The Loida Lewis Podcast

Loida Lewis
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Welcome to 'The Loida Lewis Podcast'! Join host Loida Nicolas Lewis as she shares inspiring stories and insightful conversations on life, love, laughter, and learning. Explore the remarkable journey of Loida, widow of Reginald F. Lewis, the first African-American to build a billion-dollar company. With her diverse expertise and empowering perspective, each episode offers a unique blend of inspiration. Subscribe now for uplifting discussions and a community dedicated to growth and connection. Let's live, love, laugh, and learn together!

  1. 1d ago

    Season 5 Finale: "Disability Does Not Mean Inability" with the World's First Armless Pilot, Jessica Cox

    How do you fly an airplane, earn a 4th-degree Taekwondo black belt, and drive a car—all without arms? In our incredible Season 5 Finale, Tita Loida is joined by Filipina-American powerhouse Jessica Cox. Drawing from the fierce "Waray spirit" inherited from her mother (who hails from Eastern Samar), Jessica shares her raw journey from being a bullied child who prayed to be "normal," to becoming a Guinness World Record-holding pilot and global motivational speaker. Prepare to be moved as Jessica redefines what it means to be capable, unpacks her acronym for F.E.A.R. (False Evidence Appearing Real), and reveals her latest massive projects: building The Impossible Airplane and launching her new podcast, Living Unlimbited, with fellow Filipina-American Pauline Victoria. This is the perfect inspiring note to close out Season 5! 🌐 Support Jessica Cox: Website: https://jessicacox.com/ Support The Impossible Airplane: https://www.impossibleairplane.com/ Join the Living Unlimbited Podcast on Spotify Community: https://www.skool.com/living-unlimbited-7846/about Read Disarm Your Limits: https://amzn.to/3UtPpCe #ad 🤝 Connect with Tita Loida: Schedule a private 1-on-1 video consultation: https://intro.co/loidalewis 📚 Books by Tita Loida & Tito Reggie: How to Get a Green Card: https://amzn.to/4vuXzrw #ad Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?: https://amzn.to/4xbKx3B #ad Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?: https://amzn.to/4oaaRao #ad 💌 Send your questions: askloidalewis@gmail.com #JessicaCox #LoidaLewis #FilipinoAmerican #PinoyPride #Inspiration #PodcastFinale #Motivation #TheImpossibleAirplane #LivingUnlimbited

    Season 5 Finale: "Disability Does Not Mean Inability" with the World's First Armless Pilot, Jessica Cox

  2. Aug 12

    The Filipina Empowering Indie Cinema Worldwide: Karen Salutan-Krukover

    How does a working student in a call center eventually build a global streaming platform for independent films? In this episode of The Loida Lewis Podcast, Tita Loida speaks with Karen Jane Salutan-Krukover, the Founder and CEO of EdukSine. Karen shares her incredible "rags to purpose" journey—from struggling to pay for school, to launching a social enterprise that brings socially relevant Filipino films to audiences worldwide. Karen opens up about finding love online during the pandemic, the devastating heartbreak of losing both parents shortly after her wedding, and how she used her grief to fuel her passion for education and cinema. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek into her upcoming documentary on the hidden mambabatok (tattoo) villages of Kalinga! 🌐 Connect with Karen & EdukSine: Website: https://us.eduksine.com/ Instagram: @karenjanesalutankrukover 🤝 Connect 1-on-1 with Tita Loida: Schedule a private consultation: https://intro.co/loidalewis 📚 Empower yourself with books by Tita Loida and Tito Reggie: How to Get a Green Card (HTGAGC): https://amzn.to/4vuXzrw #ad Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?: https://amzn.to/4xbKx3B #ad Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?: https://amzn.to/4oaaRao #ad 📺 Watch or listen now: YouTube: @theloidalewispodcast Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod 💌 Send your questions for Mrs. Loida: askloidalewis@gmail.com #LoidaLewis #EdukSine #FilipinoCinema #WomenInBusiness #FilipinaCEO #MentalHealthAwareness #PinoyPride #SocialEnterprise #TheLoidaLewisPodcast

    The Filipina Empowering Indie Cinema Worldwide: Karen Salutan-Krukover

  3. Aug 5

    The Lawyer Fixing Healthcare for 170 Million People: Sylvana Sinha | TLLP S5 E12

    How do you go from a high-powered Wall Street law firm to rebuilding healthcare in a country of 176 million people? In this episode of The Loida Lewis Podcast, Tita Loida is joined by Sylvana Sinha, the Bangladeshi-American founder of Praava Health. Sylvana shares her extraordinary journey of earning a joint degree from Columbia and Harvard in four years, working foreign policy on the 2008 Obama campaign, and doing international development work in Afghanistan. She reveals the harrowing family medical crisis that forced her to pivot from law to entrepreneurship, leading to the creation of Praava Health—a company that now provides world-class, affordable care to nearly a million patients in Bangladesh. Tune in for invaluable advice on finding your life's purpose, building a business with empathy, and the importance of asking for exactly what you want! Links mentioned in this episode: Praava Health: www.praavahealth.com 🤝 Connect 1-on-1 with Tita Loida: https://intro.co/loidalewis 📚 Tita Loida & Tito Reggie’s Books: HTGAGC: https://amzn.to/4vuXzrw #ad WSGHATF: https://amzn.to/4xbKx3B #ad WSWGHATF: https://amzn.to/4oaaRao #ad 💌 Ask Mrs. Loida: askloidalewis@gmail.com #LoidaLewis #SylvanaSinha #PraavaHealth #WomenInBusiness #HealthcareInnovation #FemaleFounders #GlobalHealth #Entrepreneurship #TLLP

    The Lawyer Fixing Healthcare for 170 Million People: Sylvana Sinha | TLLP S5 E12

  4. Jul 29

    The First Filipino-American Tony-Winning Designer: Clint Ramos | TLLP S5 E11

    How does a kid from Cebu grow up to make Broadway history? In this episode of The Loida Lewis Podcast, Tita Loida speaks with Clint Ramos, the brilliant Tony Award-winning designer, producer, and Lincoln Center artist-in-residence. Clint shares his incredible journey from participating in pop-up protest theater in Manila to becoming the first person of color to win a Tony for Best Costume Design of a Play. We dive into his work transforming the Lincoln Center plaza, producing Broadway's first all-Filipino cast in "Here Lies Love", and his new mission to bring global diaspora talent back home to Manila through Theatre Group Asia. Plus, hear the touching story of how he met his husband and the life-changing advice his mother gave him. Links mentioned in this episode: Clint Ramos: www.clintramos.com Lincoln Center: www.lincolncenter.org Theatre Group Asia: www.theatregroupasia.com 🤝 Connect 1-on-1 with Tita Loida: https://intro.co/loidalewis 📚 Tita Loida & Tito Reggie’s Books: HTGAGC: https://amzn.to/4vuXzrw #ad WSGHATF: https://amzn.to/4xbKx3B #ad WSWGHATF: https://amzn.to/4oaaRao #ad 💌 Ask Mrs. Loida: askloidalewis@gmail.com #LoidaLewis #ClintRamos #Broadway #FilipinoExcellence #TheatreGroupAsia #HereLiesLove #TonyAwards #PinoyPride #LincolnCenter #GlobalFilipino

    The First Filipino-American Tony-Winning Designer: Clint Ramos | TLLP S5 E11

  5. Jul 22

    Turning Filipino Myths Into Global Superheroes: Lee Troxell (S5 E10)

    Can a Jeepney driver become a high-tech armored superhero? In this episode of The Loida Lewis Podcast, Tita Loida sits down with Lee Troxell, the award-winning educator and founder of Balisong Media. Lee shares how his fierce Filipino upbringing inspired Heroes of Balisong, a mainstream comic universe designed to bring Pinoy culture, folklore, and values like Kapwa (interconnectedness) to the global stage. We also dive into his 26-year teaching legacy, an unforgettable encounter with Marvel's Stan Lee, and a timely, candid discussion on why human creativity will always defeat AI plagiarism. Take a listen to discover how shifting your focus and honoring your roots can spark your greatest creative purpose. 🤝 Connect 1-on-1 with Tita Loida! Seeking mentorship, business advice, or life guidance? Schedule a private video consultation with Loida Lewis, or gift a session to inspire a friend: https://intro.co/loidalewis 📚 Empower yourself with books by Tita Loida and Tito Reggie: • How to Get a Green Card (HTGAGC): https://amzn.to/4vuXzrw #ad • Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? (WSGHATF): https://amzn.to/4xbKx3B #ad • Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? (WSWGHATF): https://amzn.to/4oaaRao #ad 📺 Connect with us: • YouTube: @theloidalewispodcast • Spotify: tinyurl.com/TheLoidaLewisPodcast • Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod • Guest Links: www.balisongmedia.com | www.troxellmedia.com | Instagram: @waitaminutenow • Ask Tita Loida: askloidalewis@gmail.com #LoidaLewis #LeeTroxell #HeroesOfBalisong #PinoyPride #FilipinoSuperheroes #Kapwa #RepresentationMatters #PodcastPH

    Turning Filipino Myths Into Global Superheroes: Lee Troxell (S5 E10)

  6. Jul 15

    The CEO Who Rebuilt Her Brain: Monique Ong on Surviving a TBI and Founding MindNation

    In this deeply inspiring episode of The Loida Lewis Podcast, Tita Loida is joined by Monique Ong, a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor, author, and the founder of MindNation. After surviving a 21-day coma in 2017, Monique had to relearn how to walk, talk, and eat. Despite being diagnosed with aphasia and facing immense hurdles returning to the corporate world, she turned her pain into a global purpose. Today, she is a leading voice in making mental health care accessible to employees worldwide. Tune in to hear Monique’s miraculous story of grit, her journey to founding MindNation, and how she is helping children navigate big emotions through her new book, Snowballs. 🌐 Explore Monique’s Work: Website: www.moniqueong.com | IG: @moanongMindNation: www.mindnation.com HeyBlu: www.heyblu.co | HERmones: hermones.com Read Snowballs: https://books.google.com/books/about/Snowballs.html?id=_I7F0QEACAAJ 🤝 Connect 1-on-1 with Tita Loida! Seeking mentorship, business advice, or life guidance? Schedule a private video consultation with Loida Lewis today: https://intro.co/loidalewis 📚 Empower yourself with books by Tita Loida and Tito Reggie: HTGAGC: https://amzn.to/4vuXzrw #ad WSGHATF: https://amzn.to/4xbKx3B #ad WSWGHATF: https://amzn.to/4oaaRao #ad 📺 Follow us: YouTube: @theloidalewispodcast Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod 💌 Questions for Mrs. Loida? askloidalewis@gmail.com #LoidaLewis #MoniqueOng #MindNation #MentalHealth #TBISurvivor #FilipinoPodcast #GlobalFilipino #TLLP

    The CEO Who Rebuilt Her Brain: Monique Ong on Surviving a TBI and Founding MindNation

  7. Jul 8

    A Modern-Day Mother Teresa: Dr. Rick Hodes on Faith, Healing, and Adopting 5 Children

    How far would you go to save a stranger's life? For Dr. Rick Hodes, the answer was adopting them. In this powerful episode of The Loida Lewis Podcast, Tita Loida speaks with Dr. Rick Hodes, the Medical Director for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) in Ethiopia. Listen as Dr. Rick recounts his 40-year journey treating impoverished children with life-threatening spinal deformities. From legally adopting five orphans to secure them health insurance, to experiencing unexplainable "divine interventions" that cured the incurable, Dr. Rick’s story is a profound testament to faith, human connection, and boundless love. If you’ve ever wondered how to find your life’s purpose, this episode will show you that sometimes, it's about helping the person standing right in front of you. 🌐 Support Dr. Rick Hodes: www.rickhodes.org 📺 Watch the video version: YouTube: @theloidalewispodcast 📚 Empower yourself with books by Tita Loida and Tito Reggie: How to Get a Green Card (HTGAGC): https://amzn.to/4vuXzrw #ad Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? (WSGHATF): https://amzn.to/4xbKx3B #ad Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? (WSWGHATF): https://amzn.to/4oaaRao #ad 💌 Ask Mrs. Loida: askloidalewis@gmail.com #LoidaLewis #DrRickHodes #Podcast #Inspiration #Healing #MedicalMiracles #Faith #GlobalFilipino #TLLP

    A Modern-Day Mother Teresa: Dr. Rick Hodes on Faith, Healing, and Adopting 5 Children

  8. Jul 1

    From the Philippines to Manhattan: The Master Weavers of YAMAN NYC

    In this culturally rich episode of The Loida Lewis Podcast, Tita Loida is joined by indigenous master weavers who traveled to New York City for the YAMAN NYC exhibition. Listen in as we explore the centuries-old traditions, spiritual rituals, and painstaking dedication behind the Philippines' most exquisite textiles. Tita Loida speaks with: Maria Elena Balbas & Maria Elaine Balbas: Sharing the symbolic designs and spiritual weaving practices of Abra. Raquel Eliserio & Carlo Eliserio: Detailing the years-long process of creating delicate Piña cloth in Aklan. Estrelita Godwino & Michael Angelo Yambok: Discussing the sacred T'nalak dream weaving of the T'boli tribe in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. Discover how these artisans are fighting to preserve their heritage and passing their skills to the next generation! 🌐 Learn more about YAMAN NYC: Website: yamannyc.org | Facebook: facebook.com/YAMANnyc 🎬 Credits & Mentions: Special Thanks to: Jerry Sibal and Edwin Josue for bringing these master weavers to the USA. Filmed and edited raw by: Don Tagala Finishing touches by: JV 📚 Empower yourself with books by Tita Loida and Tito Reggie: How to Get a Green Card (HTGAGC): https://amzn.to/4vuXzrw #ad Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? (WSGHATF): https://amzn.to/4xbKx3B #ad Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? (WSWGHATF): https://amzn.to/4oaaRao #ad 📺 Follow & Subscribe: YouTube: @theloidalewispodcast Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/apple-TheLoidaLewisPod 💌 Ask Mrs. Loida: askloidalewis@gmail.com #LoidaLewis #YamanNYC #PhilippineWeavers #Tboli #PinaWeaving #FilipinoCulture #TLLP

    From the Philippines to Manhattan: The Master Weavers of YAMAN NYC
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Welcome to 'The Loida Lewis Podcast'! Join host Loida Nicolas Lewis as she shares inspiring stories and insightful conversations on life, love, laughter, and learning. Explore the remarkable journey of Loida, widow of Reginald F. Lewis, the first African-American to build a billion-dollar company. With her diverse expertise and empowering perspective, each episode offers a unique blend of inspiration. Subscribe now for uplifting discussions and a community dedicated to growth and connection. Let's live, love, laugh, and learn together!

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  • Creator
    Loida Lewis
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Loida Lewis
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    The Loida Lewis Podcast