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The Evolution of Hmong Dance: My Journey and the Future Ahead
The evolution of Hmong dance
Metta Xiong
Nov 12, 202510 min read


The Ugly Truth of Pageantry: What Really Happens After Crowning
The Ugly Truth of Pageantry: What Really Happens After Crowning
Metta Xiong
Nov 4, 202510 min read


Finding my Pink Again: Postpartum Depression and Overcoming Obstacles to Becoming a Better Version of Myself
Postpartum Depression and Overcoming Obstacles
Metta Xiong
Oct 8, 202513 min read


From Stage Fright to Sash Success: My Top Pageant Tips and Secrets
Read about my top 5 tips that will revolutionize your approach to pageants!
Metta Xiong
May 12, 20254 min read


Lessons Learned & Titles Earned: From Competitor to Coach, Empowering Young Women, One Sash at a Time
Read about how I started in pageantry and what's lead me to being a coach for other young women.
Metta Xiong
Apr 29, 20259 min read


Exploring my Vision: The "Rose Garden" Photoshoot & Fundraiser!
Learn about our upcoming photoshoot fundraisers that will support with Pachia's organization to foster vital connections between the Hmong youth in America and Laos.
Metta Xiong
Apr 23, 20253 min read


Golden Roots & Cultural Crossroads: Embracing my Cultural Identity
The journey and relationship with my blonde hair as a Hmong-American wasn't always on a high note. I've gone through my own struggles with my "Hair-dentity" and who I was because of it. Read about what it was like for me growing up with blonde hair in a community where black hair was dominant.
Metta Xiong
Apr 15, 20258 min read


Reaching for the Stars, One Degree at a Time
Read about my journey from the world of business to the realm of counseling, and discover how I reinspired myself to pursue a lost dream.
Metta Xiong
Apr 7, 20255 min read


Unmasking The Past: Generational Trauma in the Hmong Community
Read a small portion of my research talking about the effects of generational trauma on second generation Hmong youths
Metta Xiong
Mar 18, 20259 min read
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