“ When you migrate to America, your patience actually slowly thins because everything becomes so easy — I need to go back to where I was so I can appreciate the privilege that I have where I am now.”

Lydia Querian is the founder of Daily Malong, a brand dedicated to empowering Filipino artisans and bringing Indigenous Filipino heritage to the global fashion scene. As the president of KulArts, a premier platform for contemporary and tribal Pilipino art, and the founder of Gongster’s Paradise, a unique festival centered on kulintang music, Lydia is a key figure in preserving and promoting Filipino culture through art and entrepreneurship. With a professional background in fashion design, marketing, and community leadership, Lydia’s experience spans organizations such as iHeartMedia, Divine Creative Studio, and the American Center of Philippine Arts. Her work has been featured at New York Fashion Week and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, showcasing her ability to merge cultural traditions with modern trends. Lydia delves into her personal journey of reconnecting with her heritage and how she uses her platform to support the Filipino diaspora. She shares her insights on the intersection of art, activism, and entrepreneurship and the role Indigenous traditions play in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future.

This conversation was hosted by FrieMMd of the Pod Lisa Angulo Reid —sharing conversations with Filipino and Asian American changemakers. Lisa also happens to be the Co-Founder & CEO of Dear Flor - the first infused gummy with classic Filipino flavors. Learn more @ DearFlor.com

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