RISE Tayo: Stories of Filipino Resilience, Faith and Calling
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: Stories of Filipino Resilience, Faith and Calling
Banig Bags and Big Dreams: My Leap of Faith to America
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, and how God orchestrated every detail—including meeting my husband and walking into a calling bigger than I imagined.
If you’ve ever felt afraid of change, unsure of what’s next, or are navigating your own leap of faith—this episode is for you. Because no matter where you came from, God has called you to RISE.