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At Teofilo's

At Teofilo's

By At Teofilo

Welcome to your second bahay--or home--the At Teofilo's Podcast. Here we have conversations about our passions, life, and we share our own experiences in trying to get the shit. We care about what you're doing, and this is the place to express that.

My name is Ron Dizon and I'm the janitor of our sponsor Teofilo Coffee Company where "the journey is never over".
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Episode 4 Rowena Similar Filipina author of Rom-Rom and Lola

At Teofilo'sNov 09, 2020

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Rap sessions with my Ate’s

Rap sessions with my Ate’s

Just wrapping up 2023 and we were testing new audio mics she received as a gift. And just talking about the process and how it’s been going this year and about next stages of both life’s and companies and showing growth , new spaces, new ideas , new partnerships.
Dec 31, 202301:03:40
Fernando is the Founder & CEO of Zen's Tea House

Fernando is the Founder & CEO of Zen's Tea House

Fernando is the Founder & CEO of Zen's Tea House. He is a USN Veteran and Serial Entrepreneur who has a passion for Leadership. Fernando is a foster parent who enjoys working with troubled youth, men coming out of prison, military, and addiction. Investing in those who are on the fringes of society and assisting them to become community leaders is a ministry Fernando has spent a decade building.
Dec 29, 202355:02
Lucky Coffee Roasters

Lucky Coffee Roasters

Meet Tyler & Kat on this episode learn about how they connected through the connection of coffee. They officially opened their location June 13th, 2019 in the heart of Downtown Upland, California. Within the span of two years and a pandemic, they opened up two more locations and our roasting facility.  They aim for community not competition. Goal is to work with our local roasters (who are also our friends), to make a healthier coffee community that supports one another. Although, we are all competing against one another. Without each other, our customers wouldn't go on coffee crawls or trying new coffees to visit each and every one of us. They work together to help each other be successful and keep our vision going.
Dec 29, 202344:36
Krystl founder of Filipina on the Rise Podcast

Krystl founder of Filipina on the Rise Podcast

Had a great opportunity to meet with Krystal Fabella founder of Filipina on the Rise. We are show sponsor to her podcast she stopped by and thought why not try and see if we could get her to talk about how it all came about. Her podcast is to promote Filipina excellence .
Jul 14, 202338:10
Tour of Apffels Coffee

Tour of Apffels Coffee

We take a special tour through the 109 year coffee company and seeing the behind the scenes , Mr. Apffels was also into cars because when you walk in the facility there is a Ford Model T
May 02, 202301:11:60
Jeff Garcia 1IN3OUT

Jeff Garcia 1IN3OUT

1in3out is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization based in Orange, CA USA with members in Quezon City, Philippines. We also have affiliates in select cities in Southern California that can coordinate with donors. From our base of operations in Orange, we have received donations from as far as Australia. The majority of our donations are from Los Angeles and Orange County, known to have the biggest concentration of Filipinos living outside of the Philippines.“Help Us Help Them” is more than our organization slogan. It’s a plea to anyone who can provide any kind of help in fulfilling Mama Bibit’s goal of making a difference in people’s lives. Let’s all help 1IN3OUT help them.

Jan 11, 202302:11:37
Coba Coffee

Coba Coffee

COBA reimagines the coffee experience into a tasty bar that you can enjoy anywhere. COBA has sponsored ultramarathon races including BadWater 135, a race through Death Valley, and an expedition to Mount Everest. Rethink Coffee with COBA"
Oct 19, 202201:55:05
Mark Hoover Audiophiles Los Alamitos

Mark Hoover Audiophiles Los Alamitos

audiophileusa began as a small family owned mail-order business in England over 30 years ago. With the advent of the internet the company adapted to online ordering, moved to California and expanded its inventory. In 2019 Mark & Alison took over the reins of audiophileusa. With Mark’s 45 years of record collecting and music industry experience, as well as years as a radio DJ, the transition has been seamless and they have been able to stay in the groove of the simple philosophy of delivering quality records while providing excellent customer service. With Over 50,000 records in stock our knowledgeable team ensures orders are QC’d, carefully packaged and promptly shipped. audiophileusa strives to provide the best shopping experience. We carry a huge selection of titles in most genres of music, and have a keen sense of the needs of both the connoisseur and the beginning collector. We go beyond the Goldmine grading system, aiming to remove the subjective, and provide the fairest price according to condition and market value.
Aug 05, 202201:39:49
Jamir Ocampo founder Tsaa Laya teas

Jamir Ocampo founder Tsaa Laya teas

Jamir Ocampo is a millennial development worker turned social entrepreneur. He is the founder of Tsaa Laya herbal tea enterprise that benefits a community in a resettlement area in Calauan, Laguna. Tsaa Laya teas are available in serveral hotels, restaurants, and cafe’s in the Philippines. We recently made a connection and created a North American partnership carrying the teas in Teofilocoffeecompany
Jun 30, 202201:35:36
Ferdinand Soriano Co-founder emphorium

Ferdinand Soriano Co-founder emphorium

Consultant of planet63 and co-founder of Emphorium project is to bring together professionals with certain skill sets and like mindset i creating awareness and buying opportunities for Philippine products, services and investments in the US market.
Jun 30, 202202:49:12
Chef Bev

Chef Bev

A Filipino American Chef that has been in the restaurant industry since the age of 16, has trained under many amazing chefs including Food Networks “Too Hot Tamales,” chefs Susan Fenigar, Mary Sue Milliken, and Gordon Ramsay.
Attended LBCC Culinary Arts, worked at the Disney Resorts, Slapfish Truck and restaurant with Chef Andrew Gruel, Stagiare for Great Food Truck Race Winner Jason Quinn, Chef consultant for 99 Ranch, was Executive Chef for Wine Lab in Costa Mesa, and Consulting Chef for various restaurants in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Ketchikan, Alaska.
Chef and owner for Reina De Fuego Hot Sauces, and currently Sous Chef for Feed Folks LLC/Border Grill commissary in Los Angeles.

Was a contestant on Hell's Kitchen season 12, Cutthroat Kitchen Season 10 episode 'Vide, Vedi, Cevichie.' Man Vs. Child chef showdown season 2 episode 'Cake Walk. Was Co-Host for S.E. Alaskas KPU TV “Taste of South East Alaska.”
Mar 07, 202201:10:33
Episode 12 Dr. Christina Vivit, PT DPT

Episode 12 Dr. Christina Vivit, PT DPT

Dr. Christina Vivit, PT DPT is a multifaceted, community-driven, and passionate Filipina-American based in the Greater Los Angeles Area. She serves as a transformational coach and consultant, physical therapist, community health researcher, and podcast creator/host of BIPOC Rising. As a daughter of Philippine immigrants, she strives to elevate education, livelihood, and opportunities for minority communities in the US. She is also the owner of Empowered Comm[you]nity, LLC, a home where self-care meets community care.
Dec 17, 202102:13:59
Episode 11 Hue Nguyen GDBRO Burgers

Episode 11 Hue Nguyen GDBRO Burgers

Mr. Hue Nguyen has over 20 years experience in the financial services industry. Mr. Nguyen began his career as a Staff Accountant and Securities Examiner with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) New York Office of Investment Management. Since leaving the SEC, Mr. Nguyen has held positions as a Principal Consultant and CPA with PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Regulatory and Compliance Group where he worked under the former Chief Accountant and Commissioner of the SEC. He subsequently joined Advisers Compliance Group (ACA), a start up venture that expanded to 16 locations throughout the US & Europe, specializing in regulatory compliance and risk management consulting for private equity/hedge funds, mutual fund companies, and investment management firms. He has worked on various routine & enforcement investigations with respect to assisting clients on trading and best execution analysis, Ponzi Schemes-insider trading, Mock SEC examinations and guiding financial institutions through the SEC’s Compliance Program mandates. Mr. Nguyen was also a Chief Compliance Officer and VP of Compliance for Ares Management LLC, and Dimensional Fund Advisors, an SEC registered investment advisor and broker dealer, serving as its Deputy Compliance Officer. Since leaving the Financial Services industry & taking a 180 degree turn into the food and hospitality space, he co-founded Globally Delicious Burgers (GDBRO), an artisan burger establishment, as the day-to-day Managing Partner of operations and public relations. GDBRO has been able to position itself as a fast casual burger concept with little-to-no outsourced marketing. With the birth of its Orange County Food Truck and competing on the Food Network’s Amazing Food Truck Race, GDBRO has created an early cult following and evolution due in part to an organic word of mouth and social media awareness. Most importantly, GDBRO's mission is to engage and create an emotional connection to its community and campaign around supporting local small businesses/at-risk youth, young entrepreneurs for sustainable growth.
Sep 24, 202143:25
Episode 10 Ryzza Coffee Co

Episode 10 Ryzza Coffee Co

Ryzza Coffee Co. Is an online store thats sells filipino coffee. Ryzza is named after his mom, Rizalinda, who introduced Lawrence to coffee. She would drink coffee in the morning when Lawrence was younger and dip "saw saw" her pan de sal into her mug. Lawrence mission is to provide you with good filipino coffee to help assist in rising above te obstacles of the day.
May 25, 202101:55:30
Episode 9 Jeanelle from Jeanelleats

Episode 9 Jeanelle from Jeanelleats


Jeanelle is a full-time Content Creator and Recipe Developer for Jeanelleats, a YouTube channel spotlighting Filipino food and culture. The Jeanelleats mission is to empower millions around the world to reconnect with their Filipino roots and make their own food at home.

She was born in the Philippines, and immigrated to California when she was 8 years old. She taps into her memories to share the incredible food she used to have, and commemorates the dishes that her parents and grandparents miss.


May 11, 202101:52:21
Episode 8 Brian from Home brewed Bar

Episode 8 Brian from Home brewed Bar

At Home Brewed Bar they are focused on two simple ideas: Provide amazing guest service and serve quick and quality drinks.
There mission is to be an amazing part of our guest's day. Whether it be delivering a delicious drink or putting a smile on your face, they aim to serve and delight.
Specialty in 20hour cold brew teas and coffees making them less acidic and less bitter. Partnerd with Art of Tea and have created our own special roasted coffee blend from Jones Coffee Roasters.
May 07, 202101:24:21
Episode 7 Mike Beck Venture Coffee Company

Episode 7 Mike Beck Venture Coffee Company

Venture Coffee Company is to import specialty coffee beans to the United States from small farming communities in the Philippines. We engage in fair trade ethics with our coffee farmers, their communities and cooperative processing organizations, and create and utilize sustainable farming practices to protect the health and well-being of our farmers, their families and the environment.
May 06, 202101:33:14
Episode 6 Kym owner of San & Wolves Bakeshop

Episode 6 Kym owner of San & Wolves Bakeshop

Kym Estrada is the owner of San & Wolves Bakeshop. She creates traditional and new vegan Filipinx baked goods. Her mission is to provide fellow vegan Filipinos food they grew up eating and to also introduce others to flavors of the motherland. Get a look at behind the scenes of this Long Beach based pop-up!  
Apr 27, 202102:04:29
Episode 5 AC Boral is the Chef and Owner of Rice & Shine Events, founder of Bebot community kitchen

Episode 5 AC Boral is the Chef and Owner of Rice & Shine Events, founder of Bebot community kitchen

AC Boral is the Chef and Owner of Rice & Shine Events as well as the Founder of Bebot Community. Kitchen in Long Beach, CA. His mission is to make the world a better place through food.
Jan 15, 202101:45:31
Episode 4 Rowena Similar Filipina author of Rom-Rom and Lola

Episode 4 Rowena Similar Filipina author of Rom-Rom and Lola

Rowena Similar spent her childhood days in Sampaloc, Manila before moving to Southern CA at the age of 11. She values the importance of preserving the Filipino language and culture. With the birth of her son, she always knew that passing on this knowledge would be part of their lifestyle. She wrote this story with the hopes of inspiring other parents to explore other cultures with their children.
Nov 09, 202001:47:05
Interview with Bea Reyes

Interview with Bea Reyes

With October being Filiipino American heritage month, Bea Reyes picked us to share our passion. Since we are about to go into Filipino American heritage month about lets share our Filipino  coffee and of course the culture. This is the month to share what we Filipinos have to offer. https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=rJW3MuqVrK8#dialog dont forget watch buzz with Bea her YouTube channel episode 4
Sep 28, 202025:05
Episode 2 feat. Aerides General Store

Episode 2 feat. Aerides General Store

Welcome to our second episode of the At Teofilo's Podcast! For this show we have Ron Dizon and Jaydee Dizon talking about life and the beginnings of Aerides General Store. She handcrafts premium soaps and conceptualizes these soaps with a deeper meaning. Jaydee is a Filipina American photographer, an artist, and truly cares about her craft. Learn more about her journey by listening in! Instagram. & Facebook: @aeridesgeneralstore www.aeridesgeneralstore.com | www.etsy.com/hk-en/market/aerides_store - Follow us at @at.teofilos & @teofilocoffeecompany Teofilo Coffee Company is located at 10525 Los Alamitos Blvd, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Come through to hang out and for some Filipino Coffee!  
Sep 21, 202001:42:10
Episode 1 feat. buhnbee

Episode 1 feat. buhnbee

Welcome to our first episode of the At Teofilo's Podcast! 

Here we have Ron Dizon and buhnbee (Beatriz Lugtu) reflecting on where their journeys are at today. Everyone has a story and there are a ton of ways to express that. buhn is a Filipina American who has spent some time with heavy hitters like Diamond Supply Co and Dime Piece, and she ended up figuring out that her profession in the streetwear clothing industry wasn't for her. Make sure to listen in for the full story!

Instagram: @buhnbee

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Follow us at @at.teofilos & @teofilocoffeecompany

Teofilo Coffee Company is located at 10525 Los Alamitos Blvd, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Come through to hang out and for some Filipino Coffee!

Sep 16, 202001:21:04