As a follow up to our most recent blog post about Asian American women who changed history, we wanted to throw some modern day icons into the mix. These trailblazers serve as living proof that Asian American women are just as badass as anyone else and that we're changing history as we know it. It’s time we re-write those textbooks anyway. Nadya Okamoto Nadya Okamoto is the founder...

Growing up as an Asian American woman, it was oftentimes difficult having to come to the harsh realization that there were little to no discussions or mentions of people who looked like me in the classroom. You always heard about a white male making xyz scientific discovery or founding the next big multimedia company, but where was the recognition for Asian Americans that accomplished...

The planet is hurting—and we need to act now if we want to change course. But where do you start? Reza Cristián has set out to prove that you don’t have to choose between being an eco-warrior and a badass style icon. She’s the founder of SUSTAIN, a disruptive online publication that gives sustainability the platform it deserves. In honor of Earth Day, I spoke with Reza about the story...