06/19/2025
Check out our Chef CEO as she got featured on Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles Sunbites.
SUNBITES JUNE 2025: The Filipina Effect – Kalayaan in Action
This month, we shine the spotlight on Diana Lua, Owner of Tang & Java, who embodies freedom in purpose, presence, and passion.
For Diana, kalayaan means evolving without losing who you are—blending the love of family with fearless entrepreneurship. What started as a mom’s mission to make better desserts for her kids has bloomed into a brand that honors Filipino roots through mindful gelato and coffee crafted with care.
💬 “I once set aside my dreams to raise my children—but now I lead with purpose, blending motherhood and business with grace.”
Through Tang & Java, Diana builds more than a café—she builds community. She uplifts fellow women-owned businesses, mentors moms and creatives, and is now writing a book to inspire others navigating business, motherhood, and raising children with autism.
Her journey is one of breaking through fear, choosing faith, and turning challenges into purpose. That’s kalayaan in action.
✨ Leading with courage.
✨ Creating with culture.
✨ Uplifting with heart.
Let Diana’s story remind us: You can build something beautiful—right where you are.
🔗 Read more here: https://bit.ly/FACCGLASunbitesJune2025