Filipina on the Rise

Embracing Stillness & Blooming amidst Ambiguity with Christy Cunanan, Founder of Cheeri Cheeri Ice Cream

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Remind yourself of who you are, as it’s essential to being able to own a space” – Alexis Bustos, Interaction Designer, UX Researcher, Advocate for Inclusivity in Design & Tech

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alexis Bustos is a San Francisco-based Interaction Designer, who is making waves while promoting Pinay Excellence in the world of User Experience Des...

“We’re not talking about the mental health issue” – Deirdre Levy, Candidate for NY City Council, Special Education Teacher on Covid-19, Effects on Education & Mental Health, and Staying Strong in Isolation

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Deirdre is a special education teacher working with third grade students in Prospect Heights, living in Brooklyn New York. Most of her experience come...

“Womanhood in Pre-Colonial Philippines was fierce and tender, all at once” – Gabes Torres on Filipina history, Decolonizing your Identity & Reclaiming your Innate Worth

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gabes is a researcher, artist, theologian, speaker, and psychotherapist in training, and her life’s work is to demonstrate how there’s nothing “...

Designing Your Life & “Bold Tita Energy” with Kristen Brillantes, CEO/CoFounder of The Sarap Shop

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kristen Brillantes is the CEO & Co-Founder of The Sarap Shop, a San Francisco-based, Filipino-American food truck and catering company, that serve...

Decolonizing Generational Financial Falsehoods & Reclaiming Your Money Power with HeyBerna, Financial Hype Woman

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Berna Anat is a financial consultant and financial literacy educator who is dedicated to making personal finance education more funny, accessible and ...

Filipino Food Movement + Following Your Calling with Yana, Salo Series founder/acclaimed-Nomadic Chef

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In March 2013, Yana Gilbuena had the epiphany that she wanted to bring Filipino food and Kamayan to all 50 states. At the time, she was working a comp...

“Don’t be afraid to rattle the cage” – Jessica Caloza, Commissioner of Los Angeles Board of Public Works

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Caloza was 4-years-old when she immigrated from the Philippines to California. She is now Los Angeles’ Commissioner on the Board of Public W...

Clarity, Career Change & Cultural Dynamics with Nicole Cruz, Life Coach

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about starting something new that involves risk or making career change? Ever struggled with the thought of, "I should have...

“Take calculated risks despite what we grew up learning in Filipino households” – Givelle Lamano, Top Criminal Defense Attorney

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Givelle Lamano is a top-rated Oakland Criminal Defense & DUI attorney and runs her own practice, Lamano Law Office. She has represented people fr...