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In this deeply moving episode, performer, playwright, and author Susan Lieu shares her courageous journey of unearthing long-buried family secrets and turning pain into powerful art. After the tragic and unspoken death of her mother from a cosmetic surgery procedure gone wrong, Susan made the bold decision to confront the silence, seek truth, and heal generational wounds—through storytelling, performance, and writing.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt the weight of silence, cultural pressure, or emotional pain handed down through generations. Susan’s journey is a beacon of what’s possible when we dare to break the mold, reclaim our truth, and use our voice to heal—not just ourselves, but those who come after us.

Meet Susan:

Vietnamese-American author, playwright, and performer, Susan Lieu, takes audiences on a journey of healing intergenerational trauma, embracing authenticity, and finding boldness in vulnerability. Her debut memoir, The Manicurist’s Daughter (Celadon), is an Apple Book Pick of the Month, a 2024 Best Book of Smithsonian, NPR, and Elle Magazine, and has received accolades from The New York Times and The Washington Post. She was recently named one of Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential People of 2024. Lieu is the creator of her theatrical solo show "140 LBS: How Beauty Killed My Mother," which received critical acclaim from LA Times, NPR, and American Theatre. The co-founder of Socola Chocolatier, Susan is a proud alumnus of Harvard College, Yale School of Management, and Hedgebrook.

Links:

Susan's podcast, Model Minority Moms

www.susanlieu.me

IG: @susanlieu @celadonbooks, @modelminoritymoms

FB: www.facebook.com/susanlieuofficial

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlieu/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Manicurists-Daughter-Memoir-Susan-Lieu/

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