We had hoped that this day would never come. Still, due to the rise of Asian-related crimes in the US, our kababayans in the community are doing all they can to prevent this hate crime. #AAPIWomenStrong, along with several other organizations, is holding self-defense classes to better equip women to navigate their day-to-day activities. Jess …
Our New York-based correspondent, Elton Lugay, witnessed Jessica Cox’s arrival at JFK with her 1946 Ercoupe in steed because of her speaking engagements with aviation IT specialist Sita Aero. Due to a rare birth defect, Jessica was born without arms. But this did not stop her from becoming the world’s first licensed armless pilot and …
Born Without Any Arms Jessica Cox Shares Her Inspiring Story of Disability & Ability Read More »
Our story started and will continue with YOU, Filipinos! Our mission from the very beginning is simple: share authentic #FilipinoStories. We are constantly inspired by people in our community and take the responsibility to share these stories with the world. May it inspire new generations to come! Again, we can’t say it enough, thank you …
Jannelle So-Perkins shares her WHY in her MAM Acceptance Speech Read More »
Art Hearts Fashion graciously invited #SoJannelleTV to a sneak peek of #AlexisMonsanto’s newest collection at the #LosAngelesFashionWeek in The Majestic Downtown and be a part of a more experiential fashion experience. Art Hearts Fashion brought this show to life with heart at its core in support of Project Angel Food, a nonprofit organization dedicated to …
In partnership with #ArtHeartsFashion, Filipino Fashion mogul Alexis Monsanto heralds the runway with signature red (we love!), black, and white pieces inspired by Rian Johnson’s Knives Out and The Chronicles of Narnia series. At the helm of his fashion design studio in West Hollywood, CA, and a proud alumnus of the College of Art and …
Continuing our celebration of #InternationalWomensMonth, we sat down with Jennifer Taylor, a firecracker in the real estate industry. Currently, the Board President and co-founder of industry organization Filipinos in Institution Real Estate (FIIRE) and co-founding board member of the LA chapter of African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP) and Commercial Real Estate Diversity Coalition (CREDC), …
Power Pinay Jennifer Taylor talks about her power as a woman and a Filipina Read More »
#MarieJamora began her career directing music videos and the longest running noontime show in the Philippines, Eat Bulaga. While touring her first feature film, Ang Nawawala (What Isn’t There) in the SlamDance Film Festival, she met her soon-to-be husband, Jason McLagan. From an unplanned visit to eventually immigrating to America, Marie has come a long …
Through the Hollywood Lens of Director Marie Jamora Read More »
Recognizing the power of film as a platform in impacting social change, filmmaker Ida Del Mundo leads an all-Filipina team in her latest project “Never Forget”, an independent film set to begin its production in New York after it has reached its #SeedandSpark crowdfunding goal. Initially, Ida did not want to pursue a career in …
In celebration of the #InternationalWomensMonth, we highlight tales of real women making it big in their respective fields–stories of Filipino-Americans defying the odds and making a name for themselves, and moreover, exemplifying the strength of a Filipina. We open this month’s show with the story of Filipino-American Vallerie Castillo-Archer, executive chef of iconic landmark and …
Filipina Executive Chef Val of Yamashiro talks women empowerment Read More »
As we cap off the #lovemonth, we sit down with Herbalaria founder Lyn Pacificar, a Filipino-American traditional medicine practitioner, who sheds light on how this practice originated and what it really means to heal with plants and energy—and if #gayuma or love potions work! But does gayuma really work? “I believe in free will,” shares …
Herbalaria founder discusses gayuma and traditional healing Read More »
