Girl Code
Over the years, I have had the blessings of meeting many awesome and not so awesome female friends. Cliché quote: The older you get, the…
Hmong American Women
Growing up a Hmong American women… I am a First-Generation Hmong American Woman. Hmong is my first language. I learned how to read, write and…
Building a Career
I mentor young adults and I’ve seen it’s hard for young people to get out there and be proactive in getting the careers they want.…
Framing Your Facial Features with EYEBROWS
Framing your facial features with EYEBROWS Did you know that eyebrows are a vital part of your face? They contribute a great deal in framing…
Why are Older Hmong Men Going Overseas?
Having counseled a number of folks impacted by the issue of older men going overseas to marry second wives as well as having dealt with…
Ending Rape Culture in the Hmong Community
Back in 2008 when I was still mentoring youth, I came across a strange situation. I had a tough time getting my Hmong middle school…
Avoiding Bad Hmong Relationship Advice
Having been out of a long-term relationship and reflecting on it, I’ve been able to get some clarity on just what about being Hmong can…
Demystifying the Hmong Bride Price
Alright, there’s just been too much Facebook chatter about this topic that I’m going to have to chime in. This is a confusing and problematic…
Checking Hmong Male Privilege
There’s a lot of misunderstanding about male privilege in our community. One of the reasons is that we often look at it from a purely…
A Hmong Man’s Contribution to the Domestic Violence Discussion
In light of a Sacramento Bee article that came out on the community movement against domestic violence in our community, I realize there needs to…