Vi Can Shine!

Jul 03 2022
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Vi Can Shine! is a monthly podcast that shines a light on the Vietnamese community in Vancouver and Canada. We highlight and give Vietnamese Canadians a platform to share their stories and experiences. We gather to celebrate the achievements of Vietnamese Canadians and also inform and connect all generations in the community. The show is run by VPABC and a dedicated team of volunteers along with support from VietBC Radio. You can listen to us on the radio every first Sunday of every month on VietBC Radio on CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, BC. Our podcasts are released on the same Sunday evenings.

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Chrystal Phan, Artist | SE02EP24

Jul 03 2022 29 mins  
In this episode, we chat with the artist, Chrystal Phan, from Victoria, B.C. about her art and her experiences growing up in a Vietnamese Canadian refugee family. If you would like to learn more about Chrystal Phan, you can visit these links: Chrystal PhanWebsite: www.chrystalphan.caInstagram: @chrystalphan_artCBC news article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chryst

Real Estate and Investment | SE02EP23

Jun 19 2022 48 mins  
On today’s show, we are going to be discussing real estate and investment with Andy Pham, who works in commercial mortgage and asset management, and Edward Gudewill, who is an investment advisor. They will give a rundown of some basic concepts and also some tips on investing. If you enjoy Andy’s and Edward’s episode today, let us know! If there is enough interest, we might se

Professor Nguyễn Văn Sâm - Southern Vietnamese Literature (1945-1954) | SE02EP22

Jun 05 2022 37 mins  
On today’s show, we are chatting with Professor Nguyễn Văn Sâm about Southern Vietnamese Literature between 1945 and 1954. Host, Que-Tran and Professor Nguyen will be discussing his book Văn Chương Tranh Đấu Miền Nam.Professor Nguyễn Văn Sâm has been teaching Vietnamese literature since 1962. He has published more than 100 short stories and novels in Vietnamese an

Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP06 | Loss and Grief (Part 2) | SE02EP21

May 13 2022 44 mins  
Tonight, Veronica and Vi will be talking about Loss and Grief but with a focus on the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the residential school system.Just a brief overview. The Residential school system operated from the 1880s up to 1996 and was organized by the Canadian Government and was run by Churches. The idea was to educate Indigenous Children and assimilate them into “mains

Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP05 | Loss and Grief (Part 1) | SE02EP20

May 06 2022 49 mins  
Tonight, Vi and Veronica will be talking about Loss and Grief. They will discuss how different people experience grief and about the 5 stages of grief as introduced by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. A quick reminder, that we do have a GoFundMe campaign going for Veronica to help her bring smiles to the people that she helps. Please take a minute to share so that we can reach

Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP04 | Neurotransmitters | SE02EP19

Apr 29 2022 49 mins  
Tonight, Vi and Veronica will be talking about Neurotransmitters like Dopamine, Serotonin, and Endorphins and how it relates to mental health. Just to clarify that the thoughts and opinions shared here tonight are from Vi and Veronica and are not to be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a licensed professional for more information.A quick reminder, that we do ha

Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP03 | Autism | SE02EP18

Apr 22 2022 45 mins  
Tonight, Vi and Veronica will be talking about Autism and the types of support available for people with autism and for their families. We have a GoFundMe campaign going for Veronica to help her bring smiles to the people that she helps. Check our show notes or website for more details! Please take a minute to share so that we can reach our goal to help Veronica. Thank you to every

Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP02 | Depression (Part 2) | SE02EP17

Apr 15 2022 49 mins  
Tonight, Veronica will be sharing her personal experience with depression and her journey in discovering herself and finding her happiness.Veronica is someone that just makes you smile and feel happy when you are around her. She is a positive force in the world and she does her best to help those around her.Currently, Veronica works at Watari Counselling & Support Services Soci

Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP01 | Depression (Part 1) | SE02EP16

Apr 08 2022 42 mins  
Tonight, Vi and Veronica will be talking about Depression and its different aspects. They’ll also talk about how people can help their family members suffering from depression. Just some brief facts from CMHA to share. In Canada, in a year, 1 in 5 people will experience mental health problems and by age 40 about half of the population will have a personal experience with mental i

Let's Talk! - New Miniseries Trailer

Apr 07 2022 1 mins  
Vi Can Shine! has a new miniseries being released tomorrow evening! Let's Talk will feature our amazing host, Vi Ly, and one of our lovely past guests, Veronica Doan. The show will include discussions about mental health and other interesting topics. The show will be in Vietnamese with 6-episodes and will be released every week on Fridays evenings until the conclusion of the s