Creating a Space by Hmong Women for Hmong Women

Creating a Space by Hmong Women for Hmong Women

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...
Linda Thao, Founder of Hmong Women Now

Linda Thao, Founder of Hmong Women Now

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...
8 Reasons Why You Should Love Networking

8 Reasons Why You Should Love Networking

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...
Ua Siab Ntev

Ua Siab Ntev

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...
How I Come to Love Myself Again

How I Come to Love Myself Again

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...