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Mary Jane Lamoste was raised in the mountainous areas of Dauin, Negros Oriental, in the Philippines, surrounded by nature. Growing up, she helped her parents sell vegetables from her mother\u2019s organic garden, instilling the broader potential of nature to provide a sustainable livelihood. Her passion in nature began at a young age, marked by her summers spent exploring the oceanside with her childhood friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her affinity for the ocean led her to pursue a degree in marine biology at Visayas State University. During her studies, she developed a strong passion for marine conservation and spent five years dedicated to the research of sustainability for marine megafauna, like sharks, sea turtles, and whales. It was through this work that she came to an important realization.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI was the first Filipina scientist. There\u2019s no young scientists in the Philippines doing [this work]. It was the only thing I did. It was amazing. It was wonderful,\u201d Lamoste said. \u201cBut then, realizations hit that it [wasn\u2019t] sustainable. I was so in love with my work as a scientist, I had forgotten about my family, about my rest. It came to a point that I told myself I\u2019m not growing anymore.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2019, Lamoste asked for a break from her job, choosing to prioritize her mental health and personal growth over her passion for marine biology. Unfortunately, the organization was not happy with her decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThey didn\u2019t really accept it. They just disassociated with me. Maybe they were angry, but I don\u2019t think I did something wrong\u2026they were expecting me to just continue [working],\u201d Lamoste said. \u201cIt was one of the toughest years of my career\u2026letting go of the people that don\u2019t deserve my kindness and efforts.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

After leaving the organization, she began applying to different jobs and was accepted to three. Yet, with each acceptance, she backed out of each role\u2014something within her told her to redirect her path.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere was just so much anger during that time. I didn\u2019t have a source of income and family gatherings were happening, and I think that\u2019s when I started creating out of my hands,\u201d Lamoste remembered.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Through her struggles, the foundations of her social enterprise were born. While making gifts for her family members, Lamoste rediscovered an old childhood handcrafting hobby, and sewed a hand-stitched humpback whale from old jeans and pillows. This hobby soon became the spark for a social enterprise named Tagpi-Tagpi, a Filipino word meaning to patching things together.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOne of my mentors reached out like \u2018MJ, I see this as an opportunity to teach women in the coastal communities.\u2019 I just started doing it,\u201d Lamoste said. \u201cIt became the transition for me from scientist to social entrepreneur. I was able to create and grow as a social enterprise that I didn\u2019t really envision.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A year after the most difficult time of her career, Lamoste found fulfillment in expanding Tagpi-Tagpi, which provides female crafters in coastal communities with the skills and partnerships necessary to build a sustainable income through the crafting of different marine life plush toys. Women are also able to prioritize time with their families over their work, as personally recounted through one of Lamoste\u2019s anecdotes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFor her, it wasn\u2019t about the income. It was about spending time with her kids and doing something in the comfort of her home,\u201d Lamoste remembered. \u201cIt\u2019s not always about [the women I work] having an extra income from us. It\u2019s more about a group of women finding a space that they can be together and create together.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

By seeing the tangible effects of her work, she remains motivated to continue her work in Tagpi-Tagpi. For the past four years, Lamoste navigated the complex tasks of securing partnerships, managing operations, and avoiding malicious partners who exploit crafters\u2019 vulnerability, using their initiative for greenwashing purposes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is disheartening to see the hard work and dedication of these women being taken advantage of, and it requires constant vigilance to protect their interests and ensure the integrity of our mission,\u201d Lamoste said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the future, she plans to work closely with nonprofit organizations, helping them provide livelihood trainings for coastal communities. They are currently working on a partnership to push for marine protected areas in neighboring communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pushing for immersive awareness, focusing on women and youth\u2026and Tagpi creating a specific product that showcases resilience [in] this community\u2026along with community training about marine protected areas,\u201d Lamoste said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mary Jane Lamoste\u2019s unique journey from marine biologist to social entrepreneur reflects upon her childhood, rooted in nature and connection to our environment. Tagpi-Tagpi offers empowerment to our planet and its people, focusing on uplifting the many underserved women in coastal communities.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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