Healing Out Lao'd

Listen to a poem titled "Bloom" by Alina Amkhavong! This poem is about 4 minutes long and requires nothing but your presence and listening ear.

Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Alina titled: E3: Alina Amkhavong on strong Lao womxn + creating the "Bless Her Hustle" brand + & working for LA Clippers

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As a brand new podcast--we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us reach more folx in the Lao diaspora by subscribing to "Healing Out Lao'd" on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher. In addition, we also need you to support by giving HOL a 5-star rating and to share a positive review to help us sustain and continue! Please join Rita in helping sustain and promote visibility of the Lao diaspora and SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW now!

All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. 

JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Follow us @healingoutlaod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out HOL's brand new website as well: www.healingoutlaod.org and sign-up for the email list to receive quarterly newsletters about what's healing in our community!
**Website designed by @KITSCreativ**


HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!  


To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!

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MEET HOL GUEST: Alina Amkhavong 

In episode 3 of HOL, Alina Amkhavong joins host Rita Phetmixay for a conversation about the strength of single mothers/parents, creating the brand name “Bless Her Hustle,” and how she landed her first job post-grad working with the Los Angeles Clippers Basketball team! 

Alina graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Non-Governmental Organizations & Social Change and a minor in Occupational Science. Her college career provided her with years of hands-on experience in nonprofit management, community engagement, and youth services work. She hopes to continue working in the public or educational sector post-college! Alina is a bright young star in our Lao American community and strives to continue to put Lao folx on the map. Not only is she brilliant academically, she is also a spoken word artist,  a creative writer and travels internationally to play rugby.  

As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)

 
CONNECT WITH ALINA:
LinkedIn
Instagram
Twitter
Bless Her Hustle (website)
BHH Instagram
 

REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
World Mental Health Day- Oct 10
Lao American Writers Summit
Phetmixay Means Fighter Film
Poem by Alex Elle
LA Clippers

JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter  & Facebook 

All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. 

HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!  

*SPECIAL KOP JAI & THANKS* to KITS Creativ for designing HOL's website & sponsoring this episode*

To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!

Support the show

Listen to this music track mixed by DJ Miss Joy aka DJ Light Princess--who is Joy's visual compliment to her amazing talents! This is a BONUS "practice tip" which requires nothing but your presence and listening ear. So whether you're commuting to work on the 405 freeaway in LA, or at home cooking up a storm--you can listen to this beautifully mixed soundtrack that can also be found on SoundCloud.

Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Alina titled: E2: Joy Ngaosivath on falling in love with music + dancing + becoming one of Las Vegas's top female DJs

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As a brand new podcast--we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us reach more folx in the Lao diaspora by subscribing to "Healing Out Lao'd" on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher. In addition, we also need you to support by giving HOL a 5-star rating and to share a positive review to help us sustain and continue! Please join Rita in helping sustain and promote visibility of the Lao diaspora and SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW now!

All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. 

JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Follow us @healingoutlaod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out HOL's brand new website as well: www.healingoutlaod.org and sign-up for the email list to receive quarterly newsletters about what's healing in our community!
**Website designed by @KITSCreativ**

HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!  

To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!

Support the show

MEET HOL GUEST: Joy Ngaosivath 

In episode 2 of HOL, Joy aka “DJ Miss Joy” joins host Rita Phetmixay for a conversation about her journey of moving across 10 different states, transitioning between 20 different school systems, familial relationships, and how she landed her role to become one of Las Vegas’s top female DJs--even voted for #1 female DJ on City Life magazine. Not only has Joy been successful in her DJ career, she has previously worked with Congo Justice to end human trafficking and has since transitioned to host/produce a new segment on Asian Culture TV called Lao American TV where she focuses on the people and events of the Lao American community. 

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As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)

CONNECT WITH JOY:
@DJMissJoy on Instagram + Twitter
DJ Miss Joy Music Facebook Fan Page
Joy Ngaosivath on Facebook
DJ Miss Joy Website

REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Laotian American National Alliance (LANA)
Phetmixay Means Fighter Film
Lao-Am TV on Facebook & Instagram
Asian Culture TV Vegas 5 on Facebook & Instagram
Pavana Reddy

JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter  & Facebook 

DONATE TO HOL:
All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. 

HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!  

*SPECIAL KOP JAI & THANKS to KITS Creativ for designing HOL's website & sponsoring this episode*

FEEDBACK:
To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!

Support the show

Join HOL as Saeng facilitates a Kuang Si Waterfall guided meditation. This is a BONUS short practice this week to accompany you during stressful situations and to help you relax. You don't need anything but one minute of your day! It is recommended to listen to this meditation while you are present and not on the run. You may do this meditation standing up, lying down, or sitting with your feet planted on the floor. Please choose the position that is most comfortable to you! You can download this episode and try to do this meditation at least once per week/month, or biweekly/bimonthly--whatever works for you and your schedule.

Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Saeng titled: E1: Saengthong Douangdara on Lao food as a catalyst for individual/collective empowerment + navigating counseling & fitness journey

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As a brand new podcast--we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us reach more folx in the Lao diaspora by subscribing to "Healing Out Lao'd" on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher. In addition, we also need you to support by giving HOL a 5-star rating and to share a positive review to help us sustain and continue! Please join Rita in helping sustain and promote visibility of Lao America and SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW now!

All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. 

JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Follow us @healingoutlaod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out HOL's brand new website as well: www.healingoutlaod.org and sign-up for the email list to receive quarterly newsletters about what's healing in our community!
**Website designed by @KITSCreativ**

HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!  

To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!

Support the show

MEET HOL GUEST: Saengthong Douangdara

In episode 1 of HOL, Saengthong or "Saeng" joins host Rita Phetmixay for a conversation about using food as a catalyst for bringing communities together. They both dive deep into so many great topics about healing + counseling + food + personas + fitness & LOLs.

Saeng is a Los Angeles based as a cooking instructor and provides cooking lectures that teach participants the science and the historical context of foods. He comes from a diverse background growing up as a Lao American in the Midwest where he pursued a bachelors degree at the University of Wisconsin - Madison following his master’s at the University of Hawaii at Hilo has given him a wide appreciation of foods around the world. With his education in understanding the significance of foods in underrepresented communities and promoting a holistic balanced mental and physical health, he has combined his passion in cooking and teaching in his interactive lectures about food. He has published food photography artwork in magazines, lectured at universities, provided cooking lessons across large food retailers, and cooked for Hollywood events. His philosophy around cooking is to make it approachable, educational, and fun! He hopes to use food as a catalyst to teach people about the history and cultures of underrepresented communities.

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As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)

CONNECT WITH SAENG:
Instagram
Facebook
Saeng's Kitchen Website
Thum and Thum LA
Twitter

PRACTICE:
Download the corresponding episode for a facilitated meditation by Saeng, himself! You don't need anything but a quiet and safe space to be. You might go to Laos for this one so be ready!!!

REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Legacies of War
LA Kitchen
LA Times Food Bowl w/Chef Diep and Chef Isa

JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter  & Facebook

All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal.

HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design! 

*SPECIAL KOP JAI & THANKS to KITS Creativ for designing HOL's website & sponsoring this episode*

To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!

Support the show

Join HOL as we practice a deep breathing technique to resource you during the onset of a trigger, trauma, or stress response. This is a short practice this week to accompany you during episode 0.

Check out the corresponding conversation where Rita gets interviewed and dives into how she created HOL's virtual community practice space titled: E0: Welcome to HOL! Experiences that shape this virtual space

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Starting next week on March 11th, HOL is bringing you a biweekly healing-filled conversations with powerful Lao American leaders across the nation. Make sure to subscribe on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher in order to get the latest feeds and updates. As a brand new podcast, we also need you to support by giving HOL a 5-star rating and to share a positive review to help us sustain and continue! Please join Rita in helping sustain and promote visibility of Lao America and SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW now!

All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. 

REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Healing Justice Podcast

JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @healingoutlaod & like our Facebook page "Healing Out Lao'd"

HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!  

To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!

Support the show

WELCOME TO THE HEALING OUT LAO'D PODCAST, P'NONG/FAMILY!!!

On this first episode of HOL, creator/host Rita is interviewed by close friend and sister, Wanda, and talks through the origins of this podcast, her experiences that shape this platform, why this/why now and invites you to co-create this healing journey together!!! The knowledge and experiences shared on HOL are owned by none other than the communities that came before us, after us, and whom are us.

Starting next week on March 11th, HOL is bringing you a biweekly healing-filled conversations with powerful Lao American leaders across the nation. Make sure to subscribe on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher in order to get the latest feeds and updates. As a brand new podcast, we also need you to support by giving HOL a 5-star rating and to share a positive review to help us sustain and continue! Please join Rita in helping sustain and promote visibility of Lao America and SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW now!

All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal.

REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Kulap Vilaysack
Laos Angeles
UCLA GRIT Coaching Program 

JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter  & Facebook

HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
 Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!  

To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!

Support the show

Welcome to the HEALING OUT LAO'D PODCAST--a virtual space exploring lao american storytelling + healing + tools for sustainability! 

Episode 0 will launch March 4th 2019 and then for every other week starting March 11th, HOL is bringing you a healing-filled conversation with a Lao American leader to support your inner work around wellness, growth and resilience. 

Please share this resource via these means: 

@healingoutlaod on Instagram
@healingoutlaod on Twitter
Healing Out Lao'd in Facebook

with love and in community,

Rita Phetmixay

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