05/16/2023
In honor of month we are highlighting a few of our amazing employees!
Name: Alisa Ligman
Location: Metro Atlanta Area
Title: Content Writer
How and why do you honor or celebrate AAPI month?
I love hearing stories from other AAPI people as they highlight their experiences throughout the month. It's also fun to learn about other AAPI cultures that I'm not as familiar with.
What is something you wish more people knew about AAPI professionals in B2B tech or content marketing?
As people get to know or work alongside AAPI professionals, they should challenge their own assumptions and be open to learn. Unfortunately, some racial/cultural assumptions still creep into the hiring process within many industries, including B2B tech and content marketing. Overcoming it ultimately starts with a willingness to learn.
Every person with an AAPI background has a different story to tell and a unique perspective. There's a lot of richness and nuance behind every AAPI person's heritage. For example, I am half-Chinese, but my family has lived in Singapore for several generations. Many are surprised to hear that our culture differs from traditional Chinese culture (it's actually a melting pot of Singaporean, Malaysian, Thai, Indonesian, AND Chinese cultures) .
Anything else you want to share or recommend related to AAPI month?
Go try some AAPI cuisines in your local city this month 🙂 It's a fun (and tasty) way to learn about Asian-American and Pacific Islander culture! A few of my favorite food/drinks at AAPI restaurants include Vietnamese bánh mì, taro-flavored boba tea, Thai iced tea, Indian malai kofta curry, Korean hot dogs, and Chinese hand-pulled noodles.