On this episode, we meet Isabelle, Mila, John Paul, Shannon, and Gabriell, and get a glimpse of their life in (and around) Toronto.
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Life has, as it always will, taken a bit of its toll on me over the last few months. But things are moving along, and I wanted to share a few updates! Like where I've been working, what it was like to host some pretty amazing talks on Zoom, and why I'm very excited to see my name in a literary anthology.
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It’s been awhile, and in lots of ways it really does feel like everything’s changed. On this episode, I chat with Tiffany Tarampi and Nathalie de los Santos about finding books that speak to second and third-gen culture kids. And if you’ve never listened to a podcast from the Philippines, now’s the time to dive in! Meet podcasters from five local shows I really enjoyed, and take home a broader perspective on voices - maybe you’ll also find one that speaks to you.
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This month I share some clips from "The New Filipino Kitchen" book launch in Toronto - including an excerpt from my recipe in the cookbook - plus an incredibly fun panel chat with local restaurateurs and community leaders. When something this special happens on the first weekend of the first nationally declared Filipino Heritage Month in Canada...you bet I'm doing a whole episode on it!
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