RISE Tayo

In this empowering episode of RISE Tayo, Coach Blanche sits down with Marj Bautista, a proud Filipina who transformed her life from a nurse and teacher in the Philippines to a thriving financial advisor and nurse entrepreneur in Canada. Her story is one of bold decisions, faith-fueled pivots, and a deep passion for helping others rise—not just in health, but in wealth. "Humans are made to help one another". - Marj Bautista. Whether you’re a fellow immigrant, a healthcare worker dr...

Filipinos love food! I truly believe our love language is food! "Kain tayo!'", "Mangaon ta ninyo!", "Let's eat!". This is not just an invitation to eat but an invitation to a relationship. Yesterday, our community: Filipino-American Association of the Lower Cape Fear or also known as Filipino Americans of Southeastern North Carolina (in Facebook - please like and follow) celebrated our Annual Spring Picnic. The Association provided the Letchon (roasted pig), rice and drinks and all memb...

Many of us carry silent wounds—pain from childhood, broken relationships, or seasons of deep struggle that we’ve tucked away for years. In this vulnerable and powerful episode, I share my personal journey growing up in the Philippines, navigating emotional, physical, and verbal wounds, and how the grace of God carried me from survival to healing. You’ll hear the raw truth of what it was like to grow up as the eldest daughter in a home marked by hardship, responsibility, and the absence of emo...

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the early years of my interracial marriage—navigating culture shock, unmet expectations, and the silent struggles many immigrant wives face. From discovering dishwashers to dealing with loneliness, I share the raw truth of adjusting to a new life in the U.S. and how God’s grace met me in my pain. Whether you’re in a cross-cultural relationship or adjusting to life in a new land, may this episode remind you: you are not alone, and your story mat...

In this very first episode of RISE Tayo: Stories of Filipino Resilience and Calling, I take you back to the moment I left the Philippines—clutching my passport, boarding a plane, and stepping into the unknown. I share the raw emotions of saying goodbye, the heartbreak that led to surrender, and how God’s faithfulness carried me from a painful breakup to a redemptive new beginning. Join me as I recount my journey from Dumaguete City to the United States, the moment I gave my life to Christ, an...