The Loida Lewis Podcast

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 6: From Humble Beginnings to Hollywood: The Journey of Ruben Nepales In this episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with Ruben Nepales, an award-winning journalist and Hollywood correspondent. Ruben takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in the Philippines to becoming one of the most respected voices in entertainment journalism. Ruben shares the story of his early ye...

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 5: The Power of Representation with Lou Diamond Phillips In this insightful episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with the acclaimed actor, director, and author Lou Diamond Phillips. Born at the Subic Bay Naval Station in the Philippines to a Filipino mother and an American father of Scots-Irish and Cherokee descent, Lou has forged a path as a powerful advocate for diverse re...

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 4: Empowering the Asian Diaspora with Anla Cheng, Founder of Serica Initiative In this insightful episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with Anla Cheng, the visionary Founder and CEO of Serica Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the Asian diaspora in America. Anla’s remarkable career spans leadership roles at global financial institutions...

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 3: Elevating Wellness in Sports and Beyond with Erwin Benedict Valencia In this inspiring episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with Erwin Benedict Valencia, a Filipino-American wellness expert who has made a transformative impact on professional sports, most notably as the Wellness Lead for the New York Knicks. During his nearly decade-long tenure with the team, Erwin introd...

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 2: Uplifting Filipino Excellence: Elton Lugay and The Outstanding Filipino Awards In this inspiring episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis speaks with the trailblazing journalist and founder of The Outstanding Filipino Awards (TOFA), Elton Lugay. TOFA, now recognized as one of the most prestigious events in the Filipino community, celebrates its 14th year in 2024 with an exciting ceremo...

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 1: Celebrating Filipino Heritage Through Film: Michele Josue on Nurse Unseen Kicking off Season 2, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with Emmy Award-winning director Michele Josue to discuss her powerful new documentary, Nurse Unseen. In this deeply moving film, Michele highlights the untold stories of Filipino nurses on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic and their signif...

🎙️ Episode 13: Charting Her Own Course: Beverly Johnson's Trailblazing Journey in Fashion Join Loida Nicolas Lewis as she explores the fascinating life and career of Beverly Johnson, the first Black model to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine. From her early days in Buffalo, New York, to her rise as a fashion icon, Beverly shares her groundbreaking journey in the fashion industry. In this e...

🎙️ Episode 12: Charting Her Own Course: Jannelle So-Perkins' Journey in Media Join Loida Nicolas Lewis as she explores the dynamic journey of Jannelle So-Perkins, the force behind So Jannelle TV. From her beginnings as a sports broadcaster in the Philippines to forging a unique path in Filipino-American media in the United States, Jannelle's story is a vivid narrative of ambition, adaptati...

🎙️ Episode 11: A Journey in Music and Life with Rachel Alejandro Join Loida Nicolas Lewis as she explores the vibrant life and career of Rachel Alejandro, celebrated singer and actress. Rachel shares about growing up as the daughter of prominent Filipino singer Hajji Alejandro, her early exposure to the entertainment industry, and her move from the Philippines to the United States. In this episode...

🎙️ Episode 10: From Humble Beginnings to Fashion Stardom with Kenneth Barlis In this inspiring episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis welcomes the renowned Filipino fashion designer Kenneth Barlis. Kenneth shares his remarkable journey from his humble beginnings in Pagadian, Philippines, to becoming a celebrated designer in Carson, California. He delves into his childhood experiences, living near a military...

🎙️ Episode 9: How to Sustain Wealth with Christina Lewis In the third episode of the wealth creation series, Loida Nicolas Lewis is joined by her youngest daughter, Christina Lewis, to discuss strategies for sustaining wealth. Christina, an accomplished social entrepreneur and philanthropist, shares her insights on maintaining and growing wealth across generations. She also provides an overview of...

🎙️ Episode 8: Financial Fluency with Leslie Malaika Lewis In the second episode of the "Wealth Creation Series," Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with her daughter, Leslie Malaika Lewis, to explore how we relate to money. Leslie, founder of MultiGenerational. Black, a registered investment advisor, shares her insights on building wealth across generations. MultiGenerational. Black, Inc., fo...

🎙️ Episode 7: A Conversation with Blair S. Walker Join Loida Nicolas Lewis as she sits down with Blair S. Walker, the talented author behind the biographies of Reginald F. Lewis and Loida Lewis. In this insightful episode, they explore the fascinating stories detailed in Walker's books and delve into the remarkable lives of both Reginald and Loida. They discuss the two books, Why Should White...

🎙️ Episode 6: The Reginald F. Lewis Playbook Join Loida Nicolas Lewis as she delves into the legacy and lessons of her late husband, Reginald F. Lewis, one of the richest Black American men of the 1980s and the first African-American to build a billion-dollar company. In this enlightening episode, Loida discusses the 5 wealth creation secrets that propelled Reginald F. Lewis to unparalleled succes...

🎙️ Episode 5: Karen Davila Karen Davila - UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador Join Loida Nicolas Lewis as she welcomes the esteemed Karen Davila, the first-ever UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for the Philippines, to the show! With over three decades of experience as a broadcast journalist and an advocate for women's and children's rights, Karen Davila brings a wealth of knowledge...

🎙️ Episode 4: Red Concepcion The Journey to Amos Hart with Red Concepcion Step into the spotlight with Loida Nicolas Lewis and special guest Red Concepcion, as they dive into the mesmerizing world of Broadway! In this enchanting episode, Red Concepcion, known for his role as The Engineer in Miss Saigon and now as Amos Hart in Chicago, shares his remarkable journey to the stage. From his humble beg...

🎙️ Episode 3: Age-Defying Secrets - Part 2 Unlock the keys to eternal youth with Loida Nicolas Lewis in Part 2 of her Age-Defying Secrets series! In this captivating episode, Loida shares her transformative tips and practices for staying forever young in mind, spirit, and soul. From mindfulness techniques to spirituality, emotional resilience strategies, and beyond, discover the inner workings of...

🎙️ Episode 2: Age-Defying Secrets - Part 1 Join us for an exclusive glimpse into Loida Nicolas Lewis' age-defying secrets! In this episode, Loida divulges her tips and tricks for maintaining a youthful appearance, even at 82 years old. From skincare routines to dietary habits, exercise regimens, and more, discover the holistic approach that keeps Loida looking and feeling vibrant. Tune in to u...

🎙️ Episode 1: Who is Loida Lewis? Join us for an intimate journey into the life of Loida Nicolas Lewis, a remarkable entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate. In this episode, Loida shares her incredible story, from humble beginnings in the Philippines to becoming the wife of Reginald F. Lewis, the first African-American to build a billion-dollar company. She reflects on their life of wealth and...

🎙️ Get ready for wisdom and inspiration from your Tita Loida! Tune in for a sneak peek of Episode 1, where she shares invaluable tips and advice. Don't miss her memoir, "Why Should Guys Have All The Fun?", a captivating tale of love, marriage, motherhood, and running a billion-dollar empire. Available now on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Doll...