Glo Chu

Aspiring Educator & Artist

PwC / UC Berkeley

"Someone once told me:
"Whatever you create doesn't have to be out of this world, it just has to be out in the world."

Break free from perfectionism and put yourself out there - the world needs your voice! You can adjust and refine as you go."

Lisa Okada Whitsitt

Founder

CraftPath

"Hold on to your visions even if others can’t quite see it yet. Find ways to storytell that can resonate and be approachable. If you are in a space that does not value you or people are intimidated by you, it is ok to pivot to find or create a space where you can thrive. There is no reward for “biting the bullet”. You are in control of your life and you do not have to tame your powers."

Inika Mehra

Founder, PCOS Alliance

Aspiring Neuroscientist

Miss San Francisco 2025

University of California, Irvine

As a South Asian woman battling acute PCOS, my health and identity struggles have taught me this: it is in the art of the struggle that we truly become. Struggles can create victims, or they can create warriors.

A warrior turns pain into empathy, bravery, and purpose. A warrior dusts the dirt off, and tries a third and a fifth time over again, even in the face of ridicule, shame, or judgement— especially then.

A true warrior knows there is no challenge too big, no failure too crushing, and no bully quite cruel enough to break them— unless they allow it to.

"Strength does not come from physical capacity— it comes from an indomitable will." —Mahatma Gandhi

Tugs-Oyun Davaadorj

Founder & CEO

Author & TEDx Speaker

Business Coach

Oyu Cosmetics

"Your courage to embrace challenges and lead with authenticity is a light for many. You’ve not only paved the way as a transformative leader and author but have inspired countless lives with your wisdom and resilience.

Keep shining as the empowering force that reminds us all: greatness is within reach when we dare to dream and act. The world is better with your brilliance, and your ripple effect is limitless.

With admiration and gratitude, thank you for showing us what’s possible."

Jonathan Hsu

Entrepreneur

Producer

Magician

Hsubox Productions Inc.

"Know that every day is an opportunity to change and produce our own reality. The possibility to start over, to reinvent ourselves, to change the world, to heal what was broken...it all comes from a hope that is knit into the marrow of our bones. The daily work is to protect that internal hope and fight against the tyranny of the present conditions. Caffeine helps."

"Don't try to be someone else, celebrate who you are. What makes you different is what makes you great!"

Jessica Jung

Lead Producer

Niantic Labs

Hannah Javidi

Postdoctoral Fellow

Creator of the PACT Sexual Assertiveness Education Program

Forbes 30 Under 30

Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead"