Inspirational Cambodian American Success Story Year Up: Sotheara Yem

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  • Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
  • Story of how Sotheara Yem overcame being homeless in San Francisco.
    Category: inspirational and motivational
    Email: sothearayem253@gmail.com

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  • @DallasTechie
    @DallasTechie 4 роки тому +2

    Beginning of vid you stated you lived with your Uncle and you could no longer pay to stay with him. He kicked you out. That is rough break bro. Thanks for the inspiring story, glad it had a happy and successful ending. Khmer here also.

    • @rasok5771
      @rasok5771 3 роки тому

      We Khmer must learn to be very super smart brain like american Japan England italy switzerland Germany people watch and learn everything they do like make products to sell, create new foods and desserts, build electric tools, read lots of books,study everything around us like trees plants and animals environment insects fruit and vegetables rock dirt air fire water.They never run out of new ideas to create new products.

  • @smartguy2095
    @smartguy2095 5 років тому +3

    Hello,my khmers people in my opinion entrepreneur and inventor is the best careers out there,every year in the u.s, couple hundred entrepreneurs become millionaires.

    • @rasok5771
      @rasok5771 3 роки тому +1

      You have great very super smart brain,we need millions of Khmer people like you.

  • @TraOTang
    @TraOTang 4 роки тому +3

    It's hard to get opportunities as Cambodian in America. My cambodian friends, we need to stay in school. Only education can change the world. Keep fighting for education.

  • @soki1847
    @soki1847 4 роки тому +3

    You had me crying so hard....I respect this young man so much and so proud of him!!! I walked in the Tenderloin almost every day, I fully understand what he was describing especially during this uncertain time...

    • @rasok5771
      @rasok5771 3 роки тому

      We Khmer need to have very super smart brain like american people watch and learn everything they do like entrepreneur scientist biologist chemist researcher engineer inventor businesses technology environmentalist nutritionist politics military economy ceo surgeon,study extremely hard all these great careers.

  • @oumsu1162
    @oumsu1162 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your story. God bless you.

    • @rasok5771
      @rasok5771 3 роки тому +1

      We Khmer must learn to be very super smart brain like american Japan England italy switzerland Germany people watch and learn everything they do like entrepreneur scientist biologist chemist researcher engineer inventor businesses technology environmentalist politics military economy ceo surgeon,study extremely hard to get these great careers.

  • @arlingtontime8512
    @arlingtontime8512 5 років тому +6

    Thank you oun for sharing your story. Amazing spirit.....we have ups and down and we have hope and hopelessness. You are an inspiration.

  • @mirakirida
    @mirakirida 12 років тому +2

    So proud of you Sotheara! May God stay with you on your journey towards a life full of blessings.

  • @son-my8rb
    @son-my8rb 4 роки тому +3

    Someone make a movie bout this khmer brother let ppl know us Cambodian live that hard life like others too...

  • @willbuth
    @willbuth 12 років тому +2

    from a fellow cambodian american man to you stay strong and always be optimistic!

  • @Harlow_Khmer
    @Harlow_Khmer 10 років тому +9

    Great story my khmer brotha. Thnx for sharing!

  • @soyemphotography
    @soyemphotography  12 років тому +4

    Thank you for your thoughtful words. I greatly appreciate it. Take care.

  • @terrance2405
    @terrance2405 5 років тому +4

    This got my emtions stirred up and teary eyed really felt it great stuff

  • @MrTechTran
    @MrTechTran 12 років тому +1

    ...
    This is a crucial point that was left out by the Producers and Directors of this documentary. At VYDC, Sotheara met wonderful staff, agents that are dedicated to changing lives one person at a time; this support and care that Sotheara yearned for was given to him. He was introduced to Year Up by one of the staff members at VYDC. Sotheara continues to receive love, moral, emotional support from VYDC.
    ...continued.

  • @kosonamam4397
    @kosonamam4397 5 років тому +1

    Very educational life story. Sometimes, hardship can be our lesson. Be strong bro. Our life is up and down. Your story is one example of many Cambodian kids who try to overcome hardship in foreign countries. May you success in your future life. Cheers.

  • @Jennazhen
    @Jennazhen 11 років тому +3

    You are truly an inspiration! You have inspired me and given me hope to push through life's challenges... I am glad Instagram brought me to your UA-cam videos. I have two boys that I will show your videos too and hope they also continue to be inspired by your story. I will share your link on my FB and hope others will find motivation in your story also. I wish you much love and success in all you do!

  • @928Lo
    @928Lo 12 років тому +3

    Keep it up, stay humble, and stay hungry. You're gonna do big things in life my friend.

  • @S0PHEAVY
    @S0PHEAVY 11 років тому +2

    Your story is so heartfelt, I couldn't help it but get teary-eyed throughout the whole video :'( So inspirational that I showed it to my kids so they can understand how fortunate they are and that they should strive hard in life to become as successful as you! It's an awesome feeling to know that we have great role models like you in the Khmer community... wish you nothing but the best in life, and thank you for sharing this video :)

  • @edzplace415
    @edzplace415 12 років тому +1

    Sotheara, your inspiration. KEEP PUSHING FORWARD.

  • @phorn_khann
    @phorn_khann 5 років тому +2

    Congratulations

  • @lauriecampbell2120
    @lauriecampbell2120 9 років тому +3

    Same thing happened to me I remember cutting through ihop grabbing bacon off plates left there.total despair.I wish year up was around then.your video brought tears to my eyes.I feel I need to put this info out there for other youth.my daughters 13 guess where ill be taking her.ha ha you got.year up.Im glad someones thinking about our children..

  • @csaenz415
    @csaenz415 12 років тому +1

    Thank you So for the inspiration!!!

  • @edzplace415
    @edzplace415 12 років тому +1

    Sotheara, your inspiration. KEEP PUSHING FORWARD. I will share this piece with others. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!

  • @FlameWarStarter
    @FlameWarStarter 5 років тому +1

    This is so amazing. Thank you for your experience and your motivating efforts to make change for the world. You have sparked a fire in me to do better and be more. I believe in you and I more than ever, believe in myself. Thank you So

    • @soyemphotography
      @soyemphotography  5 років тому

      Macchu Perito thanks for peeping this out and for taking the time to write something. I’m truly humbled and grateful to know that I’ve made such an impact on you. Keep pushing, Macchu great things awaits you.

  • @saturnsglaive
    @saturnsglaive 10 років тому +3

    I'm trying to get a job as an Interpreter and I find it very difficult for me because it's out of my league. A totally different career field of out I was a custom to. Medical field has been my career. The transition is making me feel it might not be possible for me. It's like I've been riding a bike for awhile now I have to go and try to an fly an airplane sort of speak. But after watching your video, you gave me some hope to be motived and determine to get my dream job. Your story inspired me in many ways. The courage to fight for success and succeed in life. Thanks!

  • @chhutpa717
    @chhutpa717 12 років тому +2

    so inspiring, pass it on...

  • @RichBradshawJr
    @RichBradshawJr 8 років тому +2

    STORIE SIMILAR TO MINE MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT !!

  • @khmerstylez
    @khmerstylez 9 років тому +1

    Sotheara Yem proud of u my Khmer brother....I went thru the same type of adversities here putting myself thru college and working two jobs...and many other things....glad we can set a good example for the young youth especially Khmer kids....I've been involved with a lot of outreach here in Massachusetts.

    • @soyemphotography
      @soyemphotography  9 років тому

      Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. I'd love to connect and see how we can help the young adults in Mass. My email is sothearayem253@gmail.com.

  • @chanthary621
    @chanthary621 12 років тому +1

    what a great story, your story is very inspiring.

  • @botramon
    @botramon 9 років тому +1

    i am proud of you Sotheara.

  • @jboun1
    @jboun1 10 років тому +2

    Congrats bro or bong great story got me motivated to do better with myself and keep on working harder

  • @chinoduh5761
    @chinoduh5761 7 років тому +1

    Woo, my Khmer brethren out here! Great to see YU making noise out there!
    -Year Up - Providence, Class 24

  • @theanythaknin97
    @theanythaknin97 11 років тому +1

    Whatever you tries it's become true, and also will be always success in your life.

  • @michaelstrahan2.0
    @michaelstrahan2.0 7 років тому +3

    So so incredibly proud of you. This is a magnificent story. Let me know if you're ever in Cambodia, and I'll buy you a coffee :)

  • @MrTechTran
    @MrTechTran 12 років тому +1

    At about 4 Minutes and 55 seconds into the Sotheara Yem story...He speaks of walking around the Tenderloin neighborhood where he was in search of Care and Support...He briefly mentions a Community Center. The Vietnamese Youth Development Center (VYDC).
    ...continued.

  • @jlong232
    @jlong232 5 років тому +1

    Congrats on your hard work and successful.

  • @trustissues3461
    @trustissues3461 8 років тому +1

    Respect bro hope all is well

  • @KELLYYTRAN
    @KELLYYTRAN 10 років тому +2

    Very touching & inspiring. I totally cried watching you speak.❤

  • @restest11
    @restest11 12 років тому +1

    Go So Yem!

  • @VUTHVUTHBESTOFFER4U
    @VUTHVUTHBESTOFFER4U 6 років тому +1

    nice info

  • @BiancaLonden
    @BiancaLonden 12 років тому +1

    Congratulations :)

  • @MrCollijm
    @MrCollijm 9 років тому +1

    Great story! Thanks for sharing it, Sotheara. Is this your own production?

    • @soyemphotography
      @soyemphotography  9 років тому

      Filmmakers from LA put this together. Thanks so much!

  • @Woke365
    @Woke365 7 років тому +1

    Be strong.

  • @RichBradshawJr
    @RichBradshawJr 8 років тому +1

    SALUTE YEM YOU RSTORIE IS SIMILIAR TO MINE LEHGOOO KEEP UP THE MOMENTUM

  • @HENGLIMINFO4U
    @HENGLIMINFO4U 6 років тому +1

    nice

  • @josethoy7426
    @josethoy7426 7 років тому +1

    Good

  • @karwinchau4684
    @karwinchau4684 6 років тому +1

    ❤️💯

  • @salute7841
    @salute7841 4 роки тому

    សួស្ដី

  • @NgocNhan1000
    @NgocNhan1000 8 років тому +1

    Really proud of you. :)

    • @soyemphotography
      @soyemphotography  8 років тому

      Thanks Ngoc. I really appreciate you taking the time watch this.

    • @tienphan547
      @tienphan547 8 років тому +1

      +Sotheara Yem wow... very impressive. I think u r a great role model to the younger generation, such as a young man yourself. ur story n ur accomplishments is such a inspiration. congratulations keep up the good work.

  • @dananinda9160
    @dananinda9160 4 роки тому +1

    😥😥😥😥

  • @MrTechTran
    @MrTechTran 12 років тому

    So to leave out this very important aspect about VYDC is to leave out the important linakage and efforts of a community center that helped elevate Sotheara's spirits and will in his growth and development.
    - Tech

  • @virakthong8022
    @virakthong8022 8 років тому +2

    Please respect my Khmer culture.

  • @DiscoveryLegend
    @DiscoveryLegend 7 років тому +3

    Stay hungry young man.

  • @MrCollijm
    @MrCollijm 9 років тому +2

    P.S. Cannot understand how someone can "dislike" this. Unless...

  • @hawajolie2259
    @hawajolie2259 5 років тому

    The first 6 month is from what time to what time? What days?

  • @sean.3812
    @sean.3812 5 років тому +1

    Khmer!

  • @FlameWarStarter
    @FlameWarStarter 6 років тому +1

    THE HOMIE SO~ !!!!

  • @LeaueofIcebear
    @LeaueofIcebear 5 років тому

    he is chinese cambodian of the citizen of america that cool

  • @stillluvforever
    @stillluvforever 6 років тому +2

    cambodia bro

  • @stuhous501
    @stuhous501 7 років тому +1

    welcome to corporate america, its artifically based and dependent on gov & employers.. whereas in contrast in cambodia most people actually live off the land without depending on an employer or gov handouts - something u cant do in america cuz its all just artificial and pending collapse.

  • @johncats5903
    @johncats5903 6 років тому +1

    I APPERICATE THAT U DIDMT ALLOW" THE BAY-AREA STREETS BEST U. CUZ A LOT OF NEW-GENERATION OF ASIANS DONT GET IT, FOLLOW THE BROS & U END-UP" BEING PASSED-OVER... SO FUCK THOSE OTHER GHETTO TALKING CLONES.
    Continue ur hard ads wrk brah

  • @veasnaobong8915
    @veasnaobong8915 5 років тому

    Good