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.

Mikaila writes a thought-provoking piece regarding this year's recession. Unlike the ‘08-09 recession, this year's economic downturn has resulted in an abundance of womxn (especially BIPOC womxn) losing their jobs. This is the first ‘she-cession’ that Canada has faced.

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.

Read Isa Magazine’s Letter from the Editor written by Ann Villegas. Learn more behind the vision and purpose of Isa Magazine and what to expect in the future.