Episodes
Published 05/30/23
This is the last episode of the May adoption series! What an amazing month of powerful adoption stories! To wrap up this series, Tasha Jun joins to share her experience as an adoptive mother.
Published 05/30/23
In this conversation, we discuss Gordon’s life as an adoptee, the impact of discovering the truth of his story at an older age, the meaning behind his music, and seeking God throughout it all.
Published 05/23/23
Today’s conversation is so encouraging as I am joined by Brandi Ebersole to hear about her life as both a transracial/transnational adoptee and an adoptive parent to transracial adoptees.
Published 05/16/23
Shannan Martin joins us to share her experience as an adoptive parent of children from varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Published 05/09/23
Sandhya Oaks, a transracial adoptee from India who co-founded The Adoption Table.
Published 05/02/23
Do you suffer from social anxiety? Do you have trouble falling asleep because your mind is racing? Do you feel physical pain due to stress? This week I sit down with author and Soul Care Coach Bonnie Gray who is passionate about empowering thousands of women weekly to detox stress and flourish in emotional wellness and prayer as God’s beloved daughters.
Published 03/14/23
We all do it: step on the scale, look in the mirror, wish something about our body was different.
Published 03/07/23
In 2020, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, 29 women of color worked together to bring words to the lament that was felt across the world.
Published 02/28/23
“Go and make disciples of all nations…”, some of Jesus’ last words here on earth, but too often neglected.
Published 02/21/23
Have you ever felt stuck in a season?
Published 02/14/23
If there’s one thing that everyone has experienced these last two years, it’s grief. J.S. Park, author, and hospital chaplain walks us through how we continue life as we process grief.
Published 02/07/23
Join us this week as we hear from Sabrina Chan and La Thao.
Published 01/31/23
Are you fulfilled in your job?
Published 01/24/23
As a woman, have you been made to feel like you need to conform?
Published 01/17/23
Have you felt overwhelmed in the global climate?
Published 01/10/23
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Published 01/03/23
Can’t believe we are near the end of 2020 and have finished 34 amazing episodes of @somedayisherepodcast! We had so many incredible guests this year. Hear some of Viv’s reflections from Seasons 2 & 3. Stay connected with me on Instagram: @vivmabuni + @somedayisherepodcast Twitter: @vivmabuni www.vivianmabuni.com Credits Sound Engineer: Aaron Kretzman of Phos Studios Music: Joseph Patrick of Passion Net Productions Executive Producer: Chantel Runnels Design: Jocelyn Chung
Published 12/17/20
This episode we talk about the importance of language and the difference between a victim of sexual violence and a survivor. We discuss the need for Asian Americans to know and name our emotions in order to heal. And how we need to own and tell our stories in order to offer the unique perspectives we bring as AAPI women. This conversation is loaded with important information so you may want to listen with a pen in hand to take notes. LEARN MORE ABOUT Nikole Instagram: @nikole_lim Twitter:...
Published 12/09/20
Such a powerful, moving, and informative conversation about transracial adoption this week with the amazing @sandhyaoaks. November is #nationaladoptionmonth. So often the story of adoption is told from the viewpoint of the adoptive parents. Sandhya, a South Asian adoptee, covers so many important topics about growing up as the only person of color in her community and the journey of discovery from self-contempt to establishing a healthy identity formation in the midst of complexity. We talk...
Published 12/01/20
This episode we dive into the challenges and tension of Pacific Islanders being lumped into the Asian American category, as well as the overlap we share. The episode is loaded with helpful insights and history on Polynesian and Samoan culture and practical leadership lessons. LEARN MORE ABOUT EMMA Instagram: @etautolo www.lensesinstitute.com Stay connected with me on Instagram: @vivmabuni + @somedayisherepodcast Twitter: @vivmabuni www.vivianmabuni.com Credits Sound Engineer: Aaron...
Published 11/24/20
This episode with @christineyisuh is packed with so much fire and heart. Christine is a leader to know and follow. Her writing is full of substance, empathy, and passion. You’ll be moved by an excerpt from her upcoming book about her great aunt escaping North Korea. We cover so many important topics: the model minority myth, the importance of knowing our history, shining and shrinking, and so much more. The future is bright because of leaders like Christine! Can’t wait for you to listen to...
Published 11/17/20
You’re going to love this conversation with @nancywyuen, author of “Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism,” sociologist, and pop culture expert. We cover so many important and helpful topics: what it means to be 1.5, the use of identifying as Asian American, #oscarssowhite, the importance of role models, practical components and steps for organizations seeking to make true change, #representationmatters, and so much more. Nancy is a brilliant thinker and communicator and a great leader...
Published 11/10/20
“Going for Gratitude” | The postponement of the Tokyo summer olympics made it possible for me to meet and have a conversation with Larnie Boquiren, the Sports Medicine Manager for the USA Women’s Water Polo team. We talked about her Filipino heritage, her path to becoming an athletic trainer, as well as having perspective and gratitude for what we have. LEARN MORE ABOUT Larnie Follow along Larnie with the USA Women’s Water Polo Team’s Instagram: @womenswp_usa Stay connected with me...
Published 11/03/20
“Every, Some and None” | Author, speaker and activist Dr. Michelle Reyes speaks with Vivian on cultural identity, the difference between ethnicity and nationality, and how she can simultaneously feel like “every Indian, some Indians, and no other Indians”. Michelle also shares how growing up bicultural has given her a high radar for others in liminal spaces. LEARN MORE ABOUT Michelle Instagram: @michelleamireyes Twitter: @drmichellereyes Stay connected with me on Instagram: @vivmabuni +...
Published 10/27/20