Hmong Womxn Thriving | Ep: 8: Collective Leadership & Cultural Power — A Conversation with Bo Thao-Urabe

04/12/2025 37 min Temporada 3 Episodio 8

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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/Follow Hmong Womxn Thriving for more episodes:Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube @HmongWomxnThriving

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