From our three part series of Uncovering the Music Industry with Jules & Trace from Filharmonics, we are now joined with Travis Atreo. Travis Atreo is a singer, songwriter, producer, audio engineer and actor originally from Seattle, Washington,  but is currently based in Los Angeles, California. He is formerly known as the lead singer of the band, "New Heights." But after eight years with the band, he went off to pursue his career as a music producer helping indie musicians and songwriters make it in the music industry.  With FANDED, Travis hopes to help many Asian Americans, especially Filipino-Americans out there make it in the music industry.  See more from Travis Atreo: Website: https://travisatreo.com/ Instagram: @travisatreo  Intro Music by: Happy Lofi Podcast Music

We never used to have had representation when it comes to mainstream media but outlets like Buzzfeed, Wongfu Productions  that showcase so much of our stories and platforms such as Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube, most especially have made it so easier to find a way to put ourselves out there through content creation apps!  In this episode of Uncovering POV,  we brought in Janna Mae from Buzzfeed to talk a little about her experience working as a content creator on the number one pop culture outlet like Buzzfeed and share some life advices that she learned from her time working and also creating content for also her own medium.  Make sure that you are following Janna on her ig @janna.em, and also support her content on Buzzfeed Apop (@apop.official) 

Kim Saira is an Asian American content creator, artist, and influencer, based in Los Angeles. Kim is someone who is passionate about creating communicative digital designs about mental health and other social justice topics, as well as contribute to more Southeast Asian representation in the media. For today's episode on Uncovering POV Chachie will uncover the digital media industry world in a Filipino immigrant lens.

Growing up in the white suburbs in Chicago, Trace Gaynor is a 2nd generation Filipino American He graduated with a degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism at the University of Southern California (USC).  Prior to singing with The Filharmonic, he was holding the esteemed title of Musical Director for his a cappella group, the USC Troy Tones. Although he illustrates a boyish demeanor onstage, Trace is very business minded and takes a lot of pride in The Filharmonic’s social presence.  So if you ever get a heartfelt reply or a cute emoji, chances are you can thank Trace for that. With that said, for this podcast episode we discuss a lot about his background in journalism, things he is currently doing now and his ins and out with the entertainment industry.  Connect with us on social media via instagram @uncoveringpov to stay updated with the local episodes and any fun tid bits that we have for you. As well as follow our guest on their socials: Instagram @tracegaynor, and take a listen to their podcast @thechismiscancelled where he and Leo Albea, the creative director behind One Down talks about the behind the scenes into the videos and also a little hot takes with the media and entertainment industry.

Growing up do you remember watching and/or reading graphic novels like Japanese Mangas? Well, did you know that there is a production company based in Austin, TX which is an American video production company which is a subsidiary of Other Media which is another subdivision of Warner Media. This production company in  particular is known for their RWBY which is an anime styled CG animated web series that was created and directed by animator Monty Oum.  You can follow Yssa on her socials @dearbassy on instagram and twitter! 

Growing up did you ever feel like you saw yourself on screen (especially in animation)? Well, there's a new cartoon on PBS Kids that features Filipino stories written by Filipinos.  In today's episode, we spoke with Jalysa Leva, an animation director and creator of Jelly, Ben & Pogo, a cartoon series that stars three friends who help their neighbors and each other by identifying a problem and working together to find a solution. This all happens while also weaving in Filipino culture, including Tagalog, music, and of course, food. The show is aimed for younger children but can be enjoyed for those of all ages!  CONNECT WITH US: Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/uncoveringpov Follow us on instagram: @uncoveringpov --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gmc1/message

Have you ever wanted to converse with someone who made in the music industry? Well...in this episode of Uncovering POV, we brought in one of the five Filharmonic member all the way in California to discuss his experiences as a musician within the music industry.  Stemming from the overarching question of "What does being Fil-Am mean to you?," we work to hear the individual experiences especially in this last few days of FAHM month!  CONNECT WITH US: Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/uncoveringpov Follow us on instagram: @uncoveringpov --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gmc1/message

Have you ever wondered what your life would have been like if you grew up in another state? Well...in this episode of Uncovering POV, we brought in some of our friends from the mainland to discuss their experiences of growing up Filipino in America. Stemming from the overarching question of "What does being Fil-Am mean to you?," we work to dissect the similarities and differences between growing up on the West Coast versus Hawaii. But above all, we all took the time to share space and celebrate our unique identities and perspectives. CONNECT WITH US: Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/uncoveringpov Follow us on instagram: @uncoveringpov

Do you feel as if you belong in America? How about the Philippines? These seemingly simple questions often carry a lot of complexity. In this episode, we will be uncovering our belonging, discussing our experiences of growing up in America, specifically in Hawaii, and how this has affected how we fit into living in this country. We unpack the nuances of knowing that we should be accepted into the place we call home but how sometimes we don't always feel welcomed.  CONNECT WITH US: Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/uncoveringpov Follow us on instagram: @uncoveringpov

Welcome to Uncovering POC, a podcast that highlights people's unique perspective as we discuss the nuances of being Filipinx American here in Hawai'i. Join us for our first time behind the mics as we talk about our different perspectives growing up experiences Filipino in Hawai'i as well as getting to knowing who we are!  In our first episode, we will be giving y'all a little background about us --- where we're from, what it was like for us growing up and how all of these unique experiences shaped us into who we are and how we understand and connect with our Filipino identities. CONNECT WITH US:  Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/uncoveringpov Follow us on instagram: @uncoveringpov