How Lithe Beauty Founder Linda Secondi is Building Beauty With Intention
From engineering innovative lashes to expanding into a full makeup line, the Toronto founder is shaping a brand that merges form, function and a growing focus on mental health.
Carolyn Kuan Brings Heritage, Renewal and Joy to the TSO’s Lunar New Year Concert
“Lunar New Year marks a reset. When we truly listen — one note at a time — we are fully in the present moment.”
Scarborough’s Coach Kuya Naredo Believes the Game is Bigger than the Court
For more than 25 years, he has used basketball as a bridge for mentorship, faith and leadership, raising generations of young people in Scarborough and beyond.
Plastique Tiara and Nymphia Wind Team Up for an Unapologetically Asian Drag Tour
The ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ superstars are set to embark on ‘The Serpents Tour’ inspired by the classic Asian folktale of the ‘Legend of the White Snake.’
How Toronto Director Maggie Kang Created a Hit With ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
“It’s been really cool to go from where I had to hide my K-pop love to see Korean culture so globally embraced.”
From Brampton to Bollywood: How Jonita Gandhi Is Building a Global Pop Identity
After years of success as a playback singer in India, Jonita Gandhi is now busy finding her own voice.
“We All Have a Role to Play”: Dr. Yipeng Ge on Gaza, Genocide and Speaking Out
After being suspended for his pro-Palestinian posts, the Canadian physician refused to return to his residency. Instead, he went to Gaza to help, and hasn’t stopped fighting for justice since.
Vancouver Singer yung kai is Channeling His Love of Asian Dramas Into Viral Success
The singer-songwriter talks about creating his viral single ‘blue’ and the big year ahead for him.
How Rachael Newton Created a Sustainable Period Brand that Fights Menstrual Stigma
“Tampons take about 500 years to degrade, so I just had this image in my head of my great grandchildren still being on the earth and my tampons sitting somewhere in a landfill.”
‘I’m Fully Me’: Kristen Kish Is Owning the Top Chef Stage—and the Page
“There’s not a nervous bone in my body.”
From Coming Out on Stage to Taking Music Risks, JUST B is Leading a New Era for K-Pop
In an interview, JUST B’s Geonu and Bain open up about hardships, building resilience and Bain’s groundbreaking coming out announcement.
How the Queens of Dim Sum are Serving Up Queer Culture and Asian Heritage
How an unexpected collaboration is preserving Asian heritage and queer culture.
How Avant-Garde Visionary Wu Fei Fell in Love With Her Parents’ Dream
Through her innovative spirit and commitment to transcending boundaries, the guzheng player is redefining the possibilities of music.
Escaping Into the Ethereal World of Singer-Songwriter Sarah Kinsley
The singer reflects on exploring grief and loss on her debut album “Escaper.”
How Domee Shi Learned to Fly Her Freak Flag
The director and animator talks about leaning into what makes you unique, finding a like-minded community and why you should always go for weird.
In Conversation With Queen Priyanka
The Canadian drag queen takes a trip down memory lane and discusses her journey to becoming the star she was always meant to be.
Meet sunkis, the Pop Star Making Viral Hits on TikTok
The Chinese American singer talks about his TikTok-famous song and future aspirations.
How Kamen Sun Made Sushi Yugen One of Canada’s Best New Restaurants
The entrepreneur is all food — and business.
Meet KATSEYE, the New Global Girl Group Where Representation is its ‘Superpower’
Formed through a collaboration with Geffen Records and HYBE , KATSEYE is the result of the survival reality series The Debut: Dream Academy.
How Singer-Songwriter JUNNY is Carving a Unique Path in the Korean Music Industry
After working as a songwriter for other K-pop stars, JUNNY has finally arrived.