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Luanne Ronquillo, Founder, Ruru Baked Inc.
Profiles Isabelle Khoo 2021-07-23 Profiles Isabelle Khoo 2021-07-23

Luanne Ronquillo, Founder, Ruru Baked Inc.

On overcoming her childhood embarrassment of being Asian and how she fell in love with Asian cuisine.

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Jennifer Lau, Owner, Fit Squad
Profiles Isabelle Khoo 2021-07-06 Profiles Isabelle Khoo 2021-07-06

Jennifer Lau, Owner, Fit Squad

On overcoming her insecurities as a Chinese female gym owner and how she’s creating space for diversity in fitness.

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Tanya Kim, Multimedia Personality and Animal Advocate
Profiles Isabelle Khoo 2021-06-28 Profiles Isabelle Khoo 2021-06-28

Tanya Kim, Multimedia Personality and Animal Advocate

On how a lack of representation impacted her self-worth, the challenges of being a Korean woman in media, and how anti-Asian racism has affected her.

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Abby Albino, Founder, Rise Tribe
Profiles Isabelle Khoo 2021-06-21 Profiles Isabelle Khoo 2021-06-21

Abby Albino, Founder, Rise Tribe

On choosing a non-stereotypical career and how her non-profit Rise Tribe is redefining what it means to be Filipino-Canadian.

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Peggy Li, Founder, Peggy Li Creations
Profiles Teresa Mayede 2021-04-20 Profiles Teresa Mayede 2021-04-20

Peggy Li, Founder, Peggy Li Creations

On choosing a creative path, giving back to the Asian community and finding her voice during a time when Asians are speaking up.

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Jackie Lau, Author
Profiles Zeahaa Rehman 2021-01-13 Profiles Zeahaa Rehman 2021-01-13

Jackie Lau, Author

On navigating the romance industry as a BIPOC author and incorporating her mental health experiences in her writing.

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Amanda Poh, Creator and Designer of K SOON Jewelry
Profiles Isabelle Docto 2020-12-23 Profiles Isabelle Docto 2020-12-23

Amanda Poh, Creator and Designer of K SOON Jewelry

On reconnecting with her culture and giving back to BIPOC communities.

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Aaron Chin, CEO, Organika Health Products
Profiles Teresa Mayede 2020-12-07 Profiles Teresa Mayede 2020-12-07

Aaron Chin, CEO, Organika Health Products

On embracing diversity in the wellness industry, taking over the family business and learning to become proud of his Chinese roots.

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Carolyn Fe, Actress, Singer, Songwriter
Profiles Madelyn Chung 2020-12-01 Profiles Madelyn Chung 2020-12-01

Carolyn Fe, Actress, Singer, Songwriter

On “Blues Clues & You!”, finding her voice in the performing arts, and breaking Filipino stereotypes.

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Asia Jackson, Actress and Digital Creative
Features, Profiles Isabelle Docto 2020-10-20 Features, Profiles Isabelle Docto 2020-10-20

Asia Jackson, Actress and Digital Creative

On how she harnesses social media for her activism and about being a role model for young women of colour.

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Sarah Lee and Christine Chang, Founders and CEOs, Glow Recipe
Profiles Madelyn Chung 2020-03-05 Profiles Madelyn Chung 2020-03-05

Sarah Lee and Christine Chang, Founders and CEOs, Glow Recipe

On diversity in the beauty industry, sharing their heritage with the world and making K-beauty accessible to all.

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Athina Wang and Florence Shin, Founders, Covry Eyewear
Profiles Madelyn Chung 2020-01-20 Profiles Madelyn Chung 2020-01-20

Athina Wang and Florence Shin, Founders, Covry Eyewear

On the creation of Covry, the lack of Asian representation they experienced growing up and the importance of diversity when it comes to eyewear.

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Thi Bui: Cartoonist, Author, ‘The Best We Could Do’
Profiles Isabelle Khoo 2020-01-20 Profiles Isabelle Khoo 2020-01-20

Thi Bui: Cartoonist, Author, ‘The Best We Could Do’

On why ‘The Best We Could Do’ is an “accidental memoir” and how she came to terms with her Vietnamese culture as an Asian-American.

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Amrit Singh, Registered Acupuncturist, Founder, 6BabeBeauty
Profiles Madelyn Chung 2020-01-16 Profiles Madelyn Chung 2020-01-16

Amrit Singh, Registered Acupuncturist, Founder, 6BabeBeauty

On growing up in a predominately white city, honouring cultural traditions in acupuncture and how she grew to be proud in her own skin.

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William Yu: Screenwriter, Speaker and Creator of #StarringJohnCho
Profiles Isabelle Khoo 2019-12-10 Profiles Isabelle Khoo 2019-12-10

William Yu: Screenwriter, Speaker and Creator of #StarringJohnCho

On his experience growing up without Asian representation, where he thinks Hollywood’s landscape is heading, and what it was like to meet John Cho himself.

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