Dear Asian Americans

Korean American journalist CeFaan Kim joins us to share his story of growing up in Philadelphia, what drove him to choose a career in journalism, and what principles guide him in his work as he has worked tirelessly for 20+ years in sharing stories, giving a voice to the voiceless. Congratulations to CeFaan on joining the ABC News team as a correspondent!Meet CeFaanSince joining WABC-TV in 2015, CeFaan has covered a wide range of important stories. During the pandemic shutdown, he reported nightly from the streets of New York City, speaking with health care workers, gravediggers, farmers and others impacted by the health crisis. CeFaan also reported daily on the Black Lives Matter protests that followed the murder of George Floyd. He covered the 2020 presidential election recount in Pennsylvania, the Chelsea terrorist bombing and protests of President Trump’s travel ban at JFK airport. CeFaan has consistently reported on poverty within the AAPI community, including an exclusive report in 2016 on Asian-American seniors who were riding casino buses to help make ends meet and how the pandemic has impacted Chinatown in NYC.Throughout the pandemic CeFaan has been at the forefront covering the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes, interviewing and telling the stories of countless victims. His reporting helped spark a national conversation on anti-Asian hate and led to the NYPD reversing its posture on how it communicated its investigatory process on anti-Asian hate crimes. CeFaan has contributed to multiple primetime specials on the topic including, the ABC News Live special “Stop the Hate: The Rise in Violence Against Asian Americans,” the 20/20 special “Murder in Atlanta” and most recently, ABC Owned Television Stations’ news special, “Our America: Asian Voices” which rebroadcasts across the station group’s owned channels this weekend, and is set to air on National Geographic on May 20 and available on Hulu at the end of the month.Before joining WABC-TV, CeFaan was a reporter for News12 Westchester/Hudson Valley and NY1 News, where he extensively covered local politics and breaking news. CeFaan is also a veteran who served as a U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant. He is currently the co-chair of the Asian American Journalists Association’s Media Watch Committee.Connect with CeFaanTwitter: https://twitter.com/CeFaanKimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cefaan/ABC 7 NY: https://abc7ny.com/about/newsteam/cefaan-kim/NYC Seniors Casino Story: https://abc7ny.com/news/exclusive-riding-long-hours-on-casino-buses-not-to-gamble-but-to-make-ends-meet/1632754/ABC PR: https://abcnewspr.tumblr.com/post/651166455209033728/abc-news-announces-cefaan-kim-as-a-correspondent// Support Dear Asian Americans:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywonLearn more about DAA Creator and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans // Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Kristina Manansala joins Jerry on Episode 113 to share her personal journey of being the youngest in her Filipino American family, to studying neuroscience, and now helping to bridge the healthcare access gap particularly within the Asian American community. She will be graduating from the USC Keck School of Medicine with her MPH degree in biostatistics and epidemiology soon. #FightOnMeet Kristina, in her own words:Hello! My name is Kristina (Krissy). My parents immigrated from the Philippines to the United States and I was born and raised in the Bay Area. In my free time, I loooove yoga, drawing, baking and going on long hikes with my two pups, Cupcake and Gelato (Cupcake is a Chihuahua and Gelato is a German Shepherd!).  I'm quite passionate about health care and research. I studied Neuroscience at UC San Diego, researched metabolic regulatory pathways at Scripps Research Institute and led medical relief projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and Central America. Right now, I am wrapping up my Master's of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at USC and am working on COVID-19 research projects at a Biotech company. I am very grateful for my mom's sacrifices, and as such I'm the only person in my family to graduate from college. Within the past few years, I've been on a journey to discovery my identity and value beyond professional or academic accomplishments. Connect with Kristina:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristinamanansalaInstagram: @krissycmanansala// Support Dear Asian Americans:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywonLearn more about DAA Creator and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans // Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Neil Ruiz, PhD of the Pew Research Center joins Jerry to share about his journey as the son of Filipino immigrants, finding passion and mission in sharing our stories through data and research, and what he has learned about our community through his research work. Please visit PewResearch.org to view his latest report entitled "Key facts about Asian Americans, a diverse and growing population"Meet NeilNeil G. Ruiz is associate director of race and ethnicity research at the Pew Research Center. He studies the international movement of people across borders, high-skilled immigration to the U.S. and around the world, demographic analysis of Asian Americans, and comparative legal immigration systems. Prior to joining the Center, Ruiz was the executive director of the Center for Law, Economics & Finance at George Washington University, and he has also worked as a migration and economic development expert at the Brookings Institution, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. He is a political economist with a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a master’s degree from Oxford University, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Ruiz regularly speaks about U.S. immigration and international migration research with major print and broadcast media.(Source: pewresearch.org)Connect with NeilTwitter: @Neil_ruizLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/neilruiz/Read this research:Key facts about Asian Americans, a diverse and growing population (Pew Research Center)More of Neil's Research at Pew// Support Dear Asian Americans:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywonLearn more about DAA Creator and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans // Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Jerry is back in the host chair as we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, acknowledge friends who have been on the front lines of storytelling in our community, and share some historical facts and figures that make our community so rich and diverse. Be sure to follow us on @DearAsianAmericans on Instagram for an exciting campaign starting May 5th!// Support the show:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/DAA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dearasianamericansSupport Jerry & Just Like MediaBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywonLearn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans // Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Inga Lam, Senior Video Producer of BuzzFeed's Tasty & About To Eat, joins April Guest Host Marva Shi to chat about her growing up both here and in Asia and how she discovered her love of content creation on her way to becoming one of the most popular creators. About IngaInga Lam is one of the most dedicated food producers at BuzzFeed. Not only is she a Tasty creator, but she is now one of the co-leads and talent behind a new BF channel, About To Eat, to further explore the world of food through their unique perspectives. Inga is most recognized for her 24 Hour Challenges and viral food content where she tackles indulgent food dishes that break the internet. Nonetheless, her content approaches food through her dynamic cultural background. She has lived in Hong Kong, Taiwan and the UK, and grew traveling vastly through over 30 countries. She finds joy in making the unfamiliar familiar for the audience, constantly exploring and experimenting, while finding ways to make the experience relatable and accessible.Connect with IngaYouTube: http://youtube.com/IngaLamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingatylamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ingatylamTwitter: https://twitter.com/ingatylamAbout To EatYouTube: http://youtube.com/abouttoeatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abouttoeat/// Meet Marva Shi, our Guest Host during the month of April 2021Connect with Marva:LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/marva-shi/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/marvashi/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/marvaaaaaa// Support the show:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/DAA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dearasianamericansSupport Jerry & Just Like MediaBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywon// Join the Dear Asian Americans Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearasianamericans// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans  Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans  Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon at http:www.patreon.com/dearasianamericans// Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Sakshi Venkatraman, a senior at NYU and intern at NBC News, shares her story of finding her voice through the power of journalism and storytelling. Guest host Marva interviews Sakshi as they recollect about their times together at Washington Square News. Join us for this powerful conversation on finding our own voice through sharing others' stories.Meet Sakshi!Sakshi Venkatraman is a senior at NYU majoring in Politics with minors in Spanish and Web Programming and Applications. She's a multimedia journalist with experience in writing, photography, and audio for various publications, broadcast networks, and radio stations in New York City and Texas. She also has experience working with Python and programming websites with HTML, PHP and Javascript (in fact, she programmed this one). Sakshi served as editor-in-chief of NYU's Washington Square News in 2019, and she is currently an intern with NBC News Digital, where she covers national news, including race, culture, coronavirus, South Asians, and the LGBTQ+ community.Connect with Sakshi!Instagram: @oompapa1Twitter: @sakshi_sarojaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sakshi-venkatraman/Sakshi's portfolio: http://sakshivenkatraman.com/index.htmlWSN: https://nyunews.com/2019/01/28/venkatraman-journalism-darkest-days/#Learn more about and RSVP for the New Your City Asian American Student Conference at https://nycaasc.com/// Meet Marva Shi, our Guest Host during the month of April 2021Connect with Marva:LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/marva-shi/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/marvashi/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/marvaaaaaa// Support the show:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/DAA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dearasianamericansSupport Jerry & Just Like MediaBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywon// Join the Dear Asian Americans Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearasianamericans// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans  Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans  Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon at http:www.patreon.com/dearasianamericans// Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Tiffany Lo aka @TIffGifPhotog, freelance portrait photographer and podcast host of Window Gaain is interviewed by our April Guest Host Marva Shi about her own Asian American journey, her balance of career and passions, and how she found her own voice and space within the Asian American creative community. Check her out at TiffGifPhotography.comAbout TIffTiffany began as a hobbyist photographer in her college years, solidifying herself as the friend in the friend group who brought her cropped sensor DSLR with her everywhere she went: spontaneous fast-food runs, late-night hangouts, any opportunities that constituted fun.Since 2017, she has established herself as a portrait and lifestyle NY/NJ photographer who has successfully navigated through collaborations, campaigns, and partnerships with social media influencers; brands and small businesses (Adidas, Pepper); fellow creatives in the AAPI community (The Cosmos, Slant’d); and folks who are looking to have photos of themselves captured in authentic ways.Connect with TiffInstagram: @tiffgifphotog @windowgaainWebsiteLearn more about and RSVP for the New Your City Asian American Student Conference at https://nycaasc.com/// Meet Marva Shi, our Guest Host during the month of April 2021Connect with Marva:LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/marva-shi/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/marvashi/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/marvaaaaaa// Support the show:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/DAA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dearasianamericansSupport Jerry & Just Like MediaBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywon// Join the Dear Asian Americans Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearasianamericans// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans  Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans  Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon at http:www.patreon.com/dearasianamericans// Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Marva Shi is our April 2021 Guest Host! Tiffany passes the baton to the NYU student and NYC Asian American Student Conference Co-Director as we learn about Marva's story and who we can expect to hear from this month on Dear Asian Americans!From Marva: "My name is Marva Shi! I’m 20 years old and I study Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University. My Asian American story starts with me being the daughter of Chinese immigrants who came to Canada, lived in America, and then went back to China. Among other things, I’m a digital media creative, the co-director of the New York City Asian American Student Conference this year, and a gap year student constantly looking for opportunities to figure out what I want to do with my life."Connect with Marva:LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/marva-shi/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/marvashi/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/marvaaaaaa// Support the show:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/DAA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dearasianamericansSupport Jerry & Just Like MediaBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywon// Join the Dear Asian Americans Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearasianamericans// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans  Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans  Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon at http:www.patreon.com/dearasianamericans// Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Founder of Nguyen Coffee Supply and certified badass auntie Sahra Nguyen joins Tiffany to share her family's origin story, her lifelong commitment to activism, and the story behind Nguyen Coffee Supply. Grab a cup (brewed with a phin filter of course) and get ready for amazing storytelling from Sarah and Tiffany!Meet Sahra Sahra Nguyen is the founder & CEO of Nguyen Coffee Supply -- the first-ever specialty Vietnamese coffee company importing and roasting in Brooklyn, New York. On a mission to transform the coffee industry through diversity, inclusion, and transparency, Nguyen Coffee Supply has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, VICE, New York Magazine, New York Times, Forbes, Fortune, and honored with the 2019 StarChefs Rising Star Award. Early January 2020, Imbibe Magazine featured Sahra Nguyen as one of the #Imbibe75 -- people, places, and directions that will shape the way you drink in 2020. She is a Gold House Collective Founder for Spring 2020 cohort, a leading network to celebrate and elevate the Asian American community.Connect with SahraInstagram: @nguyencoffeesupply @oneouncegoldTwitter: @nguyencoffeeNYC @oneouncegoldLinkedin + FacebookWebsite Sahra and Nguyen Coffee Supply in the pressCheck out her feature on CNN! Thanks to Bonnie, Stella, and Henry of TDW+Co for your help and support.// Meet Tiffany Hwang, our Guest Host during the month of March 2021 as we celebrate Women's History Month! Learn about Tiffany, her show TITT Talk, and the three amazing guests she'll be hosting during this month!Connect with Tiffany!Instagram: @tiffany_j_hwangWebsite: https://www.hwangplacerighttime.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-hwang-a331578/// Support the show:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/DAA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dearasianamericansSupport Jerry & Just Like MediaBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywon// Join the Dear Asian Americans Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearasianamericans// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans  Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans  Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon at http:www.patreon.com/dearasianamericans// Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Helene and Catherine An of the Vietnamese American restaurant empire House of An join Tiffany to share their stories of becoming Vietnamese American, lessons learned building House of An, and what message they want to share with America during these challenging times. Learn more about their restaurant group at www.HouseofAn.comHelene An is one of the most celebrated chefs in America, regularly chosen by the James Beard Foundation to host events and by Hollywood elite to cater Oscar parties. She was inducted into the Smithsonian Institute in 2007 for her contribution to introducing Vietnamese cuisine to mainstream America. Helene grew up in French Colonial Vietnam, but fled with her family to Saigon in 1955 after the Communist invasion. Twenty years later, she had to flee Saigon and soon settled in San Francisco, where she established the city’s first Vietnamese restaurant, Thanh Long.Helene oversees the House of An that includes five restaurants throughout California including Crustacean Beverly Hills, named Esquire‘s “Best New Restaurant” in 1997 and winner of the prestigious Five-Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in 2015. Helene’s tantalizing food — featured on the Food Network’s The Best Thing I Ever Ate — has long been hailed by critics, celebrities, and an adoring public. (Source: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/contributor/helene-an/)Catherine An is the Founder and CEO of An Catering and Tiato, two acclaimed divisions of the House of An Restaurant Group. In addition to running her own division, she remains an instrumental role in her family’s other restaurant concepts, which includes: Crustacean, DàLat Rose, Anqi Bistro, and Thanh Long. In 2006, Catherine fused her love of art and fashion into the launch of An Catering, capturing her experiences working for top fashion house Richard Tyler & premiere ad agency Ogilvy & Mather (Botswana). Under her direction, An Catering was named, “Caterer to the Stars“ in 2008 by the Los Angeles Times. For the first time through An Catering, executive Chef Helene An’s Secret Kitchen™dishes such as, the famous Garlic Noodles and Dungeonous Roast Crab were being offered off-site. The company also received one of the catering industry’s highest honors, BizBash Magazine’s “Style Award“ in 2008 and “Readers Choice Award“ in 2011and 2013. She brings allure to the business by catering to the “who’s who“ of notable retail houses, entertainment industry executives, and business moguls. In 2010 Catherine’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to spearhead the development of a new gourmet fast-casual restaurant in Santa Monica, Tiato. Aside from being the go-to eatery for Silicon Beach top corporations and surrounding community, Tiato also doubles as an impressive indoor-outdoor event space. Staying true to her admiration for eco-conscious business practices, Tiato was designed using sustainable materials. The menu features Vietnamese-Californian fresh healthy fare, using herbs from the restaurant’s on-site garden. As a result, Tiato & An Catering recently received the “Sustainable Quality Award-Grand Prize“ in 2013 from the City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, and Sustainable Works. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, Catherine led her family to receive the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the year award in 2013. When she’s not busy keeping her brands innovative, she enjoys staying active with charitable organizations (Rally for Kids with Cancer, Hollywood Hearts, West Coast Care, SPIN, Tree People, and the T.J. Martell Foundation) exploring nature, and hiking with her dog Drummer. (Source: https://goldhouse.org/people/catherine-an/)Connect with Catherine!LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-an-b93bb32b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinean/Web: http://www.houseofan.com/LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-himi-helene-an-crustacean-chef-vietnamese-20190421-story.htmlEater: https://www.eater.com/2019/5/13/18535890/helene-an-crustacean-thanh-long-smithsonian-award-fusion-cuisine-vietnameseFood & Wine: https://www.foodandwine.com/news/helene-chef-smithsonian-pioneer-award-crustaceanThanks to Bonnie, Stella, and Henry of TDW+Co for your help and support.// Meet Tiffany Hwang, our Guest Host during the month of March 2021 as we celebrate Women's History Month! Learn about Tiffany, her show TITT Talk, and the three amazing guests she'll be hosting during this month!Connect with Tiffany!Instagram: @tiffany_j_hwangWebsite: https://www.hwangplacerighttime.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-hwang-a331578/// Support the show:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/DAA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dearasianamericansSupport Jerry & Just Like MediaBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywon// Join the Dear Asian Americans Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearasianamericans// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans  Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans  Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon at http:www.patreon.com/dearasianamericans// Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia