Uniquely Khmer

Alexia Chaing - On a mission to live life to the MAX!

In this episode, Alexia Chaing joins us virtually all the way from Paris, France! Alexia aka "Madame Naga" is a renowned tattoo artist who became known for her Cambodian-style tattoos including her unique take on the Khmer Naga. We talked about her love for McDonalds, her journey to become more connected with her Khmer roots and community, her Cambodian monument project, and her love for art. * instagram.com/alexia_yumcha [instagram.com/alexia_yumcha] * instagram.com/fragments_kh50 [instagram.com/fragments_kh50]

Kayla Sok - West Coast to South Coast to East Coast

In this episode, Kayla Sok joins us today as the first and former Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park manager. We talked about how our lives are similar and differ from growing up as Khmer American in Long Beach, Dallas, and Philly. We chow down on some spicy papaya salad while taking bites of red chili pepper in between segments.

Sokai Yoon - Where you live is not the world.

In this episode, we caught up with Sokai Yoon (designer & content creator) to have a long conversation about the state of Khmer design and art, and finding for their Khmer identity as an American. We talked about his journey as a designer, growing up as Khmer Krom in Atlanta, upcoming projects in Cambodia, and more!

Thunvath & Vuth - It is better to see something once, than to hear about it a thousand times.

In this episode, we sat down with Chakravuth "Vuth" Bunsak and Thunvath "James" Thorng after lunch to chat about their experiences while studying and working in America for the past couple years. We touched on first impressions, cultural shocks, and key takeaways from their life chapter in America.

Jenna Lam - Jenna is here to drop a ton of deep life quotes for you to think about!

In this episode, we get in synced with producer/writer/actress Jenna Lam. We chat about producing and writing her first TV show called Ambitious, find our own identity as Southeast Asian Americans in Philly, and evolving as a human being.