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Death in Cambodia, Life in America

Dorothy Chow
Khmer Rouge
Cambodia
Cambodian Cuisine
Food As Love Language
Nyam Bai
Lunette
Identity
Chef's Table Netflix
Cambodian Genocide
Preah Vihear
Katiw
My Cambodia Cookbook
Refugee Experience
Mental Health
American Dream
Education
Cultural Preservation
Entrepreneurship
Cambodian Refugees
Sinn Sisamouth

A father-daughter podcast where I interview my father, Robert Chau, on exactly how he survived and escaped the Khmer Rouge aka 1970's Cambodian Genocide. We will follow along his journey on how a starving boy crawling out of Cambodia become a serial American entrepreneur. After 50 years, he deserves a chance to finally share his story.

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In this episode of Death in Cambodia, Life in America, I sit down with Alissa Iris, a Los Angeles–based model, actress, and cultural writer whose work explores beauty, media, and modern womanhood through a Southeast Asian lens.

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In this episode of Death in Cambodia, Life in America, I sit down with Sambath Both Bou Chum, better known as Both Bou — award-winning designer, Co-Founder & Creative Director of Anagata Design, and one of Prestige’s 40 Under 40 honorees.

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Alissa Iris
Model, Actress and Cultural Writer
Episode: S4 Episode 3: Alissa Iris - Model, Actress, and Cultural Writer
Sambath Both Bou Chum
Self-taught designer, co-founder and creative director of Anagata Studio
Anagata Studio (Cambodia)
Episode: S4 Episode 2: Both Bou - Award Winning Designer
Priscilla Kim Ong
Influential Khmer-Khrom American content creator and founder of Selarati.
Selarati
Episode: S4 Episode 1: Priscilla Kim Ong ("Sela") - Content Creator & Founder of Selarati
Chef Knight
Award-winning chef and owner of Nyam Bai and Lunette, who explores her Cambodian roots through cooking.
Nyam Bai and Lunette
Episode: S3 Episode 23: Chef Nite - Chef & Restaurateur
Li-Da Kruger
Producer and director of documentaries about her adoption and identity journey
Reconnecting Cambodia
Episode: S3 Episode 22: Li-Da Kruger - Cofounder of Reconnecting Cambodia
James Taing
Founder of the Preah Vihear Foundation and co-director of the documentary Ghost Mountain.
Preah Vihear Foundation
Episode: S3 Episode 21: James Taing - Author & Director
Rotanak Ruo
Leading figure in Cambodian cuisine and author of acclaimed cookbooks promoting Cambodian culture and cuisine.
Chef Nak Culinary Art Centers
Episode: S3 Episode 20: Chef Nak - Celebrity Chef & Culinary Author
Amara Goel
1.5 generation Cambodian American soprano and policy analyst
Episode: S3 Episode 19: Amara Goel - Performer and Policy Analyst
Caylee So
Filmmaker, co-founder of Cambodia Town Film Festival, and award-winning director of 'In the Life of Music.'
Episode: S3 Episode 18: Caylee So - Filmmaker

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Dorothy Chau
Host of the show; focuses on survivor stories, Cambodian history, and mentorship within the diaspora.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 238 ratings
  • Amazing

    Keep doing what you’re doing sis!

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    5
    Mecha2012
    United States2 months ago
  • A story that hits home

    Listening to Robert’s story reminds me of my dad’s story so I thoroughly enjoyed the journey and seeing it from another’s POV. I always knew the horrors of Khmer Rouge but I didn’t know about Preah Vihear until recently so I’m glad that historical bit was spoken about. Cambodian people are resilient! Let’s keep talking and continuing the healing journey. Awesome podcast and truly inspirational

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lotusvisions
    Canada10 months ago
  • A profound and moving deeply personal conversation about the Cambodian genocide

    Dorothy Chow’s riveting conversation with her father is so beautifully done as she is able to draw out the most painful and detailed account of his miraculous survival story from the horrors of the Khmer Rouge period in Cambodia. This is not dry history, it is a living story, told first hand by Dorothy’s amazing and humble father, Robert, a truly inspirational and gifted man. This podcast is an important contribution to the history of this period and essential listening not only for younger Ca... more

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    5
    Scott Allen MD
    United States2 years ago
  • Heartbreaking but inspiring

    Robert is such an brilliant storyteller and resilient survivor, so heartbreaking to hear what he had to go through, but Dorothy does such a great job interviewing her father and asking the right questions to get him to share in a safe manner. Each episode has so much depth and a so raw and keeps me wanting to learn more about the Khmer genocide and how the timeline runs parallel to the Secret Civil War that happened in Laos. Keep up the great work Dorothy and Robert — so proud of you both for sh... more

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    5
    padaekB
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    An amazing podcast, thank you Robert for your vulnerability in sharing all your traumatic experiences. Also thank you Dorothy for creating a safe space for your father and other survivors! You both make a great team. 🤗

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    5
    Jessicadokii
    United States2 years ago

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Powerful, healing conversations that bring history to life through personal storytelling.
High production quality and a respectful, enabling interview style.
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S4 Episode 3: Alissa Iris - Model, Actress, and Cultural Writer
Q: Where can people find you and follow your work?
Alissa shares her Instagram and TikTok handles, her YouTube channel, and her Muse to Muse Substack, signaling a multi-platform approach to sharing her journey and future beauty venture.
S4 Episode 3: Alissa Iris - Model, Actress, and Cultural Writer
Q: What was that transition to modeling like, and how did you navigate barriers as a minority in the industry?
She recounts starting with self-made photos, being scouted via Instagram, and the need to build a strong portfolio to prove value, especially as a Southeast Asian woman in a predominantly white, conventional modeling landscape.
S4 Episode 3: Alissa Iris - Model, Actress, and Cultural Writer
Q: And I'd love to give this space to kind of talk about what your experience was like growing up where you grew up and your relationship with being Cambodian and Khmer.
Alissa explains growing up in a small town with few Khmer peers, wrestling with internalized self-hate, and gradually embracing her Khmer identity through college and exposure to Khmer arts and history.
S4 Episode 1: Priscilla Kim Ong ("Sela") - Content Creator & Founder of Selarati
Q: What ignited you to lean into your Khmer identity?
Several instances motivated her to lean into her Khmer identity, especially witnessing difficulties faced by Khmer-Kram people and the lack of resources for Khmer education.
S3 Episode 23: Chef Nite - Chef & Restaurateur
Q: What advice would you give to upcoming chefs?
Just trust yourself. There will be haters that will tell you something else, but you always have to really trust yourself.

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7. Rotanak Ruo
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