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...