Natasha Jung

This past May, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) brought together leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and storytellers for its 2026 Heritage Month Summit, centered around this year’s theme: Asian+American Dream. Cold Tea Collective’s Natasha Jung interviewed artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to explore what the Asian+American Dream means today.

It wasn’t even 7 a.m. and there was already a crowd of well-dressed, well-spoken women congregating in the hall at the New York Marriott Marquis. Journalists were speaking with honorees, guests were happily connecting with one another, and the organizers were scanning the halls and addressing any last-minute hiccups.

Curated by Diana Choi Asian-owned brands setting the standard for beauty and skincare culture globally *Disclosure: please note that product links are independently selected by the author and editor; if you purchase these products, Cold Tea Collective may earn a commission, which helps us fund our publication and continue to share stories for the next generation of the Asian diaspora. I often joke that my love for beauty started when I was still in my mother's womb.