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Hi, how was your Easter holiday?

It feels like the holiday came and passed by in the blink of an eye. However, gather some of that Easter energy and dive deep into today’s newsletter to find the perfect sources for post-holiday recovery. 

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LAST WEEK, ASIAN LEADERS DID 🎉

🚀 Ana Sadighi returns to brand strategy as Global Brand Marketing Manager at Convene after a 24-month journey as a first-time mom.
🚀 Catherine R. Chen will begin her new role in May as Executive Director of the Asian American Federation, leading critical work for New York’s 2 million AAPIs.
🚀 Grace Kao has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer at Snap Inc., after making a strong impact since joining the company last December.
🚀 Grant Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Gamma, announced that the company, now with 50 million users, is launching powerful updates and a new look to transform how people bring ideas to life with AI.
🚀 Petch Jirapinyo, Co-Founder & CEO of Bariendo, announced that his company has expanded to Dallas and DC, now offering comprehensive weight care in 8 cities across 5 states and DC within just 1.5 years
🚀 Sarah Wooders, Co-Founder & CTO, and Charles Packer, Co-Founder & CEO of Letta, announced the launch of Agent File (.af), an open standard that makes stateful AI agents portable, shareable, and versioned for the first time.
🎬 AAPI stars gather in a heartfelt dramedy about queer love, family, and messy chosen bonds in Andrew Ahn’s modern reimagining of The Wedding Banquet, now playing in theaters.

Natalie Nakase Makes History as WNBA’s First Asian American Head Coach 🏀

Natalie Nakase made history as the first Asian American head coach in the WNBA, leading the Golden State Valkyries—a new expansion team debuting in 2025. The 44-year-old Japanese American coach brings 16 years of coaching experience and played a key role in the Las Vegas Aces’ back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023.

In 2023, she also briefly stepped in as head coach during a suspension. From her beginnings as a walk-on player at UCLA, Nakase has risen with grit and strong values to become the leader she is today.

Junjie Zhang, 30-Year-Old Founder of Chagee, Becomes a Billionaire 🧋

Junjie Zhang, founder and CEO of Chinese tea chain Chagee, has become a billionaire at just 30 years old, with a net worth of US$2.1 billion following the company’s recent debut on the Nasdaq. 

Zhang’s story is one of remarkable resilience. Orphaned at 10 and homeless for seven years, he only began learning to read and write at 18. Now, he holds 54% of Chagee’s Class B shares, giving him 89% of the company’s voting power—cementing his influence in China’s booming consumer market.

📣 List Your Event for Free With Asian Heritage Week 2025! 🇦🇺🔊

To mark Asian Heritage Week’s second year, we are excited to announce our return to Australia across two cities: Melbourne and Sydney.

Asian Heritage Week (AHW) is an annual celebration that amplifies your events through our network, embracing and honoring the cultural heritage of Asian communities.

To unfold the beauty and creativity of the Asian community, we would love for event hosts to join us on this journey through two beautiful cities:

• Melbourne | May 19 – May 25

• Sydney | May 26 – Jun 1

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COMPANIES DISCOVERED ✅

Voli Wellness 

Voli Wellness is a company offering a hydration-focused electrolyte drink mix designed to help you feel good, move better, and stay balanced—all without sugar or the crash.

Backed by wellness advocate Maggie Q, Voli harnesses the power of nature’s most hydrating superfoods—Aquamin, Irish Sea Moss, Himalayan Pink Salt, and Coconut Water—rich in essential electrolytes and trace minerals to support daily performance and recovery.

WORKPLACE ESSENTIALS 🌟

Stressed about office life and looking to make it more fun? Here are our editors’ weekly top picks for workplace amenities to uplift your hustle workspace.

Asian Tea Packs 🍵

Matcha is undeniably good—but recently, a shortage is expected in Japan. To ease the pressure on Japanese farmers, there are plenty of alternative teas we can enjoy! From oolong tea to black tea, you can refresh yourself anytime with simple, ready-to-use packages of Asian tea. Say no to boring office tea—say yes to Asian tea!

🎢 There’s a well-known phrase: “slowly but surely.” It can be used to assure a slow but well-guaranteed success. However, it can also apply to mistakes and the inevitable consequences of impending doom. Therefore, to prevent risks from actualizing, it is important to evaluate the status quo and immediately adjust any mistakes. Making mistakes is acceptable, but whether you act on them depends on your decision.

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