Steve Mark / Ep 13 / Intersections: From SEA to Sea
Intersections: From Sea to Sea
Release Date: 12/21/2023
Bob Staranowicz / Ep 17 / Intersections: From SEA to Sea
Intersections: From Sea to Sea
This week's episode features a conversation with US Army Veteran, Bob Staranowicz. Bob left for Vietnam in October of 1969 and as expected it would be an experience that would change his life. The conversation covers Bob's time in Vietnam and how reconnecting with Veteran's Organizations and the Vietnamese adoptee community helped his healing.
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Hung Ly / Ep 16 / Intersections: From SEA to Sea
Intersections: From Sea to Sea
This week Mike Anderer talks with Hung Ly. Hung was born as part of the Montagnard people of Vietnam. He tells us his story of growing up in the United States as well as explaining about his indigenous tribe's history and part of the story of Vietnam.
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Marynelle Gage / Ep 15 / Intersections: From SEA to Sea
Intersections: From Sea to Sea
In this episode Michael Anderer sits down with Sister Marynelle Gage to find out first hand what it was like working in the orphanages of Saigon in the late 60's in Vietnam. Michael and Marynelle also discuss how she continues to connect and share her time with adoptees now as adults.
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Dave Frey / Ep 14 / Intersections: From SEA to Sea
Intersections: From Sea to Sea
This week Mike is joined by Rachel Galvez as the two co-hosts listen to the stories of fellow Vietnamese adoptee, Dave Frey.
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Steve Mark / Ep 13 / Intersections: From SEA to Sea
Intersections: From Sea to Sea
This week Mike Anderer talks with Operation Babylift adoptee, Steve Mark about his experience growing up as an trans-racial adoptee in Canada. Steve continues to use his experience and his voice to support fellow adoptees navigate the challenges they face.
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Trista Goldberg / Ep 12 / Intersections: From SEA to Sea
Intersections: From Sea to Sea
This week Mike Anderer and Canh Oxelson interview Trista Goldberg. Trista is a fellow Vietnamese adoptee and also the CEO and founder of Operation Reunite.
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Jane Nguyen / Ep 11 / Intersections: From SEA to Sea
Intersections: From Sea to Sea
This week Mike interviews Jane Nguyen. Jane was born in Saigon in 1975. She was adopted and grew up in rural Iowa. She shares how growing up looking different shaped her career choices and also how growing up in a family that owned a newspaper inspired her to write about her own story.
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Phillip Wise / Ep 10 / Intersections: From Sea to Sea
Intersections: From Sea to Sea
This episode takes a slight turn from our typical subject matter as Mike and Canh invite retired Air Force airman, Phillip Wise, to the show to discuss his unique connection to the Vietnamese adoptee community. Phillip was a survivor of the Operation Babylift tragedy from April 4, 1975. In this conversation Phillip explains how he recovered mentally and physically from the trauma and the special bond he shares with adoptees and fellow survivors.
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Mirko Hoefelmayr / Ep 09 / Intersections: From Sea to Sea
Intersections: From Sea to Sea
In this episode Mike talks with Mirko. Mirko was adopted out of Vietnam and grew up in Germany. Growing up in a family where everyone else had blonde hair made Mirko hate his dark straight hair that is common among the Vietnamese. The story that Mirko tells is one of introspective discovery and enlightenment that came from hard work and making some interesting choices along the way.
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Kimberly Libertini / Ep 8 / Intersections: From Sea To Sea
Intersections: From Sea to Sea
In this epsiode Mike Anderer invites Kimberly Libertini on the show to talk about her adoption story. Kimberly's story is one of growth, loss and helping others.
info_outlineThis week Mike Anderer talks with Operation Babylift adoptee, Steve Mark about his experience growing up as an trans-racial adoptee in Canada. Steve continues to use his experience and his voice to support fellow adoptees navigate the challenges they face.