Diaspeiro

Based in LA, Daveth Cheth (he/his) shares his ethnic story and the intersection of his sexual identity (queer/non-binary) as a Khmer person. He shares the importance of learning Khmer history, language, and embracing the Khmer identity. He teaches Khmer language classes and works with other Khmer folks in exploring nuances of identity.

If you feel led to share your story, email [email protected] or DM IG: diaspeiropodcast

Music: A Caring Friend - Bad Snacks

Mony Thay is the podcast host of Noggin Notes Cambodia. He is from the Stung Treng Province of Cambodia and advocates for mental health issues in his community. He is also an HR executive and is continuing to educate and bring awareness to mental health issues in his workplace. In this episode, we discuss the cultural perceptions of mental health in Cambodia, stigma, and barriers to seeking treatment.

You can find his podcast @noggincambodia mental health awareness platform on Instagram @monuspeople

If you feel led to share your story, email [email protected] or DM me on IG @diaspeiropodcast

Music: Hanging out - Bruno E.

Justin Casiano-Sebastian is the eldest son of Filipino immigrants. He currently serves Filipino-American college students through a religious, non-profit organization and is also a grad student at North Park Theological Seminary. Justin loves his partner Melissa, as well as the Cubs, Bulls, and Boba.

You can find him on Instagram @justinteaseasaltfoam

If you feel led to share your story, email [email protected] or DM me on IG @diaspeiropodcast

Music: Anno Domini Beats - Sunny Days

Abena Motaboli is a Chicago-based educator, visual artist, and writer. Known for her intricate plastic installations and meditative line-work in her paintings, she is influenced by her home country of Lesotho and Southern African culture. She uses ephemeral material such as plastic, tea, dirt, and coffee to comment on displacement, past memories, and the culture of creating.

Growing up in international communities and being an immigrant, she is strongly influenced by the diversity of people, memories, displacement, the other, and ideas of human resilience seen through immigration.

She has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibits such as SOFA Chicago, Bhavan Gallery based in London, Woman Made Gallery, DIFFA Pop-Up Gold Coast Gallery, and Aqua Art Miami to name a few, her work is also placed in private collections throughout the U.S.

You can find her art at www.abenaart.com or Etsy @JoyousByAbenaart

Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Better Days

Welcome to the Diaspeiro Podcast! This episode highlights why this podcast was started and the meaning behind the name, Diaspeiro. 

The following questions are answered: 

The host, Sophia, also introduces herself, her background, and shares a part of her ethnic story. 

If you feel compelled or led to share your story, please email [email protected].

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