The Hmong Women Podcast

Join us as we talk about anything and everything that comes top of mind. Whether it's on your drive to work or down-time before bed, join us for this light hearted yap session!

Hello HWPodcasters! In this episode, guest May Lee-Yang - known for her multiple theater productions such as Confessions of a Lazy Hmong Woman , Poj Laib Laus , and The Bad Hmong Girl Theater Project - joins us to talk about her journey into comedy, how she uses it to tell stories, and empower others. We also play "Clap Back", a card game co-created by Mayhem Games (founded by May Lee-Yang) and th...

Join us as we dive into two Dear Hmong Woman submissions about the dating pool and give our pieces of advice. The first submission asks for our perspective about never having been in a relationship and the second about whether or not ambition should play a role in moving forward in a romantic pursuit. Feel free to leave your comments and opinions below!

Hello HWPodcasters! Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite dessert and sit down with us to learn more about our final host, Douchi Vue. Here's a quick summary: Douchi loves learning - from understanding technical aspects of a project to tapping into her creative artsy side, sharing her experience about her divorce process to help others, and who she got her love of singing from. Join us to learn mo...

It's a topic that we've addressed before but this submission asked for more advice about dating outside of your culture/ethnicity/race. Join us as we dive into this Dear Hmong Woman submission and give our pieces of advice. If you haven't already submitted or listened to our segment, Dear Hmong Woman - it is meant to be a space where our listeners and viewers can submit their letters o...

What happens when relationships within our families of origin go awry? What gets us to a point of needing to place a hard boundary? And how do we go about placing and communicating these boundaries? In the opinions of some of the hosts, sometimes, cutting out a family member is the best route to follow for all parties involved. Join us in this episode as we scratch the surface of navigating diffic...

In this episode, we give our thoughts on the pervasiveness of violence in our communities and how we think our communities can begin the process of ending these cycles of violence against women. If you, or someone you know, is in an unsafe , violent relationship and are looking for help to leave - please contact the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or texting "start" to 88...

Have you ever found yourself revisiting fond memories? In this episode, Ariel and Emily share some of their childhood moments spent at the Hmong New Year, July 4th, and even helping in the business ventures of family members. All things that most of us can relate to. Feel free to share any of your own fond (or not so fond) memories with us! Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us!...

It is true that talking politics can often lead to tense and uncomfortable moments with friends and family. How do we navigate these conversations? How to de we maintain our boundaries with the people we choose to have in our lives? And how to do we move forward with empathy AND accountability? Tune in to our "scratching the surface" thoughts. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with u...

Hmong Shamanism is just one practice individuals can use to help them heal. Join us as we interview Nou Hli and Jim, both practicing Hmong Shamans, about the signs they received to start their spiritual journey and the impact of using Shamanic practices to heal.

We decided to try something new this time around and record a yap session (and no, we usually don't come prepared with topics when yapping but we decided this needed to have a little more structure). So here we are! Talking about anything and everything that comes top of mind. Join us for this light hearted banter.

We think it's healthy to to have healthy expectations and boundaries when it comes to dating and relationships. In today's episode, we talk about some non-negotiables when getting to know someone and/or when in a relationship. What are some of your non-negotiables?

We've done something a little different this time around. We are reading and reacting to three different submissions! The first submission asks for advice on how to navigate romantic boundaries with her boyfriend and his friend. The second submission asks for a recounting of embarrassing moments. And lastly, the third submissions follows the story of a young woman juggling her life goals and t...

Hello HWPodcasters! Welcome to part two of introducing ourselves to you! Grab a cup of tea and your favorite blanket and sit down with us to learn more about Emily. Here's a quick summary: Emily is a Gemini and enjoys sewing and learning about random things. She looks forward to sunset hikes, watching paranormal or true crime videos, and always has a good book recommendation. Check out our lin...

Hello HWPodcasters! We want to take a moment and introduce ourselves to you! Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite dessert and sit down with us to learn more about Ariel. Here's a quick summary: Ariel likes dinosaurs, has flown a plane, and works as an entrepreneur running her own VA business. She looks forward to relaxing evenings to tap into passion projects and always has a good book or pod...

Hello HWPodcasters! Welcome back to Season 2! We want to start off this season with a jump into job hunting - past experiences, bas experiences, good experiences, and tips and tricks to helping you land that job interview. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

The latest DHW submission presents us with a situation in which the OP's explores what went wrong within their marriage, moving through divorce, and entering a stage of finding love after heartbreak. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Can you believe that it's been a year since we officially started the Hmong Women Podcast? On today's episode, we talk about the good, the bad, the ugly of the podcast and what we hope to see in the future for this podcast. Thank you so much for your support and love! Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

The latest DHW submission presents us with a situation in which the OP's family doesn't respect their marriage to their partner. How do they go about creating boundaries with their family? Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

What cultural superstitions do you have that you still believe to this day? Are there any superstitions that are similar to ours? In this episode, we explore Hmong superstitions we were told growing up and the paranormal experiences that came from those superstitions. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

The latest DHW submission asks us about our opinions on how to navigate having a relationship when strict Hmong parents are involved. **We KNOW about the fire detector...and we appreciate your patience! This was a unique filming situation and future episodes will not have that beeping!** Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Prioritizing mental health is essential for overall well-being. Therapy can be a proactive tool, and understanding mental health is crucial for everyone. Breaking down stereotypes and stigma, especially for men, will foster a supportive environment where individuals feel comfortable seeking help. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

The latest DHW submission asks us about our opinions on whether or not one should have addressed a conversation they felt wasn't right. Listen in to our short segment to hear our opinions. **We KNOW about the fire detector...and we appreciate your patience! This was a unique filming situation and future episodes will not have that beeping!** Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with...

The latest DHW submission asks us about our opinions on a traditional Hmong wedding and whether or not it's important to have one. Moreover, how important it is to have male relatives when planning the wedding. Listen in for our thoughts! **We KNOW about the fire detector...and we appreciate your patience! This was a unique filming situation and future episodes will not have that beeping!** Ch...

Periods. Most women all over the world experience periods and yet we're told to believe that it isn't something worth talking about. Many even believe that periods are gross or a taboo topic. Well, we are here to help dispel any myths and discomforts around period stigma and fertility. Join us as we talk about our experiences with our first periods, how we've grown to support others, a...