House of Joy

For eight years, I quietly lived with depression. I tried everything I was told might help — therapy, medication, retreats, books, but nothing truly brought me joy. What ultimately shifted everything was something simple, yet profound: the practice of gratitude. Learning to appreciate what I had, while also honoring and accepting the difficult seasons I went through, slowly reawakened my sense of hope and optimism. House of Joy was born from that moment of awakening, not from a place of having it all figured out, but from a deep desire to reclaim my life with intention, action, and joy. Food has always been a source of connection and ritual in my life. I grew up around dim sum; my family owns a traditional dim sum tea house that has been serving our community for over 130 years. Dim sum was never just food, it was a shared experience, a weekly ritual, a way families connected across generations. As I began healing, I found myself returning to these familiar rituals that once brought comfort, warmth, and belonging. With House of Joy, I wanted to bring authentic dim sum to America in a way that feels modern, accessible, and relevant to today's adventurous, global-minded consumer. We're reimagining this timeless category with clean ingredients, contemporary flavors, and convenient formats, making dim sum something people can enjoy anytime, anywhere, without losing its soul. As a mother of three, gratitude has also become something deeply personal to pass on. I want my children to grow up understanding that joy isn't the absence of hardship, it's the ability to find meaning, connection, and beauty through it. Through House of Joy, I hope to spread that message more broadly: that small, everyday rituals, like sharing a meal, can be powerful acts of connection and healing. House of Joy is more than a food brand. It's a celebration of heritage, resilience, and the belief that joy, when shared, multiplies.