28 | Building the Bridge Between Khmer Americans & Khmers (feat. Neng Om) - podcast episode cover

28 | Building the Bridge Between Khmer Americans & Khmers (feat. Neng Om)

Jan 11, 202129 minSeason 2Ep. 28
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Episode description

Neng Om is a 1st Generation Khmer American who immigrated from Cambodia to the U.S. at 11 years old. Neng is deeply passionate about advocating for human rights and upholding the traditional Cambodian culture as well as remembering the history of the Golden age of Cambodia, the Angkor period. She is a single mother with two young kids, who has had to overcome many struggles, including bullying and adjusting to a new life as an outsider. Neng is truly an inspiration and has many deep insights to share such as finding meaning in life and the importance of giving back.

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