We are over a year and a half into the pandemic, halfway through 2021, and anti-Asian hate incidents are still happening across America. So how did we process it all? How are we processing it? Tune in to our season finale on our latest life updates (apologies for the delay!) and some of our reactions and thoughts to all of the anti-Asian hate incidents.
We close out National Domestic Violence Awareness month in this episode to discuss the pervasive cultural norms that have enabled domestic violence in the Hmong community for far too long. Join us as we explore possible solutions that our community can take to end domestic violence and better support survivors because we know it takes #allofus.
After a recent tear-filled recording, we decided to dedicate a small digital campaign to our moms/mother-figures in honor of Mother’s Day. We asked our listeners to write a letter to their mothers/mother-figures, in hopes of providing them with a space to reflect, heal, love, or honor these relationships. These are their letters, along with ours! We hope you enjoy them. Happy Mother’s Day!
Is some AAPI representation better than none?
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), yet mainstream APAHM celebrations have historically commemorated East Asian American history and heritage. We know APAHM goes beyond the month of May and East Asian American narratives, and that our Southeast Asian, South Asian, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities are equally important in AAPI history. In this episode, we give our hot takes on AAPI representation, how and where we fit into Asian America, and the importance of authenticity in living out our identities as Hmong Americans.
In this Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, we get honest about everything ranging from feminism to the number of babies we plan to have (or not have) to our biggest life lessons. Tune in to this episode as we take a break from COVID-19 life to answer all of your questions! We reflect on our personal goals, careers, and our most unpopular opinions.
We know that 2020 is definitely “not your average” year, so tune in to a special episode where we cover the current COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 Census, and Democratic presidential candidates. Although these times may be challenging, uncertain, and discouraging, we are hopeful that our communities will continue to support and uplift each other so that we all stay safe and healthy!
In this episode, we share key moments and experiences that have defined our womanhood, and how role models, mentors, and sponsors have inspired us to be the women we are today. We know that Hmong womxn have paved the way for so many of us, going above and beyond to lift all of us up. As such, this episode is dedicated to them and all of the not your average Mai's in the world who continue to be resilient, fierce, and fearless.
It seems more and more challenging in today's modern world to date and form romantic relationships as we attempt to balance our careers and other competing commitments in our lives. Being a Hmong woman adds an additional layer of complexity to dating, so how do you navigate through it all while maintaining your own identity? Listen in as we get personal about our dating experiences and share our relationship advice in this two-part series.
How do we ensure safety for all people, especially within our Hmong community when we are deemed perpetual foreigners and are also fervent gun owners? How do we change the narrative? We know everyone may not agree with us, but we envision a safe world where assault weapons are not readily accessible and safe gun owners are all treated the same regardless of their race.
We wrap up the end of 2019 in the last episode of our first season. In this episode, we reflect on our challenges and triumphs and share our lessons learned from the past year and decade. Most importantly, we talk about our biggest areas of growth and what we are looking forward to in 2020 and the decade!
We close out National Domestic Violence Awareness month in this episode to discuss the pervasive cultural norms that have enabled domestic violence in the Hmong community for far too long. Join us as we explore possible solutions that our community can take to end domestic violence and better support survivors because we know it takes #allofus.
This mini-series features conversations with our male partners in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness month. We discuss how to go beyond grieving and call outs by focusing on how to include cis-gendered, heterosexual men in the movement to end gender-based violence. Tune in to hear what our partners have to say!
How do we uplift Hmong American women when our community’s cultural practices are deeply rooted in patriarchy? Can we achieve true gender equity for Hmong American women and men if traditions like the bride price are still practiced? In this episode, we dispel myths around the Hmong bride price and explore how our community can move forward with or without it in modern day society.
