Healing Out Lao'd

MEET HOL GUEST: SUZETTE GABRIEL-SCHOEBITZ In episode 15 of HOL, Suzette joins Rita for a conversation about learning about her Lao, French, and Norwegian roots. She has since developed a deep love and understanding for her roots in Laos, where she was able to launch her jewelry-making business and teach people how to make a living through various business strategies.  Recently, Suzette has travele...

Listen to Amarachi read poetry by two brilliant African American female poets, which has helped her become more grounded and closer to ancestors and to herself!  Poetry References: Lucille Clifton : Won’t You Celebrate With Me Maya Angelou : Life Doesn’t Frighten Me Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Amarachi titled: E14: HealingTheHealer-- Amarachi Anakaraonye on becoming u...

#HealingTheHealer MEET HOL GUEST: AMARACHI ANAKARAONYE In episode 14 of HOL, Rita brings on close friend Amarachi Anakaraonye for another episode on the #HealingTheHealer series, which focuses on “how the healer, heals” by showing how Rita builds deep healing and connected relationships with friends/allies of the Lao community!  Rita has known Amarachi for about 10 years, stemming from their earli...

Listen to Ova facilitate a meditative practice tip that allows you to ground yourself in being CALM + CLEAR + READY!  Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Ova titled: E13: Ova Saopeng on refuge to Hawaii + first wave (1.5 gen) Lao Am movement work + processing grief & fatherhood --------- TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 min)  --------- As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your...

MEET HOL GUEST: OVA SAOPENG In 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 th...

MEET HOL GUEST: Tina Maharath In episode 12 of HOL, Tina joins Rita for a conversation about finding closure after unraveling so many hidden family secrets + seeking professional support for mental health issues + navigating the reality of becoming the first Lao and Asian American woman senator in the Ohio State Senate.  Today, Tina is a badass mama and enjoys involving herself in the Ohio communi...

Listen to Dana talk about how to have a healthy relationship with social media in the digital media age!  Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Dana titled: E11: Dana Dang on early age independence + exploring Lao & Vietnamese identities + entrepreneurship & social media ---- As a brand new podcast, we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us reach more folx in...

MEET HOL GUEST: Dana Dang In episode 11 of HOL, Dana joins Rita for a conversation about her upbringing from Minnesota to Newport, California + gaining independence at an early age from childhood trauma/neglect + exploring both her Lao + Vietnamese identities and becoming an entrepreneur at the ripe age of 24. Today, Dana runs her own social media and marketing company called Digital Media Archite...

Listen to this short practice tip from TinTin Vongphrachanh on disconnecting from your phone! Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and TinTin titled: E10: TinTin Vongphrachanh on family hxstory from Laos to Cuba to the U.S. + queer identity + dad’s love ---- As a brand new podcast, we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us reach more folx in the Lao diaspora by subscrib...

MEET HOL GUEST: TinTin Vongphrachanh In episode 10 of HOL, TinTin joins Rita for a conversation about family origins ranging from Laos to Cuba and now the U.S., coming out as queer to parents, and the beautiful loving relationship he had with his dad.  Today, TinTin is taking a much needed break from singing/songwriting to geeking out on creating video games and plans to go back to Laos in Novembe...

#HealingTheHealer MEET HOL GUEST: NIKITA GUPTA In episode 9 of HOL, Rita brings on former UCLA supervisor and big sis, Nikita Gupta, for another episode on the #HealingTheHealer series! This episode focuses on “how the healer, heals” by showing how Rita builds deep healing and connected relationships with friends/allies of the Lao community! Nikita has been practicing and applying resilience-based...

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...

MEET HOL GUEST: Sydney Viengluang In 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 dynami...

This week’s practice tip is gratitude journaling facilitated by Haylee Thikeo!  For more on Haylee's writing, personal blog, and poetry, you can click on this link !   Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Haylee titled: E7: Haylee Thikeo on writing as healing + navigating identity in Boston + the power of vulnerable storytelling ---- As a brand new podcast, we need all th...

MEET HOL GUEST: Haylee Thikeo In episode 7 of HOL, Haylee joins Rita for a conversation about her journey into writing + vulnerable storytelling as tools for healing, navigating her identity as a child of Lao refugees in Boston, and why she decided to move to Oakland from Boston for a period in her life.  Today, Haylee works at a software company called Community Brands that supports nonprofit cli...

MEET HOL GUEST: Latana Thaviseth In 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. ...

Listen to a short 1-min writing tip by Binly Phounsiri! For more on Binly's writing and poetry, you can click on this link --which showcases his first poetry book titled "Dance Among Elephants." Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Binly titled: E5: Binly Phounsiri on Becoming a Community Leader & "Big Brother" + Connecting Talents thru Music/Dance...

MEET HOL GUEST: Krysada “Binly” Phounsiri⁣⁣ In episode 5 of HOL, Binly joins host Rita for a conversation about his family’s immigration to the U.S. from Laos, overcoming gang violence in Southeast San Diego through skating, dancing, writing and listening to music, and also shares how he rose above the odds to become a community leader. Little did he know that these experiences would land him to b...

This week's practice tip is an extended conversation from Episode 4 where Wanda and Rita share tips about building healthy boundaries and referring friends to other support systems--primarily illustrated by them talking about overcoming their own relationship challenges. This practice tip is to resource you in engaging in healthy relationship practices and to come to a better understanding of...

#HealingTheHealer MEET HOL GUEST: WANDA PATHOMRIT  In episode 4 of HOL, Rita brings on close friend Wanda Pathomrit to show “how the healer, heals” by building deep healing relationships with friends/allies of the Lao community. It’s important to note that growth happens throughout a lifetime and Rita’s aptitude to thrive and heal would not have been possible without the critical mentors/femtors,...

Listen to a poem titled "Bloom" by Alina Amkhavong! This poem is about 4 minutes long and requires nothing but your presence and listening ear. Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Alina titled: E3: Alina Amkhavong on strong Lao womxn + creating the "Bless Her Hustle" brand + & working for LA Clippers ---- As a brand new podcast --we need all the suppor...

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 No...

Listen to this music track mixed by DJ Miss Joy aka DJ Light Princess --who is Joy's visual compliment to her amazing talents! This is a BONUS "practice tip" which requires nothing but your presence and listening ear. So whether you're commuting to work on the 405 freeaway in LA, or at home cooking up a storm--you can listen to this beautifully mixed soundtrack that can also be...

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 suc...

Join HOL as Saeng facilitates a Kuang Si Waterfall guided meditation. This is a BONUS short practice this week to accompany you during stressful situations and to help you relax. You don't need anything but one minute of your day! It is recommended to listen to this meditation while you are present and not on the run. You may do this meditation standing up, lying down, or sitting with your fe...