aapi planning guide
2024
connecting communities to opportunities
about
this guide aims to connect people who want to work with one another togetherevent planners, corporations, marketing firms, ergs, nonprofit organizations and more are always looking for folks to partner with.
whether it’s an invited speaker, a workshop facilitation, products to customize or gift, thoughtful ways to recognize important celebrations and more, but are often limited by who they know or referrals.
we hope that this guide serves as a step forward in bringing our communities even closerthere are always opportunities to expand our knowledge and open up our networks to extend opportunities and resources to those who need it.
we want to help connect more aanhpi small businesses and underrepresented voices in our community to more opportunities and make it easier to discover and collaborate.
what’s inside
whether you're planning for apahm/aanhpi heritage month, have an upcoming event, want to discover more local businesses to support or looking for fellow businesses in your area, this guide serves as the first step in what we hope will be discovery, collaboration, excitement and support, not just for this coming may but for months and years to come!
speakers + facilitators
we were blown away by the caliber and diversity of the speakers, community leaders, organizers and facilitators that submitted to our guide. here are just some of the topics they’re able to talk about:
- next generation of small business owners
- reimagining philanthropy
- creating speak up culture
- generational trauma and healing
- teaching aanhpi employees to organize their communities and build power
- how to create empowering storytelling experiences for your community
- the asian american experience in the workplace
- creative activism and courage
- asian masculinity and men’s wellness
- navigating family business obstacles
- immigrant and child of immigrant experiences
- overcoming perfectionism
- anti-blackness in the asian community
- undocumented experiences
- empowering women to prioritize themselves
- navigating immigrant family dynamics, roles + expectations
- neurodivergence, adhd + autism
- personal narrative in the context of larger aanhpi historical events
- what it’s like to run a business in chinatown
- the role of tea as a significant cultural product in world history
- normalizing mental health & plant medicine
- producing + hosting workshops, panels, film screenings + festivals
- networking + mentorship for asian women & femmes across industries
- decolonizing, abar (anti-bias, anti-racist), abolitionist practices
- name pronunciation, identity affirmation, and personal reflection
catering + activations
if you need catering, boba pop-ups, branded macarons, floral installations, boba and catering trucks, popcorn buffets, coffee-centered soirees, coffee carts, custom chocolate bars, candy grams, coffee educational workshops, corporate gifting, cooking classes, and more for an upcoming event, our list of aapi food vendors, caterers, activations and more—on our planning guide has something for you.
venues + offsite activities
in sharing close to a thousand community events, we've found the need for places for gathering, community and events. we were lucky enough to have a great lineup of asian american-owned venues that offer a wide variety of ways to collaborate, from photo studios to music venues, panels, offsites, art gallery openings, workshops, author talks, mahjong, panels, live music, and more.
vendors + promotional products
the 2024 golden planning guide aims to connects event planners, corporations, erg/brg leaders, nonprofits, and more to aapi small businesses, vendors, creators, brands, and makers that can provide everything from corporate and group gifting, custom and branded gifts, bulk orders, pop-up vendors, custom jewelry, blank apparel, collaborations, live engraving and customization stations, wholesale, promotional products, custom apparel, partnerships and so much more.
cover design by
art directory + visual designeremmy truong a brooklyn-based art director and graphic designer, has carved out a unique niche in the design world with her captivating illustrations and creative process.
born and raised in the cultural hub of hanoi, truong's journey into graphic design was sparked by a serendipitous art class in 2016, redirecting her from a path destined for medical practice.
truong's artistic journey began at a young age, encouraged by her mother to embrace her creativity. as a child, truong created whimsical depictions of family members, folklore, and anything that caught her attention. during these formative years, truong fell in love with the act of creation, setting her on a lifelong path as an artist.
her creative process is rooted in storytelling, starting each project by identifying a compelling anecdote. truong then brings these stories to life through mood boards, research, and sketching, drawing inspiration from various sources, including fine art and philosophy.
while truong has dabbled in various creative pursuits, including photography and production, her heart always returns to illustration. for her, art is a form of self-expression and observation, allowing her to understand people and the world around her.
ultimately, truong's goal is simple yet profound: to capture and share the abundant joy in everyday moments. through her art, she seeks to celebrate the human experience and inspire others to find beauty in the world around them.