The Latest 🌺

Legendary Coach Dave Shoji reflects on 42 years leading Wahine Volleyball and the lessons that shaped Hawaii sports culture. Follow Coach Shoji ➡️ https://x.com/DaveShojiSupport Rainbow Wahine Volleyball ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/hawaiiwvb/ Aloha and welcome to the Season 2 finale of Here in Hawaiʻi. In this episode, we sit down with legendary Rainbow Wahine Volleyball coach Dave…

Angela Lee Pucci opens up about life after fighting — from world champion MMA athlete to mental health advocate. Her story of purpose, balance, and healing will inspire anyone facing life’s battles. 🥋 Angela’s gym, United BJJ Hawaii 👉 https://unitedbjjhawaii.com/🌺 Angela’s nonprofit, Fightstory 👉 https://fightstory.org/ Angela Lee Pucci — one of Hawaii’s most celebrated…

What happens when you spend years trying to be someone you’re not? In this episode, writer Ryan “Oki” Okinaka reflects on growing up with football, family pressure, and finding healing through art. Follow Oki ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/simply_oki/ What happens when you grow up trying to be the son your parents hoped for, even when it…

A Hawaii mom trusted her instinct when doctors said her daughter was fine — and that decision saved her life. This powerful true story follows Shore Hong’s fight against a rare childhood cancer. In this emotional episode of Here in Hawaiʻi, we follow Shore Hong and her mom as they share the true story…

There’s a lot about Hawaii history most of us were never taught in school, but these stories continue to shape life in the islands and still matter today. In this episode, Nolan Hong explores powerful, often-overlooked stories from across the islands. From the incarceration of local Japanese families during World War II, to forgotten…

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, empowerment, and finally being seen. We also meet Max, a 9-year-old beekeeper discovering…

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 meet:💃 Mauliola Cook, a…

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 features:🌺 6-year-old Brennan, a 4-sport athlete and Rainbow Warrior super fan,🌈 Hiʻilani Shibata, who shares…

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 highlights the importance of the breast cancer survivor community and…

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 Collective (TGA). Both attended a Christian university hoping to “reverse” being gay, but…