EPISODE · Oct 13, 2024 · 52 MIN
Building Community and Cultural Pride with Marpheen Chann
from Khmer Voices · host Vanny Whitchelo
In this episode, Marpheen Chann shares his personal story of growing up in rural Maine, US which includes foster care and being adopted by a religious white working class family, the trauma his family experienced as a result of the Khmer Rouge, and his journey of self-discovery and cultural reconnection.Marpheen Chann works in the nonprofit and advocacy sector as Executive Director and Founder of Khmer Maine and does consulting work for nonprofits and political campaigns. He's also an award-winning author and speaker on intersectionality, inclusion, and belonging. Marpheen's instagram -- www.instagram.com/marpheenchannMarpheen's coming of age book https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Full-Modern-Day-Coming-Age-ebook/dp/B0BGYJY3GW?ref_=ast_author_dpPodcast - SoftSpokenWebsite - www.marpheenchann.com------------Learn Khmer with the ReanKhmer app! This is what I’m using to increase my proficiency. Hosting an event in Canada? Use Bloom Tickets to sell your tickets, like me! Here's my referral link.Let's connect on Instagram @KhmerVoicesDo you have an inspiring story you'd like to share on Khmer Voices? DM me on social.Intro and outro music by https://pixabay.com/users/chhuchchhuch-26181660/
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In this episode, Marpheen Chann shares his personal story of growing up in rural Maine, US which includes foster care and being adopted by a religious white working class family, the trauma his family experienced as a result of the Khmer Rouge, and his journey of self-discovery and cultural reconnection. Marpheen Chann works in the nonprofit and advocacy sector as Executive Director and Founder of Khmer Maine and does consulting work for nonprofits and political campaigns. He's also an award...
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