RISE Tayo
RISE Tayo: Stories of Filipino Resilience and Calling is a faith-rooted podcast that celebrates the courage, grit, and grace of Filipino immigrants chasing their God-given purpose. Hosted by Blanche DiDomenico, a proud Filipino-American nurse, life coach, and faith-based encourager, this show features heartfelt stories of kababayans who rose from humble beginnings, overcame cultural challenges, and stepped into their calling.
Whether you’re navigating life in a new land, overcoming adversity, or still discovering your purpose, these inspiring testimonies will remind you: You are not alone, and you were born to rise.
Join us every week as we share real stories, powerful reflections, and transformational conversations grounded in faith, Filipino culture, and the RISE framework—Resilience, Impact, Service, and Empowerment.
RISE Tayo
Latest Episodes
Healing the Filipino Inner Child | Breaking Free from Childhood Wounds
Trigger Warning/Disclaimer: This episode contains personal discussion around childhood wounds, emotional pain, family dysfunction, and abuse, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Please listen with care, especially if these topics are...
Toxic Filipino Traits… or Generational Patterns We Need to Break?
Filipinos are known for being loving, resilient, and family-oriented.But what if some of the things we normalized growing up are quietly affecting our identity, our relationships, and even our walk with God?Today, we’re having an ...
I Reacted to a Filipino Witchcraft Video… Here’s What the Bible Says
In this first-ever reaction video on the Rise Tayo Podcast and YouTube, I respond to a video discussing Filipino witchcraft, kulam, and spiritual practices—not based on opinion, but grounded in the truth of God’s Word.<...
Are Superstitions (Pamahiin) Harmless? A Biblical Perspective
“Have you ever followed a pamahiin—not because you fully believed it, but just in case it might be true? Or maybe… because it’s what you’ve been taught in your family for generations?” From saying “tabi-t...
Paano Ba Talaga Magdasal? Filipino Traditions vs Biblical Truth
“What if the way we’ve been praying and following tradition… isn’t actually in line with the Word of God?” Did you grow up believing that prayer had to look a certain way—holding a statue, offering something, or rep...