Furqan Mohamed is a writer from Toronto. Her work centers around culture and social justice, and is often inspired by her diaspora, community, and the stories that can stem from the shared human experience. Her debut collection of poetry and prose, “A Small Homecoming,” was recently published by Party Trick Press.

Originally from Toronto, Mallika Chandaria is a 23-year-old multidisciplinary artist and freelance director based in Brooklyn, New York. She is the founder and artistic director of The 98. She graduated from Boston University with a BFA in Theatre Arts.

23 year-old Toronto singer-songwriter Alex Porat is a magnetic force. With some of the freshest sounds of the moment, Alex is a brand new alt-pop artist with infectious and playful melodies, combined with unique, dreamy vocals.

Avleen Kaur is an Indian painter based in Toronto, Ontario. Her visual poetry is inspired by the trials and tribulations of the human race, some of which she has experienced herself. Kaur’s art makes many references to her homeland to acknowledge the absurd and detrimental exploitation of power in society, both on a personal and structural level. In a similar way, she is just as passionate in translating love, comfort, faith and relationships into her pieces.

Sakako is a 23-year-old independent singer-songwriter and recording artist whose distinct sultry sound and strong message of self-love sets her up as the next feminist pop star coming out of Toronto.

Gianinna “Ninai” Chavez is a 25-year-old feminist Filipina that advocates for period health and period visibility. She is currently taking her Masters in Women and Development at the University of the Philippines Diliman while balancing her full-time job. She is also the Founder Menstruator of the We Bleed Red Movement in the Philippines.

To celebrate National Cappucino Day, we have curated a list of our go-to local cafes in Caledon, Brampton and Mississauga.

Jessica Vinluan is a 25-year-old Filipina-Canadian, born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher and is the founder of Redefine Twenty — a collective dedicated to education and community for youth and young BIPOC womxn.

Natalie Blake is a 26-year-old female digital creator of Jamaican and Bajan descent based in Brampton, Ontario. She has had work showcased at Pan Am Path, Freedom Fridayz, YD (Youth day) Toronto, The University of Toronto Mississauga Art Showcase and many more.

Saphera Peters is a 22-year-old South Asian artist based in Brampton, Ontario who specializes in illustrations and sneaker + clothing customizations. Through her art, Saphera’s main aim is to empower and grow the representation of South Asian Womxn.

Jean Denise is a 19-year-old sophomore Multimedia Arts student at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde based in Muntinlupa City, Philippines. She is known for her whimsical and dreamy stylized art.

Sydney Hussett is the founder and 22-year-old artist behind BLK Customs – a local art shop in Toronto that aims to empower POC, one illustration at a time. Through her brand, she aims to increase representation, visibility, and self-love among black individuals.

Samantha Castro is a 25-year-old Filipino-Canadian graphic designer based in Toronto, Ontario. In 2019, she founded her own design studio called Helloo SamSam Designs. She is the magician behind Isa Magazine’s brand identity.