Aleenah Ansari

Aleenah Ansari (she/her) is equal parts storyteller, creative problem solver, and journalist at heart who's rooted in the stories of people behind products, companies, and initiatives. She’s written about travel, entrepreneurship, mental health and wellness, and representation in media for Insider, CNBC, The Seattle Times, Kulfi, and more. You can usually find her searching for murals in Seattle and beyond, reading a book by a BIPOC author, and planning her next trip to New York. Learn more at www.aleenahansari.com.

Photo collage featuring ten products by AA+PI brands.

The ultimate AA+PI holiday gift guide for the foodie in your life

Support AA+PI-owned businesses and get your holiday shopping done at the same time

Israa Nasir in front of a gray background.

Therapist Israa Nasir reframes productivity—and rest—in her new book

“Toxic Productivity” will show you how taking more time to relax can actually improve your overall productivity

Abby Govindan’s key to comedy is her community

She sat with writer Aleenah Ansari to tease her upcoming tour and share how she found her comedic voice

The book cover of "The Manicurist's Daughter" features the bright sign of a manicured hand holding a red rose.

Susan Lieu’s Story Started When Her Mother’s Ended

In new memoir “The Manicurist’s Daughter,” the author explores her mother’s unexpected death and her own journey into motherhood

6 AA+PI-Founded Beauty Brands to Follow

From clean skincare products to makeup colors to complement the more melanated, here are some of our favorite beauty brands, and their amazing founders