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2025 Planning: Asian Heritage Month in May

2025 Planning: Asian Heritage Month in May

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, or Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the US — a vital opportunity to recognize and celebrate the profound contributions that Asian communities have made to our cultural, economic, and social fabric.

As you begin planning events to commemorate Asian Heritage Month, meet some of our most in-demand speakers. Through sharing personal narratives and professional insights, they create spaces for both celebration and critical dialogue about representation, inclusion, and cross-cultural understanding.

Contact us to book your May event today.

Featured Asian Heritage Month Speakers

Meet our inspiring speakers who bring unique perspectives on representation, success, and cultural identity. Their powerful stories and actionable insights create lasting impact across communities and organizations.

Julie Kim

Asian Heritage Month: Breaking Barriers and Embracing Identity

Julie Kim’s story is one of breaking boundaries. As the first Asian female stand-up comedian in the country, she shares with humour how she navigated barriers and challenges from the outside world as well as within.

As a second-generation Korean Canadian, Julie speaks to the clash between individual dreams and cultural expectations and how to re-frame limitations into superpowers, while also highlighting her first-hand experiences about the impact of increased representation and diversity in the media.

Andrew Phung

The Power of Belonging: How Inclusion Fuels Success

As the award-winning star of Kim’s Convenience and Run the Burbs, one of the questions Andrew Phung gets asked the most is how an Asian kid from Alberta found national success.

Of course, Andrew has years of honing his comedic chops, but he credits one of his first jobs for giving him the foundation to pursue his goals confidently. Andrew is a self-proclaimed product of inclusion. His honest and comedic presentation illustrates the power of mentorship, leadership, and peer support to unlock untapped potential in diverse workplaces.

Sangita Patel

Fireside Chat with Television Personality Sangita Patel

Sangita Patel is one of Canada’s most engaging media personalities. She has dedicated her career to breaking barriers in the media industry, becoming the first South Asian Canadian Ambassador for CoverGirl — a self-described “pinch me” moment as someone who rarely saw themselves represented in popular media growing up.

Sangita is proud to represent her roots and strives to become an inspiration for those who follow. Whether hosting or speaking, Sangita infuses every event with passion and professionalism.


Pooja Handa

When Doors Don’t Open for You, Kick Them Down!

Pooja Handa’s mantra of “when doors don’t open for you, kick them down” has helped her become one of the most familiar faces and voices in the GTA. Today, Pooja is the co-host of CHFI’s The Pooja and Gurdeep Show, but it took 20 years to make her dreams a reality.

In this inspirational keynote, Pooja shares her bumpy journey to success. She outlines how she achieved her goals, even when doors didn’t open for her, and how she navigated a highly competitive and heavily scrutinized industry as a woman of colour and of South Asian descent.

Riaz Meghji

Every Conversation Counts: How to Build Extraordinary Relationships

A human connection expert, Riaz Meghji’s deeply impactful presentations reveal how authentic human connection can transcend cultural boundaries and transform organizations.

Drawing from his South Asian heritage and his extensive media experience, Riaz shares powerful insights about bridging cultural divides through meaningful dialogue. He outlines strategies for building genuine cross-cultural connections to break down communication barriers, build deeper relationships, and create inclusive environments.

Melissa Leong

Unlocking Generational Wealth

With her signature blend of financial wisdom and humour, Melissa Leong dives into the transformative power of building generational wealth, sharing insights and heart-warming anecdotes from her personal journey and Chinese heritage — her family ran one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in Winnipeg for 70 years and her grandfather helped build Chinatown in her city.

Whether you’re looking to break financial barriers, honour your roots, or set your loved ones up for lasting success, Melissa inspires audiences to take charge of their financial futures.

Book Your Asian Heritage Month Speaker

Make Asian Heritage Month 2025 a catalyst for meaningful change in your organization. Our diverse speakers bring powerful stories and actionable insights that resonate long after their presentations end.

Contact us today to book a keynote speaker who will inspire, educate, and help create more inclusive spaces within your community.