Growing Up Queer in a Hmong Household: The Story of Phillipe Thao

This episode is a recording of our September 19th live show, which was filmed at the Union Hmong Kitchen on Lake Street in partnership with SPAM.We are so grateful to everyone at SPAM and Hormel who supported this event.  Everyone in attendance was treated to goodie bags and delicious appetizers, which came in the form of SPAM fried rice and SPAM musubi. both of which were made with their new maple flavor.Our host, Chef Yia Vang, spoke with Los Angeles-based writer Phillipe Thao about his experiences growing up as a Hmong kid and how queerness plays a role in Hmong culture. Phillipe works at Netflix and is very much immersed in the world of media. But how does he retain his Hmongness? How does he value his heritage? Trust me, you’ll want to hear the whole thing. It’s a fascinating conversation.Thanks as always for listening. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or whenever you get your shows. If you like what you hear, give us a five-star review! Also, be sure to find us on YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @hmonglishpod