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Media & Events
Explore recent speaking engagements, media interviews, book events, and leadership conversations
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Recent Media & Events
Cerritos Book Club
Dr. Eng recently spoke at the Cerritos Book Club followed by a book signing with Community members.
Sep 22, 2025
Barnes and Noble Book Signing
I recently had a book signing at Barnes and Noble at The Grove. It was a beautiful day, and I had the pleasure of meeting many new readers, including some who shared their thoughts after reading my book.
Dec 5, 2024
Jonathan Club Keynote Speaker
I had the honor of being the keynote speaker at the Jonathan Club. Thank you for the warm reception and the incredible members who...
Aug 6, 2024
Los Libros Bookstore
From the Metal Rice Bowl to the Ceramic Rice Bowl
Jun 22, 2024
Leal Elementary School
Career Day: Find your Drum Beat
Mar 26, 2024
Podcast: Be The Good With Kate
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VRjV48f4vyFJZsUtBdyUu
Mar 22, 2024
LMHS Interact Club
"Business Fundamentals"
Dec 7, 2023
Biola Guest Lecturer
"The Accidental Mayor"
Dec 2, 2023
Chinese American Museum
Beyond the Page, sponsored by Friends of the Chinese American Museum
Aug 15, 2023
Pepperdine Business School Alumni Spotlight
Host: Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Alumni Blog https://bschool.pepperdine.edu/alumni/blog/posts/alumni-ed-eng-debut-book-the-acci...
Jun 27, 2023
2023 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist-Autobiography Category
If anyone had told me when I first started writing my memoir that I would be an award-winning and bestselling author, I would say, "You...
Jun 20, 2023
The Accidental Mayor is Now Cataloged and Available at the Following Libraries and Platforms
LA County Library https://catalog.lacountylibrary.org/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=ed+eng&te=; Whittier Public Library...
Jun 16, 2023
Panelist AAPI Speaker Series
Hosted by The Center for Global Partnerships at Pepperdine University
May 31, 2023
Leal Elementary School Visit 2
What Makes Your Heart Sing?
May 25, 2023
AAPI Rally at La Mirada High School
Embrace Our Differences
May 15, 2023
Amplify Your Potential Podcast
Leading with Purpose
May 1, 2023
La Mirada High School AAPI Club
The Success Equation
Apr 21, 2023
Whittier Library Book Signing Sponsored by the Library Foundation
Author Talk: The Metal Rice Bowl or the Ceramic Rice Bowl Book is available at the Whittier Public Library: https://wpca.sirsi.net/uhtbin...
Mar 8, 2023
Leal Elementary School Visit
Author Visit: Unlock Your Potential
Feb 23, 2023
The On-Purpose Podcast
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-205-dr-ed-eng/id1470553784?i=1000610875196; Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/...
Feb 22, 2023
Filipino American Chamber of Commerce
Author Talk and Book Signing Event: Opportunity Math
Feb 13, 2023
Museum of Tolerance
Keynote Speaker: Have You Eaten Yet?
Feb 12, 2023
Interview with the Downey Latino News
Article Coming Soon
Feb 7, 2023
Downey Library Book Signing Sponsored by the Friends of the Library (FOL)
Author Talk: Walk Forward to Connect the Dots Looking Backwards Book is available at the Downey Library: https://dcl.polarislibrary.com/p...
Feb 4, 2023
La Mirada News
Standing Room Only Crowd Turned Out for Book Signing. Click Here for Full Article
Jan 25, 2023
La Mirada Library Book Signing Sponsored by the Friends of the Library (FOL)
Author Talk: Courage is a Mindset; Grit is a Mind Shift Book is available at the La Mirada Library: https://catalog.lacountylibrary.org/c...
Jan 21, 2023
Pepperdine University Classroom Visit
Self-Publishing 101
Jan 20, 2023
Discover La Mirada
Click Here to View Full Article
Jan 20, 2023
Pepperdine's Elevated Voices of Leadership Podcast
Ed Eng was interviewed on Pepperdine's Elevated Voices of Leadership podcast. Click Here to listen to the podcast! Book is now cataloged...
Jan 18, 2023
Weekend Balita
Article published in the weekend issue of BALITA. Download PDF of the article.
Dec 31, 2022
Southern California Business Report (SCBR) Interview
Ed Eng appeared on Southern California Business Report and was interviewed by Yvette Walker on December 27, 2022. Here is the link to the...
Dec 27, 2022
Pepperdine Professional e-Newsletter
Article about The Accidental Mayor in Pepperdine Professional e-Newsletter on December 22, 2022.
Dec 22, 2022
World Journal Interview (Google Translator)
Ed Eng was interviewed on December 19, 2002 in World Journal about The Accidental Mayor. Click here for a link to article (in Chinese)....
Dec 19, 2022
Author Reading of The Accidental Mayor
The Third Door
Dec 17, 2022
The Accidental Mayor became a Best-Seller in 5 categories on Amazon
Former Los Angeles Times publishing executive and mayor of La Mirada, Ed Eng's debut as an author, “The Accidental Mayor,” recently...
Dec 5, 2022
La Mirada Chamber Monthly Newsletter Article
An article about the release of Ed Eng's book The Accidental Mayor was published in the December issue of the La Mirada Chamber Monthly...
Dec 1, 2022
Pepperdine Digital Commons (Scholarship, Publication, and Preservation) Published
Click here for a link to Pepperdine's Digital Commons published on November 29, 2022.
Nov 29, 2022
AM 870 Radio The Answer Interview
Ed Eng was interviewed on AM 870 Radio The Answer on November 26, 2022.
Nov 26, 2022
Book launched on November 18, 2022
Former Los Angeles Times publishing executive and mayor of La Mirada, Ed Eng, announces his debut as an author with the release of his...
Nov 18, 2022
Pre-Launch Interview on Southern California Business Report
Dr. Ed Eng joined Yvette Walker, of Southern California Business Report, to talk about his story, the challenges he faced, and his path...
Jun 30, 2022
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