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#92. The Unknown History of Filipino Food, Hidden Cost of Cultural Assimilation, and Power of Your Voice — Rachel Lucero

Published: Feb. 14, 2022, 10 a.m.

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week’s guest is Rachel Lucero. She is the host and creator of The Sago Show—a Filipino food show that seeks to examine the intricate intersectionality of culture, history, and education through creative & authentic Filipino food recipes.

Rachel is a Filipino-American and, as a former Teach For America corps member, she shares a strong passion and commitment for education and social justice, especially for those who are marginalized and underserved.

She currently works full-time as a business analyst and she continues to find ways to create more expansive and insightful content on her Youtube Channel—The Sago Show—by studying different slices of Filipino history and food culture.

With her bachelor's in bioengineering and M.S. in education from John Hopkins University, Rachel found her unique calling on Youtube by combining her interest in cultural competency, technology, and pop culture—all through creating snack-size videos and reels on Instagram. The perfect cross-section between entertainment and education.

In only a year, The Sago Show has grown to nearly 1,100 subscribers on Youtube and more than 70,000 views on social media, while maintaining strong & ongoing content engagement.

You can find her latest featured interview article: “Filipino Food Has a New Spokesperson” in Eater Magazine.

Rachel’s increased exposure through her brand also allowed her to give numerous public speeches this past year at USC and to the Association of Filipino Scientists in America, which helped her realize the power of her voice.

Through this realization, Rachel became more mindful and intentional with her brand and the ways she could also help elevate the voices of those who need elevated.

We believe Rachel beautifully embodies the Discover More ethos of the curious mindset, and we are beyond excited to have this conversation with her.

Thank you for listening to this week's Discover More with us and Rachel Lucero.

Show Notes:

Rachel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagoshow?utm_medium=copy_link

The Sago Show Website: https://www.sagoshow.com/

As Featured on TASTE: https://tastecooking.com/rachel-lucero-filipino-food-has-a-new-spokeswoman/