Uniquely Khmer

Amara Philly

Uniquely Khmer is a podcast about being Cambodian in the modern world and embracing the joys and challenges of life. In each episode, our hosts Chaiya Vong & Ayana Chhoeun invites unique guests to share their personal stories and gives us a perspective on how they are cultivating their own Khmer identity.

Episodes

  1. 04/16/2025

    Alexia Chaing - On a mission to live life to the MAX!

    In this episode, Alexia Chaing joins us virtually all the way from Paris, France! Alexia aka "Madame Naga" is a renowned tattoo artist who became known for her Cambodian-style tattoos including her unique take on the Khmer Naga. We talked about her love for McDonalds, her journey to become more connected with her Khmer roots and community, her Cambodian monument project, and her love for art. instagram.com/alexia_yumchainstagram.com/fragments_kh50

  2. 09/24/2024

    Kayla Sok - West Coast to South Coast to East Coast

    In this episode, Kayla Sok joins us today as the first and former Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park manager. We talked about how our lives are similar and differ from growing up as Khmer American in Long Beach, Dallas, and Philly. We chow down on some spicy papaya salad while taking bites of red chili pepper in between segments.

  3. 08/20/2024

    Sokai Yoon - Where you live is not the world.

    In this episode, we caught up with Sokai Yoon (designer & content creator) to have a long conversation about the state of Khmer design and art, and finding for their Khmer identity as an American. We talked about his journey as a designer, growing up as Khmer Krom in Atlanta, upcoming projects in Cambodia, and more!

  4. 07/16/2024

    Thunvath & Vuth - It is better to see something once, than to hear about it a thousand times.

    In this episode, we sat down with Chakravuth "Vuth" Bunsak and Thunvath "James" Thorng after lunch to chat about their experiences while studying and working in America for the past couple years. We touched on first impressions, cultural shocks, and key takeaways from their life chapter in America.

  5. 10/10/2023

    Jenna Lam - Jenna is here to drop a ton of deep life quotes for you to think about!

    In this episode, we get in synced with producer/writer/actress Jenna Lam. We chat about producing and writing her first TV show called Ambitious, find our own identity as Southeast Asian Americans in Philly, and evolving as a human being.

  6. 05/05/2023

    Catzie Vilayphonh & Sarun Chan - If you want to know our ethnicity, learn the word!

    In our first episode of season 2, Sarun Chan returns to our podcast with Laos In the House founder Catzie Vilayphonh. We chat about being leaders in Southeast Asian communities, Catzie's poetic career with Yellow Rage, being born in refugee camps, and we played a little game called, "How South Philly Are You?".

  7. 01/19/2023

    Sahbyy Food - 2023 is the year for new ventures & personal journeys

    In our last episode for the season, we chat with Sabrina & Pidor about new ventures in the new year for 2023, the idea behind Sahbyy Food, our different horoscopes & zodiacs, and Philly's Cambodian dragon boat team called "Khmer Naga".

  8. 12/20/2022

    Seri & Phila - Would you hire a family member at your restaurant?

    In this episode, we sit down with world acclaimed Chef Seri and Chef Phila. We chat about cooking on Twitch and Youtube, Phila's new restaurant 'Mawn' in South Philly, and the challenging beauty of the restaurant industry.

  9. 12/06/2022

    Sivutha Tan - Sisamouth is hands down the King of Khmer music

    In this episode, Sivutha Tan joins us as a Fulbright scholar from Phnom Penh. We chat about experiencing our top 3 Cambodian singers, Black Friday shopping with a big family, running his own educational mentorship for Khmer students who are pursuing higher education, and the goods and bads about living in Philly.

  10. 10/04/2022

    Sam Oum & Ayana Chhoeun - The Yeay to your Oum

    In this episode, Ayana joins in as co-host as we sit down with Sam Oum, the early childhood programs director for CAGP. We chat about the proper way to address our elders, CAGP's Legacy Project, Cambodia's traffic vs Philly traffic, incorporating Khmer culture into early childhood education programs, and eating crickets, fire ants, and turtles.

  11. 06/21/2022

    Sarun Chan - Not all kroeung is the same

    In this episode, we have a chat with Sarun Chan, executive director for CAGP, about his recent Lasik eye surgery, being Cambodian-American, the mental impact on our Khmer elders, and Philly's South East Asian market.

  12. 06/02/2022

    Sok Kheang Chan

    In this episode, we have a conversation with law student Sok Kheang Chan about studying abroad, Cambodia's IP law, and favorite places to eat in Phnom Penh.

    Sok Kheang Chan
  • 12 Episodes

About

Uniquely Khmer is a podcast about being Cambodian in the modern world and embracing the joys and challenges of life. In each episode, our hosts Chaiya Vong & Ayana Chhoeun invites unique guests to share their personal stories and gives us a perspective on how they are cultivating their own Khmer identity.

Information

  • Creator
    Amara Philly
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amara Philly
  • Show Website
    Uniquely Khmer