In this newest episode of So Inspiring, we give the spotlight to Lynda Johnson, the first Filipina-American councilmember at the city of Cerritos. She talks about her genuine love for the city and her journey in public service. Having lived in Cerritos since 1971, she witnessed it being underdeveloped –mostly just cow fields, a few …
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In celebration of Pride Month, this So Bold episode features Jehenna Bana, a transgender, a beauty queen, and a nurse by profession. Her road to success and womanhood was definitely not easy as she had to go through several hurdles to achieve acceptance and freedom. Growing up in a conservative country like the Philippines, Jehenna …
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Known for its durability, dependability, and exceptional performance in the automotive industry, Toyota has released their all-new #ToyotabZ4X which is perfect for the mom lifestyle. This all-electric vehicle boasts of its sleek and stylish exterior coupled with a user-friendly interface, making driving easier and convenient. Inside the Toyota bZ4X, one would find heated and ventilated …
In this So True episode, we continue our interview with Arlene and Leslie as we get to know them more as life partners as well as tracing back their journey as immigrants. For Arlene, she had to finish her first year in high school in the Philippines before moving to US. It was difficult for …
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Over the course of time, #McDonalds has proven itself to be one of the most successful fast food chains in the world. With it being a huge corporation, you will be surprised to find out that Asian Americans have been making history in its franchising business. Arlene and Leslie Laddaran are known to be the …
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Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Marvin The Martian, Daffy Duck, Woodpecker are just some of the iconic cartoon characters that we have loved and grew up watching. But has it ever crossed your mind who are the people behind these voices? In this So Cool episode, we invited Eric Bauza, a Canadian-Filipino-American voice actor who has brought …
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As we continue our celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we sat down with Bianca Nepales to discuss and highlight the potential of inclusive storytelling in Hollywood. Bianca, who has always engaged in volunteering and public service, is currently serving as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Lionsgate. Her passion …
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Recently, #SoJannelle was invited to the historic public ribbon-cutting and lighting of the Historic Filipinotown Eastern Gateway in District 13, Los Angeles. This is also the biggest Filipino gateway in all of the United States. Artist Eliseo Art Silva designed the gateway and shared that he took inspiration from the architecture of Malay houses of …
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In love with beautiful blooms since a little girl, Fil-Am entrepreneur Kessiah Abaniel turned her passion into a small business as she launched Petals and Pricklys just when everyone was settled at home during the pandemic year. With the goal to make a difference, her business model is all about #givingback. Every flower or product …
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Blazing the trail in terms of politics, #StevenRaga is one of the three Filipino-Americans ever in history to run for the #NewYorkCityCouncil. An active supporter and a passionate advocate of his community, Steve is hoping to not only support but fully represent his #FilipinoAmerican community. With a proven track record, he is committed to make …
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