Reclaiming Space as a Filipina Leader: Owning Your Voice in Executive Spaces | Ascend with Claire Oliveros Ep. 2
Download MP3What does it mean to reclaim space as a Filipina American leader or Woman of Color executive — and why does it matter now more than ever?
In this powerful episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros explores the first pillar of the RISE UP Method™: Reclaim. She dives deep into what it means to take up space unapologetically, shed the weight of colonial expectations, and step fully into your leadership identity.
Drawing on her 30+ years in higher education leadership — including serving as a community college president — Dr. Claire shares the personal and collective stories of women who have had to fight to be seen, heard, and valued in rooms not built for them.
Topics covered:
• What it means to reclaim space as a Filipina or Woman of Color leader
• How colonial narratives shape how we show up (and shrink) in leadership
• The RISE UP Method™ pillar of Reclaim — and how to activate it
• Stories of bold reclamation from Filipina American women in leadership
This episode is part of Season 1 of Ascend with Claire Oliveros, focused on the RISE UP Method™.
In this powerful episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros explores the first pillar of the RISE UP Method™: Reclaim. She dives deep into what it means to take up space unapologetically, shed the weight of colonial expectations, and step fully into your leadership identity.
Drawing on her 30+ years in higher education leadership — including serving as a community college president — Dr. Claire shares the personal and collective stories of women who have had to fight to be seen, heard, and valued in rooms not built for them.
Topics covered:
• What it means to reclaim space as a Filipina or Woman of Color leader
• How colonial narratives shape how we show up (and shrink) in leadership
• The RISE UP Method™ pillar of Reclaim — and how to activate it
• Stories of bold reclamation from Filipina American women in leadership
This episode is part of Season 1 of Ascend with Claire Oliveros, focused on the RISE UP Method™.
