Hmonglish

This Hmong Man Served 27 Years in the Army (feat. Yee Hang)

Welcome back to Hmonglish! This is a bit of a bittersweet episode because this is the last episode of season 4. We are currently working through the next steps for the podcast and we will keep you posted, seeing as though we don’t have additional material after today’s episode. Any updates will be shared here and on our Instagram @hmonglishpod. As for today’s episode, we have a really good one, featuring an outstanding member of the Hmong community. His name is Yee Hang and he is a retired army colonel. He currently works as a contract manager for 3M, but before that, he served in the army for 27 years. One of his most notable positions was director of Land Supplier Operations at Land and Maritime for the United States Logistics Agency. That’s a mouthful, and if you have no idea what that entails, don’t worry. Not many people do. Mr. Hang will explain! His story is incredible and you’ll want to hear it. - If you like the show, remember to give us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify. Please be sure to tell a friend about the show! Remember, you can also find Hmonglish on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hmonglishpodcast8243]! Be sure to like and subscribe there, and leave a comment if you feel inclined to do so. For all updates on the show, follow us on Instagram @hmonglishpod [https://www.instagram.com/hmonglishpod/?hl=en]. - Hmonglish is brought to you by Herizon Builders. Locally owned and operated in the heart of St. Paul, Minnesota, Herizon have been the go-to experts in storm damage for roofing, siding, and gutters for 8 years. Their services range from damage assessment, insurance claims, material consultations, repair, and restoration. Herizon Builders, is passionate about ensuring every homeowner feels valued, providing unparalleled service at every stage of the home improvement journey. The cornerstone of Herizon’s business philosophy is giving back to the community. Over the past 7 years, they have donated over $27,000 to local initiatives, underscoring their dedication to making a positive impact. Get started with Herizon Builders today and request a quote online at herizonbuilders.com [http://herizonbuilders.com/] or call 651-447-0212 [tel:6514470212]

She's Creating the World's First Hmong Museum (feat. Mai Vang)

Today we have Mai Vang with us. She’s Founder and Executive Director of the Hmong Museum based in St. Paul, MN. She has over a decade of experience in the museum field as a registrar, curator, and collections manager. Her full-time job is as a Volunteer and Intern Program Manager at the Minnesota Historical Society and she has her master's in anthropology. The Hmong Museum is the first and currently only museum dedicated to the preservation and education of Hmong culture, history, stories, and arts. They do this through the creation of programs that document Hmong history, exhibit Hmong culture, and share Hmong stories. - Please be sure to tell a friend about the show! Remember, you can also find Hmonglish on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hmonglishpodcast8243]! Be sure to like and subscribe there, and leave a comment if you feel inclined to do so. For all updates on the show, follow us on Instagram @hmonglishpod [https://www.instagram.com/hmonglishpod/?hl=en]. - Hmonglish is brought to you by Herizon Builders. Locally owned and operated in the heart of St. Paul, Minnesota, Herizon have been the go-to experts in storm damage for roofing, siding, and gutters for 8 years. Their services range from damage assessment, insurance claims, material consultations, repair, and restoration. Herizon Builders, is passionate about ensuring every homeowner feels valued, providing unparalleled service at every stage of the home improvement journey. The cornerstone of Herizon’s business philosophy is giving back to the community. Over the past 7 years, they have donated over $27,000 to local initiatives, underscoring their dedication to making a positive impact. Get started with Herizon Builders today and request a quote online at herizonbuilders.com [http://herizonbuilders.com/] or call 651-447-0212 [tel:6514470212]

He Abandoned His Career to Become a Farmer (feat. Pheng Her)

Hey everyone! On today’s episode, we have Pheng Her. Pheng is an interesting guy because he has lived a very long life and he’s only in his early 30s. He was pursuing bodybuilding at one point and then he spent most of his 20s chasing the most prestigious position at his office job. He became so burnt out that he just decided to, well, become a farmer. He lives on a homestead with his wife and two kids. They raise poultry, goats, and they even keep honey bees. His business is called Guerrilla Pastures [https://www.instagram.com/guerrillapastures/]. His goal is to return to the Twin Cities – he was raised in North Minneapolis – and bring his gardening philosophy to an urban environment. His love for gardening comes from his mother, and even though they grew up poor, it was through this meditative practice that he began to glimpse his life’s purpose at a young age. - Please be sure to tell a friend about the show! Remember, you can also find Hmonglish on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hmonglishpodcast8243]! Be sure to like and subscribe there, and leave a comment if you feel inclined to do so. For all updates on the show, follow us on Instagram @hmonglishpod [https://www.instagram.com/hmonglishpod/?hl=en]. - Hmonglish is brought to you by Herizon Builders. Locally owned and operated in the heart of St. Paul, Minnesota, Herizon have been the go-to experts in storm damage for roofing, siding, and gutters for 8 years. Their services range from damage assessment, insurance claims, material consultations, repair, and restoration. Herizon Builders, is passionate about ensuring every homeowner feels valued, providing unparalleled service at every stage of the home improvement journey. The cornerstone of Herizon’s business philosophy is giving back to the community. Over the past 7 years, they have donated over $27,000 to local initiatives, underscoring their dedication to making a positive impact. Get started with Herizon Builders today and request a quote online at herizonbuilders.com [http://herizonbuilders.com/] or call 651-447-0212 [tel:6514470212]

How Do We Keep Hmong Culture Alive? (feat. Grace & Molly Vang)

Today, we have a pair of sisters on the show, Molly [https://www.instagram.com/withmollyco/] and Grace [https://www.instagram.com/p/C7PLvehu_of/] Vang! Molly is the older of the two and a stay-at-home mom who runs a ridiculously beautiful clothing and lifestyle brand on Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/shop/withmollyco/?etsrc=sdt]. Her sister, Grace, is a content creator who focuses on her successful Instagram page. She also does some freelance modeling on the side. This was the first podcast they’ve ever done, and so they were a little nervous, but we thought they did a great job. We'll mention that we forgot to turn off the A/C in the restaurant so there was quite a bit of noise in the background. We did our best to quiet that down a bit. Thanks for understanding! Please be sure to tell a friend about the show! Remember, you can also find Hmonglish on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hmonglishpodcast8243]! Be sure to like and subscribe there, and leave a comment if you feel inclined to do so. For all updates on the show, follow us on Instagram @hmonglishpod [https://www.instagram.com/hmonglishpod/?hl=en]. - Hmonglish is brought to you by Herizon Builders. Locally owned and operated in the heart of St. Paul, Minnesota, Herizon have been the go-to experts in storm damage for roofing, siding, and gutters for 8 years. Their services range from damage assessment, insurance claims, material consultations, repair, and restoration. Herizon Builders, is passionate about ensuring every homeowner feels valued, providing unparalleled service at every stage of the home improvement journey. The cornerstone of Herizon’s business philosophy is giving back to the community. Over the past 7 years, they have donated over $27,000 to local initiatives, underscoring their dedication to making a positive impact. Get started with Herizon Builders today and request a quote online at herizonbuilders.com [http://herizonbuilders.com/] or call 651-447-0212 [tel:6514470212]

Storytelling Is the CORE of Hmong Culture (feat. Jeremy Thao)

Today, we have the pleasure of bringing the Atlanta-based filmmaker Jeremy Thao on the show. He is the director of an excellent short film called Wokman, which is about a single day in a Chinese restaurant. Now, Jeremy is Hmong. Why did he choose a Chinese family? Well, you’ll have to wait and see. What you need to know about Wokman is that it’s totally blowing up right now. It was in the Atlanta Film Festival, which is a big deal because it’s one of only film festivals in the world that qualifies for Academy Awards in all three short film categories. So yeah, we’ve got a great episode for you today. One of the best  parts is when Jeremy talks about storytelling. He actually feels the most Hmong when he’s telling stories. Why? Because telling stories is encoded within the DNA of the Hmong people. Whether it be through oral traditions or story cloths, the Hmong have always used narrative to illustrate their history. But as Jeremy shares in this episode, preserving Hmong history has been a challenge, because the Hmong had no written language until the early 1950s when Christian missionaries and Hmong advisers created the Romanized Popular Alphabet (RPA) in Laos. The RPA is notable for how it communicates pronunciation and focuses less on the words themselves. You’re gonna a learn a lot in this episode. You’re gonna be inspired. You’re gonna be moved. And we’re so excited to share it with you. Remember to tell a friend about the show. Remember, you can also find Hmonglish on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hmonglishpodcast8243]! Be sure to like and subscribe on there, and leave a comment if you feel inclined to do so. For all updates on the show, follow us on Instagram @hmonglishpod [https://www.instagram.com/hmonglishpod/?hl=en]. - Hmonglish is brought to you by Herizon Builders. Locally owned and operated in the heart of St. Paul, Minnesota, Herizon have been the go-to experts in storm damage for roofing, siding, and gutters for 8 years. Their services range from damage assessment, insurance claims, material consultations, repair, and restoration. Herizon Builders, is passionate about ensuring every homeowner feels valued, providing unparalleled service at every stage of the home improvement journey. The cornerstone of Herizon’s business philosophy is giving back to the community. Over the past 7 years, they have donated over $27,000 to local initiatives, underscoring their dedication to making a positive impact. Get started with Herizon Builders today and request a quote online at herizonbuilders.com [http://herizonbuilders.com/] or call 651-447-0212 [tel:6514470212]