Here in Hawaiʻi Season 2 | Episode 7

The 40 Over 40 project is helping women in Hawaii reclaim confidence, beauty, and self-worth, one photo session at a time. Photographer Ashley Smith and makeup artist Amber Sasaki share why celebrating women over 40 isn’t about vanity, but about visibility,...

Here in Hawaiʻi Season 2 | Episode 6

After losing her mom — a strong, vivacious, resilient woman who faced multiple cancers — Kawehi Paikai found a heartfelt way to keep her memory alive: by making the wet li hing and prune mui her mom used to make and sharing them with others. In this episode, we also...

Here in Hawaiʻi Season 2 | Episode 5

Cultural practitioner Pono Fernandez opens up about her family’s journey through the generational trauma of colonization and how reconnecting with Hawaiian culture through arts like featherwork have been a path to healing. This episode of Here in Hawaiʻi also...

Here in Hawaiʻi Season 2 | Episode 4

In this episode, we meet Jess Isomoto, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 40s. Jess shares her journey through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship — and why early detection and regular mammograms are so critical. Joining her is her friend Anj Oto, who...

Here in Hawaiʻi Season 2 | Episode 3

In this episode of Here in Hawaiʻi, we share the powerful story of Zabrina Zablan-Duvauchelle and Ipolani Duvauchelle, whose mission is to create safe, welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ couples in the wedding and events industry through their company, The Gay Agenda...