🎙️ Season 2, Episode 12: Bessie Besana – Crafting Dreams in Fashion
In this episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis speaks with Bessie Besana, a remarkable Filipino entrepreneur whose inspiring journey took him from civil engineering to becoming a celebrated fashion designer and a multi-faceted visionary.
Bessie’s career began with a degree in Civil Engineering, but his passion for creativity led him to pivot into the world of fashion, where he built a name for himself designing elegant and empowering pieces for women. Beyond fashion, Bessie’s entrepreneurial spirit has flourished through ventures like Kalye-Rivington, a Filipino restaurant celebrating the flavors and culture of the Philippines in the heart of New York, and Filipinxt, a brand that champions Filipino talent and pride on the global stage.
Join us as Bessie shares how his unique journey shaped his perspective on blending artistry, culture, and business. Discover his vision for amplifying Filipino excellence worldwide and how he continues to inspire others to follow their dreams, no matter where they begin.
Learn more about Bessie Besana:
Instagram: instagram.com/bessiebesana
Facebook: facebook.com/besanabessie
Website: bessiebesana.com
Kalye-Rivington: kalye.com
Filipinxt: filipinxt.com
Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?
Available now:
https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833
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