29. Where We're Really From - Our Families' Immigration Stories ft. David Tran

Unapologetically Asian

As proud children of immigrants and first-generation Asian Australians, we are incredibly grateful for our families' sacrifices and the hardships that they endured whilst escaping their lives in war-torn Vietnam. In this episode, we're joined by our good friend David Tran. We all candidly share the tumultuous journeys that our loved ones went through. From leaving family members behind to whales guiding their family to safety, from accidentally getting on a boat to being rescued by the U.S Navy; we tell their extraordinary stories of bravery. We hope you enjoy this special story-telling episode. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •What our families' life in Vietnam was like •What their motivators were to seek refuge in another country •The journey from Vietnam to refugee camps •From refugee camps to Australia •Assimilating to Australian life •Funny stories about our parents' early days in Australia T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 01:00 Intro to Dave & topic 02:12 Discussion begins 35:05 Recommendations ✨Follow David's Plant Journey ✨ •@monsteroids If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: [e-mail] ✨Support Asylum Seekers✨ •Asylum Seeker Resource Centre •Red Cross •Refugee Council of Australia •Save the Children Let's do our little bit to make a difference. Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎) ✨Music by the talented Joakim Karud✨ •Say Goodnight •Soundcloud •Spotify --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologeticallyasian/message