Martha StewartMartha Stewart is coming to Manila on August 20 for the latest leg of “ANC Leadership Series” at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza.

The 18-time Emmy Award winner and successful businesswoman, who was named one of “Forbes’” “100 Greatest Living Business Minds” in 2017, will share her story of success and business philosophy with the country’s business executives, entrepreneurs and students in a forum moderated by ANC anchor Karen Davila.

Before becoming the “how-to guru” on all things home and living, Stewart developed her early business training as a stockbroker. She ventured into a successful catering business and went on to publish best-selling books. She later published the magazine “Martha Stewart Living,” which became the basis for her hit TV series of the same name.

Stewart went on to build Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. She also founded the Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai Medical Center in 2007 and recently opened a second location at Mount Sinai-Union Square.

“ANC Leadership Series” is part of the ABS-CBN News Channel’s efforts to raise the level of discourse on global affairs and business issues in the country.

“ANC Leadership Series: A Conversation with Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Legend Martha Stewart” will be held on August 20, 2 p.m., at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. For inquiries and reservations, visit www.ktx. com.ph or call TicketWorld at 891-9999 or log on to ticketworld.com.ph. (Story/Photos by: Kane Choa)