The NicheCast Podcast

04: Ain't No Hood Like Motherhood

Welcome to NicheCast, a platform for people who have found their niche in this world. Every episode, we listen to different people discuss their origin stories and how they get “cast” into their niche, while trying to keep it all in under an hour. This episode is dedicated to all mommas, as we celebrate National Breastfeeding Awareness Month around the world. When we started this podcast, we knew we owed it to our listeners to talk about even the most difficult things to hear. This episode is a testament to that decision—an honest conversation about child-rearing with a mom of two kids under two years old during a pandemic. We wanted this episode to be a safe space for our guest, where she can freely talk about her experiences, so we advise mental and emotional preparation prior to listening to this episode as it may contain triggers related to motherhood and child-rearing. We also know the importance of unconditional love and support for moms, so we collated a list of support and resource groups for our listeners who are moms or those who are moms-to-be: For breastfeeding-specific support and counselling groups: Arugaan [https://www.facebook.com/Arugaan-1691994124373498/], Breastfeeding Pinays [https://www.facebook.com/groups/breastfeedingpinays/], L.A.T.C.H. Philippines [https://www.facebook.com/LATCHPhilippines/], South PiNanays [https://www.facebook.com/groups/southpinanays/], Modern Nanays of Mindanao [https://www.facebook.com/modernnanaysofmindanao/] For general motherhood support groups: First Time Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448740208668882/], Mommy Nation PH [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MommyNationPH/], Pregnant in the Philippines [https://www.facebook.com/groups/PregnantPH/], Babywearing Philippines [https://www.facebook.com/groups/BabywearingPhilippines/], Healthy Baby Food Ideas [https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybabyandkidsfoodideas/] If you liked what you heard, please click the subscribe button to get alerts whenever we have updates. For all the links to our streaming platforms, episode transcripts, and where you can reach us, you can visit https://linktr.ee/nichecastpod [https://linktr.ee/nichecastpod]. Tell your friends about us, and follow us on our social media accounts. Don’t forget to tag us when you post about the podcast and use the hashtag #nichecastpod so we can see your messages for us! NicheCast is hosted by Eya Bisenio and co-produced by Bernice Caña. Thank you for your love and support! Guest Profile Madz is a full-time mommy of 2 young girls: 2-year-old Emma and 8-month-old Milly. While on a break from teaching children, she doesn't stray too far from the classroom as she is also currently enrolled in the Master's Program in Reading Education at UP Diliman. Her love for children revealed itself during her college years, which brought her to teaching. Now, she has a new calling, one that is even more demanding but just as rewarding -- motherhood. You can message her via Instagram @madsiewadsie to get connected.

03: The Green Witch of the East

Welcome to NicheCast, a platform for people who have found their niche in this world. Every episode, we listen to different people discuss their origin stories and how they get “cast” into their niche, while trying to keep it all in under an hour. We’re back with an exciting episode after an unexpected break! In this episode, we break unfair stereotypes towards magic with our favorite green witch from the east. We touch on witchery’s beginnings, its presence across spiritual practices and break down its demonization and reception in pop culture throughout the ages. We only ask that you listen to this episode with an open mind and heart, and let this conversation surprise you—witchery is something that is deeply rooted in nature and meant to be shared and cultivated, after all. If you liked what you heard, please click the subscribe button to get alerts whenever we have updates. For all the links to our streaming platforms, episode transcripts, and where you can reach us, you can visit https://linktr.ee/nichecastpod [https://linktr.ee/nichecastpod]. Tell your friends about us, and follow us on our social media accounts. Don’t forget to tag us when you post about the podcast and use the hashtag #nichecastpod so we can see your messages for us! NicheCast is hosted by Eya Bisenio and co-produced by Bernice Cana. Thank you for your love and support! Guest Profile Having grown up in a family home surrounded by books about faeries, deities, and magic, and raised by people who were as eccentric as they could get, it's no wonder Selene ended up gravitating towards the craft. A full-time teacher and casual toy collector, this horror enthusiast is now also navigating the path of green witchcraft. You can reach her through witchery account @babywitchnotes on Instagram. Recommendations Digital Resources: * chaoticwitchaunt (Instagram & Tiktok) * Daff Moon (Application, Android) * Moon (Application, iOS) * Diwatahan (Discord Server) Shops: * Tres Brujas (Lazada) * Flor de Tea (Facebook) * Artemis Paints (Shopee) * Luna Brujeria (Shopee & Instagram) * Scarlo Philippines (Shopee) * The Mages Haven (Shopee) Books: * The Book of Spells by Jamie Della * The Green Witch Book by Arin Murphy-Hiscock * Intuitive Witchcraft by Astrea Taylor * Sigil Witchery by Laura Tempest Zakroff * Wiccapedia by Leanna Greenaway and Shawn Robbins

02: The Cafe Up The Mountain

Welcome to NicheCast, a platform for people who have found their niche in this world. Every episode, we listen to different people discuss their origin stories and how they get “cast” into their niche, while trying to keep it all in under an hour. For this episode, we put the spotlight on a friend’s family-owned business—its humble beginnings, early stages of conceptualization, and how it’s centered on recipes built on sharing not only mouthwatering food but the happy memories that come with it. We recorded this episode before their soft opening, so we suggest that you grab a bite—or better yet, order from them—before you listen to this episode to gain a better appreciation of the fruits of the love and generosity they’re sharing to the world. If you liked what you heard, please click the subscribe button to get alerts whenever we have updates. For all the links to our streaming platforms, episode transcripts, and where you can reach us, you can visit https://linktr.ee/nichecastpod. Tell your friends about us, and follow us on our social media accounts. Don’t forget to tag us when you post about the podcast and use the hashtag #nichecastpod so we can see your messages for us! NicheCast is hosted by Eya Bisenio and co-produced by Bernice Caña. Thank you for your love and support! Guest Profile They say big things come in tiny packages. Do not let her height fool you, for Keii may be tiny, but she is many things—a library staff during the weekdays, a freelance designer after hours, and a fantastic home cook all of the time. Food has always been one of her many passions, which she now pursues, with the establishment of her small business, Sunday Kitchen + Café. personal ig: keiifuentes email: carissacfuentes@gmail.com sunday kitchen + cafe ig, fb: sundayknc email: sundayknc@gmail.com

01 Pilot: Finding Your Niche with Nins

Welcome to NicheCast, a platform for people who have found their niche in this world. Every episode, we listen to different people discuss their origin stories and how they get “cast” into their niche, while trying to keep it all in under an hour. We're starting with a topic very close to our core--education and pedagogy. In this episode, we listen to our guest, Niña Cleofas, as she narrates how she found her niche and how she's using that to fuel her passion and follow her calling as a teacher. We totally geek out about teaching, look back in gratitude for our mentors, and talk about the importance of being in an environment that is helpful for your growth. If you liked what you heard, please click the subscribe button to get alerts whenever we have updates. For all the links to our streaming platforms, episode transcripts, and where you can reach us, you can visit https://linktr.ee/nichecastpod [https://linktr.ee/nichecastpod]. Tell your friends about us, and follow us on our social media accounts. Don’t forget to tag us when you post about the podcast and use the hashtag #nichecastpod so we can see your messages for us! NicheCast is hosted by Eya Bisenio and co-produced by Bernice Cana. Thank you for your love and support! Guest Profile Niña has been in the teaching profession for almost 9 years. She taught English in both Junior and High School in the past. Now, she has a Masters Degree in English Language and Literature from the Ateneo de Manila University, where she also teaches college freshmen students. She considers her profession as a vocation, dedicated to the pursuit of continuous learning and improvement to serve well and be a better person for others. You can reach her at ninaiuelacleofas@gmail.com