SO Inspiring

Our #SoInspiring interview with Beth Dela Cruz, Jollibee US’s Fearless Filipina President, is back with part 2. In this segment, Beth shares how she led her team through the recession while battling a serious illness. Beth’s journey is a shining example of what it means to be fearless, authentic, and compassionate, and we hope that …

Resilience and Faith: Jollibee US Filipina President Beth Dela Cruz’s Inspiring Story Read More »

Discover the inspiring leadership story of Beth Dela Cruz, the Filipina president of Jollibee US. In our #SoInspiring interview, she shared her remarkable journey in turning the fast-food chain’s fortunes around. Beth’s leadership philosophy is rooted in taking care of people and putting them first. She shared valuable tips on effective leadership – taking good …

Heritage and Heart: Jollibee’s Story as Told by Filipina President Beth Dela Cruz Read More »

Join us for an #SoInspiring episode as we dive into “Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?: An Asian American Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Running a Billion Dollar Empire” by Loida Lewis. Loida Lewis is a trailblazing Filipino-American businesswoman and the first Asian woman to own a billion-dollar enterprise in the United States. …

Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Success: Loida Lewis’s Book Launch Read More »

East West Bank is the country’s Top 30th bank, the largest independent bank in Southern California, and the largest minority depositor institution in the United States. This year marks their 50th year of existence and we get to sit down with Travis Kiyota, SVP and Head of Global Corporate Affairs, to learn more about this …

How East West Bank was Founded due to Racism Read More »

South Coast Botanic Garden is an 87-acre of paradise containing over 200,000 plants and 2,000 species of plants from around the world. CEO Adrienne Nakashima walks us through on how she took influences from her mother and grandmother, who paved their way to find their own strength into becoming an outstanding female leader. Part of …

South Coast Botanic Garden: A Paradise led by a Filipina Read More »

Pageantry is a big deal in the Philippines, and this was why Suzanne Perez’s mom persuaded her to join them at such a young age. Funnily enough, Suzanne fell in love with pageantry, and being a crowned beauty queen became her dream. In this segment, Miss New Mexico #SuzannePerez happily shares a glimpse of her …

Suzanne Perez on Being the First Filipino American to Win Miss New Mexico USA Read More »

A trailblazer in the Filipino-American community, Ariel Pe is the first Filipino ever to be elected to the council of City of Lakewood. He is currently serving as the Mayor Pro Tem in a city with a predominantly White community. Ariel, who considers himself a public servant more than a politician, shares in this So …

Ariel Pe on Making History as the First Filipino Councilmember in Lakewood Read More »

With over 15 million followers on all her social media platforms, @LianeV is unstoppable. From selling cars, to her early days of being a backup singer, to her rise to becoming an Internet sensation through her viral comedy skits in Vine, she has definitely come a long way by building an empire on her own …

Liane V on Being a Social Media Star and Building Her Own Empire Read More »

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 …

Lynda Johnson: The First Filipina To Serve On The Cerritos City Council Read More »

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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