2 Khmerican Sisters

Season 2 is a wrap! Before saying our goodbyes this year, we wanted to reflect on our podcast / community project and how it has impacted us personally and professionally, as well as our sisterly bond. Jasmine is currently preparing for another COVID-19 impacted school year and Mellissa is on a spiritual journey to finding herself again. Thanks to all of our listeners and special guest speakers for being on this 1+ year journey with us! A brand new season will kick off in January of 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/support

Behind every delicious food recipe is a talented home cook & recipe developer! Get to know Charles Calvino, a 2nd Generation Cambodian / Khmer American, who became interested in the artsy field when he was 19. Charles loves having fun while being creative and making people feel good about themselves through his quality content. His love is around food & food is life! Learn more about Charles by reading his full feature story: https://www.2khmericansisters.com/asian-pacific-islander-api/charles-calvino-hang Follow his instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/charlescalvino/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/support

Rose Khun has experienced the unimaginable. When she was 7 years old, she experienced the death of her father, John Chan Khun, who was robbed and killed at his video store. This heartbreaking circumstance had forced Rose to grieve alone & to grow up very quickly. For a majority of her life, Rose had been unaware of the trauma that she's carried. Since uncovering this deep trauma, Rose has forgiven her father's murderer and begin her healing journey. She now embraces her inner child and continues to work on strengthening herself from deep within. We want to thank Rose for having the courage to be vulnerable and sharing her powerful story with all of us in hopes that it will help others in similar situations & to also honor her father, John Chan, and his legacy. He was a positive role model in her life, family, neighborhood, and community. Learn more about Rose by following her Holistic Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching content at @the_rosie_rose_! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/support

In a heart-to-heart discussion with PichMony "Mony" Thay, we discuss the value of prioritizing Self-Love & Self-Care. When Mony was in high school, he got severely bullied and did not have anyone to talk to regarding his sexuality. This led him to depression and having suicidal thoughts. Today, he is deeply motivated to help those who are struggling with their own sexuality and mental health. Mony is now proudly out of the closet, has a supportive family who understands him and his passions. He gives back to his communities through podcasting and social media, focusing on topics related to mental health which are often shunned by our Khmer/Asian culture. Learn more about Mony by following him on Instagram @zac.avocado @monuspeople @noggincambodia. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/support

As we approach mid-2021, we'd like to take a moment to check in and share what's been going on with all of our listeners. It's been a wild 6 months. For Mellissa, she's unexpectedly dealing with major life changes. For Jasmine, she's faced the toughest school year as a teacher. Now that we are vaccinated, we are hopeful things will start returning to our new normal soon which means we will finally get to spend time with our loved ones without having to wear our mask and be afraid any longer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/support

Reaching adulthood status is a huge milestone! As a young adult, it can feel both exciting and daunting as you transition into the real world and start discovering a newfound freedom & a world of endless possibilities while navigating a unique set of obstacles and experiences. Coming from an immigrant background, you may find yourself lost and alone on this journey with little to no support from your parents, relatives, and friends. As your 2 Khmerican Sisters, we’ve got your back! We offer some insights into what our early adulthood years were like and guidance into “adulting” although we still feel like we’re always learning. One of our loyal listeners, Tanaka Nhong, helps kick off this much needed dialogue and asks us a few burning questions, like our experiences of transitioning from high school to college, college into the workforce, graduating without debt, being a first time homebuyer, basic financial tips & other life lessons. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/support

Maryann is a trauma writer, mental health advocate, podcast host of Mental Breakthrough, and Founder of Sincerely Miss Mary. We invite you to listen in and learn about Maryann’s upbringing of being born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago as a 2nd generation Cambodian-American, her pivotal career transition from the high fashion industry to writing, and her tips on how to live life more unapologetically. Maryann speaks to the value of therapy and sharing our stories, and the process of battling with and through trauma. Learn more about Maryann by following her instagrams @mentalbreakthroughpodcast @sincerelymissmary --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/support

Get to know 2 international students from Cambodia, Chandoung & Hao, who are currently studying or have studied in the U.S. In this episode, they share their experiences of making new friends, adjusting to a new climate, and dealing with racism. We also talked about the appreciation we have for our families, feeling grateful for being raised with the values of respect, empathy and compassion, and our thoughts on how Khmers and the Khmer Diaspora can reach out and connect with one another. Chandoung & Hao reflects on their fondest memories of growing up and being born in Cambodia (and discovering that they are both from the same area!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/support

We hosted a LIVE podcast mini-interview series with 12 diverse community leaders from various ages and backgrounds, including university students, working professionals, and activists during White Center Seattle’s May Sunday Swap Meet at ForeverForeigner. We had our guests answer a range of fun and deep questions from what brings them joy to what the mark that they want to leave in the world. Take a listen to our Khmer American community coming together to connect through conversation and offer words of wisdom. We were truly inspired by each person and know you will be too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/support

Melissa Khoeum Barnett is a Cambodian-American Product Manager by day & blogger by night. Melissa is passionate about self-care, beauty, and lifestyle. This episode serves as an inspiration for those who need to incorporate some creativity and fun into their day-to-day routine. We love and admire Melissa’s ways of finding the calm and joy through these rough times, such as creating a vision board to allow her to reflect and find purpose. Life is too short to not show up as our full selves. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2khmericansisters/support