Keep it Aloha
Episodes
#128 | Stephanie Lum | Going after what you want, working in the news, and marathon running
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Lum is an Emmy Award-Winning news anchor from the island of O’ahu. Not only is she the Hawaii News Now evening news anchor, but she is als...
#127 | Osna | Aliamanu days, battle rapping, and everything Hawai'i
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Osna Ronquilio is a popular DJ from the island of O’ahu. He is also an artist, producer, rapper, emcee, and videographer. As an American battle rapp...
#126 | Emma Koa | Purpose as Hawaiians, social media controversy, and holding people accountable
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Koa is a Native-Hawaiian femalepreneur from the island of O’ahu. She is the founder, owner, and operator of Moon Kine Tingz which is a business...
#125 | Talk story with Drew Honda | Sweet Enemy Clothing, life update, and the entrepreneur life
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Honda is an entrepreneur from the island of O’ahu. He is the CEO and founder of Sweet Enemy clothing. We welcome him back to the podcast after ...
#124 | Eli-Mac | American Idol, finding her sound and never giving up
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Camile Velasco A.K.A. Eli-Mac is a proud Filipino musician from the island of Maui. She is a singer-songwriter who launched her career at the age of 1...
#123 | Roman De Peralta | Kolohe Kai, mental health, and finding his Dream Girl
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roman De Peralta is a musician from the island of O’ahu. He is a singer, songwriter, and frontman of the ultra popular group Kolohe Kai which is a l...
#122 | Evan Nagao | World Yo-Yo champ, starting a music career, and spirituality
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Nagao is a yo-yo prodigy turned musician from the island of O’ahu. He is the 2018 world yo-yo champion and 5 time national yo-yo champion. At t...
#121 | Kamohai & Tristyn Kalama | Real estate, Renovation Aloha, and life
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kamohai and Tristyn Kalama are two house experts from the island of O’ahu. Tristyn is a design expert who is also a licensed mental health counselor...
#120 | Da Boyz 2 | Team Avatar
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, these four braddahs lived apart on different islands. Then, everything changed when they came to O'ahu! Only th...
#119 | Megan Godinez | Her surfing hiatus, coaching and being a professional aunty
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Godinez is a waterwoman from the island of O’ahu. She is a professional longboard surfer, fisherwoman, boxer, coach and so much more. She is a...
#118 | Alohi Gilman | Getting drafted to the NFL, repping Hawai'i, and being limitless
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alohi Gilman is a professional football player from the island of O’ahu. He was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 186th pick in the sixt...
#117 | Kekoa Carvalho | Coming back from a drug overdose, becoming Mr. Hawai'i, and pure aloha
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kekoa Carvalho is a motivational speaker from the island of O’ahu. He is a youth and substance abuse advocate, a sober mentor and the current Mr. Ha...
#116 | Marcella Rezentes | Her viral interview & going haawd for everything
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcella Rezentes is a local celebrity from the island of O’ahu. She first went viral in an interview with past podcast guest McKenna Maduli. She mo...
#115 | Imua Garza | Opihi Pickers, love for music, and his love for God
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imua Garza is a Grammy award-nominated producer from the island of O’ahu. This husband and father of three is also a vocalist, musician, recording e...
#114 | First ever live show at Blue Note Hawaii | McKenna Maduli, Marcella Rezentes, and Keilana
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
McKenna Maduli s a Native-Hawaiian Emmy-Award winning wahine from the island of O’ahu. This kalihi girl has over 20 years of experience in the enter...
#113 | Brahkruz | Repping the 4-4, our political climate, and GEDOWT
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brahkruz is a content creator from the island of O’ahu. His bio reads: Sometime between the abolishment of the kapu system and when Josh Green becam...
#112 | Kealoha Mahone | Music for the soul, food for the people, joining the marines & life lessons
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kealoha Mahone is a man who does it all from the big island of Hawai’i. He is a former United States Marine Corps veteran who served 5 tours in Iraq...
#111 | Tavana | His evolution in music, cultural identity, and turning lemons into lemonade
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tavana McMoore is a multi-instrumentalist from the island of O’ahu. He is a one-man band who uses electronic drum triggers to lay down a variety of ...
#110 | Kelis Kaleopa'a | Growing up in Waikiki, speaking Hawaiian as a kid, the surf life
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelis Kaleopa'a is a Native-Hawaiian professional surfer from the island of O’ahu. She is one of Hawaiʻi’s top worldwide surfing competitors,...
#109 | Shar Tui'asoa | Cultural representation, love for art, and lessons from life
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shar Tui'asoa is a Polynesian freelance illustrator from the island of O’ahu. Her illustrations are modern, fun and elegant, and painted with th...
#108 | Russell Satele | Pursuing your dreams and the ups and downs of the entertainment industry
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Satele is a Samoan actor and content creator from the island of O’ahu. He is known for his work on Hawaiʻi 5-0, Magnum P.I., White Lotus, D...
#107 | Fuzzy Jardine | From drugs and prison to real estate extraordinaire
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kolaiah "Fuzzy" Jardine is a real estate developer and investor from the island of O’ahu. This former pro-surfer turned real estate extrao...
BONUS EPISODE | Kamaka asks CHAT GPT questions about Hawai'i
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our host Kamaka sits down with Chat GPT to ask burning questions we have here in Hawai'i. How do you think Chat GPT did? Let us know! We got the ...
Keep it Aloha 2024 | Upcoming live show, life updates, and The Rock follows us!?
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aloha everybody! Happy New Year! Mahalo for the amazing support in 2023, we truly appreciate each and every one of you. We have a new episode coming n...
#106 | Aaron Kai | Growing up in Hilo, becoming an artist, and giving back to Hawai'i
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Kai is a professional muralist/artist from the Big Island of Hawai’i. This husband and father of two has collaborated with brands such as Nike...
#105 | Kiliona Palauni | Diaspora, decolonizing your mind, and connecting to your indigenous roots
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiliona Palauni is a Tongan, Hawaiian and Māori educator from Idaho. Although he grew up on the continent, he has deep roots in Polynesia and was tau...
#104 | Justin Chon | Making Hawai'i home, filmmaking, and having a majority mindset
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Chon is a Korean-American actor, writer and director from California. He came on to the scene with his breakout performance in “Twilight” a...
#103 | Keke Lindgard | Modeling, dietetics and what makes Hawai'i special
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keke Lindgard is a professional model from the island of Oʻahu. She has done campaigns for Gucci, Ralph Lauren, D&G, Trussardi, and DKNY. Keke wa...
#102 | Matty Wong | Leaving your comfort zone, bass fishing, and being a steward of aloha
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matty Wong is a professional fisherman from the island of O’ahu. He is the first person from Hawai’i to ever fish on the Elite Series and qualify ...
#101 | Raiatea Helm | Growing up on Moloka'i, Hawaiian music and culture, and ancestry
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raiatea Helm is a Native-Hawaiian musical talent from the island of Moloka’i. She skyrocketed to fame at just 18-years-old with her debut album, &qu...
#100 | Kamaka Dias | Lessons from 100 episodes, life updates, and keeping it aloha
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Kamaka Dias sits down with producer/videographer Jordan Tano for our special 100th episode! In this episode we talk about Kamaka’s major life u...
#99 | Angela Lee Pucci | Becoming a champion, mental health, and Fightstory
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Lee Pucci is a former MMA world champion from Vancouver, Canada. Raised in Mililani, Hawai’i, she is the youngest person to ever win a world ...
#98 | Polynesian Cultural Center | 60th year anniversary, Polynesian connections, and ALOHA
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) is a family-centered cultural tourist attraction and living museum located in La'ie, on the north shore of O&...
#97 | Jamie Kilstein | Talking Hawai'i, reconnecting to your roots, and self-awareness
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Kilstein is a Native-Hawaiian comedian from New Jersey. He is an author, podcaster, jiujitsu practitioner, and stand-up comedian. Most recently ...
#96 | Henry Kapono | Positivity, life stories, and celebrating 50 years in music
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Kapono is a legendary Native-Hawaiian musician from the island of O’ahu. This thrilling performer has it all. He is a vocalist, guitarist, son...
#95 | Maluhia Kinimaka | Choosing education over surfing, Hawaiian culture, and Surf Girls Hawai'i
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maluhia Kinimaka is a Native-Hawaiian professional surfer from the island of Kaua’i. This Roxy girl is not just a force of nature on some of the w...
#94 | Kolby Moser and Nainoa Langer | Growing up in a small community, filmmaking and Hometown Legends
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kolby Moser and Nainoa Langer are two Hawai'i filmmakers from the Big Island of Hawai’i and Moloka’i. Kolby is a commercial and documentary fi...
#93 | Talk story with Paula Fuga | Life update, new adventures, and having an abundant mindset
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning singer-songwriter and 2022 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Female Vocalist of The Year Paula Fuga joins us once again to talk story with Kama...
Welcome to the Keep it Aloha Podcast
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to your favorite Hawai'i podcast hosted by Kamaka Dias talking stories with influential figures in Hawai'i and beyond about their live...
#92 | Keao NeSmith | Traditional and modern Hawaiian language & speaking like a native speaker
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keao NeSmith is a Native-Hawaiian linguist from the island of Kaua’i. He holds a PhD in applied linguistics and is an educator and translator who ha...
#91 | Kuana Torres Kahele | Mea Hawai'i, lei making, and Hawaiian folklore
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kuana Torres Kahele is a Native-Hawaiian award-winning musician from the Big Island of Hawai’i. He is a vocalist, songwriter, record producer, hula ...
#90 | Markian Benhamou | Quitting social media, Hawai'i, and his journey of self-discovery
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Markian Benhamou is a content creator from all over the world. This popular influencer found success on YouTube and Facebook where he uses his platfor...
#89 | Jack Soren | Art, religion, and staying true to yourself
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Soren is a wave-surfing, graffiti spraying, mural-painting Native-Hawaiian artist from the island of O’ahu. He has produced several solo exhi...
#88 | Zion, Ikaika & Jordan of the Green | How they started the band, their brotherhood, and life
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zion Thompson, Ikaika Antone, and Jordan Espinoza are 3 of the 5 current band members from the popular Reggae band called The Green. Zion, the guitari...
No episode this week. We are sending aloha out to Maui 🩷
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just a quick update for your loyal podcast supporters. This video was intended to be seen on social media, but I am sharing it here for the people who...
#87 | Kini Zamora | Project Runaway All-Stars, modern Hawaiian fashion, and Gas or Pass?
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kini Zamora is an all-star fashion designer from the island of O’ahu. He is a Native-Hawaiian third generation seamstress who represented Hawai’i ...
#86 | L&L Hawaiian BBQ | The legacy of the plate lunch, franchising, and National Spam Musubi Day
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Flores Jr. and daughter Elisia Flores are entrepreneurs from the island of Oʻahu. Eddie is a husband and father of two who had success in the r...
#85 | Kalehua Krug | Keeping Hawai'i Hawaiian, anthropomorphism, and traditional tattooing
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kalehua Krug is a Hawaiian language and culture advocate from the island of Oʻahu. Not only is this father of three an articulate educator with is P....
#84 | Oliver Steele | The hānai son of Hawai'i, American Idol, and being part Filipino
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Steele is a singer-songwriter from Tennessee. He is most known for competing in season 21 of American Idol where he finished in the top 8th. Ol...
#83 | Moana Jones Wong | The Queen of Pipeline, North Shore living, and Hawaiian healing
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Moana Jones Wong is a professional surfer from the island of Oʻahu. In 2022 she became the first-ever winner of the first full women’s event on the...
#82 | Taimane Gardner | 2023 Entertainer of The Year, finding herself, and transcending the ukulele
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taimane Gardner is an ukulele virtuoso from the island of Oʻahu. She is a singer, songwriter and theater producer who has established herself as one ...
#81 | Sam Potter | Growing up on Kaua'i, finding his purpose, and winning 5 Emmys!
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Potter is an Emmy Award-Winning executive producer, host and director from the island of Kaua’i. He is a local boy who embodies Hawai’i's ...
#80 | Steve Sue | Project Shaka, paradise is a state of mind, and how to respectfully move Hawai'i
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Sue is a social venturer and jack-of-all trades from California. He is most known for innovation and entrepreneurship programs including Lemonad...
#79 | Daniel Anthony | The science of taro, making poi, and Hawai'i's stolen lands
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Anthony is a passionate food sovereignty leader from the island of Oʻahu. He is an advocate for sustainable agriculture and the driving force ...
#78 | Lauren Teruya | Miss Hawai'i 2022, a year of service, and Arts for All
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Teruya is the former Miss Hawaiʻi 2022 from the island of Oʻahu. She is also ateacher, journalist, news reporter, freelance writer and perfor...
#77 | Kulani Watson | The struggles of content creating, LDS mission in Chicago, and finding someone to believe in you
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kulani Watson is a Native-Hawaiian and Māori content creator from the island of O’ahu. He is a comedy writer and actor with over 62 thousand follow...
#76 | Kelly Boy Delima | Legendary band Kapena, being known as "The Redhead Haole", and family
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Boy Delima is a Native-Hawaiian, Portuguese singer, songwriter, and ukulele superstar from the island of O’ahu. This husband and father of thr...
#75 | Julie Chu Fieman & Allie Chu | Miss Hawai'i USA sisters, Oysters Hawai'i, and HILARIOUS sister banter
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Chu sisters are former Miss Hawaiʻi USA sisters and entrepreneurs. The older sister Julie is a former Miss Hawai’i Teen USA and Miss Hawai’i...
#74 | Joe Jitsukawa | Just Kidding News, the era of Asian-American YouTube, and moving to Hawai'i
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Jitsukawa is an Asian-American YouTuber and entrepreneur from California. He is a writer, director, actor, comedian, public speaker, investor an...
#73 | Ilima-Lei Macfarlane | Becoming a Bellator world champion and her legacy outside of the cage
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is a Native-Hawaiian professional MMA fighter from the island of O’ahu. She is the inaugural and former Bellator Women’s Flyweight...
#72 | Jared Kushi | Hawaiiverse podcast name change, entrepreneurship, and what is Hawaiiverse?
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Kushi is a Japanese local boy from the Big Island of Hawai’i. He is the CEO and co-founder of Hawaiiverse, the largest online local coupon dir...
71. Ed Sugimoto: The upside down ALOHA, setting Guinness World Records, and Asian culture.
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Sugimoto is a 2nd-generation Japanese-American from the island of O’ahu. He is the owner and founder of VH07V, also known as Aloha Revolution whi...
70. Daniela Stolfi-Tow: 808viral, Gypsy history, and a Star Wars love story.
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daniela Stolfi-Tow is a Sinti Gypsy digital marketing manager grown on the island of O’ahu. She is a published photographer, videographer and writer...
69. Kimié Miner: Finding her voice, zooming in on your identity, and choosing passion over fear.
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kimié Miner is a Native-Hawaiian, Portuguese Grammy Nominated, producer, singer-songwriter, and recording artist from the Big Island of Hawai’i. Sh...
68. Kalani Pe'a: Hawaiian immersion schools, winning Grammy Awards, and being your true self.
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kalani Pe'a is a three-time Native-Hawaiian Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter from the Big Island of Hawai’i. His debut album “E Walea”...
67. Alexis Akiona: Lexbreezy Hawai'i, Alohawear, and giving back to the keiki.
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alexis Akiona is a Native-Hawaiian designer from the Big Island of Hawai’i. She is a local fashion entrepreneur who launched her business, Lexbreezy...
66. Elijah Kalā McShane: Learning how to communicate, living aloha, and everything Hawai'i.
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elijah Kālā McShane is a kahu from the island of O’ahu. This father of one is a direct descendant of chiefly lineages. He is the co-founder of Awa...
65. Pua DeSoto: Navigating high school, surfing, and Hawaiian pride...no cap 🧢
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Puamakamae DeSoto is a 9x National Surf Champion from the island of O’ahu. Daughter of Longboarding World Champion Duane DeSoto, Pua is the first at...
64. Kaniela Ing: Kūʻē, how to hoʻomana lāhui, and making radical change in Hawaiʻi.
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kaniela Ing is a Native-Hawaiian politician and community organizer from the island of Maui. He was a former member of the Hawai’i House of Represen...
63. Dillon Pakele: Music, legacy and the Molokaʻi Slide.
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dillon Pakele is an up-and-coming Native-Hawaiian, Samoan musician from the island of Oʻahu. He is the son of the late and great Kaulana Pakele, lead...
62. Kahanuola Solatorio: ʻAE KUINI, celebrating Hawaiian language month, and keep Hawaiian alive!
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kahanuola Solatorio is a Hawaiian language teacher from the island of Oʻahu. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in both Hawaiian Language and Ha...
61. Kamu Grugier-Hill: Journey to the NFL, winning a Super Bowl, and his purpose in life.
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kamu Grugier-Hill is a Native-Hawaiian professional football player for the Arizona Cardinals from the island of Oʻahu. This soon-to-be 8-year ...
60. Olena Heu: Miss Hawaiʻi, becoming an award-winning journalist, and common misconceptions
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Olena Heu is an award winning journalist from the island of Kauaʻi. She is an accomplished and sought-after television personality, entrepreneur and ...
59. Talk Story with Mark Healey: Competing in the Eddie, answering questions on IG live, and Kamaka doing shrooms?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big wave surfer Mark Healey is back on the Hawaiiverse Podcast fresh off of a 3rd place performance in the historic 34th Annual Eddie Aikau Big Wave I...
58. Henk Rogers: The story of Tetris & saving the planet
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Henk Rogers is a Dutch video game designer based on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. This father of four is an international gaming phenomena, entrepreneur...
57. Kaliʻa Wasson: Leimakani swimwear, discovering what you like, and life outside of Hawaiʻi
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kaliʻa Leimakani Kekela Wasson is a young entrepreneur from the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. She is the designer and CEO of Leimakani Swimwear, which is a...
56. Ka'ikena Scanlan: His meteoric rise to stardom, the Hawaiian culture, and wet ʻōkoles
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ka'ikena Scanlan is a Native-Hawaiian, Samoan musician from the island of Oʻahu. He is a father of two, and is a Hawaiian language perpetuator an...
55. Da Boyz: Hot takes & Instagram live
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hawaiiverse host Kamaka Dias sits down with Hawaiiverse Podcast videographer/producer Jordan Tano in this special last episode of 2022. In this episod...
54. Emily Jaime: Traveling the world, starting a business, and mental health
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Jaime is a womanpreneur from the island of O’ahu. She is the owner and designer of the socially conscious and ethically-made clothing brand Yi...
53. David Nikzad: From the techno scene to running a multi-million dollar company, living in Hawaiʻi, and psychedelics
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Nikzad is a venture capitalist based in Honolulu Hawai’i. He is the co-founder and CEO of Emotional Intelligence Ventures, which is a psychede...
52. Kahi Pacarro: Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi, caring for the environment, and being a local with no Hawaiian blood
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kahi Pacarro is an environmentalist from the island of O’ahu. He is the founder of Sustainable Coastlines Hawai’i, the Director of Parley for the ...
51. Duane DeSoto: Playing Duke Kahanamoku, surfing, and Hawaiian culture
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Duane DeSoto is a legendary waterman from the island of O’ahu. He is the 2010 ASP professional longboard world champion and founder of Nā Kama Ka...
50. Connor Tumbaga: Selling sneakers to celebrities & bringing popular artists to Hawaiʻi.
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Tumbaga is a young hustler from the island of O’ahu. He is a new-generation entrepreneur who turned his love of cool sneakers into a money-...
49. Kamaka Dias: Paying off student loans, love for Hawaiian culture, and volunteering in the Peace Corps
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kamaka Dias is a Hilo boy from the Big Island of Hawai'i. He is a proud Kula Kaiapuni (Hawaiian Immersion) student, a 2016 UH Mānoa graduate, a R...
48. Ray Cooper III: Becoming a champion, winning $1,000,000, and his simple lifestyle.
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Cooper III is a Native-Hawaiian professional mixed martial artist from the island of O’ahu. He is a two-time welterweight champion who currently...
47. Alex Farnham: YouTube, acting, and bussinʻ out his pidgin accent.
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander "Dane" Farnham is an actor who was born in Vermont and grew up in Kailua Kona, Hawai’i. He is a filmmaker, director, writer, pro...
46. Brad Watanabe: The Green, Hawaiian language, and music.
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brad "BW" Watanabe is a very talented musician from the Island of O’ahu. He is a singer, songwriter, music teacher, mentor and advocate fo...
45. Haelee Tallett: Ocean Creations, running a business, and self-care.
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Haelee Tallett is a jewelry designer from the island of Oʻahu. She is the owner and designer of Oceans Creations, a handcrafted jewelry brand special...
44. Mark Healey: Big-wave surfing, life lessons, and Hawaiʻi living.
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Healey is a professional waterman from the island of O’ahu. He is a big-wave surfer, award-winning spear-fisherman, free diver, and shark-exper...
43. Kamalani Dung: The YouTube pitcher, uncomfortableness, and trailblazing.
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Xeana Kamalani Dung is a Native-Hawaiian, Puerto Rican professional softball player from the Island of O’ahu. She is Hawai’i’s first ever prof...
42. Daniel Aipa: Struggles growing up, being Hawaiian and living Kū.
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Aipa is a Native-Hawaiian, Korean, Chinese strength and conditioning coach from the island of Oʻahu. He is a writer and a former college head ...
41. Anuhea: How she became a ʻBig Dealʻ, her life struggles, and Hawaiian identity.
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rylee Anuheake’alaokalokelani Jenkins is an accomplished Native Hawaiian, contemporary singer/songwriter with an easygoing island style from the isl...
40. Leon Siu: The Hawaiian Kingdom, sovereignty, and stuff you didnʻt know.
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leon Kaulahao Siu is a Native-Hawaiian, Chinese musician, vocalist, recording artist, composer, poet, author, and producer from the Big Island of Hawa...
39. Jake Shimabukuro: From YouTube sensation to ukulele legend
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Shimabukuro is an award-winning Japanese-American Ukulele virtuoso from the island of Oʻahu. He has been playing the ukulele since he was 4 year...
38. Bretman Rock: How Hawaiʻi became home, rise to stardom, and being the baddest.
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bretman Rock is a Filipino-American social media and internet sensation born in the Philippines, but raised on the island of Oʻahu. This charismatic ...
37. John Michael Van Hohenstein: Humble beginnings, surfing tips, and respecting the locals.
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Michael Van Hohenstein, better known as Johnny The Ripper, is a professional longboard surfer born in the Philipines, but raised in Hawaiʻi. Aft...
36. Patti Ponimoi: Surviving cancer, the future of radio, and living in the Hawaiian ways while not being Hawaiian.
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patti Ponimoi is a Filipino, Irish sales and communication veteran born in Okinawa, Japan and raised on the island of Oʻahu. She is the Market Presid...
35. Keith Amemiya: Running for Lt. Governor, affordable housing, and HHSAA.
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Amemiya is a community and business leader from the island of Oʻahu. He is the executive director of the Central Pacific Bank Foundation, forme...
34. Tammy Moniz: Faith, surf, and family.
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tammy Moniz is a well-known surf instructor and mother of five prolific surfers from the island of O’ahu. She is also a photographer, business owner...
33. Lanai Tabura: The Great Food Truck Race, doing what you love, and what ALOHA means.
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lanai Tabura is a Native-Hawaiian Filipino, Italian, Chinese Emmy award-winning Jack of all trades from the island of Lanaʻi. He has done it all. Heʻ...