Janice
Janice Jann is astonished by how accurate the Meyers Briggs profile of her as an ENFP is. An idealistic champion of causes who will stop at nothing to get a good story told, Janice graduated from UCLA and spends her time as Assistant Editor of Audrey Magazine finding and sharing stories that will matter to the modern Asian (or not Asian) American woman (or man). While not at work, she is still writing away at her blog, www.themediamaid.com.
Spring ’12 Issue Extras: Sarah Kay Videos
Post by Janice • March 05, 2012 • Post a comment

We called spoken word poet Sarah Kay an articulate force of nature in our Spring ’12 issue but you don’t receive the ultimate punch of her words until you hear and see her perform it for yourself.

The 23-year-old NY native, with her head full of curls and sunny dimpled grin, sucks us in the moment she speaks. She’s been a hit at 2011′s TED Conference and her hits keep coming. Check it out:

Hope her words leave you feeling inspired today!

Thai Town Food Tour
Post by Janice • March 01, 2012 • Post a comment

I’m a fan of food tours.

I get to indulge in my absolute favorite activity in the world — eating — but not feel so guilty about it because walking around to get to the places to eat justifies the pig out. It’s also fun meeting new people on the tour and discovering more about places I’d normally just drive to.

Six Taste’s food tours give you all of that satisfaction and more.

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Hello Goodbye
Post by Janice • February 29, 2012 • Post a comment

The other day, I went out for a night on the town wanting to dance. My companion and I were itching to get jiggy with it but we were in a city where we weren’t sure if there were any good dancing places.

After a delicious dinner, he and I, dressed to the nines (okay, maybe 8-and-a-halfs), took a walk through the main street of the city. It was a lively street with people bustling in and out of restaurants, parking to get to the movies on time, and waiting at stop signs for friends. However, none of the establishments looked like it would make for a good dance floor.

Finally, we heard distant Mexican music playing in the corner of one of the blocks.

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A Sneak Peek at Hannah Simone in Audrey
Post by Janice • February 29, 2012 • Post a comment

We knew our Spring cover girl Hannah Simone was hot hot HOT.

We also knew the former UN officer with two college degrees was a smart cookie.

So it’s only fitting that we share some of her hot photos and smart witticisms with you.

“My family’s said to me from the beginning, ‘People are always going to tell you to pick what you want to be when you grow up. You take that and throw it out the window, that’s garbage. People are complicated and we love many things and we’re passionate about many things. You can be a human rights activist and also be doing these comedy plays in your community and that’s OK. All those things are a part of who you are and you can love them equally.’ — Hannah Simone, on how her parents encouraged her varied interests

 

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Audrey Magazine Talks About Jeremy Lin on ‘Wall Street Journal’
Post by Janice • February 28, 2012 • Post a comment

Okay, so we’re maybe a teensy weensy bit tired of talking about Jeremy Lin, the 23-year-old New York Knicks point-guard who linfiltrated America with Linsanity.

But look! Audrey Magazine landed on Wall Street Journal talking about Jeremy Lin!

To read the article that started it all, check here.

Let’s Welcome Our ‘New Girl’ Cover Star: Hannah Simone!
Post by Janice • February 27, 2012 • Post a comment

Actress Hannah Simone blows us away on the Spring cover of Audrey Magazine!

Dressed in an orange and cream Max Mara halter dress and shot in-studio by Diana King, Hannah (New Girl) is the epitome of a Spring wildflower.

The TV starlet is not the only thing that pops in our latest issue. We also chat with modern moms, paranormal romance author Marjorie M. Liu, Jpop prince Jin Akanishi, promote pretty pastel fashions, and dabble in the art of bromance.

So don’t delay! Order your copy of Audrey Magazine online today!

 

Jeremy Lin is ABSolutely Amazing
Post by Janice • February 23, 2012 • Post a comment

Jeremy Lin brings his 6-pack to the Knicks/Heat party.

2012 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
Post by Janice • February 23, 2012 • Post a comment

It’s that time of year again! The 30th Annual San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF), the largest of its kind, celebrates the past, present, and future, honoring pioneers in Asian and Asian American media-making, but also new directions in digital and interactive media, sound and youth culture, culinary arts and gaming. Continue Reading »

We Have A Tumblr!
Post by Janice • February 23, 2012 • Post a comment

Audrey Magazine likes to stay hip and “with it” so we got a tumblr! Follow us! Follow us!

We’ll be sharing cool photos, quotes, magazine insider tidbits — it’ll be all sorts of eyegasms. Stay tuned!

Charice Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston With ‘I Will Always Love You’
Post by Janice • February 17, 2012 • Post a comment

It shocks us still that 48-year-old Whitney Houston has passed away. Though her last few years have been marked by substance abuse, drunken performances and a mess of a love life, Whitney’s golden years cannot be forgotten. This was the voice who gave us classics including, “I Will Always Love You,” “How Will I Know,” and “Saving All My Love For You.” Whitney also inspired a generation of balladeers and divas — everyone from Beyonce to Christina Aguilara.

Though it was Jennifer Hudson who sang the tribute for Whitney at this year’s Grammy’s, our favorite tribute has been 17-year-old Filipino singer Charice Pempengco’s tear-strewn “I Will Always Love You.” Capturing Ms. Houston’s subtle, emotive, melismatic (melismas are those quick runs up or down the scale on one syllable) style best, Charice reminds us of the legacy one woman has left behind.