Kristian is an artist/entrepreneur specializing in an endangered writing system from the Philippines. As a leading authority for the propagation and instruction of a prePhilippine script, he launched his own edutainment business specializing in custom art, books, events, and apparel. Kristian has spoken around the world at museums, schools, and businesses. He is currently working on his 5th book, a documentary, and an education startup.
“I’m proud of the platform that I’ve created around this endangered writing system of the Philippines. What started out as a curiosity, a hobby, and then a side gig, eventually turned into something bigger than myself. Because of it, I’ve been able to travel, meet awesome people, learn, help others, and prove that our culture can also be economically beneficial. One challenge I had in this journey was getting over my dislike for speaking in front of people. Growing up, I was quiet and would instead let others take the lead in everything. To achieve my goal of propagating the script, I had to talk to the public at festivals and schools. I had to learn through trial and error what messages resonated with people and just get over myself. Overcoming this barrier ultimately led to me speaking at a TEDx event earlier this year.”
