2 Khmerican Sisters

Mellissa & Jasmine Nguon•2khmericansisters.com

This podcast was started to discuss meaningful topics and issues from the lens of two Khmerican (Cambodian-American) sisters and other diverse community leaders.

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Episodes

7 | Building Self-Confidence as SE Asian American Females in a Western Society

Growing up as Southeast Asians in America, we are exposed to both Asian & Western beauty standards, pressures and expectations from our families, peers and the media. Listen to this insightful talk with our friends, Cathy and Firda, about our imperfect journeys toward building self-confidence, becoming more comfortable in our own skin, and achieving happiness within ourselves.

Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 7

6 | From Khmerican Roots to a Life of Many Passions (feat. Phanit Duong aka Hella Chluy)

Phanit, widely known as Hella Chluy for his viral comedic videos and music, speaks about his identity as a Khmer American. Phanit talks about his early childhood memories of growing up in Kelso, WA, embracing Khmer culture and cuisine, encountering some challenges with bullying and mental health and depression, being grateful for participating in athletic sports like Tae Kwon Do. He shares new goals as a Khmer influencer in starting his own podcast, continuing his love for music, and supporting ...

Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5 | Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling as SE Asian Women of Color

As women of color in the workforce, we invited our friend Cathy to discuss about our personal experiences of facing and overcoming micro-aggressions, biases, prejudices, and harassment since studies show that we are the least supported group in the workplace. Additionally, we have to work much harder to be seen, heard, and respected compared to our white peers and men of color. Tune in to hear how we are breaking the bamboo ceiling as Southeast Asian women in Program / Project Management, Team M...

Jul 10, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4 | Speaking Up & Out, Self-Reflection/Awareness, Implicit Biases & Racial Equity Commitments

Why do we NEED to be courageous to speak up, even if it feels uncomfortable? Why is it important to educate kids about race? How do we acknowledge our implicit / unconscious biases? Tune in to hear our answers, personal BLM commitment, and a message to our white community regarding why we need YOU to use your power, privilege, and voice to step up for those who are silenced.

Jun 30, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3 | Teaching Young Children about Race, BLM, Activism & Current Events

What is the meaning of privilege? Why is it important to discuss race at home and school? Tune in to hear how the death of George Floyd & BLM protests was brought up during Jasmine's kindergarten virtual classroom. We will also talk about the importance of BIPoC representation and an awesome resource that is available to parents to educate their kids about race and diversity through books. https://colorfulpages.org/the-spectrum/

Jun 28, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2 | Anti-Blackness Beliefs, Model Myth Minority, Racism Issues, Implicit Biases & PoC Representation

Mellissa interviews her sister, Jasmine, an educator of color in Southwest Seattle, to talk about how to open up the conversation for young children to reflect about racial equity and privilege. This will be a three-part series. In this kick off episode, we will discuss experiences with racism and discrimination, harmful anti-blackness beliefs and "Model Minority" stereotype within the Asian community, the "Why" behind the Black Lives Matter Movement, the need for more teachers of color and teac...

Jun 27, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1 | War & Genocide Stories by 2 Cambodian (Khmer) Survivors: Our Mom & Grandma

This is a one-of-a-kind cultural storytelling experience told in Khmer and English about the stories of war and genocide by our mom, (Ma) Vy, and grandma, (Yey) Vorn. Our Ma & Yay will share intimate details of experiencing oppression during the 1970s when Dictator Pol Pot gained control of Cambodia to create an agrarian socialist society into a communist society, resulting in the mass killings of a third of the Cambodian population. Leverage this opportunity to educate yourself more about t...

Jun 27, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1

0 | The Pilot of 2 Khmerican Sisters

This podcast was started to discuss meaningful topics and issues from the lens of two Khmer-American (Khmerican) sisters and other diverse community leaders.

Jun 27, 2020•1 min

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