Your words should match your actions. Today, join Bernard (@bernardvillagomez) and Shannon (@shannonrts) as they discuss connecting with the Chamorro culture. The importance of learning the Chamorro language. Having the confidence to say "I do not know." Why people should educate instead of belittling people. Her paranormal experiences here on Saipan. Cultural superstitions that her grandma tells her about. Lastly, her traveling experiences.Welcome to the Pacific Islanders Podcast where we talk with residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) about their journey of living on a tropical island thousands of miles away from the United States. Everything ties into the Northern Marianas Islands and Pacific Islander cultures.Follow Shannon Sasamoto on Instagram: @shannonrts

Get out of your comfort zone and do it. Today, join Bernard (@bernardvillagomez) and Shannon (@shannonrts) as they discuss Shannon’s dream of becoming a fashion designer. Watching her grandma sewing when she was a child and her picking it up and trying it out for herself. Young entrepreneurs in the CNMI. Lastly, Shannon’s experiences with non-profit organizations contributing to the CNMI community.Welcome to the Pacific Islanders Podcast where we talk with residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) about their journey of living on a tropical island thousands of miles away from the United States. Everything ties into the Northern Marianas Islands and Pacific Islander cultures.Follow Shannon Sasamoto on Instagram: @shannonrts

Take risks its worth it. Today, join Bernard (@bernardvillagomez) and Shannon (@shannonrts) as they discuss her family and siblings. Her decision to move back to the Saipan (CNMI). The differences between living in the United States (Oregon) and Saipan (CNMI). Contributing to the community and helping others.  Her Miss Northern Marianas experience. Lastly, Shannon's advice to women and younger girls that look up to her.Welcome to the Pacific Islanders Podcast where we talk with residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) about their journey of living on a tropical island thousands of miles away from the United States. Everything ties into the Northern Marianas Islands and Pacific Islander cultures. 

This is the last episode of the Rich Salas series. I had such a great interview with Rich Salas. We discuss his role as Director of Coastal Resource Management. How the CNMI residents can support the department's mission. Foreseeable environmental issues in the CNMI. Advice for people wanting to pursue a career in conservation and environmental sustainability. Ghost experiences and superstitions in the CNMI. Thank you so much for tuning in. 

In this episode, we discuss Rich Salas's paddling experience and how team chemistry is needed to be successful in the sport. We talk about one of my favorite subjects to cover, fitness, and Rich's mentality toward fitness and his approach to nutrition. In the CNMI, nutrition is so difficult because everything is imported from all over the world. It is really important that we support local farmers that grow crops here in the CNMI. It is a win-win for the farmer and the buyer's health. 

In this episode, I had the chance to learn more about Rich Salas on his journey. He answered questions I'm curious about like the expectation vs the reality of becoming a father and the lessons learned through the journey. Finding the right partner, and his college experience out in Boise, Idaho. 

The last part (3 out of 3) of my interview with Victoria Deleon Guerrero. We discuss her role models and how they have changed her journey and her perspective on this crazy journey of life. Next, we discuss her ghost experience here in the CNMI. Listening to her story gave me goosebumps and I am sure that other CNMI residents have experienced something similar (hopefully not). Lastly, we have a little fun trivia questionnaire to finish off the interview. Thank you!

In this part (2 out of 3) of the Victoria Deleon Guerrero interview, we discuss the highs and lows of her fitness journey. The difficulties and struggles that come with the journey of changing your life for the better. The journey never ends and understanding your why is so critical for success.  Next, how Victoria approached nutrition and her experience with the Keto diet. Lastly, she provides insight and advice for people wanting to take part in their fitness journey.

I interview Victoria Deleon Guerrero on her journey growing up in the CNMI (Saipan). Her experience attending Seattle University,  giving back to the CNMI community, and becoming Director of Institutional Development at Mount Carmel school here in Saipan. We covered entrepreneurship in the CNMI,  health and fitness, the Keto diet, and the younger generations in the CNMI. Her paranormal experience here in Saipan and her favorite Chamorro food dishes. This is part one of a three-part series involving Victoria's journey. 

I (Bernard Villagomez) share my reasoning for why I started this podcast. It's a short episode but I believe it's important to explain the mission and goal of this podcast and platform. Thank you for the support, take care and be safe!