Khmer Voices
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.
Episodes
17 episodes
Seeing the Power of Privilege at Play with Savan Kong
When Savanrith (Savan) Kong attended Lakeside School, a prestigious private school with famous alumni such as Bill Gates and Paul Allen, he entered a world he only saw on television. In this episode, while exploring the theme of pri...
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Episode 16
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1:03:19
Investment Banker Turned Startup Founder with Hervé Ky
Hervé Ky is a second generation French Cambodian born and raised in a suburb of Paris, France. He is the Co-Founder of Keybento, a home exchange platform that caters to families, providing them with affordable family-friendly accommodations.&nb...
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Episode 15
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1:00:46
All Things Cambodian with @allthingscambodian Creator Ryan Samn
Ryan Samn is an Asian American writer, educator, and cultural practitioner. Ryan also runs the Instagram account @allthingscambodian where he shares impactful and insightful posts on C...
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Episode 14
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1:21:39
It's Never Too Late with Sopheaktra Heang
Sopheaktra Heang (aka Peter) is a Khmer Canadian who was born in a Thai refugee camp. He moved around a lot in his childhood and didn’t establish roots until he was an adult. Like many of us koun Khmer, his parents are survivors of ...
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Episode 13
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59:24
Representation in Children's Books with Chanda Ouk Wolf
Author of A Dozen...
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Episode 12
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51:06
Changing Careers at 37 with Cheata Nao from Cheata Cooks Cambodian
Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Cheata Nao is a second generation Khmer Canadian who is pursuing a new career showcasing Cambodian cuisine. She has always been a good cook and loved hosting dinner parties since she was a teena...
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Episode 11
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1:01:22
Transforming Emotional Pain into Purpose with Heng Vay
Heng Vay is a second generation Khmer American who was born in Los Angeles, Calfornia, spent his early teenage years in Minnesota, and then moved to Texas where he currently resides with his wife and two children. At the age of 14, ...
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Episode 10
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1:03:52
The "Lucky Princess" with Rothany Sar
Rothany Sar is a first generation Khmer American who arrived in the United States via an arranged marriage. The Cambodian community here often said to her she was “so lucky” and her life was like that of a princess. But she didn’t identify with...
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Episode 9
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1:11:23
Finding Community After Loneliness & Making an Impact with Mitchell Keo
Mitchell Keo is a second generation Khmer American born and raised in Houston, Texas. He grew up in a Mexican neighbourhood, and never felt a connection to a community growing up. He started exploring his Asian American identity while s...
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Episode 8
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57:33
The Cambodian Can Collector with Keo Sar
Keo Sar is one of 6 children in his family. At a young age, his father who was the breadwinner got injured at work which resulted in him going on disability. To bridge the gap between disability cheques, he, his older brother, and their father ...
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Episode 7
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1:10:20
Taking the Path Not Taught in School with Channy Salazar
Channy Salazar is a strong, resilient, and tenacious lady from Texas, USA. She was born in Cambodia in 1973 and remembers bits and pieces of her time before arriving and settling in the US. Her recollections (at the 4 minute mark and lasting ab...
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Episode 6
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56:56
The Only Asian in The Class with Sokha Mov
Sokha Mov shares her journey from being born in a refugee camp in Thailand to growing up in France where she was the only Asian in her class, navigating cultural identity, and pursuing a career in law and public service. She discusses her trans...
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Episode 5
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58:03
From Stay-at-Home Mom to Technical Lead Delivering IT Projects
Dimary (aka Mary) Leak didn't know how to speak English when she started kindergarten. A non-satisfactory test score in grade 1 ignited her desire to perform well academically, which she did all through primary and secondary school. When it cam...
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Episode 4
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29:45
What next? Rediscovering yourself with Soeun Outh
Growing up, even though Soeun knew what she wanted to do, she let the words of others cloud her judgment at times. We discuss this and her journey in rediscovering herself and her heritage in her 40s. She’s gotten to a point in her career where...
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Episode 3
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29:49
Building Community and Cultural Pride with Marpheen Chann
In this episode, Marpheen Chann shares his personal story of growing up in rural Maine, US which includes foster care and being adopted by a religious white working class family, the trauma his family experienced as a result of the Khmer Rouge,...
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Episode 2
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52:20
Thea Em's Journey: A Testament to Resilience
Thea Em shares her journey from being a refugee in Canada to becoming a nurse. While she was studying, she was involved in a serious car accident that left her in a coma and affected her memory. She faced other hurdles on top of these, and she ...
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Episode 1
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26:13
Introducing: Khmer Voices with Vanny
Khmer Voices shines a spotlight on the achievements of the Khmer diaspora around the world. We chat with inspiring guests who are achieving success in their fields. From entrepreneurs and artists to community leaders and techies, we’ll explore ...
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