Elevate 808 Season 1 | Episode 4

In this episode of Elevate 808, we’re exploring how two incredible programs are nurturing the next generation through culture, community, and values-based education. We start in Waimānalo with Hui Mālama O Ke Kai, an afterschool program where keiki connect to ʻāina...

Elevate 808 Season 1 | Episode 3

In this episode of Elevate 808, we’re shining a light on two local organizations rethinking what support for Hawaiʻi families can look like. First up is Hoʻokele Home Care, where innovation meets compassion. They figured out how to transform traditional home care by...

Elevate 808 Season 1 | Episode 2

In this episode of Elevate 808, we meet two amazing women — and yes, they’re mother and daughter 💛 First, we head to Diem 99 Cafe, where Huynh Le takes us shopping in Chinatown and into her kitchen to show us how she preps for the day (and teaches Nolan how to make a...

Elevate 808 Season 1 | Episode 1

We’re heading out to Heʻeia on the windward side of Oʻahu to see some of the important – and delicious – work being done at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi. Then we’ll visit Palisades Elementary School with the volunteers of Assistance League of Hawaiʻi and head over to see the...
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane is a professional MMA fighter and proud Native Hawaiian born and raised in Honolulu. Known to fans as “The Ilimanator,” she made history as Bellator’s first-ever women’s flyweight champ and built a reputation for her grit and submission skills. In...