Podcasts about entrepinay

Paulina Corpuz is a long-time social justice advocate who emigrated to Canada from the Philippines in 1993 and would later on rally the community and political leaders to formalize Filipino Heritage Month, a month-long celebration in June that would bring visibility to the Filipino community across Canada. On this episode, Paulina talks about the challenges of being a new immigrant in the 1990s and navigating her career in the social justice and public service sector.  Paulina was also the founding president of the Philippine Advancement Through Arts and Culture (PATAC) and is an #entrepinay who owns an accounting and bookkeeping company serving small businesses. She studied Psychology at the University of the Philippines. https://www.canadianfilipino.net/sections/people/paulina-corpuz-initiator-of-filipino-heritage-month-in-canada-sees-more-work-to-uplift-community

Tina Bangel is a vocal coach and professional singer who has inspired thousands of students to use singing as a form of personal development. A graduate from the Australian Institute of Music and a certified Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) coach, Tina is the founder of the One Voice School Of Singing and the online singing course Singing Mastery- The One Voice Method. She has developed and worked with singers who have been a part of The Voice, The X Factor and Australia's Got Talent. Her students have performed at Disneyland, Universal Studios, Radio City, and in major musicals such as The Lion King and The Sound of Music. Tina is often the go to backing vocalist for Filipino celebrities who tour Australia. Tina and her students have supported international celebrities such as Tony Award-winning Broadway star, Lea Salonga. Tina is the host of the One Voice Can Change the World podcast. She has been featured in The Huffington Post, Marie Claire & Inspired Coach, SBS and The Daily Telegraph. She lives in Sydney with her husband, son and their mini foxie Gloria. www.tinabangel.com https://www.instagram.com/tinabangel https://www.facebook.com/onevoiceschoolofsinging/ https://www.facebook.com/tina.bangel/

Amira Polack is a tech entrepinay, and Founder & CEO of Struct Club, which brings structure to music-inspired fitness. Achieve greater results in less time with workouts synced to incredible playlists by professional, certified fitness instructors on the Struct Club app, live on the App Store. Born and raised in LA, Polack comes from a half-Filipino, half-white Jewish-American family. Polack's career has centered around technology, startups, and social enterprise and her opinion has been featured in TIME, Forbes, and the World Economic Forum Agenda. She earned her Masters in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School and Bachelors in Public Policy and International Affairs from Princeton University. On this episode, find out how Amira Polack started a tech company based on a need she recognized in the fitness industry, her experience with raising capital, and the journey that connected her to tech, social entrepreneurship, and roots in the Philippines.  Find Struct Club on the App Store  Instagram: @structclub Facebook Twitter: @structclub Struct Club on Spotify Connect with Amira Polack at: Instagram: @amirapolack Twitter: @apolack  LinkedIn

For AAPI Heritage Month, we gathered a group of Filipina/x podcasters "amplifying Asian women's voices," included in Spotify's AAPI Heritage Collection. Hear from Jen Amos of The Filipino American Woman Project, Czarina Jimenez of Brwngrl Feels, and Rose Trinidad of Bruha Baddies as we discuss the podcasting process, journey, and the impact of being featured on Spotify's AAPI Heritage Month collection this May. These podcasts cover topics like mental health, cultural identity, as well as the professional and personal lives of Filipina-Americans. To connect with our guests, please find: Jen Amos of TFAW at www.thefilamwoman.com Czarina Jimenez of Brwngrl Feels at www.instagram.com/brwngrlfeels Rose Trinidad of Bruha Baddies at https://bruhabaddies.podbean.com/ Do you have a podcast? Tell us about it! Drop us a line at hello@entrepinayship.com and join our community at www.entrepinayship.network.  

Ginger Lim Dimapasok is the co-owner and co-founder of Cafe 86, a growing quick serve retail brand specializing in Filipino inspired desserts and drinks.  In this episode, Ginger shares her journey from starting the first location to 5 locations across Southern California and Las Vegas, the inspiration behind the name, and the decision to create their own brand instead of opening a franchise. Ginger runs the Cafe 86 operations with her husband, James, and with her staff of 100.  Find Entrepinayship at entrepinayship.com, on IG, and FB.

This episode is a conversation with NPR journalist Malaka Gharib and the author behind the book I Was Their American Dream.  We discuss the pursuit of creativity, Malaka’s path to journalism, and the unexpected impetus to her book. We also talked about the current political climate, the importance of owning and sharing our stories, and the new opportunity we have to be more visible as Filipinos.   Warning: some adult language (because we’re adults) Photo Credit: Andrew Castro

This episode features Cool Haus Co-Founder Freya Estreller. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Freya and Karena meet up in Koreatown to discuss life growing up in Los Angeles, the “F” truck and the skills needed to be an Entrepinay.   

This episode with Karena Higgins, serial entrepreneur behind Phlavor Profiles and Pig Parts & Beer, was recorded in July 2016. We talked about her experience opening a restaurant around the time of the Great Recession, the benefits of owning commercial real estate, and her mission to shift the narrative about Filipino food and culture through her creative businesses.

We take a break from interviews to share about the journey to building Entrepinayship, from an idea sparked by recognizing a need in the community, to what it is shaping into today. Self doubt is probably the biggest killer of ideas. I'll share about how that self doubt delayed my own process, but how intuition and a strong Why helped me overcome it.  Thinking about starting your project, but dealing with self doubt? This episode covers some tips, including: the importance of testing your ideas committing to your Why  understanding and owning your personal story 

On this episode, I speak with Fran de Leon, whose credits include Speechless, Criminal Minds, That's So Raven, and so much more. She's both an onstage and onscreen actress as well as an Artistic Director for Will & Company, "a theater for social change," which travels to various college institutions teaching diversity and inclusion through theater. Fran speaks candidly about her experience in the entertainment industry, balancing career and family, as well as finding creative flow within and beyond her first love of acting.  

On this episode, we speak with Rheena Mae, foundher of MaeMae Jewelry, the jewelry that loves you back. She talks about overcoming heartbreak and finding inspiration to start a business that is based on positive affirmations and helping others love and accept themselves. She also discusses what it takes to build a product company that is profitable and unique and how to stand out in a sea of competition.    Follow her at: https://www.facebook.com/maemaejewelry https://www.twitter.com/maemaejewelry https://www.instagram.com/maemaejewelry https://www.pinterest.com/maemaejewelry   Check out her website at: http://www.maemaejewelry.com/ Resources Rheena talked about in this episode: https://www.16personalities.com/ https://humandesignamerica.com

On this episode, we speak with Kristine de la Cruz, foundher and owner of Creme Caramel LA, a bakeshop specializing in custard-based artisanal food that uses Filipino and traditional ingredients and recipes. You will learn about: How Kristine used and still uses a business plan to guide her decisions for Creme Caramel Testing a concept at farmers’ markets and growing a following that would justify a permanent location The importance of creating multiple distributions channels - direct to consumer and wholesale Tools and skills that every business owner should have Kristine is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and has participated in the Small Business Majority Summit in Washington D.C. to discuss the needs and concerns of small businesses along with other founders from across the nation. It has been an honor for her to be included in several food and business panels discussing the state of the industry (Next Day Better, Women's Entrepreneurship Day by City of Los Angeles, Filipino American Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles, Eastside Food Festival). Crème Caramel LA was named an Outstanding Small Business by Mayor Eric Garcetti and SBA, featured in several media outlets including Food Network, PBS, Eye On L.A., Eater, Los Angeles Magazine, and TimeOut LA. Crème Caramel LA partnered with Found Coffee to open their 2nd location, FrankieLucy Bakeshop, a collaborative effort that features Crème Caramel LA branded products and Demitasse coffee (a local Los Angeles boutique coffee roaster). Crème Caramel LA is managed by the two founding members, Kristine de la Cruz and Sean Gilleland.

On this episode, I speak with Myey Moens, a Filipina-American entrepreneur behind a chocolate brand already making waves called Theo and Brom. We talk about her journey to creating the first ever Belgian tableya, which fuses two cultures together - her native Filipina heritage and her new home of Belgium - while highlighting the best of what each one has to offer.  You will learn about: Resources for building an e-commerce company  The power of positive thinking for entrepreneurs  How to find the right partners in business  How Myey overcame self doubt at the most difficult moments of her journey  Building a brand based on your values Navigating international trade regulations  Crowdfunding to test the market  Myey Moens is a Filipino-American entrepreneur and the mind behind Theo and Brom. She recently moved to Belgium to settle down with her husband Matthias.  Resources: www.foundr.com

On this episode, I speak with Vina Lustado, foundher and owner of Sol Haus Design, a design firm based in Ojai, California. We talk about how she left a corporate architecture career behind to build a design firm that focuses on smaller-scale projects. We also delve into the process of building a business that goes beyond profit and also prioritizes people, planet, and purpose.  You will learn about: -stepping into discomfort and building a business with intention  -creating a lifestyle and business aligned with your values -leveraging community resources available in the community  -being a do gooder and being sustainable   Staying true to her core values, Vina has completed the design and construction of her tiny home on wheels. Equipped with simple luxuries as a loft skylight and cozy fireplace, Vina manifested her dream home in 140 square feet. It reflects her philosophy about simplicity, sustainability, and living within her means.  Since 2013, Vina has been living full-time in her tiny house and couldn’t be happier living anywhere else. One year later, she decided to build her own tiny office, SOL POD, where she spends most of her time designing and creating. She has been a featured speaker at Yale University to inspire young minds about sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Resources: Women's Economic Ventures, The Magic of Tiny Business, Social Venture Network. (Disclaimer: Vina Lustado is not a licensed architect. For more info on licensure, please visit California Architects Board)