A Story of Humble Learning and Optimism

In this episode, Carson Frederiksen hosts while talking and getting to know Lin Ellsworth! She is a Cambodian native who, in this episode, tells of her journey from a refugee camp to salon owner in Utah. Join us as we glean insights from a growth-mindset oriented...

Episode 26 – Ethnographic Research (Part 2)

Host Christian Pearson is joined by Professor Ben Beck and fellow undergraduate researcher, Carson Frederiksen. They continue last episode’s conversation about Carson’s experiences conducting ethnographic research in Cambodia, covering topics ranging from...

Episode 25 – Ethnographic Research (Part 1)

Host Christian Pearson is joined by Professor Ben Beck and fellow undergraduate researcher, Carson Frederiksen. First, they ask Carson to relate some of his most memorable experiences from living in Cambodia all summer. Then, the conversation shifts to his...

Episode 24 – Hope of Cambodia

Host Christian Pearson interviews HR professional and social entrepreneur Rachel Cannon, who shares insights about her area of expertise: hope. Rachel begins by explaining the 3 basic principles by which anyone can develop hope, no matter their circumstances. Then,...

Episode 23 – Humor, Habits, and Hidden Wisdom

Host Christian Pearson and assistant producer Carson Frederiksen take an anthropological look at the Khmer people, diving deep into their unique sense of humor, subtle mannerisms, and social norms. Carson shares some of the most valuable lessons he learned from living...

Episode 22 – Khmer Culture In Utah

Host Christian Pearson welcomes Cambodian native Amreth Phirun, a graduate student at the University of Utah and veritable expert on culture and language preservation abroad. Amreth shares some of the fascinating details of his research, which describes the willful...