A free virtual summit to reach your
full potential & turn your dreams into reality.

             Summit Welcome Video             

Romeo Marquez Jr. (Co-creator of Kollective Hustle) shares a welcome message for the Make Your Mark Summit, a virtual event designed to inspire you with the success tools needed to pursue your passions, build a fulfilling career, and turn your dreams into reality.

Summit Video #1: The Power of Community & Mentorship

Charity Nicolas (Senior Director at Stantec & Founder of Tech in Color) shares the transformative impact of community and mentorship, highlighting how supportive relationships can empower individuals to achieve their goals and foster personal growth. The discussion reveals inspiring experiences that showcase the strength found in unity and guidance.

Instagram: @ccnic48


Summit Video #2: Bridging College Learning to Life Success

Michelle Macrohon (DJ & Founder of Subtle Filipino Traits) and Nina Cedro (Tesla Leadership Alumni & COP Director for the P.U.S.O. Foundation) explore the link between college education and achieving success in life, focusing on how students can apply their academic experiences to thrive in their careers. They share valuable strategies and insights on transforming classroom knowledge into practical skills that drive personal and professional growth.

Instagram: @djseduza, @nina.cedro


Summit Video #3: Unlocking the Future: Maximizing Your Career Potential

John Salazar (Monetization Strategy Manager at LinkedIn & Co-lead of Filipinos at LinkedIn Global) shares his secrets to harnessing your unique experiences to shine as a top candidate in your job search, insights on creating a standout resume, ways to master the art of interviewing, and how to handle your professional presence.

In addition, he emphasizes the importance of building and leveraging community connections, equipping you to attract opportunities and excel in your career journey.

Instagram: @salazarjohn24


Summit Video #4: Keys to Thriving in a Creative Career

Michaela Ternasky-Holland (Peabody Nominated & Emmy Award-Winning Director), Nico Blitz (DJ, Music Producer & Founder of Mexipino Food Fest), and Shaina Manlangit (CEO & Co-founder of Industry’s Finest) dive into the essential keys to thriving in a creative career, focusing on overcoming obstacles and following your heart while cultivating innovation. The panelists share their insights and experiences, inspiring others to embrace their unique paths and achieve lasting success in their creative endeavors.


Summit Video #5: Navigating the Road to Entrepreneurial Success

Cecilia Caparas Apelin (CEO & Co-founder of Ciel Creative Space) shares her experiences in overcoming challenges in business and the top qualities that define successful entrepreneurs. Additionally, she shares insights on effective networking, advice for launching a business when starting out, and ways to differentiate yourself in a crowded market.

Instagram: @ceciliaapelin


Summit Video #6: Transforming Your Passion Into a Profession

Phil Tayag (Artist, Choreographer & Founding Member of the Jabbawockeez) dives into the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself while transforming a passion into a profession. He shares the top qualities of what make industry experts great, advice on how to overcome rejection, and actionable insights for turning aspirations into reality.

Instagram: @swaggpit


Summit Performance by
Ashley Mehta


Summit Closing Video

In this final video, Romeo shares some closing words and provides an inspiring look at the extraordinary people and events that he and the Kollective Hustle team have had the privilege to work with in hopes to empower you to make your mark and create a positive impact for the generations to come.

To check out more inspiring Kollective Hustle content click here.

This summit is sponsored by

McDonald’s has been supporting Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) students to pursue their educational ambition for more than 15 years. From workshops to mentorships and mental health initiatives to a changemaker content series, the APA Next platform continues to evolve, just like the students they serve.

Since 2019, McDonald’s has awarded nearly 3 million dollars through APIA Scholars to support students of AANHPI heritage. The scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year is currently awarded at two tiers. Tier 1 is a $20,000 scholarship to be distributed over 4-years. This scholarship directly supports selected scholars’ post-secondary education. Tier 2 is a $5,000 scholarship to be distributed one academic year to selected students. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievement, community involvement and financial need.

This year APA Next is also partnering with Yellow Chair Collective to provide mental health support for parents and students navigating the college admissions and application process. If you’re ready to make your academic dreams a reality, let McDonald’s help. Go to apanext.com today.

Frequently Asked Questions

1-What is the registration fee?
For this summit, no registration is needed. The virtual summit is free.

2-How do I register and get access to this virtual summit?
No registration is needed. All summit interviews will be live on this page on Fri, November 15th, 2024.

3-Who is this event for?
This event is curated for college students, professionals, entrepreneurs, creators, artists, and anyone driven to reach their full potential and turn their dreams into reality.

4-Can I access this summit after November 15th?
Yes! We will have these interviews available on this page from November 15, 2024-December, 31, 2024.

5-Can I share this summit page with my colleagues, classmates, community members, friends, or family members?
Yes, please do. In fact, we highly encourage it.

6-Can I attend the sessions from any device?
Yes, you can join the sessions from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Ensure you have a stable internet connection for the best experience

About Kollective Hustle

Kollective Hustle is an initiative of ABS-CBN International that unites the emerging generation of Filipinos in transforming their ideas into action, passion into profession, creativity into careers, and to inspire a global culture of collaboration.

Click here to learn more.