This Is My Hustle
Highlights on Filipino-American creatives, artists, entrepreneurs and change makers in the community. Get an inside look into their backstory on how they got started as well as insight to inspire you and your hustle.
Express the Passion Within You | feat. RJ Navalta
Raul "Rj KoolRaul" Navalta is a hip-hop performing artist. As a product of the culture; he is a world renowned bboy, featured on syndicated tv shows such as America's Best Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance.
Lessons to Inspire | feat. Gary Batara
Gary Batara is Vice President of Marketing at a Y-Combinator Top 100 hyper growth startup in the San Francisco Bay Area. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and his MBA from the University of Phoenix. In his studies, he had a specialized focus on marketing.
Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities | feat. Joey Golja
Joey Golja is a Filipino/Croatian from Queens, New York. He is an entrepreneur, small business owner and former special events coordinator at MTV. As the Co-Founder of Project Barkada, a NYC-based nonprofit organization focused on bringing communities together.
Designing Your Destiny | Michaela Ternasky-Holland
Michaela Ternasky-Holland is an Emmy and Webby award-winning director who specializes in creating socially impactful stories using immersive and interactive technology. As an XR/metaverse creator, consultant, and speaker, she has been recognized as one of the 100 Original Voices of XR by industry veteran Avi Bar-Zeev for her work.
Just Take the Leap | feat. Chef Harold Villarosa
Born in the Philippines, he received his earliest culinary and agricultural education in the bukid rice paddies of Iloilo City. At age 9 he immigrated to the South Bronx, New York City and at 16 got his first job working at the McDonald’s on 34th street. What started out as a way to make cash to buy Jordans sneakers turned into a passion and eventually a career that has taken Harold all around the world.
Overcome All Rejection | feat. Sandro Roco
Sandro Roco is a the Founder and CEO of Sanzo, the 1st Asian-inspired sparkling water, made with real fruit + no added sugar.
This Is My Hustle | DJ Romeo
From Nightclubs to Production to DJ'ing Sporting events, DJ Romeo has become one of the most recognized open format DJ’s in the country.
This Is My Hustle | Desi Danganan
The Executive Director of Kultivate Labs and a serial entrepreneur. As the managing director of Plinth Agency, he has successfully grown businesses through strategic branding, design, and crowdfunding.
THIS IS MY HUSTLE | Sam East
Sam East is a media personality based in Toronto, Canada. You can hear her weekday afternoons from 3-7PM on 99.9 Virgin Radio.
This Is My Hustle | VRO
VJ Rosales, is Filipino-American singer-songwriter, musician, performer, and music director. He is known for his performances and vocal arrangements with a cappella icons, The Filharmonic.
THIS IS MY HUSTLE | Lee Hubilla
Lee is an actor, writer, and the earthiest of earth signs. Born and raised in New Jersey, she began her life in the performing arts as a dancer training at the School of American Ballet, Alvin Ailey, and graduated from Professional Performing Arts High School.
THIS IS MY HUSTLE | Ella Jay Basco
Though she hasn’t been in the business long, Ella Jay Basco comes from a long line of talent and has made a name for herself with her dramatic acting chops, ability to perform, and activism for the AAPI community.
THIS IS MY HUSTLE | Krystl Fabella
Krystl Fabella is founder of Filipina on the Rise, a media company and leading podcast spotlighting impactful Filipino women around the world, with over 30K listeners and ranked multiple times in the Top 100 of Apple categories.
THIS IS MY HUSTLE | Adrian Per
Adrian Per is a self-taught music video director, photographer, DJ, and production company co-owner. Born and raised in San Francisco he began his journey in the entertainment industry by producing his own music videos at the age of 19.
THIS IS MY HUSTLE: JORDAN JIMENEZ
Jordan Jimenez also known as “J Squared” is a self-taught photographer from the Bay Area. Over the years he’s shot for top brands such as Adidas, Under Armour, Finish Line and SLAM Magazine.
THIS IS MY HUSTLE: KRISTINE DE LOS SANTOS
Kristine shares with us her advice to those who want to truly pursue their passion and purpose. Found out what inspired her beginnings with One Down Media and SIPA, the lessons she’s learned along the way and the energy she continues to draw on to keep propelling her purpose and passions.
THIS IS MY HUSTLE: Gwen Lane
Gwen Lane is a Filipina-American entrepreneur and founder of The Spark School. She’s been in the digital marketing space for over 15 years in LA’s entertainment industry, launched her travel & lifestyle blog as a content creator in 2015.
This Is My Hustle: DJ Turbulence
Learning the craft at 13, Los Angeles born and Inland Empire raised Tim Alejandro “DJ Turbulence” was already engaged to his life-long love: music.
This Is My Hustle: Charity Nicholas
Charity Nicolas is an entrepreneur, community leader and founder of Tech In Color. Her career in Environmental, Health and Safety protections has spanned over 28 years including work with the Center for Disease Control, local government agencies and global Fortune 100 Tech companies. Protecting people and our environment from harm has fueled her purpose.
The Birth of A Brand | Alex and Christian Martin, Founders Collect+Select, Who Cares
“This Is My Hustle” highlights Filipino-American creatives, artists, entrepreneurs and change makers in the community. It gives you a backstory on how they got started as well as insight to inspire you and your hustle.