When I think of a Hmong woman who has a strong sense of self with her own voice, I think of Be Vang. Over the years that I have known Be, I have seen her giving great words of wisdom to help encourage other Hmong women to be their authentic selves while honoring their roots. Here she shared with us…
WHAT DOES A BALANCE LIFE LOOK LIKE FOR YOU? Life is ever changing and what may be balance for you today may change tomorrow and later on. Priorities change over time too. To me, a key to knowing that you have a balanced life is one that possess harmony and joy. At the last Hmong Women…
Hello Hmong Women Today! A little over two years ago, Hmong Women Today was born out of a conversation on Facebook to have a monthly meet up to bring Hmong women together for the purpose of building connection and support. I took the initiative and hosted our first meet-up in Sacramento, CA. The more we…
When I first heard about Susan Kaying Pha and her new book, “Hmong Names,” I was immediately intrigued by her accomplishment and wondered how did she do it? I decided to interview her and she continued to inspire me. Susan started Pha Publishing company to share her books with others, with the hope that it will…
This year, I have witnessed several emerging Hmong women who have created new boundary. Porsha Chang, our 2015 Miss Hmong United, is definitely one of them and deserved to be highlighted in here. I believe that Porsha has a story which uplifts, inspires and empowers other Hmong women to redefine their own life success and experience. Here is the interview I did with Porsha about…
Recently, I posted a question in several FB groups, “What does it mean to you to be a Hmong woman today?” and I received various responses. They really gave me an insight into other Hmong women’s perspectives and how they redefine themselves today. While I enjoyed all responses, one that stood out and spoke to me powerfully was…
We asked, “What does it mean to you to be a Hmong woman today?” and here’s what they told us… “Being a Hmong woman today means standing up for what I believe in, voicing my opinions and ideas, having choices and options, know my self worth and be worth. I am special because I am…
2015 is going to be a year of TRANSFORMATION for Hmong Women Today! We are going to try something new by committing to a challenge every month. This month’s challenge is the “21 Days No Junk Food Challenge.” The Rules: No chocolate No candy No biscuits or cookies No cake, donuts or muffins No pastries…
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