Abby Rodgers has a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in International Relations from Schiller International University Paris. Born in South Korea, raised in upstate New York, and currently based i
Al'n Duong is a feature film producer based in Seattle, WA. Al'n harbored a great passion for martial arts films at a young age and studied at the University of Washington, focusing on post-modern ci
Alex is an artist who thinks and feels in dance, music, words, and visual arts. She is currently working on recording a full studio album at Hipposonic Studios.
Alicia is a second-generation Chinese Canadian based in Toronto. She is a data-driven marketer who is passionate about storytelling and creating content. When she’s not working, she spends her time
Allen is a student at the University of Waterloo, based in Toronto, Canada. With interests in politics, the arts, and science, technology, and society (STS), he tries to infuse interdisciplinarity in
Amy is a student and an event photographer. She currently studies communications and hopes to tell important stories through words and pictures. If not studying, you can find her trying out new desse
Angie Tian Tian was born in China and grew up in Canada during her formative years. She identifies as bicultural and bilingual, and shares stories of family and identity from the perspective of a 1.5
Asami is a first generation Japanese Australian immigrant based in Melbourne. She is a yoga teacher, music therapist and founder of Shapes and Sounds, which is an online platform to talk about, under
Belinda has more than 10 years of working experience in the healthcare
field. Her passion outside of work is helping others with their career
development.
Dr. Candy Ho (EdD, CCDP) is a first-generation, Chinese Canadian millennial who holds a dual teaching appointment at the University of the Fraser Valley (as Assistant Professor, Integrative Career an
Carson is a traveller, photographer, and advertising executive. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Canada, he is on the lookout for stories that connect us, whether through writing or photography.
Catherine Dang is an Editor for Cold Tea Collective. After dabbling in law and public service, she is currently focused on her fiction writing. When she's not obsessing over pop culture and true crim
Christina Wong is Executive Director and Co-Founder of Employ to Empower, an organization that provides access development and entrepreneurial resources to local residents. Using a “hand-up, not ha
Corey is a Digital Marketer based in Paris, France. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria and an MBA from HEC Paris. Prior to moving to Paris, he worked in Vancouver at Ligh
Courtney Chu is a writer and content strategist who is always on the lookout for the next story.
She believes in storytelling as the key to behaviour change and her writing focuses on health commu
Devon is a Canadian media producer with international experience in digital, news and TV production.
Devon has produced content for a number of organizations, including the City of Vancouver, Sa
Diane Hau Yu Wong is an emerging curator and Art Historian based in Montreal and Vancouver. She is interested in contemporary Asian art, diasporic and hybrid identity and how community plays a role w
Dina Lu is a Chinese-Canadian calligrapher, blogger, and educator based in Vancouver, Canada. After working in international trade and government jobs for three years, she decided to take a sharp tur
Divya Kaur is a queer disabled Punjabi artist, learning writer, and anti-oppression professional living in diaspora on stolen Coast Salish territories including those of the Squamish, Musqueam, and T
Dominique is a the daughter of Chinese Filipino parents who immigrated as settlers to Canada from the Philippines. As the first in her lineage to be born outside of Asia, her diasporic roots have tak
Edmond T. Cheng is a Cantonese-Canadian born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Canada to immigrant parents from Hong Kong. He is a health and wellness practitioner and entrepreneur, community volunteer, a
Emily Mun is an actor and writer who was born and raised in New York City. Her work focuses on intersectional feminism and Pan-Asian American issues. She has been published by online platforms such a
Eng C. is a Chinese Canadian business analytics professional with a passion for backpacking the world, language learning, and writing. Inspired by her travels, she created www.wanderingmapleclementin
Eudora is an avid runner, passionate sustainability advocate, and lover of animals and the great outdoors. By day, she works in communications and by night, you can find her getting her fitness on an
Evan is a marketing strategist by trait currently based in Los Angeles, California. After earning his B.A. in Political Science from Hawaii Pacific University, he moved back home to pursue a career i
Grace is a writer from Brooklyn, New York before the identity became a cool, desirable one. She works on Fresh Off the Vote, a grassroots podcast on AAPI politics, and is co-host of the episode “Sl
Hieu Gray is an award-winning creative in the fields of television, food, social media, and journalism. A former CNN senior writer/producer for such shows as Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown and Larry
Hillary Nguyen-Don is a writer, editor, and digital media producer currently based in London. When she's not creating content, she likes binging podcasts, playing the guitar, and attempting to be me
Hosea Cheung is an Editorial Advisor and former Editor-in-Chief for Cold Tea Collective. With a life-long passion for storytelling, Hosea worked as a journalist and editor for a Canadian media outlet
Ifrah Akhtar is founder and editor-in-chief of MODEST. She works on a number of other projects and is an avid writer and foodie.
Most days you can find her with a book in her hand, eating something
Irene Lo is an Asana Facilitator that teaches yoga online through Irene Yoga Flow on YouTube and leads live monthly yin yoga and tarot meditation practices. You can follow her on @ireneyogaflow for u
Growing up between Hong Kong and Southern California has influenced how Ivan approaches creativity. Now working for himself as a freelance photographer, his desire to explore and capture stunning pho
Jacqueline is a second-year law student at the University of Victoria and a FACL BC Student Director. She is passionate about bringing an intersectional, anti-oppressive lens to government, public po
Jacqueline is a product manager and content creator based in New York. She has a soft spot for finding good stories anywhere – whether it’s working at tech startups on the path to success, watchi
Jamie Dunlop Khau is a mother of three girls, storyteller, digital influencer and well-being advocate. She is the voice behind Styling The Inside: a Vancouver-based lifestyle and family blog dedicate
Jasmine Lynch is an instructional designer based in Toronto. You can find her cooking, on a walk with her favourite podcasts, planning her next big trip, or taking a load off with a good sheet mask.
Jasper Lau is a first generation Hong Kong immigrant to Canada and Asian millennial. He is a musician, photographer and occasional writer. He is fluent in dodgeball, as well as a whole lot of puns.
Jenni Rudolph is an LA-based songwriter, musician, and the Executive Creative Director of LUNAR: The Jewish-Asian Film Project. She enjoys funky bass lines, murder mysteries, and copious amounts of p
Jessica Nguyen identifies herself as a 2nd generation Vietnamese American and proud daughter of immigrant refugees. Many know Jessica as the founder and host of Project Voice. However, if you ask her
Joanna Li is a Certified Professional Coach (CPCC) and the owner of Joanna Li Coaching. She believes that, inside everyone, there is a fire to be ignited. She helps people find their fire, empowering
Joanne Li is a second-gen Shanghainese wannabe expat from Vancouver telling stories for intersectional social change. Service designer by day, avid kombucha brewer and playlist maker by night. You ca
Jocelyn is a coffee-drinking, travel-hungry, and country music-loving trained accountant at a Big Four Firm. She enjoys meeting new people and serving her community. Currently, she is working as a su
Jocelyn Wong is a prospective journalist studying English and Dialogue on the unceded Coast Salish territories of the the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) a
Karra Barron has been a writer since the age of three and she’s since ditched the crayons to lead content marketing for high growth companies. Born in the United States, and raised in both the Phil
Katharine Chan has worked in British Columbia's healthcare system for over a decade. She's published scientific journals, co-authored books and presented at local and national healthcare conferences.
Katrina Nguyen started her career in the corporate food and service industry where she learned how to craft truly meaningful experiences. After eight years of flying through the quintessential swingi
Kayla is a Chinese-Canadian journalism student, freelance writer, and K-pop enthusiast who splits her time between Vancouver and Toronto. She enjoys writing on social issues and is interested in data
Kendal is a mixed-Asian (Taiwanese) content and event curator based out of Seattle, WA. She enjoys watching foreign television and film, advocating for race and social justice, and planning her next
Kim Dinh grew up in Regina, SK and now resides in Calgary, AB currently working as a construction project manager. While working in a male dominated industry, she strives to break barriers not only a
Kris is a second-generation Korean-Canadian residing in Vancouver, B.C. Kris has worked in marketing, event coordination, and operations across several not-for-profits in the Lower Mainland, and is c
Kristin Fung is a Vancouver-raised, Toronto-nostalgic, Hawaii-aspiring vocalist, pianist, composer, improviser, and creative musician. She animates communities with wholesome, high-energy, and quirky
Lalaine is a Filipina student journalist whose work focuses on intimate storytelling and intersectionality. Hailing from Vancouver, she currently studies political science and sociology. When Lalaine
Lauren Lee is passionate about working with creative minds and helping brands get their voices heard through social media. Born and raised in Abbotsford and trained in gymnastics for years, she moved
Louis is a Toronto-based writer taking life one step at a time. There's nothing he loves more than food, the color navy, and his airfryer. If he’s not stationed at my keyboard typing his way throug
Malia Ogawa is a writer and English Language Teacher living in Japan. She’s lived in Paris, London, Seattle, and now Japan. A self-proclaimed historian and fashion enthusiast, she runs a fashion hi
Maria Reynolds is a first time mom & long time blogger living in Metro Vancouver. Juggling stay at home mom duties she is a happiness activist & strives to be an active community builder.
Middle East born & South Asian raised, Marushka Jessica Almeida is a queer, nonbinary, Toronto based writer, producer and ex-accountant. She's written on Homeschooled (CBC Gem), Streams Flow From
Matt Zhang is currently a student at Vanderbilt University studying Cognitive Studies, Spanish, and Computer Science. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and originally hails from Toronto, spending
May Au is a business lawyer, philomath, and story-addict who seeks to approach life with wonder, connection and a critical mind. May has always been captivated by stories. As a young child, she would
May Maylisa Cat is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans new media, performance art, sculpture, and installation. Her projects have received support from The Franklin Furnace Fund; Precipice Fu
Melanie Ang is a marine biologist and policy advisor turned food entrepreneur. During her research and backpacking trips, she witnessed firsthand the impact that plastics can have in the oceans. She
Michael is a writer who lives in the United States and works in IT. He wants to write stories that young people can resonate with. He enjoys trying out new creative outlets, re-watching shows, and th
Michelle Chiang is a second generation Taiwanese-Canadian and an aspiring editor. She loves all things creative and can often be found writing, reading, or scrounging the area for the latest bubble t
Natasha is a multi-disciplinary creative, community builder, and public speaker. She has a background in marketing, broadcast television, live event production and education. In 2021, she was named a
Nathalie De Los Santos is based in Vancouver, and is the founder of PilipinxPages, a bookstagram featuring Filipinx authors. You can read her work or hear her in TFC, CBC, Filipino Fridays Podcast, S
Natriya is a creative specializing in editorial photography. Based in Los Angeles, she is also a photographer for Cold Tea Collective. She's passionate about telling stories, social justice, and lear
Nightingale is a community driven creative and mental health advocate focused on highlighting underrepresented voices through various mediums such as art, film, audio, and more. She also founded a no
Pia Araneta is a Toronto-based journalist who covers lifestyle, health, women's issues, social justice, culture and news. Her work appears on Global News, New Wave Magazine, The Eyeopener, The Gatewa
Priyanka Bose is an Indian American writer & photographer based in Chicago. A Fulbright Scholar born and brought up in the Midwest, she loves writing about all things food, fashion, film, and fic
Ritesh Matlani is a Vancouver-based producer, director and writer. Born and raised in the middle east, of Indian heritage, he’s drawn to stories of how his culture thrives in a different geography.
Ronak (he/him) is a playwright and journalist based on the East Coast of the United States. He loves to spotlight Asian American stories that show the community's numerous strengths and joys. You'll
Samson Chan is a Vancouver-based storyteller, lawyer, and digital space enthusiast. He has a multidisciplinary background in public health, business, law, technology and non-profit. Born in Hong Kon
“The Content Doctor” Sandra Nomoto is a content writer and editor for cruelty-free businesses. She also offers a number of services for authors. At 25, she founded Conscious Public Relations Inc.
Sophia is a Vancouver based food & lifestyle photographer and artist behind Amelia Hedgehog. Some of her clients includes MUJI Canada, Freshprep, Tourism Toronto and World Vision Canada.
Stephanie Palazzolo is a San Francisco-based writer and technology investment banker who's passionate about exploring her multicultural background as well as the worlds of tech and business. When she
Steven is a corporate/technology lawyer with top-tier legal experience in Canada and Southeast Asia. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, technology and corporate finance.
He is curr
Steve was born and raised in Vancouver, studying at both UBC and UCLA, before holding a career in investment banking and private equity. Now, he's focused on building his own brand of specialty socks
Sydney Rae Chin is a queer intuitive sex educator, writer, and content creator based on the East Coast. She holds a degree from Emerson College in Media Arts Production with a minor in African Americ
Tanya Zhang is an art director & designer based in NYC. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she graduated from UC San Diego with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Computing & the Arts. She moved to New
Taslim Jaffer is a freelance writer with a special interest in culture, society and immersive travel. Her bylines include Huffington Post Canada, CBC Parents, YMC.ca, WestCoast Families and more. She
Tiana He is a digital marketer and freelance makeup artist based in Vancouver, BC. Passionate about all things creative, she works to refine her craft while enabling others to do the same.
Tiffani is a Digital Content Strategist born and raised in Vancouver, B.C. Growing up watching Asian creators such as Wong Fu, Michelle Phan and Bubzbeauty; Tiffani was inspired to share the stories
Tim Lam is an Editorial Advisor and former Editor-in-Chief for Cold Tea Collective. He believes everyone has a story worth telling and wants to be the first to hear yours. It’s what has driven his
Val is an international filmmaker and writer that calls Singapore, New York, and Los Angeles home. A lover of the past, she is passionate about telling historical Asian stories that have been consist
Vivian Dang is based in Vancouver. She loves storytelling and is currently a writer for Medium's "P.S. I Love You" publication. When she's not working, she sits for PADS service dogs-in-training and
Vivian Man is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Founder of kyth + kyn in Vancouver, BC. She loves helping people find ways to lead healthier lives through personalized diet and lifestyle choices.
Wesley Kang is the co-founder of Nimble Made, a men’s “Actually Slim” dress shirt brand created to fill the sizing gap in the menswear industry and on a mission to bring representation to Asian
Winnie is a native Vancouverite who recently moved back to the West Coast after a four-year stint in Toronto. She's a lover of people, food, podcasts, getting sweaty and going on adventures. She's al
