10/31/2026
Last week's AREAA National Convention was filled with inspirational stories, thoughtful classes, and a chance to see familiar faces from the national network of members whom I am starting to get to know. It was a chance to thank our outgoing national President Bryan Ahn, and welcome new leadership for 2027. We had some fun watching AREAA's Got Talent! đź¤
From the story of Daniel Moon who started from a small wig business to owning and developing the hotel we were staying in, to the award-winning journalism of Dion Lim who covered stories of anti-Asian crimes in recent years to give victims a voice, it's a good reminder that the small efforts we make each day can make a large impact in our business and in our community.