<p>What if the very thing that made you feel like an outsider was the seed for a global movement?</p><p>This week, Dr. Neeta Bhushan sits down with powerhouse community builder and founder of Filipino on the Rise, Krystl Fabella. From growing up disconnected from her cultural roots to becoming the voice and face behind one of the most powerful diasporic movements of our time, Krystl shares the raw, real journey of navigating belonging, loneliness, burnout, and leadership as a woman of color and digital entrepreneur.</p><p>In this deeply moving conversation, they unpack the real costs of being a founder, the unspoken loneliness of community leaders, and the revolutionary power of storytelling, visibility, and choosing to show up imperfectly. Whether you're a creative, community builder, or woman navigating identity, this episode will leave you inspired to build from your pain and root into purpose.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll get out of this episode…</strong> </p><ul><li><li>What it actually takes to build community (hint: it’s not just throwing events)</li><li><li>The unexpected dark side of being a founder and community leader</li><li><li>How loneliness hides behind success—and what to do about it</li><li><li>The exact three tenets that create thriving, long-lasting communities</li><li>Why your story—and your voice—matter more than you think</li><li><li>How to transform your pain of invisibility into a movement of belonging</li></ul><li><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is Powered by Health Nag</strong></p><p>Meet your new daily glow-up: Health Nag’s Bioactive Collagen Jelly—the world’s first collagen with Types I, II, III & IV for full-body support (skin, gut, joints & more).</p><p>Tastes amazing. Absorbs fast. One spoon a day = science-backed resilience from the inside out.</p><p>🎁 Get 10% off with code BRAVETABLE at<a href="https://neetabhushan.com/healthnag" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠ neetabhushan.com/healthnag⁠</a></p></li><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Krystl</strong></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://www.filipinaontherise.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.filipinaontherise.com</a></p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/filipinaontherise/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@filipinaontherise</a></p><p>LINKEDIN / <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystlfabella/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.linkedin.com/in/krystlfabella</a></p><p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@filipinaontherise/featured" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@filipinaontherise</a></p><p>PODCAST / <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filipina-on-the-rise/id1456986579" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filipina-on-the-rise/id1456986579</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more?</strong></p><p>🧘🏽‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals, I’ve created the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit — crafted to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure, even in the middle of your busiest days. Only 100 kits available — get yours now →<a href="https://neetabhushan.com/ritual" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://neetabhushan.com/ritual</a> </p><p>☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/chaitonics" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">neetabhushan.com/chaitonics</a></p><p>🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!</strong></p><p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBraveTable" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@TheBraveTable</a></p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neetabhushan</a> </p><p>IG / <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@thebravetable </a></p><p>TIKTOK / <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neeta.bhushan</a></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/10-day-emotional-reset" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://neetabhushan.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you loved this episode, check out…</strong></p><p>Ep. #329: The Hidden Secret to Building a Million-Dollar Network with Selena Soo (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/329-the-hidden-secret-to-building-a-million/id1608226580?i=1000709009960" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Apple</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KlsVQPr4pYhaD9UWppOnR?si=6455cb1b080e448f" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://youtu.be/VQIU8UYm0aQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopen