Kalaya'an Mendoza is an activist, organizer, and strategist in nonviolent direct action, and has spent the twenty years of his life fighting for social justice. I first encountered his work, in an impactful poster that he created, declaring "Asians for Black Lives" in a powerful show of solidarity.

Chris Do is a designer and educator, marketer, director, and CEO and Chief Strategist of the design firm Blind. As an educator, his ambitious mission statement is to teach 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love.

Barbara Dumetz's pioneering advertising images for the likes of Coca Cola, Delta, and McDonalds brought diversity to the mainstream and embraced inclusion long before it was popular. 

Creative Director Nicola Formichetti, is best known for his work with Diesel, Lady Gaga, Mugler, and Uniqlo, but the Japanese-Italian artist, has worked hard to embrace authenticity and develop his point of view.

Justin Pichetrungsi, is the owner of Anajak Thai in Sherman Oaks CA, a popular neighborhood favorite opened by his father in 1981. Justin is a concept designer balancing his commercial art career and his family's modern Thai restaurant.

Model and entrepreneur Olivia Culpo graced the 2020 cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, photographed in Bali. Olivia came to fame as winner of the Miss Universe pageant in 2012.

Chef Roy Choi is a groundbreaking original who broke the mold by creating iconic LA food truck, Kogi, that merged Mexican and Korean flavors and began the gourmet food truck craze. He's also a passionate social activist working in his local community.

Chef Shirley Chung is the chef and owner of the delicious Modern Chinese American restaurant, Ms. Chi's Cafe in Culver City California. A tenacious contestant on Bravo's Top Chef, she competed in Seasons 11 and 14, bringing her take on Chinese cuisine to the forefront.

Chef Niki Nakayama opened her two Michelin Star winning restaurant in Los Angeles in 2011. Chef Niki, is very humble, but is completely shattering stereotypes in a culturally male dominated field.

Kate Powers has built a photography career based on an authentic point of view and women’s empowerment.