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Episode 29: Not Your Average Leadership Building (EPISODE TAKEOVER) from 2022-02-04T16:00:15
As young Hmong women professionals, we have had our share of great managers and mentors, and not-so-great leaders that we had to work with. In this day and age, what does it mean to be an authentic...
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Episode 28: Podcast Swap with @ReelAsianPodcast from 2021-12-10T08:51:54
Join us for our last episode of our 2021 with a podcast swap feature courtesy of the @ReelAsianPodcast team! We give all our #hottakes on Shang-Chi and share more about what the film meant to us. W...
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Episode 27: Not Your Average Hmong Clothes from 2021-09-24T04:35:56
Social media has really changed our generation’s access to Hmong clothes. Platforms like Facebook have allowed Hmong Americans to be high consumers of Hmong clothes and accessories via an online Hm...
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Episode 26: Processing Anti-Asian Hate from 2021-07-19T05:55:05
We are over a year and a half into the pandemic, halfway through 2021, and anti-Asian hate incidents are still happening across America. We know that they are not new, and we know that anti-Asian h...
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Episode Swap: Reel Asian Podcast ft. 'The Donut King' with Ray Luu & Renee Ya from 2021-07-14T18:31:48
We are really excited to do a first podcast episode swap with Reel Asian Podcast, a show that focuses on Asian and Asian-American films and examines themes and cultural impacts of these movies.
Episode Swap: Reel Asian Podcast ft. 'The Donut King' w/Ray Luu & Renee Ya from 2021-07-14T18:31:48
We are really excited to do a first podcast episode swap with Reel Asian Podcast, a show focused on Asian and Asian-American films that examines the themes & cultural impact of the movie.
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Episode 25: Not Your Average COVID19 Vaccine Myths from 2021-04-12T04:58:42
We are over one year into the COVID-19 pandemic and there are many speculations and concerns about how safe and effective the COVID-19 vaccines are. This fear is rightfully justified, given the way...
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Episode 24: Not Your Average Friendships from 2021-03-08T21:40:47
March is Women’s History Month and we definitely cannot miss this opportunity to celebrate all the women in our lives, especially our sisters and girlfriends. In this episode, we dive into the beau...
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Episode 23: Not Your Average Mental Health 101 from 2021-02-23T01:20:49
One in five adults experiences a mental health condition every year. We know that the severity of mental illnesses is often stigmatized within the Hmong community, and that usage of mental health s...
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Episode 22: Relationships On-Screen and In Real Life from 2021-02-10T04:01:08
In this episode, we examine what relationships look like on-screen and in real life; it's not just all Black and white, people! We discuss the complexities of racial preferences, especially in a so...
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Episode 21: Not Your Average Resolutions from 2021-01-20T08:40:11
We cannot believe it is a new year already! Where did the time go?! 2020 was filled with so many unexpected and unpleasant events. To some, 2020 really felt like the worst year yet. We wanted to en...
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Ep 20: Not Your Average Hmong New Year from 2020-12-31T05:54:04
What does Hmong New Year mean to you? Hmong New Year is celebrated across the country and world from as early as October to as late as December. Historically, it is a celebration to give thanks to ...
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Episode 19: Elections Recap - We won. What next? from 2020-12-16T19:17:16
In this election, we saw record turnout across the country - a pattern which held true for all groups - including Asian American voters. In fact, a third of all Asian American voters live in 10 key...
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Episode 18: Not Your Average Taboos from 2020-10-07T19:52:21
In this episode, we take on a lighter subject of taboos within the Hmong community and dive into why these taboos exist. From discussing the taboo of ‘dating someone with your same last name’ to th...
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Episode 17: Not Your Average Presidential Election from 2020-09-19T17:00:44
2020 has reminded us of how much is at stake in this year’s general election, from the global COVID-19 pandemic to the economic recession, ongoing systemic racism and police brutality to climate ch...
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Episode 16: Not Your Average 1 Year Anniversary from 2020-09-02T20:26:59
Not Your Average Mai turns one! We return from our summer break with our third season to celebrate our one year anniversary. We discuss what we learned from our recent #BlackLivesMatter series and ...
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Episode 15: Addressing Anti-Blackness and a Way Forward ft. Kabzuag Vaj from 2020-06-29T00:03:27
What does it mean to be an authentic ally for the Black Lives Matter movement? In this final episode of our three-part #BLM series, we speak with trailblazer Kabzuag Vaj, Co-Executive Director of F...
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Episode 14: Deconstructing Systemic Oppression ft. Dr. Yang Lor from 2020-06-17T02:43:30
To continue our “Black Lives Matter” series, we invite Dr. Yang Lor from the University of California-Merced to contextualize the history of systemic oppression in our country and unpack the anti-b...
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Episode 13: Building Political Power ft. Nancy Xiong from 2020-06-05T01:50:18
It has been a whirlwind of events and emotions this week from the murder of George Floyd, to the mass protests in outrage of this terrible tragedy, and to the violence incited by white supremacy gr...
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Letters To My Mom (Kuv Niam) from 2020-05-10T15:14:51
After a recent tear-filled recording, we decided to dedicate a small digital campaign to our moms/mother-figures in honor of Mother’s Day. They are often the unsung heroes in our lives BUT their lo...
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Episode 12: Not Your Average AAPI Representation from 2020-05-04T05:13:48
Is some AAPI representation better than none? May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), yet mainstream APAHM celebrations have historically commemorated East Asian American history and ...
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Episode 11: Ask Me Anything ft. Not Your Average Answers from 2020-04-24T20:24:28
In this Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, we answer questions that our listeners are curious about, all UNFILTERED! We share everything ranging from feminism to the number of babies we plan to have (o...
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Episode 10: Not Your Average 2020 from 2020-03-28T18:56:12
2020 has started out extremely challenging for all of our communities; it is definitely “not your average” year. In this episode, we discuss how our families and larger Asian American community hav...
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Episode 09: Dear Mai from 2020-03-09T16:42:16
In the spirit of Women’s History Month, this episode celebrates womxn from all walks of life and the value of sisterhood. In this episode, we share key moments and experiences that have defined our...
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Episode 08: To All the Boys ft. Not Your Average Love Stories PART 2 from 2020-02-20T05:41:58
It seems more and more challenging in today's modern world to date and form romantic relationships as we attempt to balance our careers and other competing commitments in our lives. Being a Hmong w...
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Episode 08: To All the Boys ft. Not Your Average Love Stories PART 1 from 2020-02-13T05:44:52
When is it the right time to DTR, say ‘I love you,’ say DTF, or send “U up?” texts to your person? It seems more and more challenging in today's modern world to date and form romantic relationships...
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Episode 07: Not Your Average Gun Control from 2020-01-31T08:20:35
In November 2019, the Hmong community suffered a great tragedy: a mass shooting that killed four Hmong men, injured 6 others, and devastated many more families. Unfortunately, news outlets like CNN...
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Episode 06: Not Your Average Reflection from 2019-12-17T05:06:17
In this final episode of our first season, we reflect on our challenges and triumphs and share our lessons learned from the past year and decade. Most importantly, we talk about our biggest areas o...
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Episode 05: Not Your Average Relationship from 2019-10-31T20:49:38
Domestic violence hurts everyone, so how do we build structures that not only eliminate domestic violence but also support survivors? We close out National Domestic Violence Awareness month in this...
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Episode 04D: Not Your Average Partner from 2019-10-29T21:58:53
What does it mean to be a “real man”? Co-host Katie and her husband Matt discuss how changing cultural norms and taking careful steps to change certain behaviors can save lives. Most notably, Matt ...
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Episode 04C: Not Your Average Partner from 2019-10-28T16:54:11
This episode continues our mini-series discussing domestic violence with our partners. Co-host Liz and her partner Sid discuss the changing trends of youth in India, the fact that young men are ste...
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Episode 04B: Not Your Average Partner from 2019-10-19T00:13:08
In this episode, we continue with our mini-series to talk to our partners about National Domestic Violence Awareness month. In particular, we explore the complexity, challenges, and actions that Hm...
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Episode 04A: Not Your Average Partner from 2019-10-16T07:06:54
Murder-suicides and rampant domestic violence against Hmong women continue to plague our community, however, we fiercely resist all systems and cultural norms that enable and promote these behavior...
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Episode 03: Not Your Average Bride Price from 2019-10-01T06:52:26
The controversial bride price has always been a relevant and hot topic for discussion in the Hmong American community (yes, even among our millennial generation!). By practice, the bride price is t...
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Teaser 02: Not Your Average Name from 2019-09-24T04:13:13
As four women who bear Hmong and American names, we explore the origins of our names and how we have (re)claimed our identities with them. We share the meaning behind the name "Mai" and our underst...
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Episode 02: Not Your Average Immigration Debate from 2019-09-03T03:40:32
As members of the Hmong American community, we are not strangers to being displaced people. Many of us have heard stories about the migration and exodus of our family members from Southeast Asia, a...
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Teaser 01: Not Your Average Truths & Lies from 2019-08-28T03:53:35
Get to know us, your hosts of Not Your Average Mai. Tune in for some truths and lies and learn who is a globetrotter, who likes shoes a little too much, and who likes to jump out of helicopters.
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Episode 01: Not Your Average Abortion(s) from 2019-08-18T22:24:33
The right to safe, legal abortion continues to be at the center of our country’s political debate. Tune in as we explore how the recent early abortion bans will impact the Hmong American community ...
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Episode 00: Not Your Average Mai's from 2019-08-16T06:52:05
What’s in a name? In this first exclusive episode, we explore the meaning behind our podcast title and the hopes and dreams that we envision for our audience. Welcome to our journey!
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