Скачать или смотреть CPH 28 – Courage Feeds Courage: A Conversation with Mully Chea, MSHI

Mully Chea, MSHI, is a first-generation Cambodian-American, the first in her family to graduate college, and now a mom to a lively toddler. In this episode, she shares how encouragement from loved ones gave her the courage to move alone to a new city, how each brave step fueled the next, and how she’s learning to balance motherhood with a demanding career. From teaching herself English with Sesame Street to championing education for immigrant communities, Mully shows us that courage often begins with believing in yourself—and grows into a force that shapes families and futures.

Meet Mully Chea, MSHI

Mully Chea, MSHI, is a first-generation Cambodian-American, born and raised in West Philadelphia. She is a proud Temple Alumni. Mully is passionate about education, child and maternal health, minority health, and nutrition. She is deeply rooted in the community and uses her background in Public Health and Information Technology to help others.

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Conversation Highlights
• Leap of Faith: Mully shares how moving alone to a new city—leaving behind friends and family—pushed her to trust herself and discover new courage.
• Courage Feeds Courage: Reflects on how that first bold move built her confidence to keep taking brave steps in both career and life.
• Motherhood & Grace: Talks candidly about the challenges of balancing career ambitions with being a new mom, and the ongoing practice of giving herself grace.
• Power of Encouragement: Highlights how the support of a few trusted voices helped her push past fear—and how she now aims to be that voice for others.
• Education as Transformation: From teaching herself English with Sesame Street to becoming the first in her family to earn two degrees, she champions education as a powerful equalizer.
• Choosing Community with Intention: Shares the importance of surrounding herself with people who inspire and uplift her—and being that example for others, especially first-generation immigrants.
“I had to teach myself English with Sesame Street. Education became the foundation no one could ever take away.” — Mully Chea, MSHI

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