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Featured on the cover of Cherry Creek Lifestyle Magazine's 2023 Women's Issue, Trần reflected on the significance of increasing AANHPI representation in Denver's civic leadership.

Fortune featured Trần's inspiring story of overcoming homelessness and teen parenthood to become a successful entrepreneur and community leader in Denver.

Asian Avenue Magazine featured Trần in its May 2023 issue, highlighting her leadership, entrepreneurial journey, and commitment to uplifting Colorado's AANHPI community through public service and advocacy.

Featured in 5280 Magazine's "15 People Who Are Changing Denver," Trần was honored for transforming the beauty industry through Base Coat and growing a purpose-driven business with national reach.

303 Magazine highlighted Trần's leadership as Base Coat grew nationally, recognizing her commitment to pairing entrepreneurial success with meaningful investment in Denver's local community.

Denverite featured Trần for hosting one of Denver's first community fridges at Base Coat, helping expand neighborhood-led mutual aid and provide free food and essentials to anyone in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The New York Times featured Trần as a small business owner, highlighting how the Paycheck Protection Program helped Base Coat keep employees on payroll and navigate the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Washington Post featured Trần's story to explore the experiences of Vietnamese American nail salon owners, highlighting her advocacy for worker dignity, safer industry standards, and resilience in the face of rising anti-Asian hate.

CBS Colorado featured Trần for helping organize a community COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Stanley Marketplace, expanding equitable access to vaccines through trusted local partnerships.

Vogue featured Trần and Base Coat for donating critical masks, gloves, and medical supplies to hospitals, highlighting how small businesses stepped up to support frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Allure featured Trần as a leader reimagining the future of nail salons, highlighting Base Coat's commitment to rigorous safety standards, worker wellbeing, and innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

303 Magazine featured Trần's entrepreneurial story, highlighting how she transformed personal adversity into a career dedicated to building businesses that foster creativity, connection, and opportunity.

Interviewed for the UCLA Center for the Study of Women’s Chemical Entanglements: Oral Histories of Environmental Illness series. Founder of Base Coat Nail Salon, a non-toxic nail salon. Partners with California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative.