56 min
E17: Linda “LinSun” Simthong on embodying great grandma’s spirit + educating youth of color in Belmont, NC + creating “School of Jai” Healing Out Lao'd
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MEET HOL GUEST: LINDA “LINSUN” SIMTHONG
In episode 17 of HOL, Linda aka “LinSun” joins Rita for a conversation about what it’s like to embody her great grandma’s spirit and speaks about her upbringing in a predominantly Black/Brown and Lao community space in Belmont, NC. Her Belmont home became a “community center” for Black/Brown youth to learn about political education and was also a site for Lao children to come to learn about Lao history and traditional dance. Later, LinSun came to found her own grassroots movement organization called “School of Jai” where she cultivates community members to find the answers inside of themselves thru “Activating Heart, Engaging Mind/Body, Inspiring Spirit thru Creative Healing, Cultural Arts, Sacred Space, & Community Upliftment.”
LinSun's future goals are to travel the world facilitating workshops on healing, cultivating food and youth empowerment that one day will become the “HEAL THE WORLD” Tour!
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TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 min)
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As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)
CONNECT WITH LINSUN:
@LinsunRising on IG
School of Jai on FB
@SchoolofJai on IG
Jai Food on FB
@jaifoodclt on IG
REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Legacies of War
Binly Phounsiri from HOL Episode 5
Jai Lao Foundation
Chantala Kommanivanh
Lao American Writer’s Summit in San Diego
Lao Heritage Foundation
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook
All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation here.
HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!
Support the show
MEET HOL GUEST: LINDA “LINSUN” SIMTHONG
In episode 17 of HOL, Linda aka “LinSun” joins Rita for a conversation about what it’s like to embody her great grandma’s spirit and speaks about her upbringing in a predominantly Black/Brown and Lao community space in Belmont, NC. Her Belmont home became a “community center” for Black/Brown youth to learn about political education and was also a site for Lao children to come to learn about Lao history and traditional dance. Later, LinSun came to found her own grassroots movement organization called “School of Jai” where she cultivates community members to find the answers inside of themselves thru “Activating Heart, Engaging Mind/Body, Inspiring Spirit thru Creative Healing, Cultural Arts, Sacred Space, & Community Upliftment.”
LinSun's future goals are to travel the world facilitating workshops on healing, cultivating food and youth empowerment that one day will become the “HEAL THE WORLD” Tour!
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TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 min)
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As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)
CONNECT WITH LINSUN:
@LinsunRising on IG
School of Jai on FB
@SchoolofJai on IG
Jai Food on FB
@jaifoodclt on IG
REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Legacies of War
Binly Phounsiri from HOL Episode 5
Jai Lao Foundation
Chantala Kommanivanh
Lao American Writer’s Summit in San Diego
Lao Heritage Foundation
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook
All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation here.
HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!
Support the show
56 min