Episode 34

034: “What’s Your Pinoy Love Language?” Traditional parenting, counseling for Filipino women, and rescripting your story with Roanne de Guia-Samuels

Published on: 10th December, 2019

Filipina Psychotherapist, Educator, One Lucky Mama & Wife Roanne de Guia-Samuels had a hydrid experience of immigrating to America at 11 years old and then again at 23 years old. She shares her experience being raised by her grandmother and how that helped her better understand her mother, and inevitably, herself. She talks about her garden studio therapy room, her special interest in supporting Filipino women, and the 5 Pinoy Love Languages.

Connect with Roanne on Facebook or Instagram @kalamansijuice4u. Download a free copy of the "5 Pinay Love Languages" eBook at https://kalamansijuice.com/

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ABOUT US: Welcome to the Filipino American Woman Project - A Podcast Show that shares stories and life lessons told by individuals living (or have lived) in America, that are of Filipino descent and are cisgender female. For Season 4, Jen and Nani pivot the show to focus on their journey as podcasters, content creators, and entrepreneurs -- with a focus on advocating for Filipino American women storytellers and authors.

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Jen Amos

Jen Amos is an award-winning podcaster and entrepreneur.

Jen first found podcasting in summer 2019 as a way to work through depression and bouts of loneliness. She had recently moved from San Diego, CA (her home of 20+ years) to now Virginia Beach, VA in pursuit of new business ventures.

Jen actively seeks to find common ground through conversation and storytelling to foster connection, community and collaboration. She is known for her active listening skills, candidness, and ability to uncover powerful stories and universal lessons while conversing with her guests. Her favorite topics to cover on her podcast shows involve military families, entrepreneurs, women, and mental health. Since summer 2019, she has conducted 600+ podcast interviews.

Prior to podcasting and moving to the east coast, Jen received her Bachelor’s in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations at San Diego State University, Yet, she was fired from her fourth consecutive job in her young adult years. For more than a decade, Jen has made a living in sales and in entrepreneurship with experience in the legal industry, online marketing, and now financial services.

During her leisure time, she enjoys reading, watching and studying her favorite shows, and volunteering at her church.

Nani Dominguez Smith

A client once described Nani to a colleague as their organization's 'wordsmith'. Some years later, she's built her brand based on this lingering affection. Companies hire Nani to translate their unique stories into compelling narratives through content and copy that position them advantageously for competitive analysis and strategic planning objectives.

Nani's experience in administrative excellence paired with her keen, creative ability has furnished her comprehensive skillset in project management, communications, operations, strategic planning and human capital management. Her portfolio ranges from podcasting to blog writing, newsletter writing, website content writing, copywriting, academic research paper writing, proposal writing, corporate communications, interview reporting, digital marketing and workshop trainings.