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 | 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 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 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...