🎙️ 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

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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

Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod

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

Spotify: tinyurl.com/TheLoidaLewisPodcast

Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod

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

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