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A storyteller, researcher, and builder who cares deeply about how culture, identity, and opportunity shape people’s lives.  Whether I’m filming documentaries, creating spaces for feminist conversations, or building platforms that connect artisans with global audiences, my work is guided by a belief in authenticity and access. I want to tell the stories that don’t often get told, and to create projects that bridge worlds—between tradition and modernity, between sport and education, between personal identity and collective change.

Joanna Jin

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My Journey
At the crossroads of storytelling, cultural preservation, and social impact

Over the years, I’ve pursued projects that range from independent documentaries to digital platforms for artisans, but they all share a common purpose: to tell stories that matter and to make sure the voices behind those stories are heard. For me, creativity is never just about expression—it’s about connection, empathy, and building bridges across cultures and generations.

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As an ice hockey goalie, I saw firsthand the disparity in support for female and young athletes, especially across borders. That awareness led me to document the voices of young athletes in developing countries and host a podcast sharing the stories of women breaking barriers.

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Over time, my focus expanded from individual voices to cultural ones. In Tibet, I worked with local artisans to help preserve and share traditional textile practices — a different, but equally powerful form of storytelling, where traditions adapt and endure in a rapidly changing world. On the other, I’m building sustainable e-commerce initiatives that bring local crafts—such as rugs, incense, and thangka art—to global audiences, while ensuring artisans receive fair recognition and income.

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These experiences led me to literature, where I now explore how women’s lives are shaped and constrained through narrative. My independent research compares The Song of Everlasting Sorrow and The Bell Jar, tracing female experience across cultures, histories, and forms.

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My mission is simple: I believe stories can reshape how we see the world, and shared projects can reshape how we live in it. This site is a space where I bring those threads together—part portfolio, part invitation. If you’re here, I hope you’ll not only learn more about what I do but also imagine with me what’s possible when culture and creativity thrive side by side.

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