Khmer Voices - Cambodian Diaspora Stories of Careers and Impact
Growing up in Canada, there was a lack of representation of stories that truly resonated with my experiences when it came to professionals. In this podcast, I aim to close this gap. We're celebrating and amplifying Khmer voices through conversations with the Cambodian diaspora from all over the world. We discuss their journey, successes, failures and their upbringing.
Khmer Voices - Cambodian Diaspora Stories of Careers and Impact
What's Hindering Cambodia's Progress with Community Leader, Scholar, and Former Monk Sophoan Seng
Sophoan Seng is a first generation Khmer Canadian, a husband, a father and he was a Buddhist monk for 14 years!
In this episode, Sophoan shares his memories of growing up during the Vietnamese invasion in Cambodia. We cover his journey from his time in the monastery, his academic endeavours, and finally his work as a professional interpreter and community leader in Canada.
Sophoan holds a BA in Philosophy from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Bangkok. From the University of Hawaii at Manoa, an MA in International Relations as well a Certificate from the school's Asia Pacific Leadership Program and a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy.
Sophoan advocates for community engagement, human rights, and a growth mindset. He has strong opinions on these topics and shares them in this episode. Listen to this thought provoking conversation to learn, be inspired, and reflect.
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