
Yes, Food Is Political
I spent the last few days writing and rewriting this post. It still doesn’t come close to capturing everything, but I hope it’s a start....

Prompt Uncomfortable Conversations: A Call to Action for Asian Americans
I’ve been quiet the last few days so I could do some serious introspection about my own privilege & internalized racism. I’ve been...

Reimagining Foodservice Businesses As Nonprofits
When I first said Studio ATAO was going to be a nonprofit, people told me I was crazy & this idea didn’t make any sense. The most common...


Privilege: The Series
Privilege: Pt. 1: Wealth What determines “value”? This is something I’ve touched upon before, so I wanted this dish to approach the topic...


Opinion | We Need DEI Programming More Than Ever During COVID-19
It’s been very telling to observe how diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) initiatives are faring in the current climate. So far, I’ve...


TEDxIVC: How Food Can Be A Source of Identity, Intimacy and Vulnerability
I gave my very first TEDx this March, at the first ever TEDxIVC in Santa Ana, California. My talk was 15 minutes long, titled "How Food...


Opinion | Asian Americans owe America nothing, Andrew Yang
“Contributions to society” may give minorities access to America, but it has never given us claim to being American.