🎬 Season 4, Episode 11 - Carmen Evelyn G. Nuyda: From Couture to Mindfulness to Bringing Elizabeth Keckley’s Story to Life

In this inspiring episode, Mrs. Loida Lewis sits down with Carmen Evelyn “Carlyn” Nuyda — dressmaker, artist, author, and the creative force behind Lizzy: The Elizabeth Keckley Story.

Together, they explore Carmen’s creative journey and the remarkable life of Elizabeth Keckley, a historical figure whose story has shaped Carmen’s artistic path.

✨ How Carmen built her career in couture, designing gowns featured in major magazines like Martha Stewart Weddings and InStyle

✨ Her shift toward mindfulness and healing after a major health challenge

✨ How the story of Elizabeth Keckley became a source of strength and inspiration

✨ The years of research she dedicated to Keckley’s life, work, and legacy

✨ The real historical details she uncovered — from Keckley’s rise as a talented designer to the influential women she dressed

✨ How Carmen transformed this research into a novel now being adapted for the stage

Carmen’s passion brings forward Elizabeth Keckley’s resilience, artistry, and impact — reminding us how powerful it is when untold stories are finally given a voice.

📚 Learn more about her book and work:

🔗 elizabethkeckley.com

🔗 IG: @the_elizabeth_keckley_story

📖 Get her book here:

https://amzn.to/44ojVj0

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#LoidaLewis #CarmenEvelynNuyda #ElizabethKeckley #LizzyNovel #FashionAndHistory #MindfulnessJourney #CreativityAndHealing #TheLoidaLewisPodcast

🎬 Season 4, Episode 10 - Dr. Kenneth B. Morris, Jr.: Carrying the Legacy of Freedom Forward

Dr. Kenneth B. Morris, Jr. is the great-great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass and the great-great-grandson of Booker T. Washington - two of the most influential voices for freedom, education, and human dignity in American history. Today, he continues their legacy as Founder and President of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI), an organization dedicated to ending human trafficking and building a more equitable world.

In this enlightening and timely episode, Dr. Morris and Mrs. Loida Lewis discuss:

✨ The achievements and powerful stories of Frederick Douglass and how his teachings continue to guide the work of justice today.

✨ The mission of FDFI.org: educating young people, preventing human trafficking, and inspiring the next generation of abolitionists.

✨ How modern forms of exploitation persist, and why education remains the pathway to freedom.

✨ His reflections on today’s climate - and what his ancestors might think if they were alive to witness this moment in history.

✨ The responsibility of carrying a remarkable family lineage and transforming it into meaningful action.

🎙️ A profound conversation on history, humanity, and the ongoing fight for freedom - reminding us that the work of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington is far from finished.

🌐 Learn more about the work of FDFI and Dr. Kenneth:

🔗 FDFI.org

🔗 www.kennethbmorrisjr.com

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#LoidaLewis #KennethBMorrisJr #FDFI #FrederickDouglass #BookerTWashington #HumanTraffickingAwareness #EducationIsFreedom #AbolitionistMovement #LegacyOfLeadership #Inspiration #TheLoidaLewisPodcast

🎬 Season 4, Episode 9 - Jessy Daing: Love, Leadership & Building Over A Glass Or Two

From managing billion-dollar projects in New York to co-hosting the first Filipino podcast aired on The Filipino Channel (TFC), Jessy Daing’s story is one of passion, resilience, and heart.

In this heartwarming episode, Jessy sits down with Mrs. Loida Lewis to talk about:

✨ How Over A Glass Or Two began - from a small idea between friends to becoming a globally televised Filipino podcast.

✨ Her friendship with co-host JCAS and creative partnership with producer JV Valino, who would soon become her husband.

✨ Her professional journey with top institutions like the Port Authority of NY & NJ, NYPD, Goldman Sachs, and MTA.

✨ Asking Mrs. Lewis for advice on lasting love and a strong marriage - as this episode was recorded just before her wedding to JV.

✨ Parenting and values - including how she raised her son to become the young man he is today, and how she continues to guide him with love and purpose.

🎙️ An inspiring and joyful conversation about friendship, family, career, and finding love where passion meets purpose.

🌐 Learn more:

💡 www.gigilglobal.com

📺 YouTube: Over A Glass Or Two

📸 Instagram:

@jessy_daing

@oagot.usa

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#LoidaLewis #JessyDaing #OverAGlassOrTwo #OAGOT #TheFilipinoChannel #TFC #FilipinoPodcast #FilAmStories #GIGILNewYork #WomenInLeadership #FilipinoExcellence #FilipinoPride #LoveAndLeadership #MarriageAdvice #Parenting #Kaeden #FilAmCommunity #TheLoidaLewisPodcast