Healing Out Lao'd
Created/Hosted by Rita Phetmixay (she/they), MA, LCSW, Licensed Psychotherapist, Wellness Coach, and Independent Audio Producer. Healing Out Lao'd explores the intersections of Lao diaspora storytelling x healing x tools for sustainability. While this show centers the Lao and broader Southeast Asian diaspora experience, anyone can benefit from this resource, especially those in the margins including BIPOC (Black Indigenous Persons of Color), survivors, thrivers, healers, movement builders, and so forth. In order to highlight the nuances of the diverse Lao diaspora experience, HOL casts diverse perspectives of what it means to be an (adult) child of refugees while also inspiring a new generation of folx to heal and move forward with their lives. This is one project to expand visions of the overall #LaoHealingMovement !!!
Healing Out Lao'd
E18: Carole Chainon on Lao/tian identity development in Paris, France + augmented reality + practicing acceptance & gratitude
MEET HOL GUEST: CAROLE CHAINON
In episode 18 of HOL, Carole joins Rita for a conversation about what it was like to grow up as part of the Lao diaspora in Paris, France and how speaking multiple languages was pretty normal for her as a kid. Later, she addresses the nuances of meeting other folx in the Asian/Lao diaspora in Hawaii that empowered her to grapple with her own Lao/tian identity and even more when she became a part of Laos Angeles. Carole speaks about her career transition from being an accountant to augmented reality and some lessons she’s learned from “playing it safe” to now seeking a life of fulfillment through practicing acceptance and gratitude.
Today, Carole lives with her husband and business partner in Los Angeles and together, they run their own augmented reality business called: JYC AR, VR and 360 Videos Development and Production Studios!
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@CarolePKC on Instagram and Twitter
Carole Pavina on Facebook
JYC AR, VR and 360 Videos Development and Production Studios
REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Laos Angeles
Chef Saeng
Teochew People
Laos Supply “LAOS IS NEXT TO THAILAND” Tee
“WHERE ARE YOU FROM” Meme
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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!