For Micronesians by Micronesians

This episode features Sharon Andon Solomon who is a vibrant Micronesian living in Ohio and working to highlight the Micronesians in her community. 

Although today's episode does not directly discuss the occurrences of May 25, 2020 which was the day that George Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis Police Department; it is important to state here that this podcast does support the #BlackLivesMatter Movement.  In future episodes, this podcast will continue to shine light on issues, interviews and topics of, and relating to the Micronesian community, but will be mindful about discussing topics of relevance including issues of other marginalized groups as silence is violence. If you would like to hear more on the #BlackLivesMatter movement and related content, please feel free to listen to the episode with Maria Kind which discusses some content on the matter.

Listen weekly for new episodes, highlighting more dynamic Micronesians!

This week's episode is featuring June Capelle. June is a Micronesian son, father, husband and Navy Officer. 

Additionally, today's episode was recorded before May 25, 2020 which was the day that George Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis Police Department. For that reason, none of the protests or current activism is mentioned in this episode. In future episodes, this podcast will continue to shine light on issues, interviews and topics of, and relating to the Micronesian community, but will be mindful about discussing topics of relevance including issues of other marginalized groups as silence is violence. If you would like to hear more on the #BlackLivesMatter movement and related content, please feel free to listen to the episode with Maria Kind which discusses some content on the matter.

Listen each week to hear a new episode about a new Micronesian or Micronesian topic!

On this episode, I interviewed Billma Peter. Billma is a Micronesian daughter and Miss Marshall Islands. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this episode of For Micronesians by Micronesians are those of Billima Peter and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organizations that she is affiliated with.

Additionally, today's episode was recorded before May 25, 2020 which was the day that George Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis Police Department. For that reason, none of the protests or current activism is mentioned in this episode. In future episodes, this podcast will continue to shine light on issues, interviews and topics of, and relating to the Micronesian community, but will be mindful about discussing topics of relevance including issues of other marginalized groups as silence is violence. If you would like to hear more on the #BlackLivesMatter movement and related content, please feel free to listen to the episode with Maria Kind which discusses some content on the matter. 

Check back every week to meet a new, dynamic Micronesian!

On today's BONUS episode, Maria Kind talked on behalf of her identity as a Micronesian and African American and the intricacies of America's current climate and the Black Lives Matter Movement

On this episode I interviewed Yolanda Joab-Mori. Yolanda is a Micronesian daughter, mother, and climate change activist! 

Listen to the month of May's episodes to hear more dynamic Micronesian voices!

DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed by Yolanda Joab-Mori in this interview are her own and not reflective of her capacity in the FSM Government.

If you'd like to learn more about the work that Yolanda is involved in, please follow the NGO's Facebook page at: Island PRIDE! Everyone should follow it to see the great work they're involved in on the island of Chuuk!

On this episode, I intervew Lahaina "May May" Phillip who is a Micronesian daughter and traveler.

Listen to all of May's episode to hear many Micronesian voices in honor of AAPI Heritage Month!

On this episode, I interview Danny Leopold. Danny is a Micronesian son, father, fiancee, photographer, and essential worker. 

Listen to all episodes from the month of May for more dynamic Micronesian interviews. 

On this episode, I interviewed Marie Aini Jensen who is a Micronesian daughter, mother, wife, and entrepreneur. I'm so sorry for the audio on this episode. Sometimes, the audio overlaps and there is no way to edit and fix it. Please bare with us. 

Listen to the entire month of May's episodes to hear dynamic Micronesian voices! 

On this episode, I interview Antesha Antreas who is a Micronesian daughter and entrepreneur. 

For more Micronesian interviews, listen to all of the month of May as each day features a dynamic Micronesian in celebration or Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.