by Pa N Vue | Mar 20, 2019 | Blog
It’s been one day since the Hmong Women Retreat, one day since we said goodbye to Harmony Ridge Lodge and to women who are fierce and accomplished and beautiful, one day since we called our souls home with us. “Mus nawb,” we chorused as we took one last look at the...
by Annie | Apr 12, 2017 | Blog
I recently invited a friend to attend our upcoming networking events, and she asked what the event is going to be about. I said to her, “networking.” She immediately concluded, “Oh, so you guys are a network marketing company.” This is not...
by Annie | Sep 5, 2016 | Blog
Each year, I go on a personal retreat without my husband with me. It is not an easy thing to do, but I know I need it if I want to increase my capacity to serve as a mom, a wife and a professional. As a mother and a wife, it may seem selfish, irresponsible and...
by Annie | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
The very first time I met Sue, I was so amazed at her humbleness and I felt so attracted to her honest laugh. Very rarely do I find someone who has an honest laugh so I was immediately drawn to her and our conversation just picked up. Once you get to sit down and talk...
by Annie | Nov 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
I grew up in a home where there was always love around the house and I never had to worry about much. I knew that I was going to be taken care of and that my life was just to grow up and figure out what I wanted to do. So mentally and emotionally, I grew up in a warm...
by Annie | Nov 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Our body is a sanctuary and if we know how to take care of it, our body won’t betray us. But if we lack the education, the drive and the tools to take care of our body, it may seem that our health deteriorates. I had heard of colonic cleansing but I’d never done it...
by Annie | Oct 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Ua ib tug Nyab, yuav tsum siab ntev, yuav tsum saib yus tus txiv muaj nqi, yuav tsum coj zoo, yuav tsum yug kom tau me tub me nyuam, yuav tsum txawj tab qhuas…,” The list goes on and on. We’ve all heard the many lectures at weddings as we stand there dressed in...
by Annie | Aug 31, 2017 | Blog
Linda Thao is a Science Teacher at Fresno Unified School District. She graduated from CSU Fresno with a Master of Arts in Education and a minor in Curriculum and Instruction. During graduate school, she was also a part of an accelerated credentials program where she...
by Annie | Aug 26, 2017 | Amazing Hmong Woman, Blog
Growing up with a single parent, Maiyer knew first hand what poverty was like. She was told that “education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty” and she believed that. Maiyer devoted her early years to education and promised herself to graduate from a...
by Guest Writer | Oct 5, 2016 | Blog
Remember that long Hmong marriage counseling that feels like a lecture on your wedding ceremony telling you to “ua siab ntev”? I do! I remembered how it was pounded into my ears by all of my aunts, uncles, and my parents to “ua siab ntev.” They...
by Guest Writer | Sep 21, 2016 | Blog
When we got married, like everyone else, we believed it would be “forever.” I was told that as long as I act, behave and give selflessly, I would never have to worry about my marriage. I was wrong. I have learned through my personal experience that being...
