In conversation with Life & Thyme Culinary Director Casey Ikeuchi Felton, we welcome Mei Lin, chef of Daybird and winner of Food Network’s Tournament of Champions; Asuka Hisa, artist, educator, and art curator serving as Director of Learning and Engagement at the Institute of Contemporary Arts Los Angeles (ICA LA); and Lydia Lin, co-founder of Steep LA, a modern tea house and cocktail bar in Chinatown.

Through candid conversations, our panel share stories of resilience and innovation, weaving cultural storytelling and entrepreneurship into their journeys. From culinary expertise to reshaping stories in art and design, discover how they’ve turned challenges into opportunities for growth.

In partnership with The Aster, a boutique hotel and members’ club in Hollywood.