Jessica Caloza was 4-years-old when she immigrated from the Philippines to California. She is now Los Angeles’ Commissioner on the Board of Public Works, the first Filipino in the position and one of the youngest in City Hall. How did she get here?Together, we discuss her journey and what transitioned her into public service and government. We also discuss her commitment and lens in public service as a 1st Generation Filipino woman, and why she’s passionate about representing Filipinos and underrepresented communities.Jessica also highlights her focuses, from building pipelines for the youth into public service and politics to coalition building with other communities, and what makes her proud to be a Filipino in government. She also talks about her love of Filipino food culture, lends advice in pursuing a path you’re passionate about… and why Filipinos make a great fit for being in government!

Have you ever thought about starting something new that involves risk or making career change? Ever struggled with the thought of, "I should have been here by now?" What about gaining clarity? In this special episode, Nicole Cruz (Life Coach) tackles topics of clarity, career change, limiting beliefs, and the different dynamics that being 1st/2nd generation Filipina and different cultural expectations play in that.Nicole Cruz herself left a top-of-the-ladder corporate career, to start her own life coach business. She's found a niche audience of 1st and 2nd generation Americans, and helps them gain clarity in their vision for their life, quiet their self-doubt, and take empowered action towards their goals. Her mission is to help immigrant descendants take centerstage in their lives, unapologetically.  She is currently a digital nomad, living her dream of traveling the world full-time with her husband. Together, we’re going to chat about everything from debunking the “I should have been here by now” myth, to the dynamics that being from an immigrant family has in taking risks in our life, and walk away with actionable next steps to jump start your dream, career change, or risk that you've been wanting to take!

Givelle Lamano is a top-rated Oakland Criminal Defense & DUI attorney and runs her own practice, Lamano Law Office. She has represented people from all walks of life ranging from gang members appealing their life sentences to corporate management officials in wrongful termination claims.Givelle is also the co-founder of the Three Strikes Justice Center, a non-profit organization focused on alleviating the overcrowding of prisons. She serves as a Board Member for Insight Prison Project, an organization providing services to prisoners and parolees in 12 California prisons, 3 county jail facilities, and several re-entry programs.In this interview, Givelle talks about her journey and how being Filipino has shaped her: what cultural traits have shaped her identity, career, practice and outlook. We chat about being Filipino American and our shared struggles and celebrations. Givelle shares advice to Filipino women and how we as Filipinos can empower ourselves to pursue our passions and career paths of desire.(Royalty Free Music from Bensound)(Check out https://www.lamanolaw.com)

Givelle Lomano is a top-rated Oakland Criminal Defense & DUI attorney and runs her own practice, Lomano Law Office. She has represented people from all walks of life ranging from gang members appealing their life sentences to corporate management officials in wrongful termination claims.

Givelle is also the co-founder of the Three Strikes Justice Center, a non-profit organization focused on alleviating the overcrowding of prisons. She serves as a Board Member for Insight Prison Project, an organization providing services to prisoners and parolees in 12 California prisons, 3 county jail facilities, and several re-entry programs.

In this interview, Givelle talks about her journey and how being Filipino has shaped her: what cultural traits have shaped her identity, career, practice and outlook. We chat about being Filipino American and our shared struggles and celebrations. Givelle shares advice to Filipino women and how we as Filipinos can empower ourselves to pursue our passions and career paths of desire.

(Royalty Free Music from Bensound)

Givelle Lomano is a top-rated Oakland Criminal Defense & DUI attorney and runs her own practice, Lomano Law Office. She has represented people from all walks of life ranging from gang members appealing their life sentences to corporate management officials in wrongful termination claims.

Givelle is also the co-founder of the Three Strikes Justice Center, a non-profit organization focused on alleviating the overcrowding of prisons. She serves as a Board Member for Insight Prison Project, an organization providing services to prisoners and parolees in 12 California prisons, 3 county jail facilities, and several re-entry programs.

In this interview, Givelle talks about her journey and how being Filipino has shaped her: what cultural traits have shaped her identity, career, practice and outlook. We chat about being Filipino American and our shared struggles and celebrations. Givelle shares advice to Filipino women and how we as Filipinos can empower ourselves to pursue our passions and career paths of desire.