Nadine Sachiko Hsu - From a teen mom to a 'furious' drift racer & mentor

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Nadine Sachiko Hsu is a dynamic and multi-passionate entrepreneur, CEO, and former professional race car driver. A mother of four, Nadine has carved her own path from being a teen mom to an accountant, and eventually becoming one of the first women to drift in the USA. She competed in the professional drifting series, Formula Drift, placing and winning numerous competitions, and even stunt doubling for Neela in Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift.
Nadine has graced the covers of *LA Weekly* and multiple automotive industry magazines, and is a brand ambassador for top brands like Yokohama, Kumho, and Sparco. Today, she is the author of the "Sachiko Goes Racing" children's book series, inspired by her journey as a professional drift racer. She donates books and holds readings for the Asian Youth Center and other community organizations.
Alongside her racing career, Nadine runs Sachiko Studio, a luxury portrait photography studio in Arcadia, CA, specializing in high-end indoor and outdoor experiences for busy women and families. The studio is recognized as a top portrait studio in the San Gabriel Valley. During COVID-19, she launched #thefrontstepsprojectsgv, raising $1,900 for Foothill Unity Food Bank. She currently partners with A Stable Space to provide maternity photo shoots for mothers in need and hosts creative workshops for moms. Nadine is also a proud member of the all-mom hip-hop crew, Fred’s Moms (@fmoms_626).
A seasoned accountant with 25 years in the industry, Nadine has worked with tech startups, apparel brands, entertainment, and real estate companies. In 2008, she founded Sachiko Accounting, a boutique firm that serves startups and small businesses.
In addition to her career in accounting and photography, Nadine is the founder of *Drifting Pretty*, an organization dedicated to advancing women in motorsports. Over the past two decades, she has mentored over 50 aspiring female racers and continues to inspire others through her Drifting Pretty podcast, where she interviews women who are paving the way in various industries.
She has an upcoming exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum, starting in July of 2025. Check what it will be about here: https://www.janm.org/exhibits/cruising-j-town
Instagram: @driftqueen
@driftingpretty
@sachikostudio
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Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG
Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library
Outro
Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG

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