For many first-generation South Asian women, success comes with an unspoken rule: don’t take up too much space. Be grateful. Be agreeable. Be realistic. Sonya Singh has spent her career doing the opposite, not out of defiance, but out of necessity.
At just 13 years old, Ariya Jagpal already wears many hats: athlete, entrepreneur, mentor, and student. A Grade 8 student at Seycove Secondary School, she juggles a busy schedule filled with high-level soccer and basketball, schoolwork, and running her own jewelry business, Gummy Bear Wear.
When Dr. Baldev Sanghera was elected President-Elect of Doctors of BC, it marked a historic first: he became the first turban-wearing leader of any regional or national medical association in a Western country.
From Chennai to California to the world stage, Shreenath Ganesh’s journey into professional natural bodybuilding is one built on discipline, identity, and a quiet but unshakeable belief in what patience can create.
As the founder and CEO of Kulfi Beauty, Priyanka Ganjoo has become a trailblazer in modern beauty. Kulfi, the first-ever South Asian-owned beauty brand to be stocked at Sephora, has not only made waves with its vibrant color offerings but has also reshaped how South Asian representation is viewed in the global beauty space.
Surinder Singh Sangha’s new Punjabi book, The Struggle Stories of Indo-Canadian Immigrants, captures the real-life journeys, challenges, and triumphs of early Indo-Canadian families, preserving their legacy for future generations. The book delves into a time when opportunities were limited and systemic barriers were abundant.
