Filipina on the Rise
Welcome to Filipina on the Rise Podcast! This podcast aims to promote Filipina excellence world wide by elevating Filipinas in every industry who are doing big things and making an impact! Together, we learn about their journey, tackle some cultural topics as related to being Filipino in the modern day, and give advice to someone pursuing their own excellence. highlight Filipino culture in modern day successes and celebrate what it means to be a Filipina.
Filipina on the Rise
“Do it with Aloha” A Heartfelt Update from a Lahaina Filipina Community Leader
Joanna, a Filipina member/leader in the Lahaina community, join us to share an update on Lahaina, how they’ve been affected by the fires and everything we should know about their beloved community & culture . Joanna discusses her experience living in a neighborhood that was severely affected by the fires and extends her condolences to those who suffered losses. The conversation highlights the importance of grieving and mourning during this challenging time, along with taking action and supporting the rebuilding efforts. Listeners are encouraged to stay informed about the situation and find ways to help.
We talk about:
- Lahaina's tight-knit community and respecting their time to grieve
- Water ownership and scarcity
- Emotional impact of the fire
- Lahaina's closure and community support
- Rebuilding process and timeline
- importance of directing support
- While participating in drives and donating items is commendable, they caution against overwhelming the community with excessive material possessions.
- the most significant help lies in funding the rebuilding and healing process for the affected community
- importance of promoting these specific avenues of assistance to ensure support reaches the intended recipients
Choose a family to support
By giving the community a voice and humanizing their experiences, the episode aims to raise awareness and inspire listeners to take actionable steps in aiding the affected community.