All Things Cambodian with @allthingscambodian Creator Ryan Samn

Ryan Samn is an Asian American writer, educator, and cultural practitioner. Ryan also runs the Instagram account @allthingscambodian where he shares impactful and insightful posts on Cambodian culture exploring themes of culture, identity, and language.

In this episode, Ryan shares his career journey from starting as an English language instructor in Faa'a Tahiti, French Polynesia to now a College Recruiter, managing the Outreach office and collaborating with local high schools.

We also delve into the complexities of Cambodian identity, the nuances of ethnic labels and language, and indigenous Khmer tribes. 

And importantly, he talked about his struggles with mental health, being bullied, and how his decisions led him to a life that not only put him in danger, but also his family. 

In 2023, he became a self published author and released Khmer Gat Chen - Southern Chinese Diaspora in Cambodia (a comparative study of the Chinese-Cambodian culture and I'll Be There, Too (a 45-piece debut collection of poetry). 

You may be interested in exploring these further:

The IG of the young gentlemen who is super knowledgeable of Cambodian music: https://www.instagram.com/seihamedia

The Podcast Ryan started for Tahitian American families: https://rss.com/podcasts/te-reva-nei-au/

The YouTube Channel Ryan praised for teaching us about the different ethnic groups in Cambodia: https://www.youtube.com/@Road_taste

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