Growing Up Hmong: Our Stories

Welcome to episode 2 of Hmonglish!Chef Yia Vang and news anchor Gia Vang are prominent members of the Hmong community in the United States and, today, they’re going to share what it was like to grow up Hmong.It isn't easy to navigate childhood and adolescence in the United States as a first or second-generation immigrant of color. How do you find ways to fit in? Do you feel alienated at times? Do you feel alienated all the time? Were you jealous of your white, American peers? Even the small things – like fearing you may get bullied over the lunch Mom made you – can put a strain on your ability to acclimate.So what was it like to grow up Hmong? We'll discuss it all: the good, the bad, and the beautiful.To keep up-to-date on the podcast, follow us on social media!Hmonglish InstagramHmonglish FacebookAnd be sure to follow our amazing co-hosts!Yia VangGia Vang—Produced by Gleam Tower MediaAll music courtesy of Artlist