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The Vietnamese Boat People2023 Mỹ Việt Story SlamThe Vietnamese Boat People’s fourth annual Mỹ Việt Story Slam celebrates stories from the Vietnamese diaspora, and explores the theme of Ba, Mẹ ơi. Five storytellers were selected from an open call for submissions, to share stories about their mom, dad, or someone they consider to be a parent-figure. This live, virtual event features Cindy Truong (Connecticut), Vanessa Nguyễn (New York), Kim Thai (New York), Geoff Vu (Liverpool), and Nicole Ngo (Sydney) with guest appearances from Jackie Nguyễn, entrepreneur and owner of CafeCaphe and filmmaker Bao Nguyễn. The event replay and featured stories can be viewed onlin...2023-06-2237 min
ManifestMerakiiSelf love series: Meditation for PerfectionistsHere is the first meditation for my SELF LOVE SERIES. 💕 This meditation is for the perfectionists out there. Join my self love community on Facebook: Subtle Asian Self LoveFollow me & Stay Connected ❤️Instagram: manifestmerakii Podcast: Manifest Merakii (Available on Spotify or Apple Podcast)For Business inquiries 📧Email: manifestmerakii@gmail.com2021-10-0214 min
ManifestMerakiiSlow living, Ikigai, Relationships and LockdownIn this episode, I talk about my new obsession with slow living, not letting myself get sucked into the hustle culture, and how incorporated tools to live a more mindful and meaningful life. 🌱☁️🙏🌼🍵0:38 Hustle culture3:22 Ikigai (Japanese style of living): something that gives a person a sense of purpose and reason for living5:07 My Ikigai 10:33 Building a Self-care routine11:13 Detachment (similar to Minimalism) 13:24 Self awareness tools (Meditation, Journalling, Visualisation)16:24 How journalling helped enriched my relationship18:29 Meaning of life | Importance of self love | Embracing Singlehood | Overcoming Codependency 22:26 Lessons I learnt from lockdownJoin my self love community on Facebook: Subtle Asian Self LoveFollow me...2021-09-1925 min
ManifestMerakiiDoes boundaries exist in the Asian culture?// Overcoming people pleasingI’m back with another episode! In this episode, I talk about boundaries. ✨🍃 What are boundaries? Growing up in an Asian household this was non existent. I cover in this episode:✨ What was my experience with boundaries in my Asian family? I mainly talk about emotional boundaries not being met. ✨ How having no boundaries in my family affected my relationships and work life ✨ How to create boundaries in and Asian family? ❤️ If you struggle to create boundaries, message me on Instagram @manifestmerakii to connect. I hope to empower you to find your voice ~❤️ Join the Subtle Asian Self love Facebook community to connect...2021-08-1726 min
ManifestMerakiiHow to grow in love with yourself 💕// Stop seeking for external validationIn this episode, I talk about two big life lessons that took me a long time to learn, “how to grow in love with yourself as an Empath” and how to “stop seeking validation from others. ✨Being an empath we can fall in love with others really easily. We tend to put the needs of our partner or friend first. In fact, these behaviours prevent us from cultivating healthy relationships with people. We all are prone to getting addicted to the feeling when people “like” our social media posts and it feels damn good when someone compliments you on a photo with a...2021-05-0230 min
NüVoicesTelling Asian and Asian-American stories through video journalism Dolly Li is an award-winning independent video journalist, filmmaker, and correspondent. She is the former host of an award-winning AJ+ (Al Jazeera) show, Untold America, as well as a co-founder of the digital publication Goldthread, which was a part of the South China Morning Post.In this wide-ranging conversation with Cindy Gao, Dolly talks about video journalism and the power of visual storytelling, documenting multi-generational immigrant and Asian-American stories, and navigating her own evolving identity throughout her years living and working around the world.Recommendations:Cindy: The PBS film series Asian Americans and Th...2021-04-161h 15
ManifestMerakiiChild healing & Trauma // Being an empath and Occupational TherapistIn this episode, I talk about a topic I’m very passionate about, “child healing. Is it too late to start nurturing your inner child and be improve your self esteem, confidence and self love? 🥰How do we raise emotionally healthy children? 👶
What is it like to be an empath who helps others for a living? Check out this episode to find out! ✨
If you want to connect with me, find me on Instagram @manifestmerakii ☺️2021-02-1319 min
A Bookish AffairEpisode 30: A Lunar New Year LovefestGreetings, all you free-spirited artists and uptight pharmacists! In this week's episode, honoring the Lunar New Year, we'll talk books, authors, roasted chickens, pickled shallots, and rumors of snow. Happy Year of the Ox! For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). Our next meeting is Sunday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m. PST. We'll be reading Snapped by Alexa Martin, and we would love to have you join u...2021-02-1259 min
ManifestMerakiiCreating meaningful and deep relationships with othersIn this episode, I talk about how to create more genuine friendships and relationships with people. ❤️Have you ever felt lonely even if you had people around you? Do you struggle with opening up or being yourself when you are with others? This is a sign that you are around the wrong people. Your friends should make you feel supported and accepted no matter if you are thriving or failing in life. Making more social connections is overrated. There should be a greater focus on creating genuine connections with others. Let’s start by skipping the small talk 🙊and head right int...2021-02-0527 min
ManifestMerakiiSelf love through the 5 love languages ❤️✨In this episode, I talk about how we can give ourself “self love” by understanding our love language. ✨The 5 love languages proposed by Gary Chapman are: Words of affirmation, Quality time, Receiving gifts, Physical touch, and Acts of Service. 🥰 Are you stuck in quarantine or lacking some love? 🥺No need to worry! As long as you have yourself you can always feel loved. You are capable enough to give yourself that tingling feeling and butterflies 🦋 without waiting for “the one” or your partner to give that feeling to you.
Who knew by simply learning about your love language can make you feel more love...2021-01-1831 min
ManifestMerakiiAustralian-Born Vietnamese talks about the Mental Health stigma in the Asian CultureIn this episode, I talk about a taboo topic particularly in the Asian community or culture, “mental health”. As a 2nd Gen Asian Australian, I experienced a discord between western and Asian perspective on mental health.
What I cover in the podcast:
✨ Stigma of mental illness in the Asian culture
✨Growing up as an Australian born Asian
✨Asian parenting style
✨Affect on work life and dating life
✨Tip on how to develop your “authentic” self and take care of your mental health
I hope you enjoyed this episode, and feel less alone when dealing with mental health issues as an Asian person. Plea...2021-01-0725 min
ManifestMerakii2020 reflection with @deartomyameHAPPY 2021! 🎉✨In this episode, I am back with my sister Nancy aka @deartomyame to talk about our reflections for the year of 2020. What a year it was! There were huge lessons we learnt in that year when our goals had to be adjusted and changed. Despite the world changing we managed to stay motivated to achieve our goals and engage in things that align with our values. The year of 2020 for us was all about finishing one chapter of our life - graduating from uni; self-love and healing , and living in the present, and finding meaning in life outside of exter...2021-01-0238 min
ManifestMerakiiOur Self discovery Journey as twins // Finding yourself while in a relationship w/ @deartomyameIn this episode, I invited someone very close and special to me, my twin sister Nancy ( aka @deartomyame). We talk about our experience of being twins and how we developed our individual identity, and how our environment shaped who we are. We also delve into topics like:
✨Self discovery: Being Shy to being confident; Overcoming self doubt; Toxic friendships
✨Finding yourself while in a Relationship: Unhealthy romantic relationships; How to know you are compatible with someone - Energy levels/Vibing; Ideal type vs Who is actually good for you
Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! I appreciate y’all for...2020-12-261h 13
ManifestMerakiiAn INFJ starting her own podcast // My self love journey and becoming my authentic selfHi to my lovely listeners! In this episode, I talk about my self love journey, learning to love my insecurities and enjoy my alone time. I also delve into the topic of Manifestation. Follow me on Instagram @manifestmerakii I would love to chat with you all over there!2020-12-2509 min
Nuoi Day Tre Vui Manh Vietnamese Radio ProgramNail Salon Worker's Health featuring Betty Duong, EsqBetty Duong is currently Policy Aide to Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez. Check out ICAN's website: www.ican2.org
2016-08-1930 min