HOMETOWN: Kirkland, WA

CURRENT LOCATION: Bothell, WA

ETHNICITY: Vietnamese/Chinese

INTERESTS: Crafting, volleyball, escape rooms, board games, eating, traveling and hanging out with friends & family.

IG: Dang.DIY

I’ve been running my army of claw machines since 2022, but the whole thing started with one simple mission: make my sister’s wedding extra fun. We were certified claw machine addicts—grocery stores, Round 1, Dave & Buster’s… if there was a claw, we were there. When I couldn’t find a machine to rent, I said “forget it” and bought two mini claw machines myself. They were the surprise hit of the wedding, and afterwards I thought, okay, this needs to be a real thing. And just like that, my little claw-machine empire was born—powered by events, cute plushies, and pure joy.

When I’m not bringing claw-machine chaos to parties, I’m usually elbow-deep in a DIY project, playing volleyball, or winning (or losing spectacularly) at board games with friends. I’ve also completed 170+ escape rooms—yes, really—and my husband Mike even proposed to me in one! And if it’s kawaii, I probably love it… especially if it’s Hello Kitty.

What I love most about this business is being part of people’s most special celebrations. Watching guests—kids, grandparents, bridal parties, everyone—squeal with excitement when they win a prize? It never gets old. The claw machine is such a unique, feel-good moment-maker, and I’m obsessed with sharing that joy everywhere it goes