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  • Spotlight by the Manitoba Outreach Theatre Hub

    Sharing my upbringing as a Deaf, Filipino person from acting on stage to the community. Here, I share what I learned and hope to inspire others around me and to make an influence beyond the stage with 100 Decibels: A Deaf Mime Troupe.

    Thank you Manitoba Outreach Theatre Hub – MOTH for the spotlight on this.

    I want to acknowledge the importance of working alongside allies and ASL interpreters within the community who were instrumental to my growth with 100 Decibels in the acting and theatre community. There were people and organizations who have provided me opportunities, mentorship and had meaningful conversations with.

    The lessons learned and conversations I had transcended beyond theatre. Collaborative efforts and partnerships with a Deaf-led group from all production levels went beyond accessibility and inclusion. And our work reflected these.

    The same principles apply for businesses with Deaf employees and Deaf customers. By partnering with a Deaf-led and Deaf-owned company like Convo, you have the opportunity to make an meaningful impact that will enhance the Deaf employee and Deaf customer experiences in your business like trust and loyalty for your company.

    If your business is located in Canada, you can check them out at www.convo.ca. Or email them at contact@convo.ca to connect.

  • Grateful for ASL as a parent to my CODA toddlers

    Just over the weekend, as I watched my toddlers communicate with each other in ASL, I’m grateful to be blessed with being able to connect with them as their parent through ASL. We’re able to foster our relationship in meaningful ways.

    Does this mean we’re not able to have this if you don’t know ASL? No. We just have to communicate differently.

    Generally, there are 2 ways we can do this:

    1. Learn ASL from Deaf people.
    2. If option 1 is not feasible, then get an ASL interpreter.

    These are the 2 ways we can connect.

    This is also true when you want to connect with family members, Deaf employees, Deaf customers, Deaf creators, Deaf entrepreneurs, etc. Generally, with Deaf people, with whom you are in constant contact regularly.

    The opportunity cost is that we don’t connect. And when we do, there’s definitely a lot we can gain.

  • Is it a skill?

    If so, it might be worth learning.

    If so, it might pay to let someone who has learned it take care of it.

    Coding is a skill. But it’s not clear that the person who knows how to code should be doing your design.

    Teaching is a skill. But simply because someone is good at a craft doesn’t mean that they know how to teach it.

    Copywriting is a skill. Having access to the Mailchimp password doesn’t make you a skilled copywriter.

    Selling is a skill. The person who owns the organization or cares about the charity might not be the best person to go on the sales call.

    Proximity is not the same as skill.

    Note: This is a repost from Seth Godin’s blog.

  • 8 Tips to Sleep Better at Night

    8 Tips to Sleep Better at Night

    Here are some tips for better sleep:

    1. Stick to a sleep schedule:
      1. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends.
    2. Create a relaxing bedtime routine:
      1. Establish a relaxing bedtime routine to help signal to your body that it’s time to sleep. This may include taking a warm bath, reading a book, or listening to soothing music.
    3. Create a comfortable sleep environment:
      1. Make sure your bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet. Invest in a comfortable mattress, pillows, and bedding.
    4. Limit caffeine and alcohol intake:
      1. Caffeine and alcohol can interfere with sleep. Try to limit your intake of these substances, especially in the hours before bedtime.
    5. Avoid screens before bed:
      1. The blue light emitted by electronic devices can interfere with the body’s production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep. Avoid screens for at least an hour before bed.
    6. Get regular exercise:
      1. Regular exercise can help you fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper sleep. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day.
    7. Manage stress:
      1. Stress and anxiety can interfere with sleep. Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to help manage stress.
    8. Avoid naps:
      1. Try to avoid taking long naps during the day, as this can interfere with your ability to fall asleep at night.

    In summary, to improve your sleep, stick to a sleep schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine, create a comfortable sleep environment, limit caffeine and alcohol intake, avoid screens before bed, get regular exercise, manage stress, and avoid naps.

  • 3 questions you should ask yourself when you fail

    Learning from failure is an important part of personal growth and development. When we fail, it can be tempting to feel discouraged, defeated, or embarrassed. However, failure is an opportunity to learn from our mistakes. It also helps us improve our skills and strategies. In doing so, we become more successful.

    To learn from failure, it is important to reflect on what went wrong and why. This means being honest with yourself and analyzing the situation objectively. Ask yourself questions like:

    • What factors contributed to the failure?
    • What could I have done differently?
    • What did I learn from this experience?

    By taking the time to reflect on failure, you can gain valuable insights into your strengths and weaknesses. Identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for success.

    It’s important to remember that failure is a natural part of the learning process. It is how we respond to failure that determines whether we grow and succeed or remain stagnant. Embracing a growth mindset can help us approach failure as a learning opportunity rather than a setback. Having this mindset emphasizes the belief that our abilities can be developed through hard work and dedication.

    Learning from failure also involves taking action to apply the lessons learned. This means using the insights gained from failure to make positive changes, adjust your approach, and try again. By doing so, you can build resilience, confidence, and success over time.

    In summary, learning from failure is a vital part of personal growth and development. It involves reflecting on failure, analyzing the situation, identifying areas for improvement, and taking action to apply the lessons learned. By embracing failure as an opportunity to learn and grow, you can achieve greater success and fulfillment in your personal and professional life.

    What other insights would you advise others to learn from their failures?

  • Advice I would give to my teenage self

    What advice would you give to your teenage self?

    The one advice I would give to my teenage self is a higher education degree does not necessarily correlate with a higher salary.

    Sure, it depends on the speciality but is not necessarily true for all degrees. In my case, all my degrees are liberal arts degrees.

    Another thing I’d add is that being a high paid employee doesn’t guarantee financial freedom. At the end of the day, employees are taxed. And especially more when they’re on the higher tax bracket.

    So, I’ll encourage my teenage self to explore the entrepreneurship path as well. This will come along with other skills to be developed as well.

    Anything else you’ll like to add that you want to advise to your teenage self?

  • High Ticket Affiliates vs Low Ticket Affiliates

    What’s the difference? Quality customers. I finally took the courage to sign up for a high-ticket product and am already feeling the energy and the thrill in it. This is an investment into me knowing that I’ll be finally taking myself to the next level with a team of driven individuals wanting to light themselves and the team up. Once the rubber meets the road, I’m definitely looking forward to levelling up!

    If you’re interested in levelling up, email me at levelup@jordansangalang.com.

  • Made my first $1000 online in one day

    Just dropping it here that I realized I just made my first $1000 online in one day. Actually, made it in a couple of hours. Man, just gotta trust the process and keep your head in.

    Will be sharing more later today. Just wanted to share this here to document my milestone. Will keep you posted!

  • Affiliate Marketing – low cost barrier for Deaf folks?

    I purchased a course a couple of weeks ago and it was one of the most simple presentations I came across. I’m generally a skeptic and I question things when things are too good to be true but this one I came across is the real deal. I often look online courses and if they benefit me, I find ways to make it beneficial for the Deaf community. There are barriers imposed on Deaf folks by society but with the appropriate tools banded together, I believe the Deaf community can elevate. It all starts from within by being equipped to begin with. As we know, Deaf community uses social media to network with each other. Long before social media, there were prints called little paper family. It was distributed across Deaf schools within the US and Canada. I’ll be able to elaborate more on this in another post. So, with affiliate marketing, all courses I paid for and took aren’t available in ASL. So, this will be one of my projects I’ll be working on this year. Just need to find a place where I can host this course in ASL since the resources will need to be in ASL.

    Since you read this far and you have any suggestions or know a host for this, comment below!

    I’ll be sharing updates as I go where I am in this affiliate marketing journey. Stay tuned!