Kalika Yap
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| Kalika Yap | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 31, 1970 Quezon City, Philippines |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Filipino-American |
| 💼 Occupation | Inventor and entrepreneur |
| 📆 Years active | 1998–present |
| Board member of | - President of Entrepreneurs' Organization Los Angeles - National Association of Women Business Owners |
| ❤️ Partner(s) | Rodney Yap |
| 👶 Children | Two |
| 🏅 Awards | Rising Star Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners |
Kalika Yap (née Kalika Nacion; born January 31, 1970) is a Filipino-American inventor and entrepreneur best known as the founder and CEO of several businesses in the fashion and brand industries, including the Citrus Studios, Luxe Link and The Waxing Company.[1][2][3]
Early life and education[edit]
Yap was born in Quezon City, Philippines in 1970 and moved to Honolulu, Hawaii with her family at an early age to escape martial law. She holds a degree in broadcast journalism from New York University.
Following her graduation, she worked for multiple news channels and shows such as The Today Show, Bloomberg and CNBC until her moving to Los Angeles in 1996 to venture into entrepreneurship.[4]
Professional career[edit]
In 1998, Yap founded Citrus Studios, an interactive design and consulting firm focused on the development and implementation of engaging and effective websites for corporations, institutions, museums and educational institutions.[5]
In 2005, Yap invented and patented Luxe Link, a fashion accessory that acts as an instant hanger to keep women's purses off the floor.[6] The sales for Luxe Link reached $1 million in revenues in 2008, with licensing deals from Cole Haan, Michael Kors, The Beatles, Hello Kitty, Wells Fargo, Live Nation, and other major brands.
In 2009, Yap launched The Waxing Company; the first high-end waxing salon in Honolulu, United States.
Awards[edit]
In 2021, Yap received the Rising Star Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners. She was honored by the Anti-Defamation League in 2021 for her entrepreneurial efforts.[7]
Yap has served on the Board of Trustees of the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, California since 2013.[8]
Personal life[edit]
She is married to husband Rodney Yap. The couple have two daughters, Malia and Kailani.[9][10]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Women-Owned Businesses Thrive In L.A." 2015-01-12. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ↑ Organization, Entrepreneurs' (2020-07-25). "How Vision and Passion Led to a Must-Have Product that Combines Form and Function". Inc.com. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ↑ Organization, Entrepreneurs' (2020-04-14). "In Times of Crisis, Focus on the Five C's". Inc.com. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ↑ Toren, Adam. "How 8 Mom Entrepreneurs Succeeded at Small Business Without Sacrificing Family". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ↑ Toren, Adam. "How 8 Mom Entrepreneurs Succeeded at Small Business Without Sacrificing Family". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ↑ "Kalika N. Yap Inventions, Patents and Patent Applications - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ↑ "Anti-Defamation League To Honor Santa Monican Kalika Nacion Yap:". SM Mirror. 2013-02-13. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ↑ "Pacific Asia Museum Announces New Trustees – Pasadena Now". www.pasadenanow.com. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ↑ Cota-Robles, Marc (2020-12-18). "SoCal sisters start baking business to spread kindness, help kids in need". ABC7 Los Angeles. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ↑ Hsu, Tiffany (2013-07-27). "Chasing back-to-school sales". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
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