Lifestyle

June 6, 2022• byChristina Poulin

5 Things to Consider Before Taking a Gap Year

A current gap year student explores the pros and cons of a “year off,” along with tips for high school seniors....

Lifestyle • Career • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• byKelsey Tanouye

Day in the Life of Lori Teranishi, President of iQ 360

Lori Teranishi, founder and CEO of communications and PR agency iQ 360, discusses her career journey, personal values, and dedication to Hawai'i's future....

Lifestyle • Career • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• byJoy Sun

Deviating from the Expected Asian American Trajectory

Quitting my 9-5 felt like the hardest decision I've ever had to make. But it was never meant for me in the first place. So why did I spend so long thinking it...

Our Voices • Lifestyle • Relationships • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• byJessica Liu

Happily Ever After: A Portrait of My Parent’s Marriage

Sometimes, the romanticized view we had growing up of our parents' marriage was not really as healthy as we thought. ...

Lifestyle • Summer 2022

June 6, 2022• byChristina Poulin

All That Glitters: The Owner of Magpie Reveals Small Business Secrets

Mochi interviews Magpie’s founder and owner, Sylvia Parker, about the ins and outs of running a small business as an Asian American woman....

Summer 2022 • Lifestyle

June 6, 2022• byLily Fuller

Funeral Rites and My Understanding of Death

In Vietnamese culture, death is never the end of love and remembrance. One writer explores how her tradition of celebration, ancestral worship, and altars have...

Lifestyle • Career

March 28, 2022• byMochi Magazine

Mochi Internship Program

Join a community of Asian American women as you work to sharpen your journalistic and writing acumen. Mentors from Mochi will guide a small cohort of 6 Asian...

Lifestyle • Winter 2022

February 21, 2022• byJoy Sun

When Cultural Appreciation Becomes Appropriation — and How to Avoid It

It is entirely possible to coexist and to borrow from others’ cultures in a respectful way. The problem is when proper credit is foregone and there’s a...

Lifestyle • Winter 2022

February 21, 2022• byJayashree Krishnan

Saree Styling: An Artistic Expression of Indian Heritage and Culture

Sarees represent the beauty and richness of Indian heritage and culture. With the variety in styling options, there’s something for everyone....

Lifestyle • Career • Travel • Winter 2022

February 21, 2022• byDani Kau

Remote Work and Its Effect on Hawai’i’s Future

During the pandemic, many digital workers flock to Hawai’i to work remotely, which may be part of a bigger solution to boost Hawai’i’s struggling...