Jennifer Chun Blends Tradition With Innovation to Create Sustainable Fashion
Jennifer Chun, Uniformed’s designer, brings a refreshing collaboration of Korean-American heritage and sustainability practices. Her story began during the pandemic, when she discovered traditional natural dyeing techniques. After connecting with experts and artisans, she came to Korea and got directly involved in the dyeing lessons. “I had no idea Korea had its natural dyeing traditions,” […]
How Deena Kong Is Rewriting Representation in Children’s Literature
Growing up Cambodian in North America, Deena Kong often felt invisible—a feeling that followed her from Canada to the U.S. and ultimately inspired her to write Grateful Being Me, a book to help children understand representation matters. Seeing Herself in Stories Growing up Cambodian in North America, Deena often felt invisible. “I truly believed as […]
Jennifer Lau on Shaping the Future of Triathlons and Elevating Women in Sports
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we shed light on the incredible women transforming the world and driving the community forward. This month, we are honored to interview the visionary at the helm of the world’s toughest multi-course race—the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon: Jennifer Lau. As the Vice President of Action Sports Events at IMG, […]
Beyond Fashion: JINZA Oriental Couture’s Journey of Empowerment
“What fuels my passion is the personal stories of each of my clients. They teach me something new every day—whether it’s their high standards, attention to detail, or unique perspectives on the world,” states Grace Pei, founder of JINZA Oriental Couture. Recognizing the power of handcrafted wedding dresses to connect people with their cultural heritage […]
Eunice Chen’s Táng Transforms Childhood Night Market into a Moving Animated Story
After transitioning from her career as a teacher to an animation artist and illustrator, the talented Eunice Chen once again decided to test her abilities by creating an animated short film project called Táng (糖). “人算不如天算” — in Chinese belief, every encounter is predestined and our current state is the fruit of past karma. One […]
Cheryl Mainland on Making Chinese Cool and Empowering the Next Generation
“Over time, I realized that speaking and understanding Chinese wasn’t just a ‘useful skill’—it is my superpower and key to belonging,” says Cheryl Mainland, Founder & CEO of Dragon Academy. Her fluency in Chinese has been a source of identity and has played a key role in her journey—from understanding her cultural heritage to excelling […]
The Power of Representation: Ami Desai’s Impact on Media and Beauty
The path to success in content creation is never paved with roses, and no one understands this quite like Ami Desai. From her beginnings in broadcast journalism to becoming a well-known beauty and lifestyle influencer, Ami has shaped her career through authenticity, adaptability, and a strong dedication to representation. As an Indian-American raised in Los […]
Michele Wong McSween Brings Chinese Culture to Life Through Gordon & Li Li
Navigating one’s cultural identity is confusing, especially in a diverse nation like the United States (US). One minute, you proudly claim that heritage of yours, and two seconds later, you feel as if your identity were the main character of a roast party. That carries on to the parents, who face the challenges of keeping […]
Empowering the Future: Jason Chan on Uplifting Communities
“Hustle is more than just work, it is a movement that can change the world,” Jason Chan, Chief of Staff to AT&T President of the West Region and Director of External Affairs. Inspired by the hustle, sacrifice, and unwavering determination of his family and the first generation of Asian American immigrants, Jason felt a profound […]
DJ Kim’s Legacy of Uplifting Founders Through Cherry Assistant
Not knowing what to do when starting his business, DhungJoo “DJ” Kim burnt through a whole sum of cash during his early days and later got himself in an environment full of volatility and bad actors. Yet after years of honing his entrepreneurial experience, DJ founded and grew RevGenius to a 30,000-member community at $1M […]