At Cunneen-Hackett Arts Theater, poughkeepsie, NY 12601
“Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? An Asian American Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood and Running a Billion Dollar Empire,” by Loida Lewis
NEW YORK CITY – “Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? An Asian American Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood and Running a Billion Dollar Empire,” is the true story of firebrand immigration lawyer, activist, philanthropist and accomplished business executive Loida Lewis.
Mrs. Lewis takes us to her beginnings in the Philippines at the height of World War II, when Japanese forces occupied the country. She shares her journey from a joyful upbringing with her well-to-do family, to a serendipitous blind date in the city that never sleeps, and eventually, to leading a billion-dollar business empire after the untimely death of her beloved. (learn more)
Loida Lewis - Author | Chairman and CEO
Mrs. Lewis takes us to her beginnings in the Philippines at the height of World War II, when Japanese forces occupied the country. She shares her journey from a joyful upbringing with her well-to-do family, to a serendipitous blind date in the city that never sleeps, and eventually, to leading a billion-dollar business empire after the untimely death of her beloved.
Loida Lewis Interview with Forbes
Loida Lewis Interview on CBS
Aki Ashe Speaks about Honoring Loida Lewis and Her New Book "Why Should Guys Have All The Fun?: An Asian American Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Running a Billion Dollar Empire"
Aki Ashe - Author | Businessman | Investor
Mr. Ashe is the author, realtor, and investor. He is the author of the book "The Power of Dressing" where he was inspired to create the Power Player Awards to honor other authors, business, and community leaders while raising over $1 million for charity. Mr. Ashe is currently the Managing Partner of Ashe Capital & Company, LLC a real estate investment and management company.
Gisele Rosado Esq. - Attorney | Speaker | Investor
Gisele is licensed to practice law in the states of New York and Florida, as well as various federal district courts. Although a Hudson Valley native, Gisele has spent the last seven years lending her legal expertise to distressed homeowners in South Florida, one of the regions hardest hit by the 2007 mortgage crisis. She has worked closely with members of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, pioneering foreclosure defense strategies and tactics against the big banks. Currently, the focus of Gisele’s practice is consumer bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, loan workouts, debt negotiation, real estate transactions, and complex civil litigation.
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