Vi Can Shine!
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -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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Episodes
Chrystal Phan, Artist | SE02EP24
July 03, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn 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 Phan Website: www.chrystalphan.ca Instagram: @chrystalphan_art CBC news article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chrystal-phan-once-for-a-while-painting-exhibition-1.6324020 As mentioned in the show, Chrystal will be at ...
Chrystal Phan, Artist - SE02EP24
July 03, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn 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 Phan Website: www.chrystalphan.ca Instagram: @chrystalphan_art CBC news article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chrystal-phan-once-for-a-while-painting-exhibition-1.6324020 As mentioned in the show, Chrystal will be at ...
Real Estate and Investment | SE02EP23
June 19, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBOn 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 see more content from them. ANDY PHAM Contact Andy: Linkedin Profile EDWARD GUDEWILL Contact Edward: Linkedin Prof...
Real Estate and Investment - SE02EP23
June 19, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBOn 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 see more content from them. ANDY PHAM Contact Andy: Linkedin Profile EDWARD GUDEWILL Contact Edward: Linkedin Prof...
Professor Nguyễn Văn Sâm - Southern Vietnamese Literature (1945-1954) - SE02EP22
June 05, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBOn 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 and is recognized and respected in Chu Nom, a writing system that was used to write the Vietnamese language before undergoing roma...
Professor Nguyễn Văn Sâm - Southern Vietnamese Literature (1945-1954) | SE02EP21
June 05, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBOn 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 and is recognized and respected in Chu Nom, a writing system that was used to write the Vietnamese language before undergoing roma...
Professor Nguyễn Văn Sâm - Southern Vietnamese Literature (1945-1954) | SE02EP22
June 05, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBOn 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 and is recognized and respected in Chu Nom, a writing system that was used to write the Vietnamese language before undergoing roma...
Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP06 | Loss and Grief (Part 2) | SE02EP21
May 14, 2022 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBTonight, 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 “mainstream white Canadian society”*. The children were removed by force from their families and placed in these scho...
Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP05 | Loss and Grief (Part 1) | SE02EP20
May 07, 2022 01:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBTonight, 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 our goal to help Veronica. Thank you to everyone who has shared and donated! https://www.gofundme.com/f/Help-V...
Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP04 | Neurotransmitters | SE02EP19
April 30, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBTonight, 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 have a GoFundMe campaign going for Veronica to help her bring smiles to the people that she helps. Please take...
Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP04 | Neurotransmitters | SE02EP18
April 30, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBTonight, 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 have a GoFundMe campaign going for Veronica to help her bring smiles to the people that she helps. Please take...
Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP03 | Autism | SE02EP18
April 23, 2022 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBTonight, 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 everyone who has shared and donated! https://www.gofundme.com/f/Help-Veronica-Bring-Smiles-to-the-Community ABOU...
Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP02 | - Depression (Part 2) | SE02EP17
April 16, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBTonight, 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 Society. She helps seniors with and without relatives, people on disability benefits, people struggling with addict...
Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP02 | Depression (Part 2) | SE02EP17
April 16, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBTonight, 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 Society. She helps seniors with and without relatives, people on disability benefits, people struggling with addict...
Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP01 | Depression (Part 1) | SE02EP16
April 09, 2022 01:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBTonight, 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 illness. Mental illness does not discriminate. It affects people of all ages, education, income levels, and cultu...
Let's Talk! - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý | EP01 | - Depression (Part 1) | SE02EP16
April 09, 2022 01:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBTonight, 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 illness. Mental illness does not discriminate. It affects people of all ages, education, income levels, and cultu...
Let's Talk! - New Miniseries Trailer
April 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBVi 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 series. The show itself will focus on mainly mental health but will diverge into other areas of interest for Vi...
Black April Remembrance - Interview with Mrs. Tran Ngoc Anh | SE02EP15
April 03, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn today's episode, our host, Que-Tran, interviews Mrs. Tran Ngoc Anh who will be sharing her personal story about what happened to her family after the end of the war in Vietnam in 1975. Mrs. Tran, Ngoc Anh was born in 1955. In 1978, together with her husband, they formed a resistant group, Luc Luong Viet Nam Tu Do, to fight for freedom. In 1979, her husband and her 13-month son were arrested. Her husband was sentenced to execution, while she was sentenced to 14 years in prison. Her 13-mo...
Skin Confidence | SE02EP14
March 06, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBOn today’s show, Quyn shares her tips for taking care of your skin externally and internally so that you can gain more confidence. Mai is on hiatus for the next little while. In the meantime, Que-Tran, one of the show's founders will be taking on editing and hosting duties. Que-Tran brings is very passionate about the Vietnamese Language and Culture. She has some interesting in store for everyone! Thank you for listening! Lots of love from the Vi Can Shine! team. Guest: Quyn Le Host...
Relationship Chat | S02EP13
February 20, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBOn today’s show, a few of us at Vi Can Shine! will be talking about dating and relationships and how we navigate cultural differences. Join Quyn, Vi, and Mai as they chat and share their experiences and perspectives with each other. Guest: Mai & Vi Host: Quyn Le Editor + Intro Host: Mai Huynh Support the show
Answering Basic Real Estate Questions | SE02EP12
January 16, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this mini-episode, we have a new host, Christine, who will be doing a short interview with a local realtor, Kim Nguyen. Kim has years of experience as a realtor and will be answering a few general questions regarding buying and selling homes. If you have more questions for Kim or would like more information, you can connect with Kim here: Cell: (604) 773-0008 Office: (604) 273-6833 Website: https://kimnguyen.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimnguyen.ca/ Instagram: https:/...
Happy New Year with Vi Can Shine! | SE02EP11
January 16, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBHappy New Year! This month we took a bit of a break to recharge and we’re excited to be back. In this episode, our radio team gets together to reflect on the previous year and discuss our goals for the new year. Guest: Que-Tran Hoang, Mai Huynh, Edison Tran Host: Quyn Le Editor + Intro Host: Mai Huynh Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vicanshine)
Let's Talk to a Financial Planner! | SE02EP10
December 19, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBOn today’s show, we will be talking to Tony Duong who is a Senior Consultant at IG Wealth Management and a Certified Financial Planner of Canada. Tony has over 12 years of experience in banking and finance with about 7 years working for some big Bank in Canada including Investment Specialist for Scotiabank and Financial Planner for TD Bank. Tony has been working for IG Wealth Management since 2018 and is currently a Senior Consultant for IG. Tony Duong has two bachelor's degrees and has ...
How a Grieving Mother became a Healer | SE02EP9
December 05, 2021 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn today’s show, we will talk about how a mother can transform the loss of her son to become a passionate healer. Our Host, Quyn Le, will be talking to a mother about her experience of losing her son and how she was able to heal and find purpose again. Everyone goes through loss and grieves differently. We hope that sharing Co Tinh Hien’s story might help someone navigate their own grief. Guest: Co Tinh Hien Host: Quyn Lê Editor + Intro Host: Mai Huynh Support the show (https://www.pa...
A Conversation with a Software Engineer | SE02EP8
November 21, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn today’s episode, our host Vi will be talking to software engineer, Mike Nguyen, who has worked at Microsoft and Amazon. Mike will be sharing his experience and views about his education, career, and life. Thank you for listening to Vi Can Shine! If you have comments and suggestions, please feel free to send them our way! Guest: Mike Nguyen Hosts: Vi Ly & Mai Huynh Editors: Mai Huynh Vi Ly Support the show
Cross-Cultural Mental Health (Part 2) - SE02EP07
November 07, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis is the second and final part of our interview with Dr. Soma Ganesan, a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UBC. You can listen to the first part of the interview on Episode 5 of Season 2. Dr. Soma Ganesan was born in Vietnam and came to Canada as a refugee in the early 80s. He was able to overcome many obstacles to become a Psychiatrist. He is also the Founder and Director of the Cross-Cultural Clinic at VGH and a founding member of VAST (Vancouver Association for the Survivors of To...
Halloween | SE02EP06 - Special Episode
October 25, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this special episode, Vi will share her thoughts about Halloween and raises some interesting questions as someone who did not grow up with this holiday. Music by Kim Chi Sun - Cheat Chat (Morning Thoughts) - https://thmatc.co/?l=CA998049 Articles mentioned in Vi's talk: https://www.thedp.com/article/2018/10/halloween-asian-american-costume-media-batman-joel-lee https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/02/10317542/to-all-the-boys-movies-asian-representation Hosts: Vi Ly & Mai Huynh ...
Cross-Cultural Mental Health - SE02EP05
October 03, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThis month we have a two-part special airing this month and next! In this first part, host Quyn Le, interviews Dr. Soma Ganesan, a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UBC. Dr. Soma Ganesan was born in Vietnam and came to Canada as a refugee in the early 80s. He was able to overcome many obstacles to become a Psychiatrist. He is also the Founder and Director of the Cross-Cultural Clinic at VGH and a founding member of VAST (Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture). Listen as Dr. So...
Against The Odds - SE02EP04
September 06, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode, host Quyn Lê, who was on the first episode of this season, will be going into more depth about her personal journey to Canada and to becoming a registered clinical counsellor. We’re really excited to have Quyn join our team as one of our regular hosts. She will be sharing knowledge, insights, and hosting interesting interviews about life and mental health. Thank you for listening to Vi Can Shine! Our show is supported by The Vietnamese Professional Association of B.C. On O...
Helping With Addiction - SE02EP03
September 05, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, our host Vi Ly, will be talking to Veronica Doan who is a substance misuse counsellor at Watari Society located in East Vancouver. Veronica will be discussing her work and experience with helping Vietnamese people in the community who are dealing with addiction. Thank you for listening to Vi Can Shine! Our show is supported by The Vietnamese Professional Association of B.C. On October 2nd, VPABC will be hosting a gala fundraiser called “Autumn Love Gala” to help support pro...
The Gentrification of Little Saigon | Introvert to Ambivert | SE02EP02
August 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this month’s episode, we are going to be talking about what’s happening to Vancouver’s Little Saigon and about introversion and ambiversion. Can Little Saigon still be called Little Saigon if there are no Vietnamese businesses located in the area anymore? What can we do to help create a vibrant community? Our host, Victoria Trần will be having a conversation with Architectural and Urban Designer Đinh Hoàng Long (M. Adv. Studies in Arch., B. Arch) He will discuss the changes he has seen w...
Searching for a Connection - SE02EP01
July 04, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWelcome to Season 2 of Vi Can Shine! In this episode, we take a look at ways to connect with each other and also how some of us connect to our roots. The generational gap within the Vietnamese community can sometimes feel really immense, but it doesn't have to be like that. In this episode, hosts Quyn Lê Erichsen, M.Ed., RCC, and Edison Tran with guest Cai Tran, discuss how we can connect with our grandparents and grandchildren in a positive and healthy way. Quyn has a Master's degree i...
VPD & Anti-Asian Hate Crime in Vancouver | The Diagnosis - S01EP12
June 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn this episode, Steven Ngo (chair of the VPABC anti-racism committee) and Edison Tran (producer) chat with the Vancouver Police about the rise in anti-Asian hate crime, what we can do as a Vietnamese community, and of course, Vietnamese food. Our guests are Police Superintendent Howard Tran and Inspector Tan Tran. Superintendent Howard Tran is the highest-ranked Vietnamese officer in Vancouver and oversees the hate crimes unit. Inspector Tan Tran was the first Vietnamese officer hired by ...
Asian Heritage Month - S01EP11
May 17, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWe are celebrating Asian Heritage Month in Canada this May! People of Asian descent in Canada have contributed a lot to their communities from past to present. In this episode, we will interview two Vietnamese Canadians about their experiences and achievements. Join our host Edison Tran who will be interviewing Canadian filmmaker, journalist, and social activist, Paul Nguyen, and the 2008 Olympian gold medalist in women's wrestling, Carol Huynh. Guests: Paul Nguyen, Carol Huynh Host + ...