🎬 Season 4, Episode 8 - Herbert Hernandez: Creativity, Courage & Building GIGIL From the Ground Up

From sketching as a kid in Manila to leading one of Asia’s most awarded independent ad agencies, Herbert Hernandez has turned creativity into a career that inspires millions.

He’s the Co-Founder and Creative Partner of GIGIL, the powerhouse agency behind viral campaigns for RC Cola, Levi’s, Netflix Philippines, Jollibee, and more - winning multiple honors from Cannes Lions, Effies, One Show, AdAge, Adweek’s Creative 100, and so much more.

In this energizing episode, Herbert opens up about:

✨ How GIGIL began and rose to become the Philippines’ most prestigious agency.

✨ GIGIL’s philosophy of taking care of its people and nurturing world-class creativity.

✨ His early love for art - from winning poster-making contests to idolizing Bob Ross and embracing his philosophy of “happy accidents.”

✨ Balancing two creative worlds as lead guitarist of Moonstar88 and 6cyclemind, while being the Co-Founder of GIGIL.

✨ GIGIL’s global vision - including its creative collaboration with Jollibee in New York.

🎙️ It’s an inspiring look at passion, perseverance, and the fearless pursuit of ideas - proving that Filipino creativity knows no bounds.

🌐 Learn more:

💡 www.gigilglobal.com | Instagram: @herberthernandez886

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🎬 Season 4, Episode 7 - Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine: Purpose, Leadership & Transforming Philippine Education

From her early days at Poveda in Quezon City to the halls of Harvard and Columbia, Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine has built a life dedicated to impact - in law, science, education, and cultural heritage. Once a corporate lawyer in Boston and New York, she later found her true calling in public service and social innovation.

As the President of the Sunshine Care Foundation and CEO of Khan Academy Philippines, Geraldine is leading groundbreaking work to cure X-linked Dystonia Parkinsonism (XDP) while transforming access to quality education across the Philippines.

In this inspiring episode, Geraldine opens up about:

✨ The founding of the Sunshine Care Foundation and the global mission to find a cure for XDP.

✨ Bringing Khan Academy to the Philippines - harnessing technology to revolutionize learning.

✨ The creation of The Philippine Living Heritage Initiative, empowering Fil-Am youth to reconnect with their cultural roots and identity.

🎙️ It’s a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and finding the courage to align one’s success with service - proving that purpose, when paired with action, can change lives.

🌐 Learn more:

💡 www.khanacademyphilippines.org

| www.sunshinecarefoundation.org

| www.ccxdp.org | www.philippinelivingheritage.org

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🎬 Season 4, Episode 6 - Jeremiah Abraham: Elevating Filipino Voices in Hollywood

From studying Computer Engineering at UC Irvine to becoming one of Hollywood’s most influential marketing minds, Jeremiah Abraham has built a career rooted in purpose, representation, and impact. As the Founder and CEO of Tremendous Communications, he has helped shape the success of groundbreaking projects such as Crazy Rich Asians, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Easter Sunday, Joy Ride, and more.

In this inspiring episode, Jeremiah opens up about:

✨ His journey from tech to entertainment and building Tremendous Communications from the ground up.

✨ His behind-the-scenes work on Here Lies Love, Yellow Rose, and Lingua Franca - championing authentic Filipino and AAPI stories.

✨ How representation, both in front of and behind the camera, can drive true change in Hollywood.

🎙️ It’s a powerful conversation about leadership, cultural pride, and paving the way for future generations of Filipino creatives in the global entertainment industry.

🌐 Learn more: www.tremendouspr.com

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