Interwoven Histories

A look back at Interwoven Histories: Unraveling the beauty and challenges of a collective Asian-American identity, in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Organized by Missfits and proudly hosted by Miranda Bennett Studio in May 2019.

Featuring guests:

* Marina Bhargava – CEO of Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce
* Christine Hoang – Writer, Producer, Performer, and Founder of Color Arc Productions
* Ayshea Armina – Asian American Community Archivist of Austin History Center 

missfits is an event series celebrating self-identifying Asian-American women in entrepreneurship and the arts produced by collective blue and In Bold Company - Kristina Gonzalez. Our goals are to bring visibility to self-identifying female Asian-American entrepreneurs and creatives, provide them with an opportunity to share and profit from their work, and build community.

About the Panel

In collaboration with Miranda Bennett Studio, missfits threw a Sunday social to celebrate shared histories as Asian-American womxn, including  a celebration of community, a moderated panel, and opportunities to shop from female Asian-American makers, curated by MBS. 

all photos by Ailin Hyde

“Interwoven Histories: Unraveling the beauty and challenges of a collective Asian-American identity”

* Marina Bhargava – CEO of Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce
* Christine Hoang – Writer, Producer, Performer, and Founder of Color Arc Productions
* Ayshea Armina – Asian American Community Archivist of Austin History Center

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// RAFFLE PRIZES

* Xinh & Co Mae Tote ($30 value)

* “Food as Face Mask” Bundle ($96 value)

-Diaspora & Co. Turmeric Powder
-Diaspora & Co. “Cooking with Gold” Zine
-Brightland Awake & Alive Olive Oil Duo

* Miranda Bennett Everyday Top – Silk Charmeuse in Black ($215 value)

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// PROCEEDS

100% of proceeds from this event goes to funding the next missfits fest in 2020.

Additionally, during the month of May, a portion of profits from select Asian-American female-founded brands – Brightland, Diaspora & Co, Tantuvi, and Xinh & Co – will go towards missfits fest 2020.