In this final episode of Season 3, I wrap up the season with a full heart and deep gratitude for every woman who joined me. Every conversation this seaoson shaped me in ways I didn’t expect.

A theme kept showing up this season:

✨ If something has been on your heart… just do it.

So many of our guests reminded me — and all of us — that our dreams matter, our stories matter, and our work has the power to shift communities.

As we close out 2025, my wishes for you are simple:

✨ Peace with what has passed

✨ Clarity for what’s coming

✨ Grace and softness for yourself

✨ And open doors in 2026

Thank you for listening, supporting, and thriving with me.

Season 4 arrives in 2026 — after rest, reflection, and dreaming bigger. 💛✨

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In this episode of Hmong Womxn Thriving, Ariel sits down with the incredible Bo Thao-Urabe, a nationally recognized leader, advocate, and movement-builder whose work has transformed communities across Minnesota and beyond.

Bo has served on numerous boards, was appointed to the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders under President Obama, and is a 2019 Bush Fellow. Her leadership has been so impactful that November 1 is officially declared “Bo Thao-Urabe Day” in St. Paul and across Minnesota.

Together, we dive into her personal journey, the power of cultural identity, and what collective leadership truly looks like when community is at the heart of it. This conversation is full of wisdom, reflection, and the kind of insight that reminds us why our stories matter.

If you’re passionate about community building, cultural identity, or leadership that centers humanity — this episode is for you.

Connect with Bo Thao Urabe:

Red Green Rivers: https://redgreenrivers.com/

Hmong Museum Feature: https://hmongmuseummn.org/collection/hmong-women-pioneers/bo-thao-urabe/

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Welcome back to Hmong Womxn Thriving! Today, we are deeply honored to be joined by Dr. Pa N Vue, an educator, researcher, and storyteller whose work centers on Hmong language reclamation, literacy, and identity development through community-driven and arts-informed practices.

Dr. Vue is passionate about revitalizing the Hmong language and strengthening cultural connection, especially for younger generations navigating identity, belonging, and self-discovery. Her work weaves together history, creativity, and community care, offering both grounding and inspiration to Hmong womxn everywhere.

In this episode, we dive into:

🌿 Her journey as a researcher and educator

📝 The importance of language reclamation and cultural storytelling

🎨 How arts-informed methods empower identity and healing

✨ Her wisdom for Hmong womxn navigating culture, language, and belonging

This conversation is heartfelt, warm, and deeply grounding — a reminder of the power that comes from knowing where we come from and honoring the stories we carry.

Connect with Dr. Pa Vue:

📘 Facebook & Instagram: @hmonglanguagemovement

📚 Website: https://www.pavue.com

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