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How FilAm Co-Founder of Crispbay Lael Abaya’s Beef Chips Are Spicing Up Snacks with Filipino, Vietnamese, and Korean Flavors
As more and more immigrant families expand to the second generation and beyond, it’s inevitable that new renditions evolve and that’s how fusion food is invented. That’s exactly what happened to three friends united by a shared love for food and rich Asian-American cultural heritage.
TOP 10 List of Scholarships and Grants dedicated to Filipino American Students
Education should be accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. Scholarships and grants play a crucial role in empowering Filipino-American students to pursue their academic goals and contribute to their communities. Organizations and institutions have established scholarships and grants to alleviate financial barriers and empower Filipino-American students to succeed academically.
Meet the Hosts of The Mare-Mare Club | LJ Moreno-Alapag and Mafae Yunon-Belasco
Mafae Yunon-Belasco and LJ Moreno-Alapag are two of the many Filipinos that have taken the leap to America with their families and the growth they’ve experienced since stepping in the country is quite remarkable.
The Art of Glowing Up | Interview with Things We Do CEO Vanessa Lee, RN
Today we got to sit down and talk with the highly respected medical aesthetic provider and CEO of the famous beauty concept bar, Things We Do, Vanessa Lee. But before we dive into what Vanessa has been up to as of recent, let’s give a short backstory of how she began her rise to success. As early as the age of 12, Vanessa had her head in Cosmopolitan magazines, learning all the latest tricks for skin and beauty, and even preparing face masks at sleepovers for her closest friends.
Parenting with Peace | Interview with Parenting Expert Karen Gibson
From the ruins of a failed suicide attempt emerged a stronger, more motivated Karen Gibson, who was determined to make the world a better place in any way that she could. She now is an author, certified life coach, neuro-linguistic practitioner, and the founder of Brain Builders and Letting Go with Aloha. To this day, Karen continues to shine her light and make a positive impact on those around her.
FilAm Owned Winston’s Cafe Spicing up the Napa Food Scene
When people think of Napa, Filipino food isn’t necessarily the first cuisine that comes to mind. But, there is a spot in downtown Napa that serves Filipino-American food: Winston’s Cafe!
We had the chance to sit down with Alex and Casaan Macaraig, owners of Winston’s Cafe along with their partner Paulie W. Brown of Paulie’s Bagels.
10 Things to Know about Sheila Lirio Marcelo
Sheila Lirio Marcelois co-founder and CEO of Proof of Learn, a company with a global mission to provide accessible, high-quality education in next-generation technology through a learn and earn protocol. Here are 10 things to know about Sheila Lirio Marcelo, who continues to inspire and lead in the technology and business world.
Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan | How A Mother’s worst nightmare Became her passion and Purpose
Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan is a Filipino-Canadian scientist, educator, author, speaker, wife, and mother of five. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Eastern Kentucky University. She began her graduate work at Georgetown University in Neuroscience and completed her PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology at Vanderbilt University.
6 Filipino American Tech Founders TO WATCH
In this day and age, technology plays a major role in how we live our lives. These 6 game changers are paving the way in the digital world to help make life, as we know it, smoother and easier. From fashion to finances to entertainment and beyond, there is no stopping these tech leaders and the empires they have built through their respective tech companies.
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Interview with Jhoanna Alba, Founder of ALBA Legacy + Repurpose Legacy
Jhoanna Alba is the founder and Chief Visionaire behind ALBA Legacy. ALBA, which stands for A Light Beyond Appearance, is a team of passionate visionaries whose creativity is fueled by giving back through the art of fashion.
I sat down with her to talk about her journey and how she consistently disrupts the fashion industry. She’s not afraid to be different, and is unapologetically true to herself.
Our Fave 5 Filipino AMERICAN-Founded Beverage Companies
Growing up, you would have found one of the following beverages in my Little Twinstars lunch box: Capri Sun, Sunny D, Squeeze It, Zesto (specifically the calamansi flavor), Peach Nestea or canned Philippine mango juice. In high school, after school you’d find me eating a Mexican strawberry paleta on the sidewalk or sipping boba at the local Taiwanese shop.
Top 5 Work From Home Side Hustles to Make Extra Cash
Who wouldn’t mind a little extra cash in their pockets to pay off debt faster, spontaneous Target runs, more dinners at Jollibee, or to pay for inflated gas? I know I wouldn’t mind it! If you need extra money, like now, you’ve come to the right place. However, this isn’t your basic, drive UBER or Lyft, drop off meals or even fill out random surveys…which are very valid and real ways to make cash. This list is a mix of personal skill and owned spaces. If you have specific skills (which we all know premium skills run in our Filipino blood), chances are it’s unique and people will pay for it! If you have the space, why not let others use it? With minimal sweat equity, here are my Top 5 creative ways to add cash into your wallets!
4 Filipina Entrepreneurs on the Rise
Women are making money moves and breaking records As of March 2022, Statista reported that there were 74 female CEOs employed at America's 500 highest-grossing companies, up from 41 in June of 2021 and only 7 in 2002. Hands up to these amazing female bosses!
Overcoming the Job Description
The job hunt is a tiring and mentally exhausting process, from searching, to updating your resume, to creating the “perfect” cover letter and interviewing multiple times. All these tasks and hurdles to prove to a total stranger that you are the best possible candidate for a job that you may or may not even truly care about. Regardless of motive, it is easy for many to succumb to a burnout and feeling like all this was a waste.
5 Ways to Level Up Your Linked In
Whether you’re about to graduate or looking for a new gig, your LinkedIn should be on point. Plus, most job applications nowadays ask for a link to your profile.