Angel Zhen Built a $500K Solo CPA Firm and Redefined Success
From Public Accounting to Personal Freedom For most people in the accounting world, success looks like a corner office, a big team, and an endless stream of clients. For Angel Zhen, CPA, MST, success meant something entirely different — independence. “I wanted to build something that valued freedom, quality, and impact,” he says. “After years […]
Singapore’s Snack Revolution: How The Golden Duck Turned Salted Egg Yolk Into a Premium Global Phenomenon
Growing up with Asian snacks like salted egg yolk chips meant savoring flavors that felt both comforting and unforgettable. Yet when Jonathan Shen and Chris Hwang turned their eyes to the global market, they saw a different reality: these beloved treats were undervalued, underpriced, and largely overlooked by international consumers. Back in 2015, Singapore’s FMCG […]
From Prison to Purpose: How Tuan Huynh Brewed Redemption Into VietFive Coffee
When you walk into VietFive Coffee in Chicago’s West Loop, the first thing you notice isn’t the rich aroma of Vietnamese Robusta beans. It’s the energy. Strangers sit shoulder-to-shoulder, conversations spark, and a sense of belonging fills the air. For founder Tuan Huynh, this space is far more than a café. It’s proof that redemption […]
Building Tomorrow: How Nan Lin Redefines Homebuilding with 3D Printing
For Nan Lin, entrepreneurship isn’t just business; it’s freedom. A freedom earned through sacrifice, relentless execution, and a refusal to accept the limits of a broken system. As the founder of Kaizen Capital and 4DIFY, Lin is reimagining the housing industry, tackling its inefficiencies with cutting-edge technology and a bold vision. His mission? To build […]
An Tran Turned a Receptionist Job Into a 25-Year Journey to Executive Leadership in Banking
When you first meet her, you feel her warmth—grounded, welcoming, and full of passion. With over 25 years in the banking industry, An Tran, Market Executive at Banc of California, has become known not only for her distinctive leadership but also for the deep care she gives to her family—and for her dedication as a […]
From Code to Culture: How Hải Bùi Left Tech to Build a Brand for Second Generation Asians
Embracing Heritage Through Style Kỳ Lân is the first activewear brand deeply rooted in Asian aesthetics, created with a powerful mission: to empower second-generation Asians worldwide to embrace their heritage with pride. Born from Hải’s personal journey growing up Vietnamese in Hungary and struggling to find a sense of belonging, Kỳ Lân reflects what it […]
Samuel Jamier on Paving the Way for Asian Cinema and Representation
For over two decades, the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) has stayed at the forefront of Asian cinema in North America. Going into its 24th year, NYAFF is a project designed to remind the world that Asian cinema is here to stay and thrive, providing platforms for both well-established and rising filmmakers. At the […]
From Singapore to New York: How Chester Yow Turned Doubt Into Drive
Breaking New Ground in a Foreign Land For Chester Yow, the decision to leave Singapore, his hometown, wasn’t an excursion but rather a mission. After two years in the military, Chester aimed to challenge his own comfort zone, venturing far away from the familiar into the unknown of a new country on the other side […]
Breaking Boundaries and Making Laughter with Julie Kim
From the Boardroom to the Comedy Club Julie Kim didn’t begin her career in comedy—she initially followed the stereotypically ‘Asian’ path of stable jobs in academia and office work. Born and raised in Toronto to a Korean immigrant family, her upbringing took place in a tight-knit, two-bedroom apartment above her family’s grocery store. “At one […]
Jelyca Villanueva Turns Passion for Color into a Purposeful Business
Being a female entrepreneur isn’t easy. Jelyca Villanueva is a mother of two, a wife, a certified personal color and image consultant, and the founder of Timeless Tones & Co. While juggling a range of responsibilities, one of her core priorities has always been helping others discover the power of color—not just to enhance their […]