Hmong Womxn Thriving

01/21/2026

It’s been really hard to do anything lately, hard to find joy, hard to focus — when the state of MY state is being terrorized. When my neighbors and community are being targeted simply for existing.

I put together this info slide as a reminder and for anyone who might need it right now. These are things that have been helpful for me to remember, and I hope they can offer some guidance, comfort, or clarity to others too.

Please stay safe. Stay informed. Check in on your people. Take care of yourself and your loved ones in whatever ways you can.

Community is how we survive this.
And we are not going anywhere.

12/11/2025

✨ Season 3 Finale is here!

I’m closing out this season with so much gratitude. Every guest — from Ninaco to Catherine, Kaolee, Naree, Modern Hmong Girl, Dr. Pa Vue, and Bo Thao-Urabe — poured so much wisdom and heart into these conversations.

A message I kept hearing again and again was:

✨ If something has been on your heart… just start.

This season reminded me how strong, brilliant, and inspiring Hmong women continue to be. I’m grateful I get to learn from each of them — and share that with all of you.

As 2025 comes to an end, I hope you find peace, clarity, softness, and open doors in the new year. 💛

Season 4 comes in 2026. I’ll be resting, reflecting, and dreaming about what stories we’ll tell next.

🎧 Listen to the finale on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts!

Thank you for thriving with me. ✨

12/04/2025

✨ NEW EPISODE IS LIVE! ✨

This week on Hmong Womxn Thriving, I had the honor of sitting down with the amazing Bo Thao-Urabe, a leader, advocate, and changemaker whose work has shaped our community in so many meaningful ways.

From being appointed to the White House Initiative on AAPIs to being recognized as a Bush Fellow, Bo’s journey is powerful, intentional, and full of heart.

Our conversation touched on collective leadership, cultural identity, and what it truly means to build communities where everyone can thrive.

I’m so grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait for you all to listen. 💛✨

🎧 Episode is live now — link in bio 🎵

12/04/2025

Thinking of the Hmong language as a relative… 👀💭
What a powerful and refreshing way to reimagine our relationship with our words, our stories, and our identity. 🗣️🌿

This conversation completely shifted the way I see the Hmong language — not as something to master, but as someone to care for, nurture, and reconnect with.

If you haven’t already, check out this episode on the Hmong Womxn Thriving podcast! 🎧✨

It was such a fun episode aaaand a cute moment for me to practice my Hmong too 🤭🌸

Another episode drops tonight! Be prepared & be exciteddd! ✨💜

11/20/2025

Today’s episode is such a special one 💜

I had the absolute honor of sitting down with *Dr. Pa Vue* — an educator, researcher, and storyteller whose work around Hmong language, identity, and cultural reclamation is transforming our community in the most beautiful ways. 🌿

We talked about the power of language, the stories that shape us, and what it means to reclaim our cultural roots as Hmong womxn navigating identity and empowerment. Her wisdom is grounding, gentle, and so full of heart.

If you’re someone who’s been reconnecting with your language, exploring identity, or simply wanting to feel inspired by a brilliant Hmong woman, this episode is for you.

🎧 Language, Storytelling, and Identity — A Conversation with Dr. Pa Vue

Out now on all podcast platforms!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/f9kN2TFWaZM?si=52pBnjJ71xsaWvq1

Let’s continue honoring our stories, our voices, and the generations that came before us. 🌸

11/13/2025

Have you tuned into the latest episode of Hmong Womxn Thriving yet? 👀💜
This week, we’re joined by Lex & Emmie, the voices behind Modern Hmong Girl, as we talk about storytelling, identity, and creating spaces where Hmong women can thrive unapologetically 🌸
🎧 Listen now — link in bio!

11/13/2025

✨ So grateful for this collaboration! ✨
I had the absolute joy of joining Lex Cheng from Modern Hmong Girl!

We had such a beautiful and honest conversation about storytelling, identity, and what it means to create spaces where Hmong women can thrive, heal, and show up boldly as themselves. 🌸
This collaboration was so special — a true reminder of how powerful it is when Hmong women come together to uplift and celebrate one another. 💫

Here’s to more moments of connection, creativity, and community. Can’t wait for more collabs like this! 🤍

11/07/2025

✨ New Episode Drop! ✨

I’m so excited to share this week’s episode of Hmong Womxn Thriving featuring Lex Cheng & Emmie Wang, the founders of Modern Hmong Girl, a podcast and community space that’s empowering Hmong women to reclaim their stories and speak their truth. 🌸

Lex and Emmie are bold, creative, and deeply intentional about creating spaces where Hmong women can be seen, heard, and celebrated. In this episode, we dive into their journey, the heart behind Modern Hmong Girl, and how storytelling continues to shape our collective healing and identity. 💬

🎧 Tune in now to “Bold Voices & Cultural Storytelling” — streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/54Iw2wbiruw?si=t004f2x0olA--cys

11/05/2025

✨ What an incredible moment in history ✨

Saint Paul has officially elected its first Asian and Hmong woman as Mayor — Mayor Her! 💛

As we reflect on October marking 50 years since the Hmong people first arrived in Minnesota, this milestone feels profoundly full circle. From our community’s early days of finding belonging and building roots, to now witnessing a Hmong woman leading the capital city of Minnesota, this is nothing short of extraordinary. 🌿

This victory is not just political, it’s deeply personal for so many of us. It’s a testament to the strength, resilience, and brilliance of Hmong women who continue to pave new paths and inspire generations to come.

Congratulations, Mayor Her 🕊️

Your leadership represents hope, courage, and the thriving spirit of our people.

St. Paul has elected its first ever Hmong mayor and its first ever woman to lead the city.

Rep. Kaohly Her won Tuesday’s election over incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter after a tabulation of second choice votes.

Her victory makes not only history for the St. Paul mayor’s office, but also makes the entire leadership of the city — which also has a city council made up of all women.

She beat out Carter and three other challengers — Yan Chen, Adam Dullinger and Mike Hilborn.

11/02/2025

✨ Full episode out now “Healing, Resilience & Community Care” on Hmong Womxn Thriving Podcast!

10/30/2025

✨ Healing, Resilience & Community Care — A Conversation with Naree Thao ✨

In this week’s episode of Hmong Womxn Thriving, I’m joined by the incredible Naree Thao, founder of Untangled Minds, LLC, a bilingual and bicultural therapist based in Wisconsin.

Naree shares her powerful journey as a first-generation Hmong American woman navigating generational trauma, motherhood, and identity while building culturally-rooted healing spaces for her community. 💛

Through her work, she continues to remind us that healing isn’t linear, it’s layered, communal, and deeply human. 🕊️

🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear her story of courage, compassion, and care for the next generation of Hmong women.

📍Connect with Naree:
🌐 Website: untangledmindsllc.net
📸Instagram:
💙 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559841431062

💜 *New episode out now — streaming on all platforms!*

https://youtu.be/I-mDIi6xbPI?si=nAAY4OLFlt7y6yEP

10/29/2025

Meet Kaolee Yang — CEO, writer, and mama who’s redefining what it means to thrive 💜
For Kaolee, thriving isn’t just about success — it’s about giving back to her family, friends, and community, and staying grounded in what truly matters 🌿
🎧 Have you tuned into Episode 4 of Hmong Womxn Thriving yet?