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  In honor of Lao New year, we have a special episode featuring Danae Hendrickson, Chief of Mission Advancement and Communications at Legacies of War.  Danae shares her journey as a Lao American and her work with Legacies of War to address the devastating impact of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Laos caused by the U.S.'s Secret War in Laos and its secret bombing campaign.  Danae's family history as refugees from Laos deeply informs her advocacy for survivors and for greater U.S. responsibility in clearing UXO.  The episode highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the secret bombing of Laos during the Vietnam War, the challenges posed by funding freezes, and the importance of remembering this history.  This conversation emphasizes the importance of community led advocacy, historical awareness, and finding hope amidst the legacies of war in Southeast Asia.   Key Takeaways: America's Secret War in Laos and its secret bombing campaign dropping over 2 million tons of bombs on Laos between 1964 and 1973. The U.S.'s moral obligation to clear unexploded ordinances left by its secret bombing campaign that's killing innocent children today. How U.S. Foreign Aid is provided and why America should be held accountable and take responsibility to right its past wrongs. Legacies of War's mission to support community led advocacy and engage elected officials to continue to support the clearing of UXOs. The detrimental impact of funding freezes, including USAID, to local communities who are continuing to be harmed by the U.S.'s war campaign. Historical commemorations and education to ensure that the legacies of war are not forgotten.   Connect with us: Connect with Danae Hendrickson on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danae-hendrickson/. Connect with Legacies of War at https://www.legaciesofwar.org/, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/legacies-of-war/, or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/legaciesofwar/.  Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.  Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com. 

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 14! Our guest today is Chef Saeng Douangdara. He's a food content creator, social media star, and soon-to-be cookbook author. Saeng specializes in Lao cuisine. A first-generation Lao American, he left a job in counseling to pursue his passion for teaching Lao cuisine.  A trip back to Laos helped him reconnect with his roots and learn more about both the history and culture of Lao food, and that's when he decided to launch his personal chef business, Saeng's Kitchen and leverage social media to raise awareness about Lao cuisine. He may have started small, but he's amassed over 700K followers and millions of views on his different social media channels. We love how his work is educational, and it's resonating with others. He's been featured in numerous publications including Delish, Buzzfeed, the New York Times, and LA Times. He's even won an episode of the TBS cooking competition show, Rat In The Kitchen. Chef Saeng is outspoken in advocating, uplifting, and raising awareness of the depth and wonder of Lao cuisine.  In our conversation, we talk about what Lao cuisine is known for, launching Saeng's Kitchen, being Lao American, his upcoming book, and so much more. And yes, we do ask him to reflect on the Uncle Roger incident. To learn more about Saeng, or to be inspired by his recipe posts, blogs, and videos, we recommend visiting his website Saeng's Kitchen, his YouTube Channel, or his Instagram page. You can even take a food tour to Laos with Saeng in October!  If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101. For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com.

THE VIBE with Kelly Cardenas presents Linda Schwartz is a Lao-American stand-up comic, writer, podcast host, content creator, and SAHM based out of San Diego, CA. Her fish-out-of-water upbringing in the South as a foster kid along with her experiences as a self-directed, self-helped, figure-it-out-as-she-goes lifestyle has led to a unique confluence of life encounters that she channels into a vulnerable yet relatable point of view. She has performed all over the country in many “world famous” clubs such as The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club, and Stand Up NY. She's been a featured comedian in the NY Comedy Festival, the West End Comedy Festival (in ATL), Kenan Presents Pop Up Fest, and the Burbank Comedy Festival. Her podcast, She Shed Comedy, was chosen as a “Podcast We Love” on WhoHaHa a website that spotlights and supports women in comedy. She resides in La Jolla, CA with her husband and son. Comedy IG: @sheshedcomedy Personal IG: @audaciousl11 FB: facebook.com/audaciousl11 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@sheshedcomedy SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠  BUY BLING ⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠  SUPPORT HIGH FIVES FOUNDATION ⁠https://highfivesfoundation.org/⁠  EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠

We're honoring Southeast Asian thought leaders this year and will be having conversations with folks about their experiences and contributions as Southeast Asian artist and talent. This program includes a traditional senior blessing ceremony, performances, and a reception featuring Thai, Cambodian, Lao and Burmese food. About the Speakers Neo-soul singer Bochan (Bochan Huy) is a Cambodian American artist based in Oakland, California. Born in Cambodia, her musical stylings and influence is a culmination of her experience as both a refugee and diaspora raised in the melting pot of the Bay Area. Bochan grew up singing in her father's Cambodian American bands. Honoring traditional style and stepping bravely away, she ushers in a new musical age. KP, also known as Khetphet Phagnasay, is a Lao-American actor, director, producer, and stuntman. He has worked on various projects, including the acclaimed Netflix series "Dahmer; Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," where he portrayed Sounthone, the father of a 14-year-old Laotian victim. He also shared a scene opposite Michelle Yeoh in The Brothers Sun.He has also been involved in films such as "God is an Astronaut," "Demon Fighter," "Street of Hope," and "Hollywood Road Trip," among others. He grew up in Oswego, Illinois, then moved to Waianae, Hawaii, before settling in Clovis/Fresno, California. He obtained his B.A. in Theatre Arts from California State University, Fresno, and pursued further education in Asian Theatre, focusing on acting, at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. KP has also traveled to Japan, Taiwan, and mainland China as a performer. Kevin Tancharoen is a director, writer, producer, and choreographer. His feature directing credits include Glee: The 3D Concert Movie for Fox and Fame for MGM. Tancharoen has directed multiple episodes of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., HBO Max's Warrior, The Flash, 12 Monkeys, Titans, Amazon's Prison Break event series and Mortal Kombat: Legacy. He most recently directed on "The Mandalorian" spin-off "The Book of Boba Fett" for Lucasfilm as well as directing and executive producing Thai Cave Rescue, a limited series at Netflix from Jon M. Chu and SKG. Prior to his film and TV directing career, he directed Britney Spears' "Onyx Hotel" tour, choreographing her "Me Against the Music" video; remixed projects for Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson, and Tyrese; and contributed creatively to Britney Spears' "Dream Within a Dream Tour" and *NSYNC's "Pop Odyssey Tour.” Our thanks for the generous support of The Bamboo Organization for making this program possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's surprise episode of Healing Out Lao'd, we released PART 2 of the Sabaidee Fest Reflection Series!!! [Sabaidee Fest is the largest Southeast Asian music and cultural festival]Part 2 takes a deep dive and highlights the POV of 4 Lao-identified diaspora attendees of Sabaidee Fest: Somlit, Joy, and Susan!!! Individually and collectively, all reflect on the festival's scenery, food, culture, music, and the ultimately question: what does it mean to be a part of the Lao American diaspora community??!If you missed out and have FOMO and want to know what went down during the first Sabaidee Fest from these unique lens, this episode is for you!!!----------SUBSCRIBE x FOLLOW x RATE x REVIEW! HOL is a podcast and virtual practice space exploring Lao diaspora storytelling, healing, and tools for sustainability. Learn more at healingoutlaod.org Support HOL by leaving us a 5-star rating and a positive review to help this space flourish!!!----------SUSTAIN HOL: Help sustain this space for future generations by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR by making a one-time donation via PayPal and write in the description “#HOLdonation”JOIN THE COMMUNITY of HOL @healingoutlaod on all major streaming and social media platforms including Instagram & Twitter  & Facebook. Who are you and what is your story as a child of the Lao diaspora? Comment/share and let us know!!! Music: Andrew David VilaythongLogo design: Salong Namsa of Laos SupplyWebsite: KitsCreativ (Tony Innouvong x La Keodouangkham)HOL Advisory Board: Wanda Pathomrit, Saengthong Douangdara, Kulap VilaysackSupport the show

In this episode, Saeng shares some art that shows propaganda. And since this is only a listening platform, Saeng has uploaded the video of this podcast on her Youtube channel in case you would like to see the visuals. Feel free to listen or watch here on her Youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr_UgT11gUcSaeng, a Lao content creator, blogger and educator, shines a light on the often overlooked aspects of history. Saeng, a next-generation Lao American, and shares the depths of propaganda during war times and how it shapes our perspectives. What does it mean to be Lao American? What messages did you receive? What are some of your beliefs about Laos/Lao Americans growing up?You can find her work and follow here"IG: @Just_Saeng https://www.instagram.com/just_saeng/Tiktok: Just_SaengIf you would like to see the artwork that Saeng is using, please message me or subscribe to Saeng's Youtube channel. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@justsaengDisclaimer, this episode was recorded months ago right after Memorial day. With a family, I move at my own pace. I'm not "behind" on the episodes. Follow me on IG @iIamaenoy

Laura Van Zandt (Bite-Sized Beet) joins us to chat with playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay and actor Michelle de Joya about Theater Mu's The Kung Fu Zombies Saga: Shaman Warrior and Cannibals, running July 20 - August 13, 2023 at the Luminary Arts Center.From Theater Mu's website:  "The Kung Fu Zombies Saga: Shaman Warrior & Cannibals brings us to a world overrun by zombies—“and these motherf— know kung fu.” In the first act, shaman warrior Arun must fight the demons inside and out as she tries to rescue her sister with the help of the Monkey King. Then in Act Two, we return to an updated Kung Fu Zombies vs. Cannibals (2013), where Lao American Sika is on a treacherous quest to release her dead parents' ashes in her motherland. Together, they're two halves of one epic saga."Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay is an award-winning Lao American poet, playwright, essayist, children's book author, cultural producer, arts & cultural consultant, and philanthropist. Find out more about Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay at her website Refugenius.  Michelle de Joya is a Filipino-American actor, playwright, theater maker, teaching artist, and fitness instructor. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook, or check out one of her classes at The Workroom. Also mentioned in this podcast are Legacies of War, an educational and advocacy organization working to address the impact of the American Secret War and the conflict in Southeast Asia, including removal of unexploded ordnance (UXO), the Southeast Asian Diaspora Project, Minnesota Eight, and the East Side Freedom Library.Twin Cities Theater Chat is produced and hosted by Carol Jackson of Minnesota Theater Love and members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers collective. As always, you can find the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers on Facebook and on Instagram. Read our review round-ups and go see a show today!

  Many of us experience generational trauma and mental health issues, and they impact our life and career choices.  In this episode, we discuss   - What it means to be Lao American and how the United State's “Secret War” in Laos left a legacy of trauma. - How generational trauma impacts your decisions, and what you can do to heal and move forward.   - How embracing your origin story and acknowledging where you came from can help you heal, find a sense of purpose, and reconnect with your community for a sense of belonging.  - Why mental health is considered taboo in Asian American Pacific Islander communities, and how to destigmatize and normalize conversations about depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses.   - Why it's easier to tell everyone else to go to therapy rather than do the work ourselves, and what you can do as a first step to getting help. - How you can use social media like Instagram to learn, connect, and make a career pivot. - What you can do to pitch a perceived weakness like being a beginner as a strength in your job interview.   - Why spending time with people from your own community can be healing. - How you can learn about Lao history from the Thip Khao Talk Podcast, the Khao Niew's Classroom, and the Legacies Library.   - The importance of giving yourself grace, especially as a new parent and working mom who is trying to learn about your roots and teach it to your children.   Learn more about Danae at www.linkedin.com/in/danae-hendrickson and learn more about Legacies of War on Instagram @legaciesofwar. Connect with Samorn at www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim. To get weekly career tips, sign-up for our newsletter at www.careerunicorns.com.   

Today's conversation was one of the most fun ones I've had in the history of The Self-Consciousness Podcast! Linda Schwartz is a Lao American stand up comic, writer, and podcast host. She has performed all over San Diego including the world famous Comedy Store in La Jolla. Her writing has been featured in Huffington Post, elephant journal, and she has been a ghostwriter for a couple of best selling books. Her podcast was recently chosen as a “Podcasts We Love” on WhoHaha, a website that spotlights and supports women in comedy. We talk about the very serendipitous way she got her start in comedy, how healing as become interwoven in her experience and work, and the "why" behind her comedy. We get a little personal talking about our families and what it's like parenting with a partner from a different cultural background, and how motherhood empowers our work. Linda is redefining comedy for a new age, and I hope she comes East soon!  In the meantime, check her out on the West Coast and follow her on IG @sheshedcomedy https://www.instagram.com/sheshedcomedy/ Her website: https://www.sheshedcomedy.com/ Watch this episode on Spotify for video, or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bdFP2osNC5Y ------- Catch the live in-person show Sacred Comedy™ in Jersey City, NJ at Sip Studios! We have monthly shows and you can hear all about them and stay updated by heading here: https://www.thesacredcomedy.com/ Come check out this beautiful weird experiment with some amazing standup comedians. This podcast and the live shows are produced by Hathor Communications : https://www.hathorcommunications.co/ Follow me on the gram: @sacredcomedy or @hathorcommunications Music: Phiescope, Mu-ziq Ladies, Fiona Apple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/selfconsciousnesspodcast/message

Today's conversation was one of the most fun ones I've had in the history of The Self-Consciousness Podcast! Linda Schwartz is a Lao American stand up comic, writer, and podcast host. She has performed all over San Diego including the world famous Comedy Store in La Jolla. Her writing has been featured in Huffington Post, elephant journal, and she has been a ghostwriter for a couple of best selling books. Her podcast was recently chosen as a “Podcasts We Love” on WhoHaha, a website that spotlights and supports women in comedy. We talk about the very serendipitous way she got her start in comedy, how healing as become interwoven in her experience and work, and the "why" behind her comedy. We get a little personal talking about our families and what it's like parenting with a partner from a different cultural background, and how motherhood empowers our work. Linda is redefining comedy for a new age, and I hope she comes East soon!  In the meantime, check her out on the West Coast and follow her on IG @sheshedcomedy https://www.instagram.com/sheshedcomedy/ Her website: https://www.sheshedcomedy.com/ Watch this episode on Spotify for video, or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bdFP2osNC5Y ------- Catch the live in-person show Sacred Comedy™ in Jersey City, NJ at Sip Studios! We have monthly shows and you can hear all about them and stay updated by heading here: https://www.thesacredcomedy.com/ Come check out this beautiful weird experiment with some amazing standup comedians. This podcast and the live shows are produced by Hathor Communications : https://www.hathorcommunications.co/ Follow me on the gram: @sacredcomedy or @hathorcommunications Music: Phiescope, Mu-ziq Ladies, Fiona Apple --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/selfconsciousnesspodcast/message

The new Netflix miniseries Dahmer—Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is one of the streaming service's most popular hits all around the world, telling the horrific story of the serial killer who preyed upon young men from 1978 to 1991. Join us for a discussion of how racism and xenophobia played a role in the Jeffrey Dahmer case. Some of his victims might be alive today if police had listened to Glenda Cleveland, the neighbor who tried to warn police about Dahmer. We'll also explore representation, authenticity, and why it matters in telling traumatic stories. About the SpeakersNicole Childress: Nicole was with her cousin Sandra Smith, who is the daughter of the late Glenda Cleveland, when they found one of Jeffery Dahmer's victims. They called police—who then returned the victim back to Dahmer. Childress, a.k.a. Cola Styles, is the CEO of Beauty Intellect and the author of Cola Styles: The Good, Bad & Ugly. She calls herself a true expert on faith, hair, hair composition, hair maintenance and creativity. She is the proud mother of three kids and grandmother of eight. She says "passions, patience, and knowing GOD, has kept me sane in my journey of good, bad and ugly." Khetphet (KEM-pet) Phagnasay (Pah-YAH-sy) goes by the nickname KP; he is a Lao-American actor, director, producer and stuntman who has a recurring role as Sounthone Sinthasomphone, father of a victim, in the Netflix Dahmer series. He has also worked on God is an Astronaut, Demon Fighter, Street of Hope, Hollywood Road Trip, and many more productions. He has an extensive experience on stage portraying the king in The king and I, Song Liliang in M.Butterfly, Puck in Midsummer Night, Dr. Sun Yet Sen in Sun Yat Sen: The Mouth of a Dragon, and other roles. He has travelled oversea to Japan, Taiwan, and mainland China as a performer. KP was born in Laos in 1971came to the United States as a refugee in 1980s, as the result of the Vietnam War conflict. He grew up in Oswego, Ilinois, and then Waianae, Hawai'i, before settling in Clovis/Fresno, California. He earned his B.A. in Theatre Arts from California State University, Fresno, and continued his higher education in Asian theatre focusing on acting from University of Hawaii, Manoa. SPEAKERS Nicole Childress a.k.a. Cola Styles, CEO, Beauty Intellect; Author, Cola Styles: The Good, Bad & Ugly KP Phagnasay Actor, Dahmer—Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (Netflix); Director; Producer; Stuntman Michelle Meow Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show," KBCW TV and Podcast; Member, Commonwealth Club Board of Governors—Co-host John Zipperer Producer and Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club of California—Co-host In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on October 6th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#ProudlyAsianFoodMonth: “Is Lao food the same as Thai food?” Saeng Douangdara, Lao-American personal chef and food instructor, joins us this week to answer all the questions that you might have about Lao cuisine. Having been born in a refugee camp in Thailand after his parents fled Laos, the Wisconsin-raised “Rat in the Kitchen” TV show contestant also talks about how he uses food as a catalyst to teach people about the history and cultures of underrepresented communities. Follow Saeng on Instagram: https://instagram.com/saengdouangdara ------------------------------------------------------- Stay Connected with Proudly Asian: Website - https://proudly-asian.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/proudly.asian Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtBzoAJQGbEB_K9Se8AlYlQ Send us a voice message - https://anchor.fm/proudlyasian/message Support us - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/proudlyasian Email us - proudlyasianpodcast@gmail.com

Poetry is Closer to Truth than History. The host for this show is Chang Wang. The guest is Bryan Thao Worra. Bryan Thao Worra is an award-winning Lao American poet, who serves on the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. He holds over 20 literary, academic, and professional awards. Worra was selected as the Lao delegate to serve as a Cultural Olympian during the 2012 London Summer Games. His writing is cited in over 9 international textbooks including the Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics and the Historical Dictionary of Asian American Literature and Theater. He recently presented at the Library of Congress on Lao American literature. The author of 8 books, his work appears in 100+ publications globally including Australia, Canada, England, Scotland, Germany, France, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Chile, and Pakistan. His writing has been translated into 10 different languages. In this episode of 'A Nation of Immigrants,' Bryan Thao Worra shares his life stories, his poetry, his advocacy on behalf of refugees, and his reflections on cultural identity and arts. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6m0sDYgbpbsi65EHVp8ynG8 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

What happens when you become a pro body builder and your mother calls your body "ugly?"  How does one cope with an injury and engage in recovery from addiction?  What can you contribute to your community?   Our guest, Ko Chandetka is a Laotian American professional body builder and became one of the most notable Asian Americans in the sport, winning titles and landing a major sponsorship.  However, he suffered an injury which led to an addiction to pain killers, depression, anxiety and alcoholism, and losing his sponsorship.  He worked on his recovery from addiction and made a come-back in his 40's, earning an IFBB Pro Card and Placed 7th at the 2016 Mr. Olympia contest. He has since retired from the sport, co-founding the Lao American Sports Hall of Fame to recognize and inspire other Laotian athletes and launching the SEA4Podcaat: South East Asian Athlete Achievement > Adversity.  He is currently a bodybuilding and nutrition consultant, living in South Elgin, IL.  

Welcome Dr. Vilayvanh Saysoukha, DPM, MS, FASPS, FACPM, AACFAS to this week's episode of She's a DPM!In this episode, I had the honor to interview Dr. Saysoukha. We discuss her experiences and  challenges that she has encountered in and outside the field of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. She is a first generation Lao American, part of the LGBTQ+ community, and recent started her own practice Premier Foot and Ankle Center of Tennessee within a  multi speciality  group . She enjoys mentoring and giving back to the community. If you do not already follow her on Instagram - you should! Thank you Dr. Saysoukha for being a part of the show! If you have any questions for Dr. Saysoukha you can reach out to her here:Instagram: @footanklesurgeon. @premierfootdocs Welcome to She's a DPM. A podcast for women to share their experiences, knowledge, and insights on cultivating a life in, and outside, the field of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.Contact me if there is a topic you'd like to hear more about, or if you know a kick ass Lady DPM who should be interviewed.Email: DrOexeman@gmail.com Instagram: @droexeman

On today's episode of Asian Voices, artistic director of TeAda Productions Ova Saopeng delves into his origins in theatre and the significance of representation for South and South East Asian faces, histories, and stories.   Ova Saopeng is associate artistic director and producer with Los Angeles based TeAda Productions. A refugee from Savannakhet, Laos, he was raised in Hawaii and received a B.A. in Theater from the University of Southern California. Now an accomplished actor, teaching artist, and playwright, his passions for elevating the refugee and immigrant experience on the American stage have shined through his work. Ova is also co-creator of Refugee Nation, the only nationally touring play about the Lao-American experience.   Learn more about his creations at teada.org.

Krysada Phounsiri is a Lao American professional dancer, award winning poet, engineer, and photographer from San Diego, CA. He is a Physics & Astrophysics double major, with a minor in Creative Writing from UC Berkeley. He published his debut poetry book, "Dance Among Elephants", and 2nd poetry book, "Every Passing Minute", under Sahtu Press. Krysada is currently a Senior Optical Engineer working in the BioTech industry. His dance resume includes various competition wins around the globe, performing in Jabbawockeez MUS.I.C show in Las Vegas, dancing on movie sets, and other creative projects. Many of his creative endeavors are connected to exploring Lao / Southeast Asian American identity and how it can be integrated in various spaces.

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now, some trivia. Did you know that Rhode Island native, Andre Soukhamthath is a mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of CES MMA. A professional mixed martial artist since 2011, he has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. His current record is 14 wins and 9 losses. He is the first Lao-American fighter signed to the UFC. Next, an event that you should know about… The Westerly Land Trust is hosting Friday by the Fire at Riverwood from 3pm to 5:30. Come walk, talk, and eat s'mores while we embrace the cold. Bring warm layers, a flashlight, and get ready to experience winter in the woods. Email mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org with the subject Friday by the Fire with attendees names and to ask for more information. We'll see you there! Today we're remembering the life of Theresa Anne Church, of Bradford. Born in Alaska, she lived most of her life in Ashaway.  Ms. Church worked for many years as a food server at Amanda's Pantry for Davis Standard. She also previously worked at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Ms. Church was a kind-hearted and generous soul who would do anything for her friends and family. She also had a great love for animals, travel, and swimming. She is survived by her brother, her niece, and nephew. She is also survived by her companion, Phil Baril, many loving cousins and friends, and her beloved dog Rosie. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Theresa's life. Lastly, remember that reporting the local news is an important part of what it means to live here. Head over to Westerlysun.com and help us tell the stories of our community each and every day. Digital access starts at just 50 cents a day and makes all the difference in the world. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and the talented Lao American musician and family woman, Lina V Luangrath. During this episode, Lina reflects on her experiences of growing up in an impoverished Lao/BIPOC community in Rockford, Illinois + overcoming domestic violence + finding inner liberation thru music,  & meeting Lao ancestors for the first time.  Today, Lina is living the dream by singing/performing on various stages across Los Angeles, as well as building community with hosting events. She also enjoys cheffing it up in the kitchen and cooks SAAP SAAP Lao food and Jamaican oxtail stew. ----------CONTENT WARNING: This episode mentions content on childhood developmental trauma, domestic violence/abuse, depression, grief, and loss. Please take care of yourselves before deciding to listen. Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)----------CONNECT WITH LINA: @linavmusic Instagram @linavmusic Facebook WebsiteSpotify YouTubeSoundCloud----------SUBSCRIBE x FOLLOW x RATE x REVIEW! HOL is a podcast and virtual practice space exploring Lao diaspora storytelling, healing, and tools for sustainability. Learn more at healingoutlaod.org Support HOL by leaving us a 5-star rating and a positive review to help this space flourish!!!----------SUSTAIN HOL: Help sustain this space for future generations by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR by making a one-time donation via PayPal and write in the description “#HOLdonation”JOIN THE COMMUNITY of HOL @healingoutlaod on all major streaming and social media platforms including Instagram & Twitter  & Facebook. Who are you and what is your story as a child of the Lao diaspora? Comment/share and let us know!!! Music & Audio Editing: Andrew David VilaythongLogo design: Salong Namsa of Laos SupplyWebsite: KitsCreativ (Tony Innouvong x La Keodouangkham)HOL Advisory Board: Wanda Pathomrit, Saengthong Douangdara, Kulap VilaysackHuge KOP JAI to Critical Refugee Studies Collective (with assistance from JoJo Ramirez) for funding SZN2.0 episodes. The Critical Refugee Studies Collective envisions a world where all refugees are treated and embraced as fellow human beings with all fundamental rights and privileges. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

E27 features Joseph Phetmixay, baby brother to Rita Phetmixay AND youngest sibling of the Phetmixay family! Not only is Joseph the youngest child, he's also the youngest guest on HOL and here to rep all the Lao GEN Z folx out there!! Rita gets to interview Joseph and explore his personal experiences of growing up as a Lao American high school kid in the south during the onset of political rising/anti-Asian hate and COVID-19 pandemic. Joseph's critical self-reflection during last years of high school led him to confront an identity crisis and find Buddhist practices as forms of self-care, intergenerational resilience and so much more! ----------SUBSCRIBE x FOLLOW x RATE x REVIEW! Healing Out Lao'd is created/hosted by Rita Phetmixay and manifested by a collective Lao diaspora voice. HOL is a podcast and virtual practice space exploring Lao diaspora storytelling, healing, and tools for sustainability. Learn more at healingoutlaod.org Support HOL by leaving us a 5-star rating and a positive review to help this space flourish!!!----------SUSTAIN HOL: Help sustain this space for future generations by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR by making a one-time donation via PayPal and write in the description “#HOLdonation”JOIN THE COMMUNITY of HOL @healingoutlaod on all major streaming and social media platforms including Instagram & Twitter  & Facebook. Who are you and what is your story as a child of the Lao diaspora? Comment/share and let us know!!! Music & Audio Editing: Andrew David VilaythongLogo design: Salong Namsa of Laos SupplyWebsite: KitsCreativ (Tony Innouvong x La Keodouangkham)HOL Advisory Board: Wanda Pathomrit, Saengthong Douangdara, Kulap VilaysackHuge shout out to JoJo Ramirez at UC San Diego for assisting in the Critical Refugee Studies Collective sponsorship of HOL SZN 2.0's episodes. Funded by the UC Office of the President's Multi-campus Research Programs and Initiatives, the Critical Refugee Studies Collective envisions a world where all refugees are treated and embraced as fellow human beings with all fundamental rights and privileges. Learn more at criticalrefugeestudies.com KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

April Somboun is a candidate for city council in District 33 of Brooklyn, New York. She was born in a refugee camp in Thailand, and she grew up in Washington. April and Tim talked about rank choice voting, her Lao-American heritage, and a host of political issues in New York City. Check out April Somboun: https://www.aprilsomboun.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aprilsomboun/ https://linktr.ee/aprilsomboun Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Join us for a special guest speaker, May Saengpraseuth Alirad, as we speak on a very important topic of mental health in the Asian and African American communities.May has worked as a Social Worker in the Chicago Public School district, serving a majority of African American students, for the past fourteen years. As a Lao-American, May is well aware of the mental health issues that are prominent in the Lao community. Through her expertise, research, and personal experiences, she is the best person to share on this very sensitive topic.Be sure to join us tonight as we tackle this topic and learn how we can work together to help our Asian and African American communities overcome the challenges of mental health.BIO:May Saengpraseuth Alirad is the Executive Director with the Lao-American Organization of Elgin, a nonprofit organization. In addition to being the executive director, she has been a school social worker with Chicago Public Schools for the past fourteen years. She resettled with her family in Elgin in 1989 from the country of Laos.Growing up in Elgin, she graduated from Elgin High School and Elgin Community College (AA). She furthered her education at the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) with a BA in Psychology and then went on to receive her Masters in Social Worker from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).May is a community activist, community leader, philanthropist, business owner, and author. She wrote a book to empower fellow female survivors of sexual assault to find their voice and take control of their life. Her book will launch on Tuesday, April 27th, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the ebook will be free for three days. May wants to get this life-changing book out to as many people as possible.

Lao-American stand-up comedian, podcast host, writer, and mother, Linda Schwartz continuously paved her way toward building a life for herself and her family, while pursuing her passion. In the past, she has written for publications such as Huffington Post, elephant journal, and Positively Positive. She has since started her own podcast series called “She Shed Comedy”, where she focuses on educating and empowering women who are pursuing a career in comedy or are simply interested in personal growth. Hopefully this show will inspire you through the stories of women like yourself to really allow yourself the agency and also the permission to go after your dreams. Linda Schwartz Growing up in Savannah, Georgia, Linda was always one of the few Asian kids in her neighborhood. She was raised in a way that many call a “non-traditional”. Identity crisis became a feeling familiar to her at a very young age. With host, Hula Ramos, Linda explores her personal journey of navigating her identity as a Laotian-American, connecting to her heritage in her later life and “learning to be more Lao”. Did you enjoy listening to our special guest? Linda Schwartz's “She Shed Comedy” is available online at https://www.sheshedcomedy.com/.

On this episode, Alexandra interviews Rita Phetmixay, the host and creator of Healing Out Lao'd (HOL), which is both a podcast and movement centered on the Lao diaspora and on trauma healing through storytelling.  Rita speaks about transgenerational trauma, its impact specifically on Lao Americans, her experience living in both North Carolina and Los Angeles, and how one podcast episode became an unexpected catalyst for mending her relationship with her mother. Much of Rita's work stems from her professional experiences as a health practitioner and the ways in which she has studied transformative justice through other movements, like Black Lives Matter. This episode truly captures the power of storytelling and sharing one's story. Plus, Alexandra and Rita have many laughs along the way, especially when Alexandra shares for the first time with Rita how serendipitous this episode truly is. Follow Rita Phetmixay:Podcast: Healing Out Lao'dSupport: PatreonHOL Instagram: @healingoutlaod Personal Instagram: @ritamixa HOL Twitter: @healingoutlaodPersonal Twitter: @ritamixa Follow POD.DRALAND for more:Website: https://www.poddraland.com/Instagram: @pod.dralandTwitter: @poddralandFacebook: @pod.dralandTikTok: @poddralandSubscribe to the newsletter for updates on this show and more. Share about the episode on your social media and hashtag the following to connect with other listeners:#ThePodBroads#PoddralandAd info:The Wave PodcastingFree guideUse code: POD.DRALAND10  for 10% off of the full guideOriginal music by Kerry Blu:Website kblumusic.orgInstagram @kblumusicCover Art by Elsa Bermudez:Website Instagram @oddahtchoice.crd.codonations4abortion.com

(S4, EP 7) Award winning Lao-American artist and poet Catzie Villayphonh joined me as a guest for this week's episode. Catzie spoke about her work with fellow Lao artists on amplifying the voices and history of the Lao American experience through her organization, Laos in the House. Catzie shared about the challenges that Laos in the House, and other nonprofits in refugee / immigrant communities have faced since the pandemic. To learn more about Laos In The House, visit www.laosinthehouse.com and to check out Catzie's work on her IG @catzuella . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bio: Catzie Vilayphonh is a multimedia artist with a background in writing, spoken word poetry, photography and filmmaking. She runs Laos in the House, a project that promotes storytelling in the Lao American refugee community, and is a founding member of the group Yellow Rage who were featured on HBO's Def Poetry Jam. Through her work, Catzie provides an awareness not often heard, drawing from personal narrative. She has worked on various artistic projects with partners such as Mural Arts Philadelphia, Asian Arts Initiative, Smithsonian APIA Center, The Moth, Philadelphia Assembled and Legacies of War. Throughout her artistic career, Catzie has been a recipient of awards from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts as well as the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. She has been a 2012 Creative Capital finalist, a four-time Leeway Foundation honoree, and was named a 2016 Woman Non-Profit Leader by Philadelphia City Council. She is a co-founding chair of the national Lao American Writers Summit, and was recently appointed to the Mayor's Commission on Asian American Affairs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Season 4 is sponsored by Red Scarf Revolution (RSR). RSR aims to bring awareness to the tragedies, atrocities and cultural destruction the Cambodian people endured from 1975 to 1979 under the communist Khmer Rouge regime and how that period impacts us today. With that awareness, Red Scarf Revolution advocates the silenced art, music, culture, and language, with designs that incite the resiliency of the Cambodian people. Visit their website at www.redscarfrevolution.com to check out their merch line and to learn more about their work, or follow their Instagram at red_scarf_revolution or on their Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/banhmichronicles/support

The East Side Freedom Library and the Ramsey County Historical Society invite you to our monthly “History Revealed” program, featuring Kao Kalia Yang. As the country's doors were closing and nativism was on the rise, Kao Kalia Yang—herself a refugee from Laos—set out to tell the stories of the refugees to whom University Avenue is now home. Here are people who have summoned the energy and determination to make a new life even as they carry an extraordinary burden of hardship, loss, and emotional damage. In Yang's exquisite, poetic, and necessary telling, the voices of refugees from all over the world restore humanity to America's strangers and redeem its long history of welcome. KAO KALIA YANG is a Hmong-American writer. She holds degrees from Carleton College and Columbia University. Yang is the author of The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir winner of the 2009 Minnesota Book Awards in Creative Nonfiction/Memoir and Readers' Choice, a finalist for the PEN USA Award in Creative Nonfiction, and the Asian Literary Award in Nonfiction. Her second book, The Song Poet won the 2016 Minnesota Book Award in Creative Nonfiction Memoir, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Chautauqua Prize, a PEN USA Award in Nonfiction, and the Dayton's Literary Peace Prize. The story has been commissioned as a youth opera by the Minnesota Opera and will premiere in the spring of 2021. She is now writing a series of children's books. For this event, before we open the virtual floor for questions and comments from audience members, Yang will be joined in conversation by four readers of her book: Saymoukda Duanphouxay Vongsay is an award-winning Lao American poet, playwright, cultural producer, and social practice artist. She is the author of the children's book WHEN EVERYTHING WAS EVERYTHING (Full Circle Publishing) and is currently the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Playwright in Residence at Theater Mu. Visit her at www.SaymoukdaTheRefugenius.com and follow her @refugenius. Thet-Htar Thet (she/her/hers) is a writer, educator and activist originally from Yangon Myanmar. Now based in her home country, Thet-Htar is focused on education reform and identity-driven writing as a consultant for UNESCO and a freelance creative nonfiction writer. Sangay Taythi is a Tibetan refugee born in India who with his family immigrated to the United States in 1998. He has been a community and labor organizer, including the Students for a Free Tibet chapter at the University of Minnesota, the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress of Minnesota, the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota, the Tibetan National Congress and Tibetans for Black Lives and SEIU Healthcare Minnesota. Najaha Musse is a 4th year medical student pursuing a doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. Her family fled rural Ethiopia for a refugee camp in Nairobi Kenya, and then settled in Minnesota where she began formal education in the 3rd grade. As the oldest in a family of 8 children, she became the first in her family to graduate from high school and receive a college degree. While attending medical school, Najaha has focused on social justice issues pertaining to educational access for disadvantaged students and social medicine. To view the video: https://youtu.be/c_p7Nx_SmD8

Andre Soukhamthath is a professional MMA fighter and the first Lao-American to compete in the UFC.

In this episode, Pa interviews Dr. Malaphone Phommasa about her experience getting her PhD at UC, Santa Barbara. Dr. Phommasa shares her journey to UC, Irvine, how she became interested in research, and how she navigated the different challenges of grad school. Dr. Phommasa is the Director of Academic Success Initiatives at UC, Santa Barbara.Things mentioned on the show:GATE Program UC, Santa BarbaraUC, IrvineAmerican Educational Research AssociationYou can reach Dr. Phommasa at mphommasa@ltsc.ucsb.edu. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.comSupport the show (http://Ko-fi.com/onbecomingeducated)

Jessica Nguyen sits down with a few members of the Southeast Asian American (SEAA) SEAAster Scholars Collective–Jacqueline Mac, Linda Pheng, Vanessa S. Na, Varaxy Yi–to hear more about their experiences as POC/SEAA in academia, the meaning of homemaking, and the origin story and mission of their collective. After running into each other at various conferences and acknowledging that there were not many SEAA that occupy the academic space, they made it a goal to create a support system that provided the exchange of knowledge and authentic voices/experiences of the SEA diaspora. Oftentimes feeling alienated and isolated in academia, which is a predominantly White space, some members have taken more creative approaches (like dyeing their hair blue) in order to stand out and fight against invisibilization. When speaking about the challenges they had to overcome, they realized they wanted to do more than just survive. They wanted to thrive. Focusing on fostering a collaborative atmosphere, the SEAAster Scholars Collective was founded to help people feel whole and supported. Engaging with other scholars who are able to empathize with their cultural experiences and honor each other’s beliefs and values, they found empowerment. After sharing their favorite moments and takeaways from being a part of this group, they end the podcast by providing advice and resources to those interested in pursuing a career in academia. The SOUTHEAST ASIAN AMERICAN (SEAA) SEEASTER SCHOLARS COLLECTIVE is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of the postsecondary experiences of SEAA students, staff, and faculty. We met as graduate students through various social connections and higher education networks and were thrilled to learn that there were other Southeast Asian womxn in higher education. We hold individual and collective identities as Khmer American, Lao American, ethnic Chinese Vietnamese American, daughters of refugees, partners, friends, and sisters. Varaxy Yi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, California State University, Fresno Malaphone Phommasa, Ph.D., Director, Transfer Student Center, University of California, Santa Barbara Latana J. Thaviseth, Ph. D. Student, University of California, Los Angeles Linda Pheng, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Wisconsin, Madison Vanessa S. Na, Ph.D. Student, University of California, San Diego Jacqueline Mac, Ph. D. Candidate, Indiana University, Bloomington WEBSITE: Seaasters.com INSTAGRAM: seaaster_scholars

Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay is a Lao American writer. She was born in a refugee camp in Nongkhai, Thailand and immigrated to Minnesota in 1985. Because of her unique background, her work is focused on creating tools and spaces for the amplification of refugee voices through poetry, theater, and experimental cultural production. Recorded at the end of her 2020 Artist Retreat, listen in on our conversation about her new play, zombies and cannibals, and spirits of the land.

If Republican Sunny Panyanouvong-Rubeck wins her election to be a judge in the North Carolina 26th Judicial District, she would become the first Lao-American judge in U.S. history. Join us for a conversation about politics, identifying with the GOP, and the issues that are impacting immigrants and communities of people of color. In 1981, her family was sponsored by a Baptist church when they arrived as refugees to the United States. Panyanouvong-Rubeck says she dreamed of a judicial system that treated everybody with fairness and equality. She credits her ability to seek election to a judgeship to America's heartfelt welcoming attitude and its commitment to the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why there is criticism and disapproval from some of the Hmong community members in the US who are demonstrating in solidarity with Black Lives Matter? US refrains from issuing visas for Lao citizens over Lao officials accepting Lao American deportees. - Vim li cas thiaj muaj ib cov Hmoob mus koom rwg npoj pab cov kev tawm tsam Black Lives Matter hos ib txhia ho tsis pom zoo? Meskas tsis pub visa rau Nplog tej pej xeem siv vim nom tswv Nplog tsis kam tos tej neeg tawg rog rov qab.

Celebrating API month and recognizing successful Lao-American women. NOTES This program was part of the Club's presentation of "The Michelle Meow Show" at The Commonwealth Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPEAKERS Michelle Meow Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show" on KBCW/KPIX TV and Progressive Voices Radio; Member, Commonwealth Club Board of Governors—Host In response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, this program took place and was recorded live via video conference, for an online audience only, and was live-streamed from The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco on May 21st, 2020.

(S2, EP 12) For this week's episode of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast centering on the theme "1975", Lao American writer and playwright Saymoukda Vongsay aka "Refugenius" joins in as a guest and shares her family's migration journey from Laos to Minnesota after the Laos Civil War. She shares her experience growing up with the Lao community in Minnesota, the process of finding her voice through spoken word / poetry, and creating plays centered on the Lao experience in the theatre community. She recently received a large grant from the Mellon fund that will fund her work as a full-time playwright. In this episode, she also reads one of her personal poems. You won't want to miss this memorable episode! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to my sponsor, Lawrence and Argyle, a Viet-American owned merchandise line representing immigrant empowerment. Get yourself a pin, hoodie or t-shirt and show off your immigrant pride. Visit them at www.lawrenceandargyle.com or on Instagram @lawrenceandargyle or on their Facebook page. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bio: Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay is a Lao writer. CNN's “United Shades of America” host W. Kamau Bell called her work “revolutionary.” Governor Mark Dayton recognized her with a “Lao Artists Heritage Month” Proclamation. She's a recipient of a Sally Award for Initiative from the Ordway Center for Performing Arts which “recognizes bold new steps and strategic leadership undertaken by an individual...in creating projects or artistic programs never before seen in Minnesota that will have a significant impact on strengthening Minnesota's artistic/cultural community.” Her plays have been presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, Theater Mu, and elsewhere. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/banhmichronicles/support

MEET HOL GUEST: OVA SAOPENGIn episode 13 of HOL, Ova joins Rita for a conversation about his family’s refuge to Hawaii post Secret War in Laos, identifying as 1.5 generation, enacting the first waves of Lao American movement work, processing grief post-father’s death and about his own becomings of fatherhood. Today, Ova is a theater artivist (artist + activist) who performs all over the world through his theater company called TeAda Productions, which is a nomadic theater of color rooted in the stories of immigrants and refugees. More specifically through Refugee Nation performance, they touch issues relating to the refugee experience assimilation, generation gap, and mental health using drama, film, music, and audience interaction, and personalizes these issues through a genuine Laotian American perspective. ---------TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 min) ---------As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)CONNECT WITH OVA: INSTAGRAMFACEBOOK TeAda WEBSITEREFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: REFUGEE NATION1.5 GenerationSavannakhet ProvinceXeno VillageSleeping Death SyndromeLegacies of War, Channapha KhamvongsaCenter for Lao Studies, Vinya Sysamouth and Phoumy SayavongSteve ArounsackBryan Thao WorraPhitsamay UyToni MorrisonEthnic Groups in LaosUniversity of Southern California (USC)JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal AND/OR Venmo and write in the description “#HOLdonation”. HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery persSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

Listen to a short 1-min practice tip from Sydney Viengluang on calming anxiety!Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Sydney titled: E8: Sydney Viengluang on navigating Hollywood as a Lao American actor + remembering resilience in maternal lineage----As a brand new podcast, we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us reach more folx in the Lao diaspora by subscribing to "Healing Out Lao'd" on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher. In addition, we also need you to support by giving HOL a 5-star rating and to share a positive review to help us sustain and continue! Please join Rita in helping sustain and promote visibility of the Lao diaspora and SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW now! All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Follow us @healingoutlaod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out HOL's brand new website as well: www.healingoutlaod.org and sign-up for the email list to receive quarterly newsletters about what's healing in our community! **Website designed by @KITSCreativ**HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design! To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to healingoutlaod@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

MEET HOL GUEST: Sydney ViengluangIn episode 8 of HOL, Sydney joins Rita for a conversation about her family’s story of escape from Laos to the U.S., growing up as a child of Lao refugees in Wichita, Kansas, her motivation to move to LA to pursue acting and what it was like meeting the Laos Angeles community. “Sydney has quickly become “one to watch” in the entertainment industry, bringing dynamic, diverse, and powerful female characters to life on screen. This year, Viengluang will continue to star on SYFY’s hit, zombie apocalyptic series “Z Nation,” which debuted its fifth season in October 2018. Viengluang joined the cast during season three and instantly became a fan favorite as Dr. Sun Mei, a biological researcher in search of the zombie virus to save humanity. Aside from her work on “Z Nation,” Viengluang has worked on a handful of high profile television projects, including appearing on “Jane the Virgin,” “Scorpion,” and “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.” Viengluang also executive produced and starred in the award-winning short film, “The Letter,” which won the Flicks4Chicks 2016 Short Film Contest Grand Prize for Diversity and Best Drama Award.”----------As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)CONNECT WITH SYDNEY: FacebookInstagramTwitterWebsiteREFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Laos AngelesKulap VilaysackSaengthong Douangdara Z Nation “Dr. Sun Mei”Z NationGo to Sleep: A Lao Ghost StoryAnthony Gilardi Acting StudioTai Dam peopleJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design! *SPECIAL KOP JAI & THANKS* to KITS Creativ for designing HOL's website & sponsoring this episode*To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to healingoutlaod@gmail.com. We look forward to heariSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

MEET HOL GUEST: Latana ThavisethIn episode 6 of HOL, Latana joins Rita for a conversation about her trajectory into higher education coming from a legacy of her own parents being Lao/Southeast Asian refugee community leaders. Latana emphasizes the importance of education instilled in her as young child and ways she has learned how to navigate educational spaces as a 2nd generation Lao American. Today, Latana is the Assistant Director to Stanford University’s Asian American Activities Center, a Ph.D. student at UCLA and scholar activist. Her research focuses on the experiences of Southeast Asian (American) students in community colleges and their transition into 4-year colleges/universities. ---As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)CONNECT WITH LATANA: FacebookStanford University's Asian American Activities Center SEAASTER Collective (under construction)REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: WTO RiotsUC Berkeley Physicist Chien-Shiung WuAung San Suu KyiUniversity of WashingtonUCLA Equity Diversity and Inclusion Graduate Student Welcome DayHigher Education and Organizational Change Ph.D. Program at UCLAMasters of Arts in Asian American Studies at UCLAJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design! *SPECIAL KOP JAI & THANKS* to KITS Creativ for designing HOL's website & sponsoring this episode*To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to healingoutlaod@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing your feedback!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

MEET HOL GUEST: Alina Amkhavong In episode 3 of HOL, Alina Amkhavong joins host Rita Phetmixay for a conversation about the strength of single mothers/parents, creating the brand name “Bless Her Hustle,” and how she landed her first job post-grad working with the Los Angeles Clippers Basketball team! Alina graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Non-Governmental Organizations & Social Change and a minor in Occupational Science. Her college career provided her with years of hands-on experience in nonprofit management, community engagement, and youth services work. She hopes to continue working in the public or educational sector post-college! Alina is a bright young star in our Lao American community and strives to continue to put Lao folx on the map. Not only is she brilliant academically, she is also a spoken word artist, a creative writer and travels internationally to play rugby. As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!) CONNECT WITH ALINA: LinkedInInstagramTwitterBless Her Hustle (website) BHH Instagram REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: World Mental Health Day- Oct 10Lao American Writers SummitPhetmixay Means Fighter Film Poem by Alex Elle LA ClippersJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design! *SPECIAL KOP JAI & THANKS* to KITS Creativ for designing HOL's website & sponsoring this episode*To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to healingoutlaod@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

MEET HOL GUEST: Joy Ngaosivath In episode 2 of HOL, Joy aka “DJ Miss Joy” joins host Rita Phetmixay for a conversation about her journey of moving across 10 different states, transitioning between 20 different school systems, familial relationships, and how she landed her role to become one of Las Vegas’s top female DJs--even voted for #1 female DJ on City Life magazine. Not only has Joy been successful in her DJ career, she has previously worked with Congo Justice to end human trafficking and has since transitioned to host/produce a new segment on Asian Culture TV called Lao American TV where she focuses on the people and events of the Lao American community. ----------As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)CONNECT WITH JOY: @DJMissJoy on Instagram + TwitterDJ Miss Joy Music Facebook Fan PageJoy Ngaosivath on Facebook DJ Miss Joy WebsiteREFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Laotian American National Alliance (LANA)Phetmixay Means Fighter Film Lao-Am TV on Facebook & Instagram Asian Culture TV Vegas 5 on Facebook & InstagramPavana ReddyJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook DONATE TO HOL: All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design! *SPECIAL KOP JAI & THANKS to KITS Creativ for designing HOL's website & sponsoring this episode*FEEDBACK: To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to healingoutlaod@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

MEET HOL GUEST: Saengthong DouangdaraIn episode 1 of HOL, Saengthong or "Saeng" joins host Rita Phetmixay for a conversation about using food as a catalyst for bringing communities together. They both dive deep into so many great topics about healing + counseling + food + personas + fitness & LOLs. Saeng is a Los Angeles based as a cooking instructor and provides cooking lectures that teach participants the science and the historical context of foods. He comes from a diverse background growing up as a Lao American in the Midwest where he pursued a bachelors degree at the University of Wisconsin - Madison following his master’s at the University of Hawaii at Hilo has given him a wide appreciation of foods around the world. With his education in understanding the significance of foods in underrepresented communities and promoting a holistic balanced mental and physical health, he has combined his passion in cooking and teaching in his interactive lectures about food. He has published food photography artwork in magazines, lectured at universities, provided cooking lessons across large food retailers, and cooked for Hollywood events. His philosophy around cooking is to make it approachable, educational, and fun! He hopes to use food as a catalyst to teach people about the history and cultures of underrepresented communities. ----------As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)CONNECT WITH SAENG: InstagramFacebookSaeng's Kitchen WebsiteThum and Thum LATwitterPRACTICE: Download the corresponding episode for a facilitated meditation by Saeng, himself! You don't need anything but a quiet and safe space to be. You might go to Laos for this one so be ready!!! REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Legacies of WarLA KitchenLA Times Food Bowl w/Chef Diep and Chef IsaJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design! *SPECIAL KOP JAI & THANKS to KITS Creativ for designing HOL's website & sponsoring this episode*To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

WELCOME TO THE HEALING OUT LAO'D PODCAST, P'NONG/FAMILY!!! On this first episode of HOL, creator/host Rita is interviewed by close friend and sister, Wanda, and talks through the origins of this podcast, her experiences that shape this platform, why this/why now and invites you to co-create this healing journey together!!! The knowledge and experiences shared on HOL are owned by none other than the communities that came before us, after us, and whom are us. Starting next week on March 11th, HOL is bringing you a biweekly healing-filled conversations with powerful Lao American leaders across the nation. Make sure to subscribe on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher in order to get the latest feeds and updates. As a brand new podcast, we also need you to support by giving HOL a 5-star rating and to share a positive review to help us sustain and continue! Please join Rita in helping sustain and promote visibility of Lao America and SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW now! All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:Kulap Vilaysack Laos AngelesUCLA GRIT Coaching Program JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO: Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design! To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to healingoutlaod@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

Join HOL as we practice a deep breathing technique to resource you during the onset of a trigger, trauma, or stress response. This is a short practice this week to accompany you during episode 0. Check out the corresponding conversation where Rita gets interviewed and dives into how she created HOL's virtual community practice space titled: E0: Welcome to HOL! Experiences that shape this virtual space----Starting next week on March 11th, HOL is bringing you a biweekly healing-filled conversations with powerful Lao American leaders across the nation. Make sure to subscribe on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher in order to get the latest feeds and updates. As a brand new podcast, we also need you to support by giving HOL a 5-star rating and to share a positive review to help us sustain and continue! Please join Rita in helping sustain and promote visibility of Lao America and SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW now! All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:Healing Justice Podcast JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @healingoutlaod & like our Facebook page "Healing Out Lao'd" HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design! To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to healingoutlaod@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

Welcome to the HEALING OUT LAO'D PODCAST--a virtual space exploring lao american storytelling + healing + tools for sustainability! Episode 0 will launch March 4th 2019 and then for every other week starting March 11th, HOL is bringing you a healing-filled conversation with a Lao American leader to support your inner work around wellness, growth and resilience. Please share this resource via these means: @healingoutlaod on Instagram@healingoutlaod on TwitterHealing Out Lao'd in Facebookwith love and in community,Rita PhetmixaySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=16105981)

On a new episode of Southern Fried Asian, Keith talks to documentary short filmmaker Rita Phetmixay about growing up Lao Isaan American in North Carolina. Rita shares the story of her family's harrowing journey after the war from Laos and Thailand to the States (2:00) and being one of the only Lao American families in rural North Carolina (11:00). She explains why she decided to make a short film about her father called Phetmixay Means Fighter and the story behind her family name (16:00). She also explains how her Asian American identity was always created for her when she lived in North Carolina (21:45). Then, Keith and Rita try to unpack what it even means to be "Asian American" (30:00) and especially Asian American in the South (38:45). Finally, Rita reminisces about incorporating Lao style chicken wings and Thai iced tea in her parents' pizza and sub shop in Asheboro, North Carolina (45:00). Subscribe to the Southern Fried Asian podcast on iTunes, Google Play, NPR One, and TuneIn Premium! Support Hard NOC Media on Patreon. Our official theme music is the song "Top Down" by  Chops, Timothy Flu, and Mic Barz.  Southern Fried Asian is produced by Keith Chow and Jes Vu.

 “I think people connected with me better… because I was honest.” In this episode, Saymoukda Vongsay aka Mooks talks about being a refugee, nicknames, transitioning from being a poet to a playwright and why she's totally fine with always being labeled a Lao artist. Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay is an award-winning Lao American poet, playwright, and cultural producer. She was born in a refugee camp in Nongkhai, Thailand and currently lives in Minnesota. She created the REFUGENIUS brand and identity in 1993 when she decided to pursue ART as a career. REFUGENIUS is a portmanteau of REFUGEE and GENIUS. Vongsay's work has been highlighted by The New York Times, American Theatre Magazine, City Pages, Vita.MN, Pioneer Press, Star Tribune, WCCO, Minnesota Public Radio, KFAI, Candy Fresh, TPT's TV Takeover and Giving Thanks programs, the U of Minnesota's Immigration History Research Center's Immigrant Stories project, and more.