For Micronesians by Micronesians

Today, I talk with Bill Yang, the creator of Micronesia Daily. Bill is a breath of fresh air and you must follow Micronesia Daily on IG & Facebook.

Today, I talked with Karalahn Carl who is a Pohnpeian storyteller and talking with her is so magical!

Today, I interviewed, Cede. Cede is a Pohnpeian inspiration and if you don't believe me, just listen!

Today I invite you to listen to the great, Trevy Augustin! She is a dynamic Micronesian woman who shares her experiences and feelings on Micronesian culture. 

This season, the goal is to go back to personal interviews talking with Micronesian community members. Some of the most valuable feedback that the podcast has received is that many children of the diaspora, adoptees, adoptive parents, and allies have utilized the podcast to learn about and feel connected to Micronesian heritage. Most of that was done through simply asking community members about the culture and their relationship to it. The space will be honored again by going back to this format for the new season. 

On today's episode, I speak with the vivacious, Stephanie Takamaru. Stephanie is a Marshallese advocate who works in Northwest Arkansas educating, advocating, and providing resources with and to the Marshallese community.

Today, I talk to Nathan Samayo who is receiving his Master of Divinity from Harvard. We touch on his testimony, his interests and a little extra too. Enjoy!

Show notes: 

You can follow Nathan on instagram at: @nksamayoo

During this discussion, Nathan recommended: 

-listening to Guahan ChaCha Music including

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RODp0ftQ6Io

and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOGtj4Z5GwU

Nathan & Angela also discussed meddos (seafaring maps) and recommended books by Kanaka Maoli scholars & activists. 

Another good read recommended was Our Sea of Islands by Epeli Hau'Ofa: https://savageminds.org/wp-content/image-upload/our-sea-of-islands-epeli-hauofa.pdf

To all of my Micronesian friends, family, and listeners in the Southwest Missouri/Northwest Arkansas area, come out to the 2nd Annual Pingelapese Tournament this weekend. So many exciting things will be occurring. Including, but not limited to: petitioning, Medicaid applications, college access information, military information, and so much more! Like, I said, come out and join us. The company is great, the food is great, and the resources are awesome. Not to mention, there will be so many beautiful Micronesian faces!!

Keep being excellent, Micronesians!

I'm giving you 10 dynamic Micronesian-Owned Businesses today that you can go and support if you see fit!

Businesses highlighted today were: 

1. Helgen’s Hogs

2. Kaselel Counseling & Consultation

3. The PwiPwi Box

4. Sweet Stuff PDX

5. One Micronesia Podcast

6. Deep Pacific Podcast

7. Green Banana Paper

8. The Ark Barbershop

9. 77 Lacquer

10. The Husk

All of these Micronesian businesses (and more) can be found listed at: 

http://www.angelaedward.com/micronesian-businesses.html