E45: Tina Meetran on Eldest Daughterhood & Finding Out Family's Threat of Deportation at 16yo
About this episode
Tina Meetran discusses her experiences as an eldest Lao daughter and the impact of her family's immigration status on her life.
Episode 45 features a conversation with Tina Meetran—visual artist, children’s book author, and nonprofit leader—who joined Rita on the pod to talk about her journey as a Lao American growing up in Rhode Island. Tina opens up about family dynamics and what it was like growing up as an eldest Lao daughter and finding out at 16yo her parent’s immigration status that led to her dad facing deportation. Ultimately, this episode highlights Tina’s children’s book Nana Makes Spring Rolls and wh...
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