In this episode of Tradition Breakers, we sit down with Desire Lacap, also known as @lacapturevisuals. She is a filmmaker, content creator, and director of photography for her production company, Lacap Productions.

Raised in a Filipino household where careers in medicine were the expected path, Desire chose a different journey — one built on storytelling, creativity, and self-discovery. She opens up about breaking generational trauma, the role of forgiveness in her healing, and how those lessons shaped her creative path.

We explore:

• How Desire broke from cultural and family expectations to follow her passion for filmmaking.

• The importance of forgiveness, mental health, and self-love in fueling creative growth.

• Building an engaged community on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.

• Tips for content creators on negotiating brand deals and valuing their work.

• Transitioning from corporate editing jobs to running her own production company.

Whether you’re an emerging creator, entrepreneur, or someone navigating cultural expectations, Desire’s story is both inspiring and practical — showing how creativity and healing can go hand-in-hand.

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• Follow Desire Lacap on Instagram and website.