Khmer Tree Podcast
1) Sophon Khoeun - VP National Cambodian Heritage Museum , Chicago, IL
In this inspiring episode of Khmer Tree, host Chad welcomes Sophon Khoeun, who shares his extraordinary journey of resilience, creativity, and cultural pride. Born during the dark years of the Khmer R...Show More
2) Audrey Chea - Community Advocate & Financial Literacy
In this powerful episode, Chad sits down with Audrey Chea, a former refugee from Cambodia whose life story embodies resilience, determination, and service to others. Audrey recounts her harrowing expe...Show More
3) Chinary Ung - Music Composer
https://www.chinaryung.com/index.htmlIn this episode, host Chad has the honor of interviewing Chinary Ung, the legendary Cambodian composer whose extraordinary journey bridges two worlds: the traditio...Show More
4) Nek Kru Charya-Burt - Cambodian Classical Dance Choreographer
In this episode, host Chad sits down with Neak Kru Charya, a master teacher and choreographer of Cambodian classical dance, at the Cambodian Heritage Museum in Chicago. Neak Kru shares her inspiring j...Show More
5) Kevin Keo - Aspiring Ceramist
In this conversation, host Chad speaks with Kevin Keo, a Khmer American artist and scholar whose work explores the intersections of culture, identity, and creativity. Growing up in Long Beach, Califor...Show More
6) Fedrick Ngo - Professor at UNLV (Las Vegas)
In this episode, host Chad interviews Fedrick Ngo, a Cambodian American professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), who shares his family’s journey of resilience, migration, and cultural ...Show More
7) Punisa Pov - Artist in Resident Chicago, IL
In this episode, host Chad welcomes Punisa Pov, a Cambodian traditional musician whose journey reflects resilience, cultural pride, and the healing power of music. Punisa takes listeners back to her e...Show More
8) Neak Kru Sopaline Chem Shapiro & Husband John Shapiro
In this episode of Khmer Tree, host Chad engages in a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation with Neak Kru Sophiline Cheam Shapiro, a renowned Cambodian classical dancer, choreographer, and teac...Show More
9) Vanndearlyn Burmudez Vong - Aspiring Ceramics Artist
In this episode, Chad engages in a thoughtful conversation with a Cambodian artist whose passion for pottery and ceramics serves as both a personal journey and a cultural statement. The artist shares ...Show More
10) Brandy Meyers - Growing Up Half Black In Cambodian Neighborhoods
In this episode, host Chad sits down with Brandy Myers, who shares her inspiring journey from Columbus, Ohio, to Long Beach, California, and the unique perspective she brings as a mixed-race individua...Show More