SONIA SMITH KANG
CEO
Mixed Up Clothing
Sonia Smith Kang is an inspiring leader who has made a big impact in Los Angeles. As the CEO of Mixed Up Clothing, she is running a successful children’s apparel business creating clothes that celebrate the many cultures that make up our community. Kang bravely switched careers, from nursing to fashion, to fill a gap she saw in children’s fashion, where many cultures weren’t represented.
The courage it took for Kang to invest everything into her dream and the passion The courage it took for Kang to invest everything into her dream and the passion she shows in helping her community makes her stand out. Her designs are now sold at Macy’s and Target.
She’s more than a business owner; she’s a leader who is helping to build a world where every child can see themselves in the clothes they wear and feel proud of who they are.
Kang’s heart for service shines in her volunteer work too. She has been serving the community as an advocate and activist for three decades. She currently serves as vice president of Multiracial Americans of Southern California. As a role model, she is inspiring the next generation.