The Hmong Women Podcast

“Representation matters because what we see in the mediadoesn’t just reflect reality – it also shapes it. On the otherhand, positive representation can shift public opinion forthe better and create greater understanding and appreciation between cultures and communities.” (Action for Children, 2024). When you see someone like you, whether on the screen or in a classroom, you feel an increased sense of confidence and belonging. Seeing just how much the growth of Hmong representation in the US has flourished warms our hearts and gets us excited for a future where the faces in our media and professional spaces truly represent everyday people. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Friend = one attached to another by affection or esteem. Friendship = the state of being friends. (Merriam-Webster, 2026). Throughout our lives, we make friends and lose friends, strengthen friendships and make new connections. But what happens when our priorities change? And add on top of that a friendship recession? According to the American Perspectives Survey, 12% of U.S. adults reported having no close friends, quadrupling since 1990 (Harvard Kennedy School, 2025). We may not have all the answers as to why or how to navigate the changing waters of friendship, but we do have stories to tell about our own (im)perfect journey of making and keeping friends. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

It's never to late (or too early) to reflect on the things that we wish we knew in our earlier 20's. Join us as we share our opinions on the things we wish we spent more time investing in from finance, to health, to boundaries. Leave a comment of things you wish you knew earlier as well! Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Listen in as Douchi shares her experience growing up in the east coast as an only child and Hmong daughter. Join her as she talks about her journey moving to the midwest, getting married, and learning how to advocate for her parents and herself in the midst of navigating cultural barriers. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

In this episode, we explore the unspoken rules that we grew up abiding by and how that has impacted how we view and connect with family and culture. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

In this episode, we explore our history in the kitchen, our relationship with cooking and baking, and how we've come to learn to appreciate the beauty of our cultural roots in FOOD. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Listen in as Ariel shares tidbits of wisdom when going from employee to entrepreneur! In this episode, you'll learn about who inspired Ariel, lessons learned along the way, and strategies for ensuring YOU are prepared to own your own business. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

From reading to parking to making sure you always celebrate your wins - we share some of our hot takes in this week's episode! You can also listen to full episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and Amazon Podcast. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Introducing solo mini-episodes! In this session, Emily talks about what it's like being labelled as the "angry daughter", how that has impacted how she navigates situations, and how she'd working through her anger. You can also listen to full episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and Amazon Podcast. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

A note to our community: If you’re feeling anxious or on edge, you are not alone. This is a safe space for you. Please take care of yourself and do what is best to ensure you are safe. And in turn, if you are able, create a safe space and be in community with others as well. Before anything else, we are Minnesotans. We live here, work here, have created families here, and built community here. Increased ICE violence and activity has sowed fear, confusion, and tension in our communities. We have made our stance clear and will do so again - no one is illegal on stolen land. PS - we love doing what we do. Most upcoming episodes were filmed in late 2025.This season 3 opener was filmed in November of 2025. Join us, take a break, find a small spark of joy to fill you up with energy to keep fighting the good fight. You can also listen to full episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and Amazon Podcast.Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast#hmong #yapping #horror #community

In our season 2 finale - we address two submissions. The first about celebrating the wins of those we love in our lives while navigating the mental and emotional battle of not comparing our journey to another's. The second submission gives words of encouragement to those looking for the courage to their best life.If you have a story that you would like to share with the community on our Dear Hmong Woman segment, please submit your story here: https://forms.gle/TvN6imJqgasZLmjB7. You can also listen to full episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and Amazon Podcast.Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

In this season closer, we explore mother wounds, father wounds, and how we move forward by addressing the negative behaviors adopted while in survival mode and the journey of learning how to empower ourselves to break free from the cycle.

In the episode, we scratch the surface about working in corporate as a young woman, woman of color, and even as a new professional.

Join us as we talk about anything and everything that comes top of mind. Whether it's on your drive to work or down-time before bed, join us for this light hearted yap session!

Hello HWPodcasters! In this episode, guest May Lee-Yang - known for her multiple theater productions such as Confessions of a Lazy Hmong Woman, Poj Laib Laus, and The Bad Hmong Girl Theater Project - joins us to talk about her journey into comedy, how she uses it to tell stories, and empower others. We also play "Clap Back", a card game co-created by Mayhem Games (founded by May Lee-Yang) and the Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK). Make sure to grab yours here: https://www.mayhemgames.net/products/clapback-the-asian-american-edition

Join us as we dive into two Dear Hmong Woman submissions about the dating pool and give our pieces of advice. The first submission asks for our perspective about never having been in a relationship and the second about whether or not ambition should play a role in moving forward in a romantic pursuit. Feel free to leave your comments and opinions below!

Hello HWPodcasters! Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite dessert and sit down with us to learn more about our final host, Douchi Vue. Here's a quick summary: Douchi loves learning - from understanding technical aspects of a project to tapping into her creative artsy side, sharing her experience about her divorce process to help others, and who she got her love of singing from. Join us to learn more about Douchi!

It's a topic that we've addressed before but this submission asked for more advice about dating outside of your culture/ethnicity/race. Join us as we dive into this Dear Hmong Woman submission and give our pieces of advice. If you haven't already submitted or listened to our segment, Dear Hmong Woman - it is meant to be a space where our listeners and viewers can submit their letters or stories to be read and discussed on our page. If you have a story from your journey that you would like to share with the community, please submit your story here: https://forms.gle/TvN6imJqgasZLmjB7.

What happens when relationships within our families of origin go awry? What gets us to a point of needing to place a hard boundary? And how do we go about placing and communicating these boundaries? In the opinions of some of the hosts, sometimes, cutting out a family member is the best route to follow for all parties involved. Join us in this episode as we scratch the surface of navigating difficult family dynamics.

In this episode, we give our thoughts on the pervasiveness of violence in our communities and how we think our communities can begin the process of ending these cycles of violence against women. If you, or someone you know, is in an unsafe , violent relationship and are looking for help to leave - please contact the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or texting "start" to 88788.

Have you ever found yourself revisiting fond memories? In this episode, Ariel and Emily share some of their childhood moments spent at the Hmong New Year, July 4th, and even helping in the business ventures of family members. All things that most of us can relate to. Feel free to share any of your own fond (or not so fond) memories with us! Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

It is true that talking politics can often lead to tense and uncomfortable moments with friends and family. How do we navigate these conversations? How to de we maintain our boundaries with the people we choose to have in our lives? And how to do we move forward with empathy AND accountability? Tune in to our "scratching the surface" thoughts. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Hmong Shamanism is just one practice individuals can use to help them heal. Join us as we interview Nou Hli and Jim, both practicing Hmong Shamans, about the signs they received to start their spiritual journey and the impact of using Shamanic practices to heal.

We decided to try something new this time around and record a yap session (and no, we usually don't come prepared with topics when yapping but we decided this needed to have a little more structure). So here we are! Talking about anything and everything that comes top of mind. Join us for this light hearted banter.

We think it's healthy to to have healthy expectations and boundaries when it comes to dating and relationships. In today's episode, we talk about some non-negotiables when getting to know someone and/or when in a relationship. What are some of your non-negotiables?

We've done something a little different this time around. We are reading and reacting to three different submissions! The first submission asks for advice on how to navigate romantic boundaries with her boyfriend and his friend. The second submission asks for a recounting of embarrassing moments. And lastly, the third submissions follows the story of a young woman juggling her life goals and the expectations of her mother.

Hello HWPodcasters! Welcome to part two of introducing ourselves to you! Grab a cup of tea and your favorite blanket and sit down with us to learn more about Emily. Here's a quick summary: Emily is a Gemini and enjoys sewing and learning about random things. She looks forward to sunset hikes, watching paranormal or true crime videos, and always has a good book recommendation. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Hello HWPodcasters! We want to take a moment and introduce ourselves to you! Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite dessert and sit down with us to learn more about Ariel. Here's a quick summary: Ariel likes dinosaurs, has flown a plane, and works as an entrepreneur running her own VA business. She looks forward to relaxing evenings to tap into passion projects and always has a good book or podcast recommendation. If you have a story that you would like to share with the community on our Dear Hmong Woman segment, please submit your story here: https://forms.gle/TvN6imJqgasZLmjB7.

Hello HWPodcasters! Welcome back to Season 2! We want to start off this season with a jump into job hunting - past experiences, bas experiences, good experiences, and tips and tricks to helping you land that job interview. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

The latest DHW submission presents us with a situation in which the OP's explores what went wrong within their marriage, moving through divorce, and entering a stage of finding love after heartbreak. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Can you believe that it's been a year since we officially started the Hmong Women Podcast? On today's episode, we talk about the good, the bad, the ugly of the podcast and what we hope to see in the future for this podcast. Thank you so much for your support and love! Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

The latest DHW submission presents us with a situation in which the OP's family doesn't respect their marriage to their partner. How do they go about creating boundaries with their family? Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

What cultural superstitions do you have that you still believe to this day? Are there any superstitions that are similar to ours? In this episode, we explore Hmong superstitions we were told growing up and the paranormal experiences that came from those superstitions. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

The latest DHW submission asks us about our opinions on how to navigate having a relationship when strict Hmong parents are involved. **We KNOW about the fire detector...and we appreciate your patience! This was a unique filming situation and future episodes will not have that beeping!** Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Prioritizing mental health is essential for overall well-being. Therapy can be a proactive tool, and understanding mental health is crucial for everyone. Breaking down stereotypes and stigma, especially for men, will foster a supportive environment where individuals feel comfortable seeking help. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

The latest DHW submission asks us about our opinions on whether or not one should have addressed a conversation they felt wasn't right. Listen in to our short segment to hear our opinions. **We KNOW about the fire detector...and we appreciate your patience! This was a unique filming situation and future episodes will not have that beeping!** Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

The latest DHW submission asks us about our opinions on a traditional Hmong wedding and whether or not it's important to have one. Moreover, how important it is to have male relatives when planning the wedding. Listen in for our thoughts! **We KNOW about the fire detector...and we appreciate your patience! This was a unique filming situation and future episodes will not have that beeping!** Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Periods. Most women all over the world experience periods and yet we're told to believe that it isn't something worth talking about. Many even believe that periods are gross or a taboo topic. Well, we are here to help dispel any myths and discomforts around period stigma and fertility. Join us as we talk about our experiences with our first periods, how we've grown to support others, and our own period discoveries. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

You are what you eat. And in this case - you are what you east VIRTUALLY. It is with no doubt that we can truly say that we can not navigate the world without the internet. And with the internet comes social media. What do you consume on your social media platforms and how does that affect how you go through your day? We barely scratch the surface of our social media use in this episode. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Our latest Dear Hmong Woman submission asks us why we think dating isn't hard for men too. Thing is - we do think dating is hard and not for the reasons that this submitter listed. Watch our episode to find out more about what our thoughts are on the dating landscape for men and women. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Have you ever had a quarter-life crisis and felt like everyone else around you had it all together and you were the only one left standing? Don't worry - you're not alone! In today's episode, we talk about what it felt like navigating our messy 20's and how we've pivoted to make our 20's work for us.

Our latest Dear Hmong Woman submission explores the options of furthering education after high school. Is college the next best step or should we take a moment think about what we want to pursue before making that big of a financial decision? We give our opinions based on our own experiences and hope to help you decide if higher education is for you. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

In today's episode - we talk about how beauty standards set by our families and society has impacted us both negatively and positively. We explore the trends of beauty based on society and social media and how "pretty privilege" can affect how one is treated. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Our latest Dear Hmong Woman submission asked us about how to move forward in a friendship that felt one-sided. Listen in as we share our thoughts on moving forward in adult friendships and navigating the waters of difficult conversations. If you haven't already submitted or listened to our segment, Dear Hmong Woman - it is meant to be a space where our listeners and viewers can submit their letters or stories to be read and discussed on our page. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Welcome to our Dear Hmong Woman segment! If you haven't been listening to us on Youtube, we've got a few episode on there already. This segment is meant to be a space where our listeners and viewers can submit their letters or stories to be read and discussed on our page. For this submission, this sister asked us what our thoughts were when talking about moving forward in a relationship when you feel like your partner needs to pull their weight. How can this conversation be had? Where do they start? If you want to submit a story or problem for our Dear Hmong Woman segment you can submit your story here: https://forms.gle/TvN6imJqgasZLmjB7.

Self-sabotaging is a lot easier to do than we think - and we might do it in ways that we don't even realize are stunting our ability to grow and move forward! Listen in as we talk about our self-sabotaging habits, how we've identified them, and how we are currently working through them. Because let's be real, self-sabotaging is the hardest habit to let go of. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

When we think about our emotional headquarters - what emotion do we typically lead with? How does our response to what's happening around us shape the relationships that we form? And how does this affect our personal growth? Emotional Regulation is a skill that everyone should have and learn from a young age. In this episode, we invite specials guests from Unlearning Patterns, Charlotte and Thony, to join us in this conversation. They give us their amazing insights and steps on moving forward. You can find Unlearning Patterns' podcast on all podcast platforms and on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

How has your relationship with food been? Has it been a pretty tumultuous relationship or has it been smooth sailing for you? How our family treated food, and certain food groups, growing up definitely impacts how we navigate our own relationship with food (negative or positive) as an adult and impacts our health and wellbeing. Join us as we talk about how we've evolved our perspectives on building a healthy relationship with food and how this plays a role in our overall health and healing journey. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast #food #relationshipwithfood #foodlover #foodheals #health #wellbeing

Dealing with failure and rejection can be hard! It can lead to one feeling dejected, lost, and inadequate. But identifying how we failed and moving forward is the most important step in being able to grow personally and professionally. Join us as we talk about our thoughts and experiences with failure and rejection and how you can work through it too. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

What does it mean to experience emotional growth and how does this help you navigate your relationships? In this episode, we talk about our struggles with learning how to be emotionally mature, what we look for others in regard to emotional growth and health, and our thoughts on whether or not our peers and community have emotional maturity and how we navigate the waters of emotional turmoil. Join us as we explore this topic! Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast