Editor | Giannina Ong (2021-present) |
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Former editors | Jennifer Duann Fultz (2019-2021), Stephanie Wu (2008-2018) |
Categories | Lifestyle, Fashion, Entertainment, Beauty, Career, College, Relationships, Politics |
First issue | Fall 2008 |
Country | United States |
Based in | New York City |
Language | English |
Website | www |
Mochi Magazine (also known as Mochi or Mochi Mag) is an online magazine that serves as a destination for Asian American women to share their stories, experiences, and passions. Mochi's mission is to amplify Asian voices and support the growth and inclusion of Asian American women.
Mochi was founded by Maggie Hsu, Stephanie Wu, and Sandra Sohn in 2008. [1] [2] The magazine's conceived goal was to "provide a community for Asian American teenage girls to access sisterly advice and gain self-esteem", with articles written from a range of perspectives, including high school students, college women, young professionals, and other role models. [3] The magazine was originally intended to be a print publication, but transitioned online to appeal to a younger audience, overcome printing costs and reach a wider geographic range of readers. It is entirely run by an all-volunteer staff. [4]
Current members of the executive board include Giannina Ong, Sarah Jinee Park, Melody Ip, and Adelina Sun. [5]
Mochi has served as a catalyst for conversation on the Asian American identity in the film, music, politics, fashion and everyday life. [6] [7] The first issue had actress Brenda Song as a cover girl, which was arranged through the founders' connection to the entertainment industry. [8] Since then, Mochi has interviewed multiple prominent role models in the Asian American community, including YouTube beauty vlogger Michelle Phan, Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang, The Bling Ring actress Katie Chang, comedian Margaret Cho, professional golfer Michelle Wie, Bay Area politician Evan Low, Big Hero 6 actor Daniel Henney, Mandopop singer Wang Leehom, and K-pop group f(x)'s Amber Liu, among others.
In 2010, Mochi released the first and only comprehensive college guide for Asian American teens. [9] A year later, Mochi compiled a list of twenty-five influential Asian American youth in an article called "The Ultimate 25 under 25", published in the Spring 2011 issue. Although entertainment and beauty articles have attracted the majority of site hits, Mochi has also published a diverse collection of articles pertaining to health, mental well-being, relationships, food, travel and culture.
Over the years, Mochi writers have addressed hard-hitting issues in the Asian American community, such as the Asian American body image, the model minority myth, the "bamboo ceiling", and stigma surrounding LGBT identity and interracial dating. Since 2011, Mochi has published a series of articles on safe sex and protection against STDs. [10] With the rise of the digital age, there has been an increasing focus on articles guiding young women interested in pursuing technology careers. [11]
In October 2011, Mochi hosted its first live networking event called "Faces of Mochi" in New York's Folli Follie store, [12] celebrating the launch of its Fall 2011 issue, thus gathering young Asian Americans all across the country for a night full of fashion and fun. [13] In September 2012, Mochi hosted its first open model call at the Work Gallery in Ann Arbor, Michigan. [14] In the following years, Mochi continued to hold special events, including wine socials, shopping experiences at BaubleBar (March 2013) [15] and Club Clio (May 2015), [16] chocolate tastings with ROYCE' Chocolate (June 2013) [17] [18] and movies screenings (November 2013). [19]
Mochi has a growing presence at journalism workshops and Asian American community events. Executive board members and staff members have presented at the Midwest Asian American Students Union (MAASU), the East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU), [20] and the Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA). [21] In November 2013, co-founder Maggie Hsu visited several East Coast collegiate organizations including the Chinese Students' Association, Sangam and Taiwanese Society at UPenn [22] and Kappa Phi Lambda sorority at University of Connecticut. [23]
Mochi has partnered with various Asian American interest groups such as the Banyan Tree Project, Audrey , NYU-based Asian American publication Generasian, Kollaboration, ITASA, Harvard University's Identities Fashion Show, Amp Music Festival, [24] Lunar New Year Festival by Xi'an Famous Foods, and others, through co-hosted events and sponsored posts.
Mochi earned recognition as an up-and-coming business venture at the Harvard Asian American Alumni Summit in 2010, reaching the semi-finalist stage of the Elevate Pitch Competition. Semi-finalists were chosen by a panel of judges "based on the creativity, integrity and originality of their ideas, as well as worthiness of funding." [25]
"Diagnosing the Asian American Eating Disorder," an article written for the Winter 2010 issue, was later republished in the 2012 edition of Eating Disorders (Opposing Viewpoints), a Cengage textbook. [26] Other articles by Mochi have been cited by major media outlets in the past, including New York Magazine, [27] Complex, [28] XoJane, [29] and VICE. [30]
Mochi released 33 issues since 2008. [31]
Issue Title | Date | Cover | Notable Features |
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Premiere | Fall 2008 | Brenda Song | Romi Dames, Justin Nozuka, James Kyson |
Technology | Midyear 2009 | Yin Chang | Jerry Yang, Tao Lin |
Green | Fall 2009 | Susanna Lau | Tim Be Told, Afterschoolspecial |
College | Spring 2010 | Harry Shum Jr. | Nikki SooHoo |
Travel | Summer 2010 | Michelle Wie | Lindy Tsang, Justin Chon |
Influence | Fall 2010 | Margaret Cho, Evan Low, Lela Lee, Zee Avi, Eva Chen, Jon Chu, Janet Hsieh, Chang-Rae Lee, Shaun Evaristo, Hannah Song | |
Body | Winter 2010 | Marié Digby | Karla Garcia, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle |
Youth | Spring 2011 | Kelsey Chow | Eddie Huang |
Oops | Summer 2011 | Priscilla Ahn | Lisa See, Lynn Chen |
Pioneer | Fall 2011 | John Cho, Kal Penn | Phil Yu, Joseph Vincent |
Relationship | Winter 2011 | Far East Movement | Jay Chou, Toni Ko |
Underdog | Spring 2012 | Jeremy Lin | Clara Chung, Aziatix, Jubilee Project |
Reinvention | Summer 2012 | Jamie Chung | David Choi, Jane Lui, Jason Jean |
Style [32] | Fall 2012 | Marissa Webb | Daniel Henney, Steve Byrne |
Romance | Winter 2012 | Katie Chang | Munemi Imai, Victoria Tsai |
Self-Made | Spring 2013 | Ellen Wong | Khalil Fong, D-Pryde, Jessica Yu, Claudia Chan, Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani |
Fearless | Summer 2013 | Dara Shen | Christine Ha |
Dreamer | Fall 2013 | Michelle Phan | Evan Jackson Leong, Rie Tsuji, Nicki Sun |
Spirit | Winter 2013 | Nicole Gale Anderson | Tao Okamoto, Anna Akana, Hollis, Kevin Kwan |
Outspoken | Spring 2014 | Katrina Law | Arden Cho, Yen-j, Cassey Ho, Maya Erskine, Cole Horibe |
Adventure | Summer 2014 | Jessika Van | AGNEZ MO, Peter Adrian |
Ambition | Fall 2014 | Kimiko Glenn | Ki Hong Lee, Reshma Shetty, Linda Cho |
Celebration | Winter 2015 | Kina Grannis | Diana Bang, Awkwafina |
Power | Spring 2015 | 25 Influentials | Leehom Wang, Amber Liu |
Men | Summer 2015 | Eugene Lee Yang | Wong Fu Productions, Ross Butler |
Future | Winter 2016 | Samantha Futerman and Anais Bordier | Daniel Wu, Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld, Michelle Tan |
Selfish | Summer 2016 | Krista Marie Yu | George Young, Kristen Li, Run River North |
Unity | Fall 2016 | Vanessa Lee | Rachael Yamagata, Karen Fukuhara, Yul Kwon, Miki Agrawal |
Resilience | Spring 2017 | Hayden Szeto | Manny Jacinto, Eva Noblezada, Tammy Duckworth, Kamala Harris, Mazie Hirono |
Visibility | Fall 2017 | Sonya Balmores | Filharmonic, Melissa Polinar, Kevin Yee, Jae Jin, Shei Phan |
Anniversary | Summer 2018 | Liza Koshy, Nadya Okamoto, Schuyler Bailar, Auli’i Cravalho | Lana Condor, Hailee Steinfeld, Elizabeth Ho, Jessica Nguyen, Broti Gupta |
Family | Summer 2021 | N/A | Parents Are Human, Elizabeth Miki Brina, Quincy Surasmith, Mai Nguyen |
Very Superstitious | Fall 2021 | N/A | Peter Chan, Suttirat Anne Lalarb, Ashly Burch, Kat Chow, Jenny Qi |
Cultural Capital | Winter 2022 | Eva Chen, Sophie Diao | |
Everyday Asian American | Summer 2022 | Darrell Fuentes | |
Politics | Fall 2022 | ||
Holiday | Holiday 2022 | ||
Environment | Winter 2023 | Jenny Nguyen | |
Art | Summer 2023 | Jo Bulaong | |
Friendship | Winter 2024 | ||
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