KhmerTalk Podcast
KhmerTalk is a community storytelling podcast dedicated to preserving Khmer voices, culture, and lived experiences. It creates space for elders, youth, leaders, and everyday community members to share stories that reflect resilience, identity, and cultural wisdom. Each episode connects generations, honors heritage, and highlights experiences that shape the community. The podcast aims to inspire understanding, strengthen cultural pride, and build a lasting digital archive of Khmer stories for future generations.
Episodes
Lets Talk with Chhay Mam about Frames of Freedom and How Arts First Is Building Creative Futures in the Heart of Tacoma
KhmerTalk: S1-E14Frames of FreedomHow Arts First Is Building Creative Futures in the Heart of TacomaChhay Mam is the Artistic Director of Arts First, a Tacoma-based nonprofit dedicated to making the arts radically accessible — free of charge, open to everyone. A Cambodian American of remarkable breadth, Chhay is a modern-day Renaissance artist: a painter, filmmaker, performer, and educator who bri
Lets Talk with Nek Kru Darachan Ros: About Chbab Srey (Khmer Women's Etiquette) Part-1
KhmerTalk: S1-E13Lets Talk with Nek Kru Darachan Ros: About Chbab Srey (Khmer Women's Etiquette) Part-1In this episode, we sit down with Nek Kru Darachan Ros — educator, cultural leader, and classical dance instructor — for a close look at Khmer women’s etiquette, known in our tradition as the Chbap Srey.Passed down through generations and once taught in classrooms across Cambodia, the Chbab Srey
Lets Talk with Patrick Kdep: A Fashion Designer Rising from the Hidden Refugee Camp
KhmerTalk: S1-E12Patrick Kdep is a Cambodian-American artist, fashion designer, and founder of Patrick Kdep LLC. A former refugee, Patrick and his family fled war and political oppression, living through four refugee camps in Thailand and one year in the Philippines before resettling in the United States in 1987. Arriving with limited English, he grew up in Tacoma, Washington, later earning a Bach
Lets Talk with Chace Hunter: Breaking the Silence, He Shares His Journey of Identity and Healing
KhmerTalk: S1-E11Chace Hunter is a Khmer Rouge immigrant, community advocate, and nonprofit leader withmore than 15 years of experience serving vulnerable and marginalized communities. Hecurrently serves as the Executive Director of AHAT Homecare in Tacoma, Washington,where he leads programs that provide housing and essential medical services to peopleliving with HIV.Chace’s work is rooted in equi
Lets Talk with Chantha Banks - The Girl who learned war first
KhmerTalk: S1-E10Chantha Banks was born and raised in Battambang, Cambodia. Survival shaped her life from an early age. During the Khmer Rouge regime, she was separated from her parents for nearly a year, and she and her older sister were forced to become child soldiers. In that time, fear became familiar—but so did resilience. Survival was not a choice; it was a necessity.Those experiences gave h
Cambodia Takes the Stage 🇰🇭 | APCC Lunar New Year 2026 | KhmerTalk Field Interviews
KhmerTalk: S1-E09KhmerTalk: S1-E09Welcome to KhmerTalk—where voices don’t just speak, they resonate.On February 28, 2026, the Asia Pacific Cultural Center hosted its Lunar New Year Celebration at the Tacoma Dome—bringing together over 40 Asian and Pacific Islander communities. This year, Cambodia proudly took the spotlight as the featured country, showcasing the richness of Khmer culture through p
Lets Talk with Deputy Mayor Chanjolee Joe Bushnell about Khmer Roots and Leadership
KhmerTalk: S1-E08In this episode, we talk with Chanjolee “Joe” Bushnell the Deputy Mayor for the City of Tacoma, Washington and the first Cambodian-American elected to the Tacoma City Council, representing District 5 since November 2021. A lifelong Tacoma resident and graduate of Stadium High School, Joe continued his education at The Evergreen State College with a focus on political science and e
Lets Talk with Ley Dy Chim from the Refugee Camp to Ms. Asia Washington Platinum Crown
KhmerTalk: S1-E07In this episode, we talk with Ley Dy Chim—a Cambodian refugee, community advocate, and former Ms. Asia Platinum of Washington. Dedicated to uplifting culture and service, Ley moved to the Pacific Northwest in the fifth grade and later earned a Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design. She currently works in Quality Assurance at Boeing.A proud wife and mother of three, Ley is also
Lets Talk with Angelina Lim about Building Success, Community and Khmer Pride
KhmerTalk: S1-E06In this episode, we interview with Bong Angelina Lim. She is a respected real estate professional whose success reflects a foundation built on family values, cultural heritage, and unwavering integrity. Raised by a mother who was a successful businesswoman in her own time, Angelina grew upwitnessing the discipline, resilience, and ethical responsibility required to build both a ca
Lets Talk With Channdara Sos and his pursuit of the American Dream
KhmerTalk: S1-E05In this episode we welcome Channdara Sos—a community leader, mentor, and global professional whose journey reflects resilience, purpose, and service.Channdara began his academic journey in Cambodia, earning a degree in Computer Science from the Royal University of Phnom Penh in 2005. With a dream to grow beyond borders, he moved to the United States, where he later earned an MBA i
Lets Talk with Nek Kru Darachan Ros and Summary of Her Achievements in Life
KhmerTalk: S1-E04In this episode, we talk with Nek Kru Darachan Ros, she is a lifelong educator, community advocate, and cultural leader whose work spans Cambodia, Thailand, and the United States. Before arriving in America, she served as a public school teacher and principal in Pursat Province, Cambodia, helping shape education systems during a critical period of national rebuilding. From 1975 to
Lets Talk with Bong Samuel Danh about Finding Faith and a Place to Belong
This video is one of our early recordings on November 24, 2025 with trial and error.KhmerTalk: S1-E03In this episode, we're diving into the powerful and often overlooked story of Khmer refugees, families and individuals who fled Cambodia during and after Khmer Rouge era. Samuel’s journeys were marked by an unimaginable hardship, resilience and the search for safety and belongings. In this conv
Lets Talk with Vary Siv, One Khmer Women's Mission to Building Lifelines for Cambodia
KhmerTalk: S1-E2 In this episode we are joined by Vary Siv, an accomplished social worker and law enforcement professional with over 35 years of experience bridging the gap between the public and private sectors. A pillar of the Cambodian-American community in Washington for over 45 years, Vary lives by the principle of being part of the solution rather than just pointing out obstacles.Currently s
Lets Talk with Dr. Jeudi Boulom about Enhancing Your Life Now: 4 Basic Principles
KhmerTalk: S1-E1 In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jeudi Boulom to discuss her latest work on wellness and intentional living. Her book serves as a comprehensive guide, merging clinical expertise with a personal perspective on building a purposeful life. Dr. Boulom excels at translating complex concepts of well-being into practical, actionable steps. Her grounded and compassionate approach off
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