Ashley Mehta

On the Come Up
Up and coming Bay Area singer, whose music has been described as ethereal pop, R&B and electronic, chats with KH on her music influences, her half Filipino and half Indian roots, and how she’s cultivating her hustle mindset.

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Alex Retodo

That Lumpia Life
Partnering up with legendary East Bay Wrapper E-40 in 2015, Alex Retodo, owner, operator and executive chef of The Lumpia Company, has since been building his lumpia empire through his brick and mortar, special events catering, delivery services and stints on The Food Network and Tastemade.

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Jhoanna Alba of Alba Legacy

THIS IS MY HUSTLE
Kollective Hustle sits down with Jhoanna Alba, CEO and Founder of Alba Legacy, an LA-based bespoke atelier for menswear. She shares with KH her journey as an entrepreneur and what’s she’s doing to give back.

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Rico Hoey’s Baycurrent Classic Finish Marks Another Win for Filipino Representation in Golf

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Rico Hoey grew up playing golf and even shared his home course of Goose Creek Golf Club (Mira Loma, CA) with fellow PGA tour member, Sahith Theegala. In an interview with Fore Magazine in 2023, Theegala told Fore Magazine that “Hoey is a genuine person who makes it fun to be around”.

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How the Cu Sisters Built a Multi-Million Dollar Brand Reinventing Oral Care with COCOLAB

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COCOLAB was founded by sisters Dr. Chrystle Cu and Catherine Cu. Dr. Chrystle Cu, a dentist, is passionate about enhancing oral care products. Catherine Cu, an artist, contributes her design expertise to the business.

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Alvin Cailan Is the Reason You’re Obsessed With Breakfast Sandwiches

Food, Career & Entrepreneurship

Known for transforming the simplest ingredient, the egg, into crave-worthy comfort food, Eggslut became phenomenon. And at the center of it all is its founder, Alvin Cailan, a Filipino-American with a vision.

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Meet the Creative Force Behind The Lounge Booth | Where Cultural Storytelling Meets the Editorial Experience

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In the world of event activations and experiential marketing, standing out is not easy. You’ll find yourself competing against companies that have been operating for years or even small boutique agencies. The Lounge Booth, has quickly become the go-to for brands, celebrities, and influencers seeking an elevated, one-of-a-kind photography experience.

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The Sweet Side of Heritage | Chef Danielle Comerford’s Taste of Home in Netflix’s 1 in 7641

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Chef Danielle Comerford, explores the rich culinary heritage of the Philippines in Episode #3: Kain Tayo of the Netflix docuseries 1 in 7641. The episode follows Comerford as she journeys through Bacolod, Pampanga, and Ilo-Ilo, sampling diverse local dishes.

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The Archipeligo Within | The Uneven Map of Filipino American Identity Across States

Culture & Community

Being Filipino American in California is not the same as being Filipino American in Ohio. Identity shifts with geography - and organizing must too.

Culture & Community

A City of Hustle, A Culture of Diskarte | How Chicago’s Filipino Community Is Turning Creativity into Collective Power and Keeping the Spirit of FAHM Alive Year-Round

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As Filipino American History Month comes to a close, DISKARTE: Coalition reminds us that culture isn’t just something to celebrate — it’s something to build from.

From basketball courts to kitchens, DJ booths to art studios, DISKARTE is turning Filipino creativity into collective power.

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Faith, Family, and the Fear of Divorce : Why Filipino Culture Still Treats Divorce as a Family Disgrace

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In Filipino culture, a failed marriage is not just heartbreak - it’s treated like a family shame. But silence only deepens the wounds.

Culture & Community

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How Noise Complaints Makes Staying In Feel Like Going Out

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‘Noise Complaints’ has collaborated with artists such as DJ Sparky, RECAP, DJ Jehred, DJ LEX, and Miles Medina, among others. By spotlighting these talents, Noise Complaints not only provides a platform for their creativity.

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How the Cu Sisters Built a Multi-Million Dollar Brand Reinventing Oral Care with COCOLAB

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The Sweet Side of Heritage | Chef Danielle Comerford’s Taste of Home in Netflix’s 1 in 7641

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Half Black, Half Pinay, Entirely Her Own: The Rise of Jae’roze Tate

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From PBA Legend to Tech Visionary | FilAm Jared Dillinger’s Next Big Play

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Between Two Worlds | Filipina American Host and Filmmaker Megan Reyes on Finding Home Through Soccer

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Respecting Indigenous Sovereignty: What Solidarity Really Looks Like

Culture & Community

Indigenous communities are not symbols. They are sovereign nations.

Culture & Community

'We are telling a story that is lost': Pinoytown tours uplift long-forgotten history in San Jose

Culture & Community

Did you know San Jose once had its own Pinoytown? 🌆 Before Japantown became what we know today, Sixth Street was alive with Filipinos, Japanese, and Chinese families building lives together.

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10 Things to Know About Noah B. Taylor, the New FilAM Face of Nevermore

Entertainment

Meet Noah B. Taylor, the Filipino American actor and musician starring as Bruno in Wednesday Season 2. Here are 10 things you need to know.

Entertainment

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The Future of Surfing Is Here - and He’s Filipino American | Meet Titus Santucci, the First FilAm on the USA Junior National Surf Team

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Imagine your mother not only allowed but encouraged you to pursue your passion by taking a non-traditional educational path. Instead of fully quitting school, you could attend online — a normalized option, especially post-pandemic — while actively pursuing your dreams.

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Filipino Student Orgs Have the Sauce And It Could Be the Blueprint for Filipino America’s Future

Culture & Community

Every spring, Filipino student orgs across the country fill auditoriums with the rhythms of kulintang and the snap of tinikling sticks. They are beautiful, necessary reminders of who we are in a country that erases us.

Culture & Community

Starving Our Own Power: Why Filipino And Filipino American Nonprofits Keep Getting Left Behind

Culture & Community

Filipino nonprofits are fueling change but funders still treat them like an afterthought. But here’s the brutal truth: They’re doing it on shoestring budgets, unpaid labor, and unsustainable hope.

Culture & Community

We Were Never Half: The Erased Identity of Tsinoys in America

Culture & Community

Chinese Filipinos or Tsinoys (Chinoys) have always existed. Before colonizers. Before categories. Before anyone asked us to choose.

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Dirty Kitchen Turns Filipino Dishes Into a Memoir of Being Undocumented

Food, Culture & Community

Jill Damatac brings new meaning to these dishes through her new book, Dirty Kitchen, which tells her family's story of being undocumented in the U.S.

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Filipino Pride Is Everywhere - So Why Are Legal Defense and Worker Protections Still Out of Reach for so many Filipinos?

Culture & Community

Being Filipino in America is a balancing act between assimilation, manipulation, and legal precarity. We celebrate our resilience through barrio fiestas, Bayanihan murals, and independence day celebrations, but beneath the surface, many of us live in the shadow of a system that was never designed to protect us.

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The Next Filipino Football Legend? 17 year-old Dro Fernández Scores in FC Barça Debut and Reignites a Legacy

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Seventeen‑year‑old Pedro “Dro” Fernández made a splash in Barcelona’s first preseason match, scoring his debut goal in their 3–1 win over Vissel Kobe in Japan on July 27, 2025

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This One Conversation Could Change How Filipino Americans Think About Money

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Generational wealth is something that we are not so familiar with in the Filipino community, but it’s something that we should all aspire and strive for – not only for our personal gain, but for the betterment of our future and our families.

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Finding Pamilya Through Podcasting | This Filipino American Life Holds Strong to its Roots

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What happens when you put a 4 Filipino friends and microphones together in a room? You may think it's time for karaoke, but in the case of our LA-based friends, it means a podcast.

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