Imagine, a young Hmong girl whose childhood was spent in the sunny farm fields of southern France surrounded by cousins at the tender age of 11. She then moved to the United States to be closer to family, but through adversity from peer experiences she learned how to play the game of power in order to safe guard herself from bullies and discrimination. Youa has persevered into being a strong and confident woman who is paving her own path and showing future generations of Hmong girls and young women that leading with (intention) can set them apart, without being boxed in as a young Hmong Bride or outcast. Today, Youa Thao is a successful business professional working in a male dominated industry, who made it her intention to complete her college education as an adult in May 2020. Youa has an abundant love for food and travels whenever she gets the chance, and enjoys staying involved with the local community to give back by volunteering. Listen to this episode of Life in Our Skin. www.lifeinourskin.com

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On the Southside of Minneapolis, Katie grew-up in a poor, multi-generational home with her five siblings. The food prepared in their kitchen would one day become the seed capital for a large midwestern Chinese restaurant chain. As one of few Chinese-American families, Katie carried cultural shame and left Minnesota to pave her own path. From a successful career in the entertainment industry to embracing her culture through cooking, today, Katie is living her purpose. She is committed to honoring her mother’s legacy and promoting anti-Asian efforts nationally. Celebrity Chef Katie Chin is an Award-winning cookbook AAPI author, caterer, blogger, Culinary Ambassador to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and co-chair of LA Mayor Garcetti's AAPI LA Task Force. In Episode 16, we welcome Chef Katie Chin from Los Angeles. Listen to this episode of Life in Our Skin.www.lifeinourskin.com

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Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Life in Our Skin podcast!

Exactly one year ago day (July 6th, 2021), we launched the Life in Our Skin podcast. In this special episode, we re-introduce ourselves and the origin of this platform. We take you on a fun stroll down the past 12 months of some of our favorite episodes + share the different ways each of our families celebrated gatherings. It is our hope that Life in Our Skin becomes a resource for individuals and communities to better understand the lived experiences of underrepresented women, and to provide a space to unite and highlight women in the middle. Join us for Life in Our Skin... raw and unedited. www.lifeinourskin.com

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Sustainable farming and clean eating was an influential part of Amalia’s Guatemalan upbringing. Raised by her grandmother, the kitchen would later be the source of her future culinary career. Before this, Amalia came to the United States to advance her education and experienced what it was like be a triple minority immigrant. Today, Amalia is a business leader, multi-award-winning author, speaker, consultant, and chef entrepreneur. As a Latina, she is on a mission aimed to help individuals understand the Latin American culture with food as the common denominator. In Episode 14, we welcome Amalia Moreno-Damgaard. 

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A Transracial Adoptee (TRA) is an adoptee raised in a different culture and ethnic background than their origin heritage. In this episode, we welcome our first guest, Amy Thureen. Amy identifies as a transracial adoptee- born in India, raised in Minnesota by Swedish/Norwegian parents. Being the youngest in a multiracial adopted family gave her a unique perspective and lived experience. Join us for this episode of Life in Our Skin.

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We are asking the BIG question, what "race" box do you check? A topic that can feel simple for some people and frustrating for others. As young girls finding their place in the world, it caused Lisa & Anahita uncertainty and confusion. In this episode, you'll hear about the evolution of their identity, which box they checked, and the origin of race terminology. Join us for this episode of Life in Our Skin.

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