🎬 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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🎬 Season 4, Episode 5 - Georgina Pazcoguin: The Rogue Ballerina Who Dared to Break the Mold

From the ballet halls of the New York City Ballet to the bright lights of Broadway, Georgina Pazcoguin has danced her way into history - as the first Filipina American and first Asian American soloist at NYCB, the author of Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina, and co-producer of Broadway’s Here Lies Love.

In this captivating episode, Georgina opens up about:

✨ Her early love for ballet and the discipline that fueled her rise to soloist at NYCB.

✨ Making the leap from ballet to Broadway with standout performances in On The Town and Cats.

✨ Reconnecting with her Filipino heritage and how it inspired her to co-produce Here Lies Love on Broadway.

✨ Using her platform to promote diversity in the arts through Final Bow for Yellowface and giving back to women worldwide through the Orphaned Starfish Foundation (osf.org).

🎙️ It’s an inspiring conversation about passion, perseverance, and using one’s art to create lasting impact - both onstage and beyond.

📘 Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina is available on Amazon and major bookstores.

🌐 Learn more: www.georginapazcoguin.com | www.yellowface.org | www.osf.org

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🎬 Season 4, Episode 4 - Butch Meily: From Manila to Wall StreetThis episode of The Loida Lewis Podcast features Rene “Butch” Meily - author of the book, "From Manila to Wall Street: An Immigrant’s Journey With America’s First Black Tycoon". His story is as much about his own journey as an immigrant from Manila to New York as it is about his extraordinary partnership with the late Reginald F. Lewis, the trailblazing business titan behind TLC Beatrice.In this candid conversation, Butch shares:✨ How a call from Loida Lewis led him to become Reginald’s PR man - and eventually Vice President at TLC Beatrice.✨ His front-row seat to one of the biggest deals of the 1980s - Reginald’s $980 million leveraged buyout of Beatrice International, financed by Michael Milken.✨ The personal costs of ambition - including regrets about family and divorce.✨ Why he now devotes his career to building resilience and innovation in the Philippines through PDRF, QBO Innovation Hub, and ASA Foundation.🔗 Learn more:📖 From Manila to Wall Street: https://amzn.to/48961nP🌐 ButchMeily.com: https://www.butchmeily.com/🌐 PDRF: https://www.pdrf.org/🌐 QBO Innovation: https://www.qboinnovation.com/🌐 ASA Foundation: https://www.asaphil.org/Watch or listen now:📺 YouTube: @theloidalewispodcast🎧 Spotify: tinyurl.com/TheLoidaLewisPodcast🍏 Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod📩 Share your reflections: askloidalewis@gmail.com#LoidaLewis #ButchMeily #FromManilaToWallStreet #ReginaldLewis #TLCBeatrice #ImmigrantJourney #Leadership #FilipinoExcellence #MichaelMilken #LBO #WallStreetHistory #PDRF #QBOInnovation #ASAFoundation #TheLoidaLewisPodcast

🎬 Season 4, Episode 3 - Sibyl Santiago: A Life in Film, Stage & Storytelling

From child actress in Manila alongside her legendary mother Lorli Villanueva, to Executive Director & Head of Programming of the SOHO International Film Festival in New York, to entrepreneur, film producer, and founder of Sitting Cat Productions - Sibyl Santiago has spent her life bringing powerful stories to audiences across the world.

In this inspiring conversation, Sibyl opens up about:

✨ Her journey from acting to producing award-winning films.

✨ What it takes to run an international film festival in New York City.

✨ Her entrepreneurial leap with Sitting Cat Productions.

✨ Carrying forward her mother’s artistic legacy while carving her own path in the industry.

🔗 Learn more:

SOHO International Film Festival ➡️ https://www.sohofilmfest.com/

Sitting Cat Productions ➡️ https://www.sittingcatproductions.com/

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🌟 Season 4, Episode 2 – Judge Bryan Ramos: From Courtroom to Community Leadership

He made history as the first Filipino American judge in Georgia - now, Chief Judge Bryan C. Ramos joins The Loida Lewis Podcast to share the story of how perseverance, discipline, and service shaped his journey from a young immigrant to a leader in the American judiciary.

In this conversation, Judge Ramos reflects on his upbringing in Florida and Georgia, the grit it took to succeed in college and law school, and how his career of more than 20 years in litigation prepared him for the bench. As President of the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA), he also champions justice, equal opportunity, and representation for the Filipino American community nationwide.

In a memorable twist, Judge Ramos turns the tables and interviews Miss Loida Lewis - who shares how the law became the foundation of her life and how it guided her in leading TLC Beatrice after the untimely passing of her husband, Reginald F. Lewis. Her story of resilience and legal grounding offers timeless lessons in leadership, legacy, and courage.

✨ A powerful dialogue on justice, identity, and the responsibility of trailblazers to pave the way for others.

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🌟 Season 4, Episode 1 – Lea Salonga: A Voice That Shaped Generations

We’re opening Season 4 of The Loida Lewis Podcast with none other than Lea Salonga - the global icon whose voice, artistry, and trailblazing career have inspired millions.

In this conversation, Lea reflects on her beginnings in the Philippines and the pivotal moment she was cast as Kim in Miss Saigon, a role that earned her a Tony, an Olivier, and a place in theater history. She also shares stories about being the singing voice behind beloved Disney heroines Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and in Mulan, and what those opportunities have meant in her journey.

Lea talks about her current Broadway run in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, her upcoming shows in the Philippines, and her highly anticipated concert at The Town Hall in New York (tour dates at leasalonga.com). She also shines a light on the incredible wave of Filipino talent on Broadway today, from Eva Noblezada and Darren Criss to Nicole Scherzinger and many others carrying the torch forward.

✨ From stage to screen, from sold-out concerts to inspiring the next generation, Lea Salonga continues to embody excellence, resilience, and artistry at the highest level.

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