Finding Power in Your Roots with Ingrid Hu Dahl: Memoir, Queer Identity & the Legacy of Fierce Women
Description
Discover the transformative story of Ingrid Hu Dahl—educator, queer artist, and author of Sun Shining on Morning Snow. In this powerful episode of Labyrinth of the First Gen, Ingrid shares her journey as a first-generation, mixed-race daughter raised in a bilingual home, navigating identity & belonging, grief, and cultural healing.
🎸 From her days as a touring musician to founding Rock ’n’ Roll Camp for Girls, Ingrid shares her entrepreneurship journey and how diaspora voices and storytelling shape resilience, purpose, and community impact.
🌀 Topics include:
Queer and multiracial identity in first-gen families
Memoir writing as a tool for healing and legacy
Community building through youth empowerment
Grief, ancestral memory, and reclaiming strength
💬 “Always be curious about people’s stories, their legacies, and their journeys.” — Ingrid Hu Dahl
Tune in for an intimate, honest conversation exploring immigrant stories, creativity, and the power of embracing your roots while building your own path as a first-generation creator.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Intro to Ingrid Hu Dahl
00:00 21 Episode Overview
00:02:00 Who Is Ingrid?
00:04:55 Growing Up Multiracial
00:08:17 Memoir as Resistance
00:12:00 Founding Rock Camp for Girls
00:17:50 Grief & Cultural Healing
00:22:14 Honoring Ancestral Stories
00:25:16 Queer and First-Gen Identity
00:28:11 Where to connect with Ingrid
00:28:57 Resources & Takeaways
00:29:20 Episode Wrap Up
✨ Tune in and let Ingrid’s voice guide you toward honoring both your roots and the path you’re charting ahead.
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