schools, and communities that are fre...

What Do We Know About Circadian Rhythms? (Ft. Dr. Ceazar Nave) from 2023-07-31T18:26:46

In this episode of MeSearch, we meet Dr. Ceazar Nave, a post doctoral research fellow and professor of biology. Dr. Nave's area of expertise is in circadian biology, which means he studies t...

What Is See You On IG? (Ft. Jaclyn Aimee & Ray Raymundo) from 2023-07-24T07:00

In this episode, MeSearch welcomes back former guest, Jaclyn Aimee, and we meet Ray Raymundo.

As the WGA (writers') strike emerged, Filipino American actors Jaclyn and Ray created, w...

What Is SoCal Filipinos? (Ft. Jason Lustina) from 2023-07-17T07:00

In this episode of MeSearch, we learn more about the SoCal Filipinos organization from its founder, Jason Lustina. SoCal Filipinos is a non profit 501c3, which strives to connect the Filipino Co...

College Is A Weird Place from 2023-07-10T07:00:31

Hey Mesearchers! In this episode, Dustin and Krystle listen to commentary from former guests of the pod, Dr. Micah Hernando and Dr. Dominic Laureano who share insight on the institutions of high...

What's Going On With Affirmative Action? (Ft. Dr. Angelica Cortez) from 2023-07-03T07:00:50

In this episode of MeSearch, we discuss college admissions and affirmative action in the United States. On Thursday June 28, 2023, the US Supreme Court ended race conscious admission programs at...

Can I Be Radical And Fashionable? (Ft. Caroline Mangosing & Sydney Cohen) from 2023-06-26T07:00:10

Yes.

MESEARCH speaks to returning guest, Caroline Mangosing, the CEO and founder of VINTA Gallery and welcomes VINTA's Global Operations Manager, Sydney Cohen. VINTA Gallery offers a...

Why Attend A Religious School? (Ft. Dr. Micah Hernando) from 2023-06-19T07:00:35

Many Filipino Americans and Filipinos across the globe attend religious schools which are traditionally private educational institutions affiliated with an organized religion. In this episode of...

Are Undergraduate Fil-Ams Civically Engaged? (Ft. Dr. Gleanne Kienzler) from 2023-06-12T07:00:53

In this episode of MESEARCH, we discuss the concept of "civic engagement" amongst younger Filipino/a/x Americans. This term might be intimidating, but at the heart of it is how one get...

That's So Gay! Happy Pride! from 2023-06-05T08:00:53

Hey Mesearchers! Happy Pride! June is recognized in the US and across the globe as the month in which we are welcome to acknowledge the LGBTQIA+ community and commemorate the Stonewall riots of ...

What Season Of Life Are You In? from 2023-05-29T18:20:30

Hey Mesearchers! 

In this vulnerable one on one episode, your hosts, Dustin and Krystle, share personal updates. The question of the day is “What season of life are you in?” We discuss a ...

What Do Fil-Ams Need To Know About Financial Planning? (Ft. Jon Wong) from 2023-05-22T19:05:02

In this episode of MESEARCH, we meet Jonathan "Jon" Wong, who is the founder of Layari Financial, a financial planning firm based in Southern California and  named after his two daught...

What Is Kuwento Co? (Ft. Dr. Pinky) from 2023-05-15T07:00:41

In this episode of MeSearch, we talk to Dr. Pat Lindsay C. Catalla-Buscaino aka Dr. Pinky! Dr. Pinky, is a scholar-activist, community leader, public speaker, and educator and the Founder and CE...

How Does Art Heal Trauma? (Ft. Trishia Frulla) from 2023-05-08T07:00:27

Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions of death and trauma. Listener discretion advised.

In this episode of MESEARCH, we meet artist and death worker, Trishia Frulla. Today, we di...

What Is The Play On Foundation (Ft. Xavi de Guzman) from 2023-05-01T07:00:05

In this episode of MeSearch, we reconnect with actor, athlete, author, and the coolest guy in the room, Xavi de Guzman. Xavi discusses why neurological research in brain aneurysm detect...

I Quit My Job. Will The Net Appear? (Ft. Jaclyn Aimee) from 2023-04-24T07:00:05

In this conversation, MESEARCH reconnects with former guest, Jaclyn Aimee. She's a Filipino-American actor and producer based in Los Angeles, California.

Jaclyn is a close friend of ...

How Did Music Bring Us Here? from 2023-04-17T07:00:04

Hey Mesearchers!

Music is an integral part of our lives as Filipinos. In this episode, Krystle and Dustin discuss their relationships with music and reflect on how music brought them tog...

How's Acting Going? from 2023-04-10T07:00:25

Hey Mesearchers!

Listen in as Krystle and Dustin check in with one another on life and art. Krystle, a trained actor, reflects with Dustin, an amateur new to the game, on the...

Who Left Crumbs? The Language of Gen Z. (Ft. Harlee Balajadia) from 2023-04-03T07:00:03

PERIOD!

MESEARCH talks to returning guest, Harlee Balajadia. Harlee is a Filipino American music educator from Long Beach, California. As one who is on the Millennial-Gen Z cusp...

How Does Grief Change Us? (Ft. Jaclyn Aimee) from 2023-03-27T08:00:48

This episode is all about grief and how the loss of a loved one can impact our lives for better or worse.

In this conversation, MESEARCH talks to Jaclyn Aimee; Filipino-American actor an...

How Can Our Voices Help To Decolonize? (Ft. Dr. Kiernan "Kiki" Steiner) from 2023-03-20T08:00:07

MESEARCH meets Dr. Kiernan "Kiki" Steiner (she/they/siya) of Decolonizing Kiki. Dr. Kiki blends their knowledge of the voice, sound energy, and decolonization, and connects to ancestral wisdom i...

How Do We Heal Loudly? (Ft. Hazel Carranza) from 2023-03-13T08:00:07

MESEARCH meets Hazel Carranza, a guiding figure on social media with her comedy skits featuring call center agent, Tita Celing. Through Tita Celing, Hazel demonstrates how to react and respond d...

What Is Undetectable HIV? (Ft. Patrick Asence) from 2023-03-06T08:00

According to HIV.gov, human immunodeficiency virus, otherwise known as HIV...

How Do We Get Filipinx American History Into The US Curriculum? (Ft. Tianna Mae Andresen) from 2023-02-27T09:00:18

MESEARCH talks to Tianna Mae Andresen, a Filipino American history teacher educator residing in Seattle, Washington. As of the 2022-2023 academic school year, Seattle Public Schools offers a new...

Here, Queer, & Teaching (Ft. Harlee Balajadia) from 2023-02-20T09:00:18

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 ...

Where Is The Love? from 2023-02-13T08:00:25

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 a...

Filipino Food As A History Lesson (Ft. Rachel Lucero) from 2023-02-06T08:00

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 R...

Exploring Identity As A Filipina American Mother (Ft. Jenilee Migliorini) from 2023-01-30T08:00:18

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 ...

Miss Universe Is Filipina American? from 2023-01-23T09:00:42

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, Ga...

Is 'Peeled Fruit' A Love Language (Ft. Xavi de Guzman) from 2023-01-16T09:00:10

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...

Musically Inclined Much? (Ft. AV @audvision) from 2023-01-09T09:00

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 conv...

Happy New Year! Hello, 2023. from 2023-01-02T09:00:51

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 ...

Filipino Films Of Our Formative Years (Ft. Michael Domingo) from 2022-12-26T09:00:29

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 Listen

How Can We Be Authentic In The Workplace? (Ft. Arianna Laila Dela Rosa) from 2022-12-19T09:00:38

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 ...

How Late Is Too Late? It's Filipino Time! from 2022-12-12T09:00:59

It's about time. Well into our third season, and we're just NOW tackling the subject of Filipino Time. Ironic? 

"Filipino Time" often refers to the idea that Filipinos are known to b...

What Is Neurodiversity? (Ft. Warjay Naigan) from 2022-12-05T09:00:05

Neurodiversity refers to the differences between individuals' brain function and behavioral traits. These differences are normal variations across the human population. Neurodivergence is often ...

Was "Easter Sunday" A Flop For Filipinos? (Ft. Nino Llanera) from 2022-11-28T09:00:25

MESEARCH reconnects with returning guest, Nino Llanera, to discuss the performance of Joy Koy's film, Listen

I Got Fired. Now What? (Ft. Aaron Gallardo) from 2022-11-21T09:00:57

Our jobs are what we do, not who we are. Still when we get fired, laid off, or lose out on a job opportunity, we find it hard to bounce back. 

In this episode of MESEARCH, Dustin and...

How Did You Get To Be So Mature? A Fil-Am Father's Story (Ft. Michael Domingo) from 2022-11-14T09:00:19

MESEARCH gets vulnerable with Kuya Michael Domingo, Dustin's big brother. Krystle and Dustin ask Kuya Mike how he feels about being a father and how he approaches parenting his two kids.  T...

What's Cooking At Myx Global? (Ft. Nino Llanera) from 2022-11-07T09:00:44

MESEARCH catches up with Nino Llanera, who was a guest in Season One's episode, Listen

Happy Halloween! What're YOU Afraid Of? from 2022-10-31T08:00:17

WELCOME BACK and Happy Halloween, Mesearchers! 

This is the premiere episode of season 3. In the spirit of Halloween, let's talk about some spooky subjects and your hosts' biggest fe...

Reflecting On Season Two! from 2022-08-29T08:00:30

It's the finale y'all! 

In this episode Krystle and Dustin catch up and discuss highlights from the season. 

Season Two was a blast, and we shall continue this journey an...

What Is LEAD Filipino? (Ft. Dr. Angelica Cortez) from 2022-08-22T08:00

MESEARCH talks to founder and Executive Director of LEAD Filipino, Dr. Angelica "Gel" Cortez. 

Dr. Angelica “Gel” Cortez is a community organizer, cultural worker, and social entrepr...

Have You Seen "Easter Sunday?" (Ft. Lydia Gaston & Tia Carrere) from 2022-08-15T08:00:49

Have you seen #EasterSunday? A milestone for diversity and Filipino representation as "Easter Sunday" becomes the first major H...

Nothing Is Real, But Everything Matters: Roe v. Wade from 2022-07-18T07:30:45

[Trigger warning: The central topic of conversation in this episode is Roe v. Wade.]

Today, we discuss the implications of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. What does this ...

Identity Check: How Can We Just Be? from 2022-06-13T08:00:33

They call us human beings; not human doings. The world is beautiful and chaotic at the same time. How can we find peace in all of this? In this episode, Krystle and Dustin have a one on one conv...

Why Should We Care About Our Mental Health? (Ft. Jennifer Grace Torres) from 2022-06-06T08:00:47

MESEARCH talks to Marriage/Family Therapist and PhD candidate, Jennifer Grace Torres. In this episode Jennifer shares how mental health is discussed and perceived across generations of Filipinos...

What's It Like To Be An Executive Chef? (Ft. Matt Clores) from 2022-05-23T08:00:52

In this episode, MESEARCH talks to Chef Matt Clores. Making it to the level of executive chef by the age of 21, Matt shares his ups and downs in the culinary world. We talk to Chef Matt about th...

Identity Check: Do You Like Small Talk? from 2022-05-16T08:00:18

This episode was recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community.

In this episode, we d...

What Is Salon 25? (ft. Vanessa Van Zeyl) from 2022-05-09T08:00:10

In this episode, MESEARCH talks to Vanessa Van Zeyl, owner of Orange County California's Salon 25. Vanessa tells us about how she learned the ins and outs of business and shares how she builds c...

What is VINTA Gallery? (Ft. Caroline Mangosing) from 2022-05-02T08:00:39

In this episode, MESEARCH talks to Toronto, Canada, based Caroline Mangosing about VINTA Gallery, which offers a collection of modern Filipiana clothing. Caroline aims to keep VINTA Gallery focu...

Identity Check: Spirituality and Religion from 2022-04-25T08:00:26

This episode was recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community.

In this episode, we d...

Identity Check: Change and Transitions from 2022-04-18T08:00

This episode was recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community.

In this episode, we d...

Identity Check: Improv and Acting from 2022-04-11T08:00

This episode was recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community.

In this episode, Krys...

Living Our Wildest Dreams from 2022-03-28T08:00

This episode was recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community.

In this episode, we d...

Celebrating Birthdays, Creativity, and Women's History Month from 2022-03-21T08:00

This is a special episode recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community.

We take this...

Who is Crescenciana? (Ft. Kenneth Tan) from 2022-03-14T08:00

In this episode, we talk to Kenneth Tan of the Lola x Kenneth Collaboration, a collaborative art project between Kenneth and his Lola Crescenciana. This project has evolved into a memoir (availa...

Music And Books That Changed Our Lives from 2022-02-21T09:00

This is a special episode recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community. 

In thi...

How Do I Negotiate My Salary? (Ft. Starla Sampaco) from 2022-02-14T09:00

Starla Sampaco is a Filipino-American TV news anchor, Harvard Business Review contributor, and <...

Love On Your Zhuzh! from 2022-02-07T09:00

This is a special episode recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social media app for Filipinos across the diaspora to find and build community. Today, we play a ro...

Who Can Help Make A Kick-Ass PCN? (Ft. Marlo Campos) from 2022-01-31T09:00

Marlo Campos is a member of UBE ARTE, a Southern California-based collective of professional musicians, dancers, and academics with a shared mission to advance Philippine cultural research and e...

Why Share Music? (ft. Aldrine Guerrero) from 2022-01-24T09:00

Aldrine Guerrero is a professional musician with a specialty in the ukulele. With experiences performing for live audiences, as well as TV and film, his credits continue to grow. He is also the ...

What Does It Mean To Be A Voice For Pixar's Turning Red (ft. Grayson Villanueva) from 2022-01-17T09:00

Friend of the podcast, Grayson Villanueva is back as a guest on MeSearch. You may remember him from Listen

What Are Challenges In The US Immigration System? (ft. Joseph Navales, Esq.) from 2022-01-03T09:00

Joseph Navales, Esq. is an attorney with a specialization in immigration. In this episode we discuss his professional journey and delve into his own immigration insights and personal stories. Jo...

Reflections and Resolutions (ft. Makoy Clemente) from 2021-12-27T09:00

Makoy Clemente is a loyal friend of the podcast and co-hosts his own show, called the GAM Chat Podcast. We hung out through livestream using the Kumu app, which is the Philippines' top social me...

Happy Holidays (2021)! from 2021-12-20T09:00

"It's the birth week of our lord and savior, Jesus Christ."

OR IS IT!? 

This is a special episode recorded during a live stream via the Kumu app, the Philippines' top social m...

What is The Bulosan Center? (ft. Wayne Jopanda) from 2021-12-13T09:00

Wayne Jopanda is a PhD candidate in Cultural Studies at UC Davis where he is also the Associate Director of the Bulosan Center. In this episode we speak to Wayne about why the Bulosan Center is ...

How Is Filipino Food Being Represented In American Media? (ft. Bettina Makalintal) from 2021-12-06T15:49:39

Bettina Makalintal is a food and culture writer for Vice’s Munchies and associate editor for Listen

How Can We Advance Equity in Education? (ft. Godfrey Santos Plata) from 2021-11-29T09:00

Leveraging his training as an educator, non-profit leader, leadership development designer and facilitator, and community organizer, Godfrey Santos Plata has more than a decade of experience env...

Happy Decolonize Thanksgiving Day! from 2021-11-22T09:00

Happy Decolonize Thanksgiving Day! 

It's Thanksgiving week in the US and we share the sentiment of gratitude, togetherness and feasting. However, in this episode, we also challenge y...

How Can We Advance Health Equity? (ft. Anthony Velasco, NP) from 2021-11-15T09:00

Anthony Velasco, NP is a senior nurse practitioner and is currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing at the University of Colorado Denver-Anschutz Medical Campus. He is a certified HIV specialist by th...

Why Are Values And Networking Important For Young Professionals? (ft. Arianna Laila Dela Rosa) from 2021-11-08T09:00

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 ...

Want A Beignet? (ft. Chris Bautista) from 2021-11-02T18:19:08

Chris Bautista is the owner and operator of The Beignet Truck, which serves beignets across the Los Angeles area and at private events. Chris has been featured across many notable outlets and pl...

Happy Spooky Season from 2021-10-25T08:00

This is a special SPOOKY SEASON episode! 

In this episode, we take a brief moment to discuss controversial Netflix comedy special, the Closer, which features Dave Chappelle who is cu...

How Are Mixed Filipinos Perceived In Entertainment? (ft. Trace Gaynor) from 2021-10-18T08:00

With an academic and professional background in journalism, Trace Gaynor wears many hats. He is a singer with a cappella boyband, the Filharmonic, and content producer for MYX News and One Down ...

How Do Filipino American Leaders Build Trust? (ft. Dr. Dominic Laureano) from 2021-10-11T09:00

Dr. Dominic Laureano is a higher education professional and doctor of education. His expertise is in trust building amongst Filipino American leaders in non-profit organizations. Read more of Dr...

Happy Filipino American History Month from 2021-10-11T08:00

THIS IS THE SEASON TWO PREMIERE!

Thank you to all our friends and family for giving this podcast a shot.

In this episode, we talk about Filipino American History Month and share ou...

What Did We Learn In Season One? from 2021-07-21T09:00

THIS IS THE SEASON ONE FINALE! 

Thank you to all our friends and family for giving this podcast a shot.

In this episode, we recap some of our most memorable moments. We also s...

Why Should I Love Myself? (ft. Gregory Pacificar) from 2021-07-07T09:00

Gregory Pacificar advocates for vulnerable communities through film. He’s worked on films, documentaries, and other multimedia projects that emphasize the stories of marginalized populations. Hi...

Why Come From A Place Of Understanding? (ft. Jeanette Mañgilit Castro) from 2021-06-16T08:00

Jeanette Mañgilit Castro is the CEO of Beau Undies, an online retail and subscription company for women’s underwear. With every subscription, Beau Undies also donates pairs of undies to women in...

In What Ways Can We Celebrate Filipino Cuisine? (ft. Jackie Ortiz) from 2021-06-02T08:00

Jackie Ortiz is originally from Chicago, Illinois and relocated to southern California about 7 years ago before launching Pasadena, California clothing brand, Sarap Tees. On Listen

What Are Your Key Performance Indicators? (ft. Christine Gambito aka HappySlip) from 2021-05-19T09:07:22

Christine Gambito is a comedian known also by her screen name, "HappySlip." Arguably, the pioneer of comedic one-person-show style videos on the YouTube platform, Christine's brand of comedy cen...

What's It Like To Run A Family Business? (ft. Alexa Alcantara & Krys Geniza) from 2021-05-05T08:00

Alexa Alcantara, Krys Geniza, and two other women, are a group of cousins who are behind Bohoe Celebrations. Bohoe Celebrations provides Luxury Boho Pop Up Picnics in the San Diego area. Alexa a...

Why Is Sound Important To Storytelling? (ft. Jordan De Guzman) from 2021-04-21T08:00

Jordan De Guzman (also known as Joseph De Guzman) is a dialogue editor for TV and Film. As such, he's familiar with what it takes to be successful behind the scenes in the entertainment industry...

Why Should We Take Risks? (ft. Jason Tanamor) from 2021-04-07T08:00

Jason Tanamor has worked in finance, he’s been a comedian, a journalist, and most recently he’s authored a novel that re-imagines Filipino folklore in the landscape of the US. His book, "Vampire...

How Can We Support Filipinos In Media? (ft. Jeremiah Abraham) from 2021-03-17T07:54:38

Jeremiah Abraham is the founder and CEO of Tremendous Communications, a marketing and communications agency with clients across the globe including ABS-CBN, Sony Pictures, and Johnson & John...

What Is The Impact of Feedback? (ft. Glenn Clancy) from 2021-03-03T09:00

Glenn Clancy is a long time friend of MeSearch hosts, Krystle and Dustin. He wears many hats. He’s a musician, producer and audio engineer, and a vocal instructor. In this episode, Glenn discuss...

How Do I Engineer My Own Career? (ft. Jay Arella) from 2021-02-17T10:00

Jay Arella is the co-founder and president of Creative Alchemy, where software engineers develop web applications for organizations of all sizes.

In this episode, Jay discusses how he was...

When Is It My Time To Shine? (ft. Nino Llanera) from 2021-02-17T10:00

Nino Llanera is a producer, entertainment journalist, and host for programs like Tayo News of The Filipino Channel, as well as Afterbuzz TV. In this episode, Nino chats to MeSearch about his sta...

How Do We Use The Law Of Attraction To Bring Ourselves To The World Stage? (ft. Roslynn Alba Cobarrubias) from 2021-01-20T08:11

Roslynn Alba Cobarrubias is the Global Head of Music and Talent as well as the head of myx for Philippines conglomerate, ABS-CBN. As a leader for ABS-CBN, she was responsible for the successful ...

How Do I Persevere To Build A Brand? (ft. Jemma Phillips) from 2021-01-06T09:00

Jemma Phillips is a personal trainer based in the San Jose, California, area operating in partnership with a health and medical professional network including chiropractor and massage therapist ...

Who Are Your Hosts Again? (ft. Dustin Domingo & Krystle Tugadi) from 2020-12-23T09:00

Happy Holidays! MeSearch hosts, Dustin and Krystle, respond to some fun as well as serious questions submitted by MeSearch listeners: 

1. What do you do for fun when you're not p...
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How Can I Hone My Craft? (ft. VJ Rosales aka VRO) from 2020-12-16T09:00

VJ Rosales, also known as VRO, is a member of the Filharmonic, an LA-based professional Filipino American a cappella group that started on NBC’s “The Sing Off” in 2013. Over the years, VRO and t...

How Do We Turn Ideas Into Reality? (ft. Willis Salomon) from 2020-12-02T12:00

Willis Salomon, otherwise known as @willisthegorilla, is a fine arts and fashion photographer as well as an installation artist based out of Southern California’s inland empire. Willis is curren...

Am I A Multipotentialite? (ft. Grayson Villanueva) from 2020-11-18T12:00

Grayson Villanueva is making a name for himself in the music industry, specifically behind the scenes as a jack of all trades in the niche market of a cappella music. Aside from being a musical ...

How Do We Promote Inclusivity In The Health And Wellness Space? (ft. Manny Garcia) from 2020-11-04T10:00

Manny Garcia is making a splash in the health and wellness scene as a prominent yoga instructor and movement therapist. Alongside other Yoga Instructors in the Chicago area, Manny helped launch ...

How Do We Make Room At The Table? (ft. Francesca Fernandez McKenzie) from 2020-10-21T16:32:42

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Francesca Fernandez McKenzie is an actor, producer, educator, and graduate of the Yale School of Drama.   Francesca is now embarking on a mi...

How Do We Redefine Success? (ft. Rose Buado & Jennifer Redondo-Marquez) from 2020-10-07T09:00

Cousins, Rose Buado and Jennifer Redondo-Marquez, are authors of In Her Purpose: 40 Principles of Asian Women Redefining Success on Their Own Terms. These Fil-Am women turned 40 interviews into ...

Who Are Your Hosts? (ft. Dustin Domingo & Krystle Tugadi) from 2020-10-07T08:00

Hello; it's nice to meet you! Get to know co-hosts, Dustin Domingo and Krystle Tugadi. They discuss their lived experiences as Filipino Americans and share stories of how their ethnic identity s...

This Is MeSearch from 2020-10-01T02:52:05

You're listening to MeSearch, a podcast featuring Filipino-American perspectives. Let us know what you think. Rate us and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Catch new episodes on th...