2 Khmerican Sisters

Michael Huang is a 1st generation Taiwanese American, Seattle native, advertising veteran, and nearly retired breakdancer. In this episode, we learned about his early beginnings in discovering his purpose and passions, his commitment towards racial equity and social justice, and how his identities have molded him into the leader he is today. During college, Michael founded the University of Washington (UW) Hip Hop Student Association and organized international dance competitions throughout the region. He has worked in advertising for global brands like United Air, Nike, Microsoft and more. 6 years ago, he founded Milli, a modern creative agency focused on content, strategy, and social impact.

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While climate change is irreversible, we still have the responsibility to take care of our planet so that we and future generations can live healthier, safer, and happier. What are some simple steps we can take to live a “greener” life? From sharing stories of experiencing culture shocks in Costa Rica to the odd but resourceful things our refugee parents made us do as kids, this informational bonus episode will encourage you to re-evaluate your lifestyle routines and habits to reduce your ecological footprint.

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In celebration of Black History Month, Darrell Nelson II, a Data Scientist from L.A., who identifies as African American & ADOS, shares his story and upbringing. Darrell talks about his personal experiences of facing racial discrimination and stereotypes and its impacts on him and his Black peers. He also gives helpful career tips on how to negotiate for the salary you deserve and get promotions. Darrell's grateful for his mom for instilling positive values and all of her sacrifices to provide him with a good education that have helped him achieve a strong sense of identity throughout his life.

Brothers David and Shawn from Arizona opens up about their painful and heartbreaking experience of being separated by the U.S. deportation law. Shawn is the oldest brother and has spent a majority of his life growing up the states. He is one of the thousands of other similar stories on how the U.S. deportation policies have stripped the lives of so many families. Shawn explains the culture shocks of living in Cambodia as an American, the realities of what Cambodians deportees face, and how he is staying connected with his family although they are countries apart.

Mellissa shares 6 biggest life lessons from podcasting: 1) Taking Risks & Having Courage, 2) Leveraging Creativity, 3) Letting Go of Perfection, 4) Listening & Empathizing, 5) Speaking Consciously, 6) Giving Back. As a podcaster, she has become a better and more well-rounded leader.

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.