Valérie Thérèse Bart is a proud, self-proclaimed "Franco-VietnAmericaine." Born in France to Vietnamese refugee parents, she and her family eventually made their way to the US. Valérie draws on her multi-faceted origins to enrich the storytelling through her work as a costume and sometimes scenic designer for theatre, opera, film, and television. Valérie is also a wife, mother of two young children, and an activist in her many circles. In this episode, Valerie explores how her origin story has shaped who she is today.
*Episode Note: a medical term was misidentified. The correct terminology is Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.