May is the month to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islanders and to educate ourselves on history and accomplishments. In addition to educating and celebrating, we encourage you to join us in supporting AAPI-owned shops. A few of our favorites are below, but be sure to check out curated lists from Popular Mechanic, The Skimm, The Strategist, and Self Magazine. Don't forget that while Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is in May, we can celebrate AAPI year-round.
“Cabinet was built to provide high-quality and fairly priced medicines, directly to your door. But we aren't stopping there. We want a smarter health experience entirely - one focused on preparedness, honesty, and sustainability.” Find them on Instagram.
“The next generation will know healthy skin rather than p*rfect skin 60% of women can pinpoint that their self-esteem plummeted when they went through puberty. Our mission is to change that. We're building the next generation a safe space to learn, grow and become their best naturally brave selves. Sisters Taran and Bunny Ghatrora created Blume, a beauty and self-care company for young women.” Find them on Instagram.
“This Asian-owned bookshop resides in California, where the owners carefully choose, clean, and condition their books.” Find them on Instagram.
“Owned by three Asian founders, Monica Recto, Gabie Tanjutco and Trisha Lim, B.Zaar collective is a curated, in-house digital marketplace that elevates artisanal brands and designers to the forefront, inspired by the bazaars or marketplaces, in the Philippines.” Find them on Instagram.
“Find layered necklaces, bracelets, rings and more at AMYO, starting from just $30; founded by Korean American founder Gina Nam, who runs an all-female team who crafts the jewelry by hand.” Find them on Instagram.
“Addressing the problem for smaller-chested women by creating comfortable, good-looking bras designed specifically for AA, A, and B cups, Pepper is founded by Jaclyn Fu, a first-generation Chinese American.” Find them on Instagram.
“Nguyen Coffee Supply is founded by Sahra Nguyen who is the millennial daughter of Vietnamese American refugees. Nguyen has accomplished a lot in her life such as co-founding a podcasting agency and winning a documentary filmmaker award. To bring admiration to her Vietnamese culture, she partnered with a fourth-generation farmer in Vietnam so that her company can offer special blends.” Find them on Instagram.
“Pink Moon is a self-care brand that emphasizes “sustainability, philanthropy, and holistic wellness.” This business was founded by Lin Chen who is a Chinese woman. Chen wants her company to empower other women through her inclusive products.” Find them on Instagram.
“Nguyen Coffee Supply is founded by Sahra Nguyen who is the millennial daughter of Vietnamese American refugees. Nguyen has accomplished a lot in her life such as co-founding a podcasting agency and winning a documentary filmmaker award. To bring admiration to her Vietnamese culture, she partnered with a fourth-generation farmer in Vietnam so that her company can offer special blends.” Find them on Instagram.
MORE Magazine is proudly founded by a Filipino Mexican woman, and we love to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage every day of the year.
