Another milestone this month! I had the opportunity to share my passion for content creation and social media through my segment “BAWAL IYAKIN DITO: Social Media Responsibility in the AI Generation” at The Basics Workshop by Christ Life Youth PH. Maraming salamat po for trusting your tita, I am beyond happy to meet all of you. Sa uulitin. Eighty Media Yourtitaja Christ Life Youth PH Nagkakape, Ja

“In time for Women’s Month, the second podcast episode featured a content creator and a community journalist, Ms. Janella Herrera (Yourtitaja). While the first episode focuses on the labor before it reaches the cup, the second episode talks about the role of coffee as more than a mere beverage in social constructs. As a content creator who spotlights local and underrated coffee shops, Herrera immersed the conversation with stories of entrepreneurs and some members of the marginalized sector joining in the transformative journey that builds coffee communities from the ground up. Highlighting her role as an ambassador of the Kwentong TechTrans of the Banyuhay Project, she has visited several farming communities where she witnessed firsthand the evolution of coffee from being a constant companion to being a catalyst in creating positive changes and serving as an avenue for channeling these changes to the target stakeholders. She considered coffee not just a commodity, but a cup filled with stories and struggles it faces. One example she mentioned was that young people in the farming communities they encountered are more enticed to work in corporate jobs and less likely to continue their family farms. Though this challenges the coffee industry in one way, this creates awareness of the hard work expressed in producing coffee. Further, her exposure to coffee farming communities also allowed her to realize the diversity in coffee culture. Though each location showcases unique systems of production and processes, coffee has been a channel for empowering a certain sector in the community, such as women. “The coffee industry is no longer a boys’ club.” As articulated during the episode, she emphasized that the modern coffee culture portrays a collaborative work of all genders, wherein the need for women in coffee farming, post-harvest, and marketing is now highly regarded. It is also revolutionizing to recognize the fair share of labor in this once male-dominated industry.” – National Coffee Research, Development and Extension Center – Philippines

College Jaja would never believe I did this! I was invited to the Press N’ Brew: Crafting Narratives towards Journalism Excellence Lecture Series to share my stories as a Social Media Influencer. Being someone who creates content online, I’ve always wanted to do something beyond building my social media presence and traveling for coffee. For some time, I kept on repeating to myself that my passion for what I do will be seen if I just trust the process. The delulu that I am, I knew it would happen! BUT I never expected to be trusted by my former professors at Cavite State University to take the floor and share my expertise in the social media industry. This, my pamangkins, is one of my ‘I-made-it’ moments and l couldn’t be more thankful for all of you. AGAIN — Salamat po, Department of Communication CAS Cavite State University and Kwentong TechTrans in Luzon: Banyuhay. I’d also like to extend my gratitude to the talented, hardworking students behind the CvSU Journalism Guild, The Gazette-CvSU Main Campus, and DZSU Radyo Kabitenyo. Thank you for the good coffee, Science Café by Café Severino. I highly recommend the Mug Shot! TO MY READERS, OMGGGGGG???????? Let’s continue supporting the Press N’ Brew Lecture Series this month, marami pa pong alumni creatives, journalists, and professionals ang invited to talk about their experiences and passion for their crafts. Here’s to more cups of coffee!! Nagkakape, Ja

Judge for this year’s celebration of Science Month at Sacred Heart School of Cavite, Inc – Recoletos de Alfonso. Despite feeling unwell on that day, it served as a reminder for me to persevere no matter what. It was inspiring to see children coming together to cheer and perform with all their hearts; reminding me of the same intensity of passion I had when I was still in school. Even more, witnessing the dedication of our educators to the success of the event was moving, as always — saludo po ako sainyo! This is to express my heartfelt gratitude to my alma mater for having me once again. Being part of this community is something I genuinely treasure, salamat pooooo. Sacred Heart School of Cavite, Inc

Thank you Sacred Heart School of Cavite, Inc – Recoletos de Alfonso for having me as one of the guest judges at The Night to Remember 2024.  📸 JanCiel PHOTO and FILMS

When I was in high school, I thought I’d have it all figured out before turning 25 years old. We’ll… I haven’t. And it’s okay!  I don’t have to rush things. Because success is not defined by the things I am not. My success is who I am today.  I went to my alma mater yesterday as a member in the panel of judges at their Science Week. It felt rewarding to be invited and reunited with the teachers that I looked up to in high school.  Yes, it was a good experience but what surprised me more was that the students’ works and performances inspired me to keep doing better. There were grade school students who memorized paragraphs to impersonate scientists. While watching, you can see the terror in their eyes before they speak, but they kept going anyway. The children owned each part of their works and left priceless, proud expressions after finishing their speech.  I thought… If 7-year-olds can push boundaries… And do something that seemed impossible, Why can’t I? At times when I’ll doubt myself ever again, these kids will remind me of how much I can do with courage if I’d only believe in myself more.  Sacred Heart School of Cavite, Inc – Recoletos de Alfonso