We hope to empower and uplift Asian-American voices.

We envision Lotus Magazine to serve as a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. In our lifestyle magazine curated for the modern AAPI person, we collect and share diverse stories and perspectives aimed at empowering, inspiring, and promoting visibility within and for our community. Let’s make some noise together!

Lotus Magazine is committed to embracing the rich diversity within the AAPI community while maintaining a special focus on uplifting the voices of AAPI womxn. While broadening our scope, Lotus Magazine remains a space where the unique experiences of AAPI womxn are celebrated and we reaffirm our dedication to showcasing their strength, resilience, and achievements. We are excited to embark on this journey of increased inclusivity, welcoming all AAPI individuals, while ensuring AAPI womxn continue to be a vital part of our mission.

Our goal is to share the experiences and ideas of the community, including those who may have been overlooked, misunderstood, or even forgotten. Together, we can reclaim and reshape our narratives to authentically represent and share the experience of identifying as “Asian American & Pacific Islander”. We see you, we hear you, and we stand in solidarity with you.

Readers, no matter who you are: we welcome you into our space with open arms. This is a space for mutual learning and understanding, and we are confident you will discover something meaningful here.

Meet the Team!

  • Alyssa Chiang

    Co-Founder
    she/her/hers

    Favorite text acronym?
    TBH

    Happiest memory in the past year?
    So many...working on the magazine for sure - so many firsts for us and so many iconic moments that we'll never forget.

    Favorite Taiwanese food?
    STINKY TOFU

  • Alexis Constantino

    Co-Founder
    she/her/hers

    Most used emoji?
    🤗

    Something you’re most proud of?
    Starting my own music studio

    Glass half full or half empty?
    Half full

  • Liana Chie

    Writer and Editor
    she/her/hers

    Go-to drink?
    Milk tea (especially oolong)

    What is your go-to party trick?
    My not-so-special special talent is wiggling my ears!

    Follow Liana on Instagram!
    @lilicheeee

  • Elizabeth Gomes

    Writer and Editor
    she/her/hers

    Who was your first celebrity crush?
    Jesse McCartney

    If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you bring?
    A satellite phone, sunscreen, the entire Harry Potter book series for entertainment

    Happiest memory in the past year?
    Going to Disney World

  • Andrea Hwang

    Social Media Manager, Writer and Editor

  • Jacqueline Le

    Writer and Editor
    she/her/hers

    Happiest memory in the past year?
    Adopting my dog, Ollie

    Who was your first celebrity crush?
    Britney Spears

    What is your favorite movie?
    Forrest Grump

  • Danna Wu

    Social Media Manager, Writer and Editor
    she/her/hers

    What’s your dream travel destination?
    Singapore…or somewhere with a lot of green yet good city life

    Go-to drink?
    Jasmine milk tea with less sugar less ice <3

    Follow Danna on Instagram!
    @danishhwoo

  • Louise Tolentino

    Social Media Manager, Writer and Editor
    she/her/hers

    What’s your dream travel destination?
    Seoul, South Korea

    Go-to drink?
    Four Seasons Brûlée Latte from Sunright

    Follow Louise on Instagram!
    Personal: @looeez_
    Poetry Page: @ilawpoetry

  • Michelle Ta

    UX/UI Designer
    she/her/hers

    If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you bring?
    My dog, food, my boyfriend

    What is your favorite snack?
    Hot Cheetos :-)

    Follow Michelle on Instagram!
    @mishelleta

  • Janette Tsai

    Social Media Manager, Writer and Editor
    she/her/hers

    Chicken or the egg?
    Chicken

    Something you’ll never do again?
    Go camping without weather appropriated equipment

    Happiest memory in the past year?
    Raising my corgi son with my habibi

  • Gabriel Lopez

    he/him

    Go-to drink?
    Old Fashioned (preferably with Japanese Whiskey)

    Why do you want to move to New York?
    I want to start a new chapter in my life with more time for curiosity and discovery.

    Follow Gabriel on Instagram!
    @gvbephoto

    Check out his LinkedIn!
    www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieladlopez/

  • Michelle Wong

    Social Media Manager, Writer and Editor
    she/her/hers

    If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you bring?
    A knife, a camera, a book

    Happiest memory in the past year?
    Sitting in Kensington Park in the rain

    Exploring space or the deep sea?
    Space

  • Kathy Huynh

    Design Editor
    she/her/hers

    Happiest memory in the past year?
    Wandering around The Met in NY

    Go-to song at karaoke?@katticats.jpg
    Welcome to the Jungle

    Follow Kathy on Instagram!
    @katticats.jpg

Timeline

  • October 3, 2020

    Lotus Magazine was founded by Alyssa Chiang and Alexis Constantino in San Diego, California

  • November 30, 2020

    Lotus Magazine released its first pilot digitally.

  • September 1, 2021

    Lotus Magazine partners with the Eat Your Crust podcast and appears on an episode: #GIRLTALK: Time Management & Relationships

  • December 30, 2021

    Lotus Magazine celebrates one year with its first anniversary issue!