Angela Z Bao
Content Creator
Digital Marketer
Writer
About me
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I’m a writer, editor, and marketer with 6 years of experience executing content strategy for the financial services industry. In addition to strategy, I’ve worked with executives and business units to create top-of-funnel content to support branding and business initiatives. I’ve covered a wide range of topics, from executive thought leadership, to U.S.-China business trends, to lifestyle content.
On a more personal note, I have a passion for literature and fashion. I’m a book and style influencer with over 13,500 followers on Instagram. I’ve collaborated with a number of brands, including Otherland, Bookshop.org, and Zando Publishing.
Business, Finance & Technology
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Bank Fintech Partnerships: The Takeaway
A monthly round-up of the biggest stories in embedded finance and why you should care
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US-China Market Watch: Biden Possibly to Lift Tariffs, China Cuts Down Quarantine Time
Your monthly roundup of the latest US-China business and industry news.
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How to Drive Sales Using Inbound and Global Marketing
Creating the right content can provide qualified leads and drive sales for your business.
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Working with Foreign Investors? Here are the CFIUS Updates You Need to Know
A breakdown of the final FIRRMA regulations on CFIUS’s jurisdiction
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How Mexico’s Maquiladora Program Can Help During the US-China Trade War
Mexico’s maquiladoras can be effective tools for navigating US-China tariffs.
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US Export Compliance 101: Screening is Your First Defense
Staying compliant with export regulations means staying competitive in your industry.
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Tap into New SBA Debt Relief for 7(a) and 504 Lending Programs
The Economic Aid Act extends some additional assistance to small businesses seeking SBA 7(a) and 504 loans
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PPP Second Wave: What Small Businesses Need to Know Before Applying
Congress just passed $310 billion in additional PPP funding—here’s what you need to get a loan.
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The PPP Flexibility Act: 5 Changes You Need to Know
The new PPP law loosens some restrictions related to fund usage, extends timeframes and adds safe harbors.
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PPP Second Draw: What You Need to Know
Overview of the new terms and eligibility requirements for PPP Second Draw
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COVID-19 Tax Relief: How to Maximize Your 2020 Credits
Experts break down coronavirus tax provisions that help small businesses maximize benefits to combat the effects of the pandemic.
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Embedded Finance News - QED, Citi Pay, Mastercard: The Takeaway
A monthly round-up of the biggest stories in embedded finance and why you should care
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OneKey to Unlock Universal Access to a Vast Bank Network
Benefits of OneKey Banking, the interconnected multibank tool that can help you scale safely and seamlessly.
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How Embedded Finance Can Benefit VC Portfolio Companies
For investors, applying embedded finance can create new monetization opportunities for portfolio companies
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Why Fintech Compliance Should be Top-of-Mind for VCs
Prioritizing fintech compliance and risk management needs to be a new necessity for growth, not just an afterthought, says QED Investors Partner Amias Gerety.
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Guide: How Banks Can Grow Low-Cost Deposits with Embedded Finance
The cost of deposits is rising — here’s how embedded finance can help banks find a new source for low-cost deposits and strategies.
Arts & Culture
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A Lunar New Year Celebration for the Generations
Bringing friends, families, and cultures together to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
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Putting LA’s Historic Filipinotown in the Spotlight
The Historic Filipinotown Eastern Gateway, designed by Eliseo Art Silva, puts the spotlight on the Filipino American community in LA.
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Four Asian American Visionaries on Identity and the AAPI Experience
Sharing insights and experiences on AAPI identity from AAPI visionaries.
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Guo Pei: Crafting Fantasies through Haute Couture
“Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy” is on exhibit at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco until September 5.
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Bicyclette: Bringing Parisian Bistro Culture to LA
How a husband-and-wife duo is blending French culinary tradition and California’s vibrant seasonal produce with their latest Paris-inspired restaurant.
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A Look at Some Lunar New Year Traditions
Some East West Bank clients share their traditions, old and new, for Lunar New Year.
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The Academy Museum: Immortalizing Hollywood’s Film Industry
The Academy Museum is the largest institution in the U.S. dedicated to the art and science of filmmaking—here’s what visitors can expect when it opens September 30.
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Akiko Yamazaki: Making Art More Accessible in the Middle of a Pandemic
Akiko Yamazaki talks about the future of the Asian Art Museum, fighting anti-Asian racism with art and her love of horses.
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LIULI Gong Fang: The Lost Art of Crystal Sculpting
A former actress and an acclaimed director bring ancient Chinese craftsmanship to the modern day.
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Beyond K-Pop: Sharing Korean Language & Culture at King Sejong Institute Center
How a Korean language school makes a difference by emphasizing culture and camaraderie.
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The House of AN: California’s Culinary Dynasty
With the remodel of Beverly Hills stalwart Crustacean, the An family hopes to take success to new heights.
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For this Millennial Artist, History Is in a Brushstroke
Yanyan Huang explains how she uses her art to capture cultures and the passage of time.
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“Allegiance”: An American Story for the Times
How a musical inspired by George Takei’s experience in Japanese internment camps is especially relevant today.
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Bistro Na's: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Twists
Bistro Na's in Temple City has earned a reputation for creating food fit for a king--or more specifically, for an emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
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Women's Work
How a 94-year-old club for Temple City
women bounced back from the brink.
got with the times and remade itself for
a new generation or members
Social Consciousness
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National Bankers Association: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
How the NBA is supporting minority depository institutions and providing communities access to capital.
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Pandemic Pivots: How a Black Women’s Nonprofit is Helping Women Around the World
The International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute pivoted in the pandemic to keep helping women in need.
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Friends In Deed: Helping People in Need
Providing food, shelter and preventative services to seniors and people at risk of becoming homeless
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The 2020 Census: 10 Minutes of Time Shapes 10 Years of Your Life
How participating in the 2020 decennial census helps you and your community.
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Didi Hirsch: Erasing the Stigma around Mental Health
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services helps 100,000 adults and children in Southern California cope with mental health issues each year.
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Getting Out the Asian American Vote
Asian Americans have the lowest voter turnout rate than any other racial group in the U.S.
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Celebrating Black History Month - Raina Young Sang
Get to know Treasury Prime’s African American community
Social Media
Ever since I started Hooked On Phonics, I’ve been a big reader. Back in 2016, I decided to start sharing what books I’m reading on Instagram. It has since grown to a community of over 13,500 people and expanded to include fashion and beauty content, in addition to my literary pursuits.
As a Bookstagram content creator, I work with a number of publishing houses, including Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, Knopf Doubleday, Catapult Books, Tin House, and more. I’ve collaborated a number of brand partnerships, with brands such as Otherland, Bookshop.org, and Zando Publishing.
Reach Further Podcast
We launched the Reach Further Podcast to highlight incredible women leaders and entrepreneurs and share their invaluable knowledge with the Reach Further audience. We talked to them about their careers, insights, and social issues, and what the takeaways from those experiences.
