Open Belly Podcast

Have you guys heard about ? The lovely ladies behind this subscription box reached out to me, and I loved their mission and story, so I wanted to share it with you. I know this seems like a sponsored post, but it actually isn't—I just think it's a really cool gift idea for your loved ones (or yourself!) Here's a little bit about Tuk Tuk Box:

It seems as if our country is divided more now than ever - both physically and ideologically. The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented us from being in community with one another, while also making it easier to get into oftentimes unproductive arguments with people about race on the internet.

Tuk Tuk Box is trying to tackle both of these issues. A Southeast Asian women founded and led company, their mission is to share Southeast Asian culture and experiences through food, bringing ancestral stories from their kitchen to yours. They offer curated subscription boxes and products, partnering with vetted small business owners and local farmers from Southeast Asian communities.

As more and more of us start to have difficult conversations about race in this country, we cannot forget about Asian Americans. Asian communities as a whole are getting targeted with blame for COVID-19, and frankly many people view Asian Americans as all the same. This misunderstanding is extremely harmful, as Asian Americans are extremely diverse. Too often Southeast Asians (Lao, Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Malaysian, and many more) are not represented and are left out of the conversation.

Tuk Tuk Box shares immigrant, migrant, and refugee stories in every box in an aim to bring visibility to Southeast Asian communities and create a cross-cultural bridge. So while you enjoy your delicious Southeast Asian snacks that are delivered straight to your door (and hopefully try something new), you also have the opportunity to learn about unique experiences of people from the Southeast Asian diaspora.

To learn more about Tuk Tuk Box, visit tuktukbox.com

📸 : Unison Creative, Louiemark Ambata