Letters Tou Mai Podcast: Letters that Speak, Stories that Heal
Letters Tou Mai Podcast: Letters that Speak, Stories that Heal
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Letters Tou Mai PodcastIn a world dominated by digital screens & instant gratification, there is an increasing divide in our human connections and difficulties expressing our vulnerabilities. Letters Tou Mai Podcast explores the tapestry of storytelling by transforming written [analog] letters in tou spoken words. Xai /Sai/ interviews courageous guests as they dedicate their letters tou a loved one showcasing vulnerability through their:(1) Past Experience(2) Present Realities(3) Future Aspirations(4) Wisdom-SharingWhat is a "Tou" and Why "Mai"The names "Mai" (Feminine) and "Tou" (masculine) are two of the most common names in Hmong culture, similar to Muhammad, Fatima, Mary, Juan, Maria, etc.“Tou” is a wordplay of: To“Mai” is a wordplay of: MyHence, the guest dedicates aLetters Tou Mai: daughter, son, etc.[I dedicate my] Letters Tou Mai [to "person"]Letters Tou Mai Podcast is hosted by a Hmong Mental Health Licensed Social Worker born in Minneapolis, MN, and currently lives in NYC. He has two parents who escaped genocide and sought refuge in America. They instilled in him hard work and uplifted him. Xai was additionally raised by his nine siblings and their partners and has over 28+ nieces, nephews, and counting.
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The podcast explores themes such as emotional vulnerability, cultural identity, and personal growth, with episodes focusing on guests' past experiences, present realities, future aspirations, and wisdom-sharing. For instance, Dr. Dia Cha's episode highlights her journey from a refugee to an educational pioneer, showcasing the importance of community support and resilience.
Letters Tou Mai Podcast
In a world dominated by digital screens & instant gratification, there is an increasing divide in our human connections and difficulties expressing our vulnerabilities. Letters Tou Mai Podcast explores the tapestry of storytelling by transforming written [analog] letters in tou spoken words.
Xai /Sai/ interviews courageous guests as they dedicate their letters tou a loved one showcasing vulnerability through their:
(1) Past Experience
(2) Present Realities
(3) Future Aspirations
(4) Wisdom-Sharing
What is a “Tou” and Why “Mai”
The names “Mai” (Feminine) and “Tou” (masculine) are two of the most common names in Hmong culture, similar to Muhammad, Fatima, Mary, Juan, Maria, etc.
“Tou” is a wordplay of: To
“Mai” is a wordplay of: My
Hence, the guest dedicates a
Letters Tou Mai: daughter, son, etc.
[I dedicate my] Letters Tou Mai [to “person”]
Letters Tou Mai Podcast is hosted by a Hmong Mental Health Licensed Social Worker born in Minneapolis, MN, and currently lives in NYC. He has two parents who escaped genocide and sought refuge in America. They instilled in him hard work and uplifted him. Xai was additionally raised by his nine siblings and their partners and has over 28+ nieces, nephews, and counting.
S2E1 – ‘Why My Dad Loves’ [Short Film]: Behind the Scenes with Nkaujoua “NK” Xiong _ December 2025 Hmong
🎙️🖋️ LETTERS TOU MAI PODCAST 🖌️ 🎙️
In this episode, Xai Yang interviews Nkaujoua “NK” Xiong about her journey as a Hmong filmmaker, her documentary 👨👧 ‘Why My Dad Loves,’ and the importance of storytelling in connecting generations 🫂.
Nkaujoua Xiong shares her journey as a Hmong filmmaker 🎥. The significance of storytelling in preserving cultural identity. ❤️ Insights into the making of ‘Why My Dad Loves.’ The role of vulnerability in connecting generations. Challenges faced by Hmong filmmakers in the industry. The impact of 🎞️ personal narratives on community building.
#Hmongfilmmaker #NkaujouaXiong #storytelling,#culturalidentity #Hmongdocumentary
‘PODCAST DESCRIPTION:
In a world dominated by digital screens & instant gratification, there is an increasing divide in our human connections and difficulties expressing our vulnerabilities. Letters Tou Mai Podcast explores the tapestry of storytelling by transforming written [analog] letters in tou spoken words.
Podcast Host, Xai /Sai/ interviews courageous guests as they dedicate their 💌 letters tou a loved one, showcasing vulnerability through their:
-PAST EXPERIENCE
-PRESENT REALITIES
-FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
-WISDOM-SHARING:
HOST (About me)
Xai /Sai/ (He, Him, His) is a first-generation Hmong American man, social worker, and community/Union organizer with over 12 years of experience. Xai is passionate about building community through storytelling, self-expression, and the importance of affinity with their human counterpart.. Xai believes each generation builds upon the next and seeks to uplift the Next G3N (Generation). Xai is a child of Hmong refugees who came here from Laos and has lived in New York City for over 10 years. Xai enjoys biking and checking off his Wanderlust.
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