"You feel seen, finally!" Why Asian stories matter & ESEA representation in publishing with Maria Garbutt-Lucero

Maria Garbutt-Lucero is in the house! We sit down with the trailblazing Filipino-Japanese-English-Irish voice in UK publishing to discuss her inspiring journey from corporate publishing, to running Florence Welch’s online book club, "Between Two Books", to co-founding the ESEA Publishing Network.

Named The Bookseller Shooting Star in 2023, Maria dives into how her mixed heritage shapes her work - championing East and Southeast Asian voices in publishing, celebrating Filipino cuisine through her supper club Baboy Club, and leading initiatives like #FilipinoFood4NHS. She also breaks down the world of publishing PR, advocating for transparency, and pushing for diversity and representation in the industry.

We get real on topics like the evolution of diversity in publishing, running ESEA Lit Fest, and how food, identity, and literature intersect. She also shares her experiences building community, championing Filipino food culture, and navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether you’re into books, food, or celebrating cultural identity, tune in for an episode packed with insights, inspiration, and identity chats! 📚✨

ESEA Lit Fest: https://www.instagram.com/esealitfest/

Maria Garbutt-Lucero: https://www.instagram.com/mariagluc

Eastern Hunnies: https://www.instagram.com/easternhunnies

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Credits:

Edited by Gabby Lauren

Directed by Yijia Fu

Music by Muri & Lustbass

Mixing by Ross Ramsay-Golding

Produced by Hunniepot

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