Valérie Thérèse Bart is a proud, self-proclaimed "Franco-VietnAmericaine."  Born in France to Vietnamese refugee parents, she and her family eventually made their way to the US.  Valérie draws on her multi-faceted origins to enrich the storytelling through her work as a costume and sometimes scenic designer for theatre, opera, film, and television.  Valérie is also a wife, mother of two young children, and an activist in her many circles.  In this episode, Valerie explores how her origin story has shaped who she is today.

*Episode Note: a medical term was misidentified.  The correct terminology is Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.