🎙️ Season 2 Finale: Boy Abunda – The King of Talk Shares His Story

In this special season closer, Loida Nicolas Lewis welcomes the one and only Boy Abunda, Asia’s King of Talk, esteemed TV host, LGBTQ advocate, and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Development Education. As the final guest of Season 2, Tito Boy shares an unforgettable conversation filled with wisdom, passion, and heartfelt moments.

From his most memorable interviews with iconic personalities to his inspiring pursuit of a Master’s and Doctorate degree, Tito Boy proves that there’s no limit to personal growth and reinvention. His tireless advocacy for the LGBTQ community showcases his unwavering commitment to inclusion and equality.

The episode also takes a heartfelt turn as Tito Boy reflects on his late mother’s profound influence on his life and shares about his enduring relationship with his partner, Bong. To cap it off, don’t miss the special Fast Talk segment, where Miss Loida asks Tito Boy rapid-fire questions in classic Abunda style.

This season finale is a powerful and inspiring conversation with a true media icon, wrapping up Season 2 with a celebration of resilience, advocacy, and authenticity.

Learn more about Boy Abunda:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealboyabunda

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoyAbundaTalkChannel

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZxAeoRys6jiUu9QN6ZdGP?si=a943a723d3464da9

Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?

Available now:

https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833

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#LoidaLewis #BoyAbunda #KingOfTalk #LGBTQAdvocate #FastTalk #PhilippineMedia #Season2Finale #TheLoidaLewisPodcast

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 13: Dr. Calvin Sun – Healing and Exploring the World

In this episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with Dr. Calvin Sun, a trailblazing emergency medicine physician, founder and CEO of The Monsoon Diaries, author, speaker, and advocate for social justice. Dr. Sun’s incredible journey has taken him from the bustling emergency rooms of New York City to the far corners of the globe, inspiring countless individuals along the way.

A lifelong New Yorker and cancer survivor, Dr. Sun shares his profound insights on resilience, inclusivity, and community empowerment. From his courageous service on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic to his candidacy for New York City Public Advocate, Dr. Sun has committed his life to making a difference.

Beyond his medical career, Dr. Sun has redefined travel with The Monsoon Diaries, a platform that encourages spontaneous, immersive, and affordable global adventures. Through over 240 countries and territories, he’s empowered travelers to embrace the chaos of the unknown while building a global community of adventurers.

Tune in as we explore how Dr. Sun bridges his personal experiences, professional expertise, and wanderlust to champion a better future for New York City and beyond.

Learn more about Dr. Calvin Sun:

Instagram: instagram.com/monsoondiaries

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalvinDSun

Website: monsoondiaries.com

https://sunfornyc.com/

Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?

Available now:

https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833

Watch or listen now:

YouTube: youtube.com/@TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Spotify: tinyurl.com/TheLoidaLewisPodcast

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Email us your thoughts and reviews: askloidalewis@gmail.com

#LoidaLewis #DrCalvinSun #TheMonsoonDiaries #GlobalHealthcare #TravelMedicine #EmergencyRoomStories #NYCPublicAdvocate2024 #WanderlustWithPurpose #TheLoidaLewisPodcast #SunForNYC

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 12: Bessie Besana – Crafting Dreams in Fashion

In this episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis speaks with Bessie Besana, a remarkable Filipino entrepreneur whose inspiring journey took him from civil engineering to becoming a celebrated fashion designer and a multi-faceted visionary.

Bessie’s career began with a degree in Civil Engineering, but his passion for creativity led him to pivot into the world of fashion, where he built a name for himself designing elegant and empowering pieces for women. Beyond fashion, Bessie’s entrepreneurial spirit has flourished through ventures like Kalye-Rivington, a Filipino restaurant celebrating the flavors and culture of the Philippines in the heart of New York, and Filipinxt, a brand that champions Filipino talent and pride on the global stage.

Join us as Bessie shares how his unique journey shaped his perspective on blending artistry, culture, and business. Discover his vision for amplifying Filipino excellence worldwide and how he continues to inspire others to follow their dreams, no matter where they begin.

Learn more about Bessie Besana:

Instagram: instagram.com/bessiebesana

Facebook: facebook.com/besanabessie

Website: bessiebesana.com

Kalye-Rivington: kalye.com

Filipinxt: filipinxt.com

Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?

Available now:

https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833

Watch or listen now:

YouTube: youtube.com/@TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Spotify: tinyurl.com/TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod

Email us your thoughts and reviews: askloidalewis@gmail.com

#LoidaLewis #BessieBesana #FilipinoFashion #FilipinoEntrepreneurship #KalyeRivington #Filipinxt #FilipinoPride #TheLoidaLewisPodcast #FromManilaToManhattan

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 11: Chynna Mamawal – Redefining Global Fashion with Filipino Excellence

In this episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis speaks with Chynna Mamawal, an inspiring Filipina fashion designer who has taken her craft from the Philippines to the global stage.

Chynna shares how her career journey started with corporate experience at SM, where she honed her skills in marketing, before pursuing her passion for fashion full-time. Today, she is known for creating exquisite wedding gowns through Chynna Mamawal Atelier and launching Wear Casa, a stylish clothing line that brings elegance and comfort to everyday living.

This year, Chynna marked a major milestone with her debut at New York Fashion Week. Her designs, celebrated for their opulence and innovation, have graced celebrities like Lovi Poe, Pia Wurtzbach, and Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel, who modeled the finale look at NYFW.

Join us as Chynna shares her creative inspirations, her vision for Filipino fashion on the global stage, and how she continues to build a legacy of excellence.

Learn more about Chynna Mamawal:

Website: chynnamamawal.com

Instagram: instagram.com/chynnamamawal

Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?

Available now:

https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833

Watch or listen now:

YouTube: youtube.com/@TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Spotify: tinyurl.com/TheLoidaLewisPodcast

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Email us your thoughts and reviews: askloidalewis@gmail.com

#LoidaLewis #ChynnaMamawal #NYFW #FilipinoPride #WearCasa #FilipinoFashion #TheLoidaLewisPodcast #FromManilaToManhattan #Filipinxt

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 10: Bing Chen – Building a New World for Multicultural Communities

In this episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis speaks with Bing Chen, the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Gold House, about his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential multicultural leaders today.

Bing shares his dream of becoming the next Walt Disney and his decade-long project developing an IP like Marvel or Star Wars that reflects his creative vision. Starting as an intern at Disney with the team that created Frozen, Bing's career skyrocketed when he joined YouTube. As the Global Head of Creator Development and Management, his team helped coin the term "creator economy." He was one of the original and principal architects of the multi-billion-dollar influencer ecosystem that supports 300 million creators worldwide and was part of the team behind the iconic Gold Play Button award.

He also dives deep into Gold House, the premier collective he co-founded to unlock socioeconomic equity for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and other multicultural communities. Gold House creates a rallying cry for unity, driving representation and collaboration across film, media, advertising, gaming, business, and the corporate world. Bing highlights how Gold House's initiatives are reshaping industries, breaking barriers, and fostering a new era of multicultural leadership.

Learn more about Bing Chen and Gold House:

Gold House: https://goldhouse.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bingchen

Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?

Available now:

https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833

Tune in now:

YouTube: youtube.com/@TheLoidaLewisPodcast

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Email us your thoughts and reviews: askloidalewis@gmail.com

#LoidaLewis #BingChen #GoldHouse #CreatorEconomy #AAPIPride #MulticulturalLeadership #TheLoidaLewisPodcast #RepresentationMatters #BuildingANewWorld

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 9: DJ CherishTheLuv – Healing Through Music

In this episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis speaks with Reverend Cynthia Cherish Malaran, also known as DJ CherishTheLuv, a Filipino-American DJ, producer, ordained minister, and survivor whose incredible story is rooted in resilience and transformation.

After a head injury caused amnesia, DJ CherishTheLuv used music to restore her memories and rebuild her life. She also shares her inspiring journey as a breast cancer survivor and how she embraced life. Her path led her to become a music missionary, using her talents to heal and inspire others—from teaching orphans and inmates to providing soulful experiences for hospice patients and cancer survivors.

As the first woman to DJ on Broadway with Here Lies Love and a performer for legends like Oprah Winfrey, DJ CherishTheLuv reminds us of music’s profound healing power.

Learn more about DJ CherishTheLuv:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djcherishtheluv

Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?

Available now:

https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833

Tune in now:

YouTube: youtube.com/@TheLoidaLewisPodcast

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Email us your thoughts and reviews: askloidalewis@gmail.com

#LoidaLewis #DJCherishTheLuv #HealingThroughMusic #Resilience #FilipinoAmericanPride #TheLoidaLewisPodcast #MusicMissionary #Inspiration

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 8: Vincent Rodriguez III – Breaking Barriers, One Stage at a Time

In this episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis chats with Vincent Rodriguez III, a trailblazing Filipino-American entertainer who became the first Filipino-American lead in a primetime TV show with his role as Josh Chan in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Vincent shares his journey from Daly City, California, to Hollywood, showcasing his immense talents in acting, dancing, singing, martial arts, and even magic!

Vincent reflects on his humble beginnings, his rigorous training at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and the lessons he’s learned in the entertainment industry. From theater to television and voiceover work, Vincent’s story is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and representation.

Learn more about Vincent Rodriguez III:

https://vrodrigueziii.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vrodrigueziii

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VRodriguezIII/

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4272259/

Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?

Available now:

https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833

Tune in now:

YouTube: youtube.com/@TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Spotify: tinyurl.com/TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod

Email us your thoughts and reviews: askloidalewis@gmail.com

#LoidaLewis #VincentRodriguezIII #CrazyExGirlfriend #FilipinoRepresentation #HollywoodTrailblazer #TheLoidaLewisPodcast #FilipinoAmericanPride #BreakingBarriers #RepresentationMatters

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 7: Janet Nepales – A Life of Stories, Stars, and Strength

In this episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with Janet Susan R. Nepales, a trailblazing journalist, devoted mother, and proud Filipina. Janet shares her incredible journey from Quezon City, Philippines, to becoming an award-winning journalist and the first Filipina member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organization behind the prestigious Golden Globe Awards.

Janet reflects on her early days as a writer from the Philippines, her move to Los Angeles, and her groundbreaking career covering Hollywood's biggest names. She also opens up about balancing her professional achievements with her personal life, including her loving partnership with her husband, Ruben Nepales, and raising their two daughters, Bianca Nicole and Rafaella Angelica.

Learn more about Janet Nepales:

https://goldenglobes.com/voting-member/janet-susan-r-nepales/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janetrnepales

Her Book:

https://www.amazon.com/FASHION-Filipino-Hollywood-Rodriguez-Nepales/dp/B09WCDKRC7

Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?, is available now:

https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833

Tune in now:

YouTube: youtube.com/@TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Spotify: tinyurl.com/TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod

Email us your thoughts and reviews: askloidalewis@gmail.com

#LoidaLewis #JanetNepales #GoldenGlobes #FilipinoJournalists #FilipinaEmpowerment #HollywoodInsider #TheLoidaLewisPodcast #HFPA #FilipinoRepresentation