About SEA4 Podcast: Southeast Asian Athlete Achievement > Adversity
The SEA4 Podcast aims to bring the stories of refugees from Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam and their American-born descendants into the mainstream. By focusing on athletes and other accomplished individuals who have overcome adversity we hope to inspire others to pursue their dreams. John Messina and Ko Chandetka from the Lao American Sports Hall of Fame will be interviewing athletes and others who represent the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia including Lao, Laotian, Khmu, Khmer, Hmong, Vietnamese, Lu Mien, Cham, and others.
Zachary Keomysay, better known as Keymo, left his childhoodhome in Nebraska chasing a dream in Los Angeles. While his vision of dancing on the big screen didn’t unfold as planned, the journey led him to something even more powerful: storytelling. Drawing from his ancient roots in Laos and his upbringing n the great plains of America, Keymo weaves purpose and identity into every story, creating scenes rich with memory, meaning, and nostalgia.
Keymo is a Lao-American creative with 30INTHEMORNING*. Born and raised in Grand Island, Nebraska and now resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Eileen and dog, Ella. He comes from a diverse background in theater, dance, music, and live stage/event production. He enjoys documenting key moments and tries to recreate the feeling of nostalgia in his work. He and his team are crowdfunding production costs for their anticipated short film, PUMA" starring Izaac Wang. “PUMA” is a coming-of-age story about a 2nd generation Lao-American teen wrestling with identity, body dysmorphia, and belonging in a rural immigrant community in Nebraska.
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Music: Summer of 1984 by RKVC
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Jonathan Sirisackda: Lao Esports Federations
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Lalida Maokhamphiou: Marathon Runner
For many, running is more than a sport—it’s a sanctuary, a space where life’s challenges are met one stride at a time. For Lalida Maokhamphiou, that couldn’t be more true. What began as a way to cope with life’s challenges quickly transformed into a lifelong passion. The roads that were once an escape soon became a second home. Lalida rose in the sport. becoming a standout high school track star and an accomplished NCAA Division I runner, but one of her most personal triumphs came at the 2025 Boston Marathon, where she broke the three-hour barrier for the first time. Along the way, she’s discovered that every mile holds a life lesson—and now, as a high school running coach, she’s dedicated to passing that wisdom on to the next generation.
Music: Summer of 1984 by RKVC
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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