What It Took To Become A Filipina CEO In America with Cris Patwa

Cristina Patwa is the Filipina CEO of Enroot, an award-winning beverage company she co-founded with Brad Pitt and John Fogelman. From moving to the US as a child, to joining Wall Street, then moving to Hollywood and founding her own companies—how was Cristina able to boldly pursue what she wanted, trust herself, live fully and keep going despite the toughest days? Bianca sits down for a deep dive interview with the proud Pinay in hopes that you will find yourself somewhere in her story, and feel empowered to keep pushing too.

Episode time stamps:

(6:00): Adjusting to new things, feeling lonely, fitting in and learning to like yourself

(14:04): Boldly pursuing what you want versus what others want

(25:53): Having a student mentality, building off your skillsets, trusting in yourself, living fully and living joyfully

(39:05): Following your own voice, partnering with Brad Pitt and John Fogelman, and being more like Gen Z

(51:09): How to just keep going despite the toughest days, and finding meaning and purpose in life

Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast is created and hosted by Bianca Gonzalez, produced under ANIMA Podcasts.

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