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
Adoption, Airbnb, and an Unbreakable Bond: Jeff & Zeny’s Faith-filled Story
In this heartwarming episode of Rise Tayo, Coach Blanche sits down with Jeff and Zeny—a couple whose story is a powerful testament to love, faith, and legacy.
They first met in Maryland over four decades ago, blending two cultures into one extraordinary marriage. Together, they raised six children—three biological and three beautiful girls they adopted from the Philippines. Now retired and living in peaceful Oak Island, North Carolina, Jeff and Zeny have launched a thriving Airbnb business, proving that purpose doesn’t stop with retirement.
With 42 years of marriage under their belt, they share the secrets to a lasting relationship, the joys and challenges of adoption, and how their faith in God has been the foundation for every season.
This episode is a reminder that love knows no borders, and it’s never too late to start something new.
Check out Jeff and Zeny's airbnb home in Oak Island, NC on the link below:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43882008?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=0c14595d-8817-4056-a05d-32a1abfd3455
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1208837495231826843?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=aa2aea5b-a96c-44a1-a894-8a6eb97e1e79
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1367066847144909017?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=fc2c6487-1c29-4b33-ab7e-bc113e9bf737
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