by Annie | Sep 19, 2016 | Blog
“I’m going to start my own business,” said A. “You’re going to do what?” questioned B. “Start my business,” A said. “What about the money?” B said. “I did the calculations, and I don’t believe it will cost me...
by Annie | Sep 16, 2016 | Blog
I didn’t become an artist until late in life at the age of 43 (this year). By artist, I mean a painter. Visual artist. Even though in elementary school, I won third place in an art contest and had been told by classmates I can draw by seventh grade all hopes of...
by Choua | Sep 10, 2016 | Blog
I was only 14 when I walked through his door for the first time and called his home my own. It was not by force, nor pre-arranged. It was because at 14, before I knew myself—who I was, who I would become—I knew I was in love with this man, and I most certainly did....
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 28, 2016 | Amazing Hmong Woman, Blog, Success Stories
Susan Kaying Pha is the President and CEO of Pha Publishing and Author of Hmong Names. She started her publishing company to share her books with others, with the hope that it will inspire and empower people. Before this, she was a Real Estate Broker with over 16...
by Annie | Apr 28, 2016 | Amazing Hmong Woman, Blog, Success Stories
In 2014, we have witnessed several emerging Hmong women who have created a new boundary. Phoua Chang (Porsha), our Miss Hmong United 2015, is definitely one of them and deserved to be highlighted in here! We are most inspired and proud of Porsha’s most recent...
by Annie | Apr 28, 2016 | Amazing Hmong Woman, Blog, Success Stories
I am so happy to see more and more Hmong women rising to do what they love and being an example of a new possibility for others! Bringing to you today is a Hmong woman filmmaker, Houa Lor! This is a woman whose passion comes through boldly. I’m so happy to be...
by Annie | Apr 28, 2016 | Blog
Tonnah Her, Regional Director of the HWT Fresno Network At the last Hmong Women Today retreat in November of 2014, I spoke on how to make your life better, more rewarding by creating balance. I’m a happily married mother of three. I have live in in-laws. I run...
by Annie | Apr 24, 2016 | Blog
Facebook Have Something You Are Passionate About And Want To Bring Awareness To Our HWT Community? We accept guest blog posts! One way to shine your light in the world is by sharing your voice, message, experience, expertise and personal wisdom for women who need to...
by Annie | Apr 23, 2016 | Blog
Tonnah Her, Realtor Fresno, CA 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 Hmong. I understand my culture, my traditions, and...
