Description

From working with artists like Rico Nasty and Nipsey Hussle to leading strategy at Universal Music Group, Zeena Koda has built a bold and unapologetic career in music, media, and advocacy.

In this episode of Future Ancestors, Zeena opens up about growing up Filipina in New Jersey, finding her voice in male-dominated spaces, and how motherhood and mental health have reshaped her mission. She also shares the story behind founding the Asian American Collective and what it takes to make a real impact behind the scenes.

🎧 Go inside the music industry from artist to exec
💡 Hear how Zeena turned personal challenges into purpose
🌏 Learn how she's building an AAPI legacy through community