About Us
Thoughtful Turkey began as a family tradition for us, rooted in gratitude, togetherness, and service.
Our Founders
Elisha Hasan, Raiya Mian, Camilla Mian, and Tahlia Ujereh
Our Table to Yours
Each year, we looked for simple ways to slow down and reflect on what Thanksgiving truly means. What started at our own dining table has become Thoughtful Turkey.
Our Thanksgiving Tradition
Though we all live in different places, Thanksgiving has always brought us back together. Each year, we come together at our grandparents’ homes in Miami for the week of Thanksgiving, carving out time to slow down and truly be present with one another.
More than just a Meal
Over time, our week together has become more than just Thanksgiving dinner. It is now a collection of meaningful traditions. We serve food at local shelters, pack goods at food pantries, and gather for (mostly friendly!) family soccer matches. Around the table, we share what we are grateful for, then change into matching pajamas, and end the evening with laughter, playing silly games and exchanging small, thoughtful gifts.
Our Why
What began as a annual family reunion slowly transformed into something deeper. We wanted to create a tradition of gratitude through action. We realized Thanksgiving was not just about the meal, but about connection, service, and creating memories that would last long after the table was cleared.
Meet our Thoughtful Turkey
Our traditions have evolved to become what you now see: a keepsake plush, a storybook, and a set of gratitude cards designed to help families create meaningful moments and lasting traditions during the Thanksgiving season.
We donate $5 of each purchase to our favorite organizations.
Our mission is to turn all family holidays into meaningful traditions that emphasize gratitude, kindness, service, and connection.