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My work centers on empowering immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs through community-based support, digital training, and storytelling. Across my projects, I combine hands-on technical assistance with culturally responsive engagement to help small business owners build sustainable and visible enterprises.
I have designed and facilitated workshops on topics such as website development, digital literacy, social media marketing, and product photography, equipping participants with practical tools to grow their businesses. In addition to group training, I provide one-on-one support to entrepreneurs, helping them strengthen their online presence, improve branding, and implement accessible systems such as social media platforms and ordering tools.
My work also includes multimedia storytelling, including podcast interviews and entrepreneur spotlights, which amplify the voices and experiences of immigrant and refugee business owners. Through these efforts, I aim to bridge gaps in access to digital resources, promote economic inclusion, and uplift community-driven entrepreneurship.
Dr. Omar Reda on Caring for the Caregiver
Dr. Omar Reda on Caring for the Caregiver
City Heights, San Diego, California
I sat down with Dr. Omar Reda, Harvard-trained trauma psychiatrist, founder of the Healing Trauma Institute, and author of The Wounded Healer, for a 15-minute conversation where I get to share and ask him questions that I am interested in.
Dr. Reda opens up about his own journey as a refugee-turned-healer, the hidden toll of vicarious trauma, and why self-care isn't selfish but essential for anyone in a helping profession.
We talk about immigration and the quite unspoken languages that are inaccessable. He spoke about moral injury, the weight of vicarious trauma, and why breaking the cycle of silent suffering starts with one courageous question: "Who cares for the caregiver?"
Grateful for the wisdom, the honesty, and the reminder that healing is not a destination but a practice.
Listen Here: https://soundcloud.com/komai-studio/dr-omar-reda-on-caring-for-the
Women Entrepreneur Spotlight: Keh Keh Bay – Burmese Coffee & Community
Women Entrepreneur Spotlight: Keh Keh Bay – Burmese Coffee & Community
City Heights, San Diego, California
Facilitated a community-centered conversation highlighting immigrant entrepreneurship by interviewing Burmese business owner Keh Keh Bay. The discussion explored her journey from Myanmar to establishing a successful coffee shop in City Heights, San Diego, and addressed key topics such as small business challenges, community building, and sources of inspiration.
Additionally, provided hands-on support to strengthen her digital presence by teaching her how to with website development, launching and optimizing her Instagram, and creating a Linktree to improve accessibility across platforms.
Trained Keh Keh Bay on how to sustainably manage these tools, including content creation, editing, use of filters, and maintaining consistent online engagement. Also supported the implementation of a cross-platform phone ordering system to improve customer access and streamline business operations.
Launched and optimized her Instagram account to increase visibility and customer engagement
Created a Linktree to centralize and streamline access to her business platforms
Provided training on content creation, editing, and use of filters for consistent branding
Taught sustainable strategies for managing social media and digital tools independently
Supported the setup of a cross-platform phone ordering system to enhance customer access and operations
Ray sits down with Burmese business owner Key Key Bay for a conversation about her journey from Myanmar to owning a coffee shop in the heart of City Heights, San Diego, California. They discuss the challenges of running a small business, building a loyal community, and what inspires Keh Keh Bay.
Listen Here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/KomaiStudio/ray-sits-down-with-key-key-bay-burmese-coffee-community/
Photography Masterclass: Elevate Your Brand with Professional Quality Visuals
Photography Masterclass: Elevate Your Brand with Professional Quality Visuals
Business Enterprise Centre NT + Digital Solutions Program
In a recent workshop, Komai Studio's partnered with the BECNT Business Enterprise Centre NT to teach a brand photography workshop for small business owners in the Northern Territory in Australia. The participants came from a wide range of industries, from health food businesses, art centers to psychology and counseling services.
Topics covered were the angles of photography, shooting portrait not landscape for social media, editing consistently with the Lightroom app, color theory and brand psychology in building a visual style that matches your brand as consistency builds trust and trust drives conversions.
Find the full class here: Photography Masterclass: Elevate Your Brand with Professional Quality Visuals
Business Enterprise Centre NT BECNT
Funded by the Australian Government
Small Business Development Program
USD School of Business MBA/PMBA
Being a part of the Small Business Development program at Access non-profit has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Working with micro-entrepreneurs and the USD School of Business MBA/PMBA graduate students program has been a highlight of my year. It's been amazing to see the unique perspectives and creativity that each person brings to the table. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from and work alongside such a talented and dedicated group of people.
I am constantly impressed by the hard work and expertise of our team, including Small Business Program Manager Julieta Gonzalez, Small Business Developer Yolanda Villa, Professor Kevin Guerrieri, and Professor Wenli Xiao from USD Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness, and Social Action. The sheer dedication, unwavering vision, and remarkable leadership of these individuals have been nothing short of inspirational. Together we have been able to achieve amazing results and make a sustainable impact in our community.
Celebrating the absolute joy to be a part of this program and team has been a privilege and an honor.
Workshops Taught
Workshops Taught
Build Your Own Website
Guided participants through the fundamentals of creating and managing their own business websites.Digital Tools to Grow Small Business
Introduced essential digital platforms and tools to support business growth and operations.Digital Literacy for Small Business
Taught foundational digital skills to help entrepreneurs confidently navigate online tools and platforms.Product Photography
Provided hands-on training in capturing high-quality product images for marketing and branding purposes.Social Media & Marketing
Covered strategies for building an online presence, engaging audiences, and promoting businesses across social media platforms.
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