MANILA, Philippines  -- On May 26, 2019, YouTube kicked off its annual FanFest at the SM Mall Of Asia Area. FanFest brings you YouTube's biggest and brightest stars from the computer screens to the international live stages, a cause which celebrates our freedom to be heard, express ourselves, and be informed. YouTube FanFest is more than just a community; it’s become a culture and has shaped the way we engage with the digital landscape.

Last Saturday’s event was no different from the previous years of exciting forums, performance, and meet and greets, except for the very special edition of bringing to the stage a powerhouse of women leaders who have made waves in their respective industries while raising the bar high for audiences everywhere.

Gracing the stage were Nanette Medved Po; an award-winning film actress, TV host, model, and the founder of Generation Hope Inc. and Friends of Hope Inc. which produces both company branded and co-brand consumer goods, Therese Fernandez, Founder, and CEO of Rags2Riches, a design house which empowers local artisans and champions sustainable crafts and fashion, Angelique Maravilla of Team Lyqa, an ambassador for the youth and education system who claims to fame was bagging the top spot - Professional Level Top 1 - in the Civil Service Exam back in 2013, Dorothy Dee-Ching, Unilever's Vice President for beauty and personal care, and our very own Ma. Noemi Azura, President, and CEO of Insular Health Care and Program Director for InLife Sheroes, a movement that champions women-specific solutions and financial literacy.

The leading ladies were quick to share their fire with the crowd, inciting excitement and a renewed appreciation for the crafts they do so well. To learn more about the powerhouse women like them, make sure you're a regular on the website. Never miss anything - and sign up today!