Heart of an immigrant
Hello! Welcome to Heart of an Immigrant. I’m your host Aenoy. From unearthing the assimilation experience to embracing one’s immigrant identity, this podcast spotlights cultures from around the world and how we as immigrants retain our culture through our work. I started this podcast because I found it healing to hear and share stories. I hope you find a connection with each episode. Be sure to follow and subscribe.
Episodes
16 episodes
Cultural approach in activism and social change with Talia Molé
I'm incredibly grateful to be able to share this episode. Talia Molé believes in the artist as a rebellious and revolutionary teacher whose purpose is to disrupt the status quo inspiring conversations that lead to greater questioni...
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Homebound: Back to the Motherland & Decolonizing Language w/ Sunisa Nuonsy
Join us as we follow the journey of Sunisa Nuonsy, a Lao refugee reconnecting with her roots in the motherland of Laos. Delve into the conversation of the myth in language and culture fluidity. Sunisa is an educator and researcher on approaches...
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1:00:19
From Lao Refugee to Service
Ny Derry from Lao Helping Lao shares memories of being a refugee. How the vivid memories help her navigate her voice through layers of Trauma and finding positive in the negative situation. We are having a 3 day virtual festiv...
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55:01
Unmasking Propaganda -a Lao American narrative
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 wat...
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Episode 13
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1:05:55
The Need for More Representation of Asian Women in Leadership- w/Sheena Yap Chan
With guest speaker, Sheena Yap Chan, we discuss the important of female Asian representation that does not fit the typical stereotypes. You can preorder Sheena's new book, "The Tao of Self-Confidence, the guide to moving beyond traumA and awakenin...
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Episode 11
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33:59
Dismantling old beliefs to make room for aligned new beginnings with Anthony Le.
Anthony Le is a career and life coach particularly for the Asian diaspora. We talk about the need to dismantling old values and beliefs to birth freer more imaginative life. Follow on IG https://instagram.com/thefulfilledleader.co?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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Episode 7
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1:04:45
Breaking the Cycle: Exploring Asian Generational Trauma
With Jennie Tian from Body Works Coaching, We discuss how the trauma response of freeze, fight, or flight can manifest in individuals and communities as a result of generational trauma. Our guest experts share their insights on how to recognize th...
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Episode 10
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43:15
Preserving Lao food and culture through a children’s book.
Author of Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers, Vilavanh Bender, joins us to tell share how she introduces Lao Culture to people through story telling.
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Episode 9
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34:47
Anti racism is the work of love - Ventura Collective
With Linda Espinosa Valencia and Ana Maria Desmaison Cornejo, we talk about the systems and behaviors that we acknowledge and have to unlearn as immigrants. Find Ventura Collective on LinkedIn and IG
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Episode 8
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Juggling Lao and American Identities
What are you? “Laos”. Are you Chinese? “No”. Are you Filipino? “No”. are you Thai? “Sure, that’ll work” … that’s just how it goes when we make things easier for others. This is a story of many Asian Americans, immigrants, refugees that bend to not...
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Episode 6
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1:03:22
ADHD is like another culture
Living as an American immigrant with ADHD in our academic systems can feel overwhelming! But where there is self love, there is authenticity.
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Episode 5
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24:27
Chinese family dynamic and the generational impact with Allie
Across the Asian spectrum there are so many cultures, languages and social pressures. Allie is actively working on her limiting beliefs while raising children and exploring an entrepreneurial venture, the Mochi Oven https://www.themochioven.com/
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Episode 4
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1:00:22
Spiritual journey unfolds through meditation- Japanese born, Masako
For immigrants, you either have to find your place in communities that exists or find it within yourself. Masako, used meditation to guide her to finding her joy and peace. Subscribe to Why not Meditate podcast… https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...
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Episode 3
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1:14:07
A powerful story can lead to more cultural integration
Once you have a feel for your cultural story, you can start to incorporate it into your life or traditions. Take baby steps and start honoring and sharing your native culture. Start telling a better story using my 5 day affirmation guide http://su...
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Episode 2
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14:45
Heart of an Immigrant
Peeling back conversations about diversity for the sake of love and peace.
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The transformation of a Lao Community Leader with Breeda
As a Lao immigrant, living in non-diverse communities can feel really lonely and unauthentic. To be able to notice these feelings early on are key to finding your souls happy place. Breeda, has done just this. She’s doing great advocacy work for t...
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Episode 1
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