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7 FilAm Sustainable Fashion Designers To Have On Your Radar
With Earth Day among us, we should take a moment to reflect on how we can be a part of the green revolution. Fast fashion is out of fashion! It’s one of the biggest contributors to pollution. If you want to put your money where your mouth is, here are 7 Filipino-American designers that are responsibly driving activism through creativity, passion, and purpose.
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 Golfers You Don’t know about But Should
Minority golfers have long been on the outside looking in on the PGA and LPGA Tour, and frankly, the sport itself in its entirety—it’s time for change. And while it still has a long way to go, how refreshing it is to see these FilAm golfers represent.
7 Best Sneaker Collabs Designed by Filipino Creatives
While sneaker collabs have now become a permanent fixture in brand partnerships, not all of them put in as inspiring work as these next Filipino designers. Being respected and welcomed into the sneaker community can be a long and laborious journey for anyone, but these FilAm creatives are clearly up to the task.
6 Dope Filipino American Tattoo Artists Worth Traveling For
If and when you decide to put permanent ink on your body, I want you to remember these talented Filipino tattoo artists that can help you design meaningful masterpieces that you (and your parents) will be proud of.
5 FilAm NFL Players Firing Up The League
With Super Bowl LVII around the corner, I wanted to highlight the Fil-Am National Football League (NFL) players firing up the league. Unfortunately, none of them will be playing in the upcoming super bowl. Making it to the NFL is no easy feat. Nevertheless, we must celebrate them! They’re representing, and that’s what matters!
6 Vegan Filipinx Foodies to follow on Instagram
It’s January aka Veganuary! For those of you who don’t know what veganuary is, it’s an annual challenge run by a nonprofit organization that educates and encourages people worldwide to follow a vegan lifestyle for the entire month. Making the decision to go vegan is very difficult, especially if you’re Filipino.
8 Things to Know About Minnesota Viking Camryn Bynum
We all know that basketball is by far, the most popular and loved sport in the Philippines. But American Football may just become a new passion for us Filipinos now that we get to root for and watch the exciting Camryn Bynum.
5 Spiritual + Wellness Healers To Follow on IG Right Now
I was excited to find more non-traditional, alternative healers within the Filipinx community. If you’re curious about learning more about alternative medicine and want to make some changes in your lifestyle, here are the top six health and wellness professionals that you should look into and follow on Instagram
Plant Titas and Titos We Love to Follow on Instagram
I started following many plant experts on Instagram as well, expanding my knowledge and love for the little slices of nature plants allow us to have in any setting. Below is a list of Filipino-American plant-fluencers, plant stylists, plant artists, green thumb experts, and plant shop owners across the country. As you begin your journey into plant parenthood, please consider shopping small, local businesses and supporting our community.
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.
Interview with Choz Belen Founder of Mumu Comic
Choz Belen is an award-winning director, designer and writer born and raised in central New Jersey. He is a graduate from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Upon graduating, he started out his career in the Silver Pictures cutting room at Warner Bros. Studio where he worked on films like Whiteout, Orphan and The Factory
A Modern Filipina’s Guide to Redefining Sustainable Fashion
Being green and avoiding waste is the way of Filipino life. Growing up with a strong foundation and understanding that nothing goes to waste, set me up to be a responsible steward of the planet. With global warming and climate change discussions on the rise, it’s no surprise that many individuals and companies are putting extra thought and effort into doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint. Over the last few years, I’ve made a more conscious effort to practice sustainability (as best as I could, though still far from perfect) by implementing the following...
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.
5 Basic Self-Defense Moves That Could Save Your Life
Did you know that aggravated assaults, robberies, domestic violence and property crime is still dramatically higher than pre-pandemic levels? It’s always a good idea to learn how to defend yourself, especially in crazy times like now.
Top 4 Under the Radar Destinations to Travel to in the Philippines
The list I am going to share may be underrated, but I tend to root for the underdogs. Slowly but surely, they’re gaining traction and becoming beloved travel destinations thanks to the power of social media.
