Today we’re hanging out with Dr. Kealani Cook, Associate Professor of History at UH West O’ahu, to learn how our sugar plantation history shaped aspects of modern local culture. We’ll also hear from Timothy Ashcraft at the Hawaiʻi Credit Union League and my wife’s grandpa, James Sumile, a retired plantation worker whom she interviewed in…
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Poly Diva was originally going to be part of our Content Creators episode, but her story was so moving and inspirational that we had to dedicate a whole episode to her. We also get to hang out with med student Emily Erika and Coach Reid Shimogawa of Elite Parking. Follow Poly Diva at https://www.instagram.com/poly_diva and…
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Today we’re hanging out with three married couples in business together – Fran & Kevin Kihara of Fong General Store, Tanna & Bryson Dang of Eden in Love, and Ipolani & Zabrina of The Gay Agenda Collective. We also get to meet 7x All-American in Track & Field Destiny Look, and Kawai Alameda at City…
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Today we’re hanging out with Daniela Stolfi-Tow of 808Viral, Joe Abella (Ekahi808) and Brian Madamba (Brevenchym) to get the scoops on the why behind their journeys as content creators. We also get to meet Kathy Purdy-Cazimero of Elite Parking, and Ryan Naka of Project Vision. Here in Hawaiʻi is now on TV – catch it…
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Lauren Shearer of Hawai’i Flora + Fauna shares about foraging for lei ingredients, how she went from having 5 jobs at one time to being a full-time business owner, plus we learn more than we wanted to know about what she means by “fauna lei” 😲 We also get to hang out with Lisa Lavilla…
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Master storyteller & Ghost Guy Lopaka Kapanui explains what “haunting” is and how he started becoming aware of paranormal stuff. He also shares about his difficult family history and how he was able to process and heal so that he could become the loving and devoted family man he his today. We also get to…
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We didn’t intend to do an episode about the Lahaina wildfires, but it came together organically through the people we were introduced to on Maui. These Maui residents shared about their experiences on August 8, 2023 and following the fires, and we’re so grateful to them for trusting us with their stories. 🌺 Connect with…
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We’re making waffle dogs with Dayton Asato, 3rd generation owner of KC Drive Inn! Dayton shares his family’s story in running one of the iconic restaurants on Oahu since 1934, what has changed in the restaurant business, and what he misses the most. Here in Hawaiʻi is now on TV – catch it Sundays at…
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Field trip! We’re spending the day at Thompson Ranch on Maui, where rancher Jerry Thompson takes us up close with his goats, horses and cattle. We also get to hang out with Julia at Reach for the Stars Hawaii, and Laura Mendez at City Mill. 🌺 Connect with our guests ✨ Thompson Ranch ✨ Reach…
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This week, we’re hanging out with homegrown superstar Kelly Hu who shares about back in the day when roller rinks were the place to BE, and how her friends have been there for her since small kid time. We also get to meet Dr. Theresa Wee of Walk with a Doc Oahu, and Sean Kinilau…
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