New Roots, Green Goals: The Rise of Sustainable Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses

Due to the current administration, immigration policies have changed drastically. We are facing extreme enforcement of immigration laws and border security. For a country that was created and founded by immigrants (with no disrespect to the Native Americans, who, in my humble opinion, are the only people who have the right to complain about the immigrants), there has been a lot of discussion on how immigrants affect communities and the nation. There is a serious lack of appreciation for immigrants' significant contributions to our country and the economy. Jejune Magazine would love to take this time to celebrate eco-friendly immigrant-owned businesses, by highlighting small businesses owned by immigrants, and showcasing why they are essential to our economy and communities.

COVER: David Lim - Chases Bad Guys

David Lim is no stranger to perseverance. Before landing his breakout role as Victor Tan on S.W.A.T., he auditioned three times for the show. Just when he thought the opportunity had passed, the producers surprised him by creating a brand-new character just for him. But Lim’s creativity does not stop at high-stakes chases and intense standoffs. Off-screen, he and his wife, Marketa, turned a devastating home burglary into something meaningful: Maya David, a jewelry brand inspired by resilience, storytelling, and timeless design. To learn more about David Lim’s story, read on.

Editor's Pick, Cover, Editorials, Most Popular, zIssue 56Chelsea ChanFebruary 11, 2025small business, jewelry, trees, environment, Actor, television showComment

Scarlett Bella Song - Dancing For a Difference

Scarlett Bella Song is using her dancing to make a difference, and we couldn't be happier. She is a South Korean dancer, social media personality, and designer who started competing in dance when she was three years old. She has over 600,000 social media followers and has been dancing her way to the top. She recently collaborated with Annie and Sisters on the teen line Annie x Scarlett, which consists of 15 pieces with messages of kindness, empowerment, and collaboration. She also performed as the first and only dancers last month at the Kids Rock For Kids: Global Teen Rock Music Festival in New York City, which raised money for Ukraine and homeless youth in NYC. Continue reading to find out more about her dance, jewelry line, Asian American heritage, and involvement in the Kids Rock For Kids: Global Teen Rock Music Festival.

Something Green: How to Make Your Wedding Eco-Friendly

Planning your wedding comes with highs and lows of excitement and stress. While your engagement might fill you with joy and hopefulness, you will quickly realize all the decisions, costs and complications among them — including the amount of waste you might produce during your ceremony and reception.

Whether the environmental impact of your wedding is a top priority or a factor you’re just now considering, here are some ways to make your wedding eco-friendly without compromising your vision or preferred traditions.

Articles, zIssue 42Cora GoldApril 13, 2022wedding, eco friendly, sustainable, wedding dress, eco friendly farms, Reusable, jewelry, diamondsComment