june ii issue

Explore our new issue with conversations with Brinda Iyer (@brindanotbrenda), KIM! (@kimberley_sings), and Keiko Hisaoka and (@cocoro_auction), and many more! Be sure to check out the articles submitted by our lovely contributors!

Cover by: @jkbiscuit

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A Conversation With KIM!
Kate Anderson-Song
A Conversation With KIM!
Kate Anderson-Song

Kimberley Fransa Salim, a.k.a KIM! is a singer and entertainer from Indonesia. She started her singing career at a very young age, and in 2017, she got the second runner-up position on “The Voice Kids Indonesia.”

Kate Anderson-Song
A Conversation with Alissa Lapid of NACU
Melina Morry
A Conversation with Alissa Lapid of NACU
Melina Morry

Melina sits down with Alissa, the founder of fashion brand NACU, to chat about her breakout brand, the future of sustainability, and why it’s crucial to give Asian creators the platform they deserve.

Melina Morry
A Conversation With Dolly Li
Hannah Teoh
A Conversation With Dolly Li
Hannah Teoh

Dolly Li is an award-winning video journalist, correspondent, and producer. She is the creator and co-host of A People’s History of Asian America miniseries on PBS Voices.

Hannah Teoh
A Conversation With Liza Mei Stone
Maddi Chun
A Conversation With Liza Mei Stone
Maddi Chun

Liza Mei Stone is adopted, super liberal, grew up in the suburbs of central New Jersey, went to public school, and was raised by two white parents—one American, one British—both Jewish.

Maddi Chun
A Conversation With Brinda
Hannah Teoh
A Conversation With Brinda
Hannah Teoh

Scroll through Brinda’s Instagram, and you see a glimpse into the proud and confident queer, South Asian, non-binary individual that Brinda is.

Hannah Teoh
A Conversation With Keiko Hisaoka and Cocoro Auction
Kate Anderson-Song
A Conversation With Keiko Hisaoka and Cocoro Auction
Kate Anderson-Song

Keiko Hisaoko’s the manager of the Japanese band Cocoro Auction. Working for Gerbera Music Agency, she works to advocate for these artists and share their music with the world.

Kate Anderson-Song
A Conversation With Gowri Nadella
Charlotte Drummond
A Conversation With Gowri Nadella
Charlotte Drummond

Nadella has truly had a very exciting 2021 so far. At only 17 years old, she has signed with AEFH—one of the top 4 acting agencies in the world—and has already worked on a new campaign with UOMA Beauty, which will be featured in Ulta, Nordstrom, and Boots stories.

Charlotte Drummond
 
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Knocking Down the Door: Fashion and Queer Asian Identities
Sabine Gaind
Knocking Down the Door: Fashion and Queer Asian Identities
Sabine Gaind

Inspired by the season 17 premiere of Project Runway, Sabine explores the relationship between fashion and queer identities.

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Sabine Gaind
Makeup As An Art Form
Gitanjali Samayamantula
Makeup As An Art Form
Gitanjali Samayamantula

HBO’s hit show, Euphoria, starring Zendaya has undeniably changed the makeup game. Gitanjali explores the effects of Euphoria on the online makeup scene and recommends some talented Asian gender minority makeup artists to check out.

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Gitanjali Samayamantula
Thaka Dimi Thaka Jonu
Yukta Ramanan
Thaka Dimi Thaka Jonu
Yukta Ramanan

Yukta shares her journey with, Bharatanatyam is a classical art form that originated in Southern India over 2,000 years ago.

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Yukta Ramanan
 

 

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The History of Hijras: A Glimpse Into Queerness on the Other Side of the World
Shruti Rajkumar
The History of Hijras: A Glimpse Into Queerness on the Other Side of the World
Shruti Rajkumar

Shruti explores the role of hijras in the history of queerness in India.

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Shruti Rajkumar
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Asian Artistry, Western Media, and how the biggest Asian sensations grapple for the bare minimum
Payal Shalini Punjabi
Asian Artistry, Western Media, and how the biggest Asian sensations grapple for the bare minimum
Payal Shalini Punjabi

“The glorification of Asian artistry comes with years of combating xenophobia hidden throughout their journey.” Payal explores the relationship between Asian artists and Wester media; how the biggest Asian sensations grapple for the bare minimum.

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Payal Shalini Punjabi
 
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June II Issue: Art Roundup
Overachiever Magazine
June II Issue: Art Roundup
Overachiever Magazine

Each issue we feature art created by Asian women, nonbinary individuals, and other gender minorities around the world. Here are this issue’s pieces!

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Overachiever Magazine
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June II Issue: Poetry Roundup
Overachiever Magazine
June II Issue: Poetry Roundup
Overachiever Magazine

Each issue we feature pieces of prose and poetry from Asian women, nonbinary, and other gender minority writers around the world. Here are this issue’s pieces!

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Overachiever Magazine
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