Keep it Aloha
Episodes
32. Justyn Ah Chong: Filmmaking & connecting to culture.
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justyn Ah Chong is an award-winning Native-Hawaiian filmmaker from the island of O’ahu. He has worked as a director, cinematographer and editor at ʻ...
31. Kiana Cayabyab: Boarding at Kamehameha & pursing your passion!
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kiana Cayabyab is a Native-Hawaiian reporter from the island of Kaua’i. She is a model, actress, professional hula dancer, digital news reporter and...
30. Ezekiel Lau: The Ultimate Surfer, growing up with no hair, and Hawaiian culture.
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ezekiel Lau is a Native-Hawaiian professional surfer from the island of O’ahu. Zeke started surfing when he was just a kid and has become a househol...
29. Chad Owens: Hawai'i football legend, running for OHA, and leveling up
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Owens is a Native-Hawaiian former professional football player from the island of O'ahu. This local legend was a college football standout wh...
28. McKenna Maduli: Leaving Hawai'i, starting her career, and talking story
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
McKenna Maduli is a Native-Hawaiian Emmy award-winning wahine from the island of O'ahu. This local girl has over 20 years of experience in the ent...
27. Micah Banks: Producing music, being pro-Hawai'i, and the future of radio
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Micah Banks is a local on-air radio personality and music producer from the island of O'ahu. He is a hustler who worked his way from the bottom to...
26. BJ Penn: From Hilo boy to UFC champion and possibly future governor of Hawai'i.
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BJ Penn is a Native-Hawaiian MMA legend from the Big Island of Hawai'i. He is a father, businessman, author, and former UFC champion. He is one of...
25. Drew Honda: Sweet Enemy Clothing, entrepreneurial struggles, and never forgetting the reason
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Honda is a Kamehameha graduate from the island of O'ahu. He is the CEO and founder of Sweet Enemy Clothing. This entrepreneur is a hustler ...
24. Mark Noguchi: How hula and cooking changed his life, sustainability, and 'ohana
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark "Gooch" Noguchi is a nationally recognized chef from the island of O'ahu. He has been featured on many news stations, TV shows, and...
23. Brenton Awa: Growing up in the country, misinformation in the media, and running for state senate
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brenton Awa is a Native-Hawaiian journalist from the island of O'ahu. He's a father of three, a high school wrestling state champion, and a f...
22. Allison Chu and Hopena Pokipala: Miss Hawai'i, big wave surfing, and starting Oyster Hawai'i together
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Chu is a Hapa model, actress, singer, hula dancer and beauty queen. She was the valedictorian of her high school and became the only person to...
21. Rose Wong: Youngest store owner in Waikiki, women empowerment, and entrepreneurship
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rose Wong is a Filipino, Chinese award-winning entrepreneur from the island of O'ahu. She became the youngest store owner in Waikiki at the age of...
20. Keilana: Going viral on TikTok, mental health, and Hawaiian identity.
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keilana Mokulehua is an award winning Hawaiian, Filipino R&B/Soul musician from the Island of O'ahu. She is quickly gaining fame and worldwide...
19. John Ursua: Football, faith and his mission abroad.
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Ursua is a Native-Hawaiian professional football player for the Seattle Seahawks. He was born and raised in Kailua, Kona on the Big Island of Haw...
18. Andria Tupola: Running against Governor Ige, developing critical thinkers, and should people be wearing masks still?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andria Tupola is a Native-Hawaiian, Samoan, politician from the island of O'ahu. She is a member of the Honolulu City Council, a music teacher, a ...
17. Kenneth Appelbaum: Story of Keneke the Great, love for dance, and cancel culture.
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kenneth Appelbaum, better known as Keneke the Great, is an internet star from the island of O'ahu. He is a Filipino, Italian entertainer, dancer, ...
16. Maluhia States: Learning Hawaiian as an adult, speaking like our ancestors, and celebrating Hawaiian language month!
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maluhia States is a Hawaiian Language teacher from the island of O'ahu. This Native-Hawaiian was born in Nevada (the 9th island) and moved all ove...
15. Paula Fuga: How she ended up in Hawai'i, music career, and herpetophobia.
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Fuga is an amazing Native-Hawaiian singer-songwriter from the island of Oʻahu. This generational talent is known for her originality in song co...
14. Yancy Medeiros: MMA, having a positive mindset, and gaining experience in life.
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yancy Medeiros is a Native-Hawaiian, Filipino professional MMA fighter from the island of O'ahu. He has fought in the UFC and Strikeforce and has ...
13. Kekoa Cazimero: Ambassadors with Aloha, free surfing, and love.
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kekoa Cazimero is a Native-Hawaiian professional surfer and entrepreneur from Waimanalo on the island of Oʻahu. He is a 5-time state champion, valedi...
12 . Carlos Nito Tangaro: Getting sober, Nito Boxing, and coaching the future generation.
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Tangaro, better known as Nito, is a fighter in more senses than one. Nito is from Waiʻanae on the island of Oʻahu and has a truly incredible ...
11. Kailee Freitas: Mahina Made, Ho'omau Hawai'i Market, and giving back to the community.
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kailee Freitas is a successful entrepreneur from the island of O'ahu. She is a business owner, wife, mother of two, graduate of Kamehameha High Sc...
10. Ku'ulei Perreira-Keawekane: Hawaiian history, connecting to your roots, and mental/physical health.
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ku'ulei Perreira-Keawekane is a kanaka maoli from Hawai'i Island. She's a Native-Hawaiian speaker, musician, activist, entrepreneur, Hawai...
9. Guy Hagi: Viral memes, the truth about telling the weather, and work life balance.
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Hagi is a jovial weatherman from the island of O'ahu. He is a famous news personality, avid surfer, triathlete, and host of Pacific Pulse and ...
8. Jeff Hubbard: Hubboards, the current state of bodyboarding, and filling your stoke meter.
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Hubbard is a professional bodyboarder from the island of Kaua'i. He is a 3-time IBA world champion, 5-time IBA Pipeline champion, 11-time wor...
7. Kalei Mau: Becoming a professional volleyball player, music, and Kaleihulu Health.
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kalei Mau is a Native-Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino professional volleyball player from the island of O'ahu. This local girl is an absolute star on ...
6. Keoni Payton: Farmers Market Hawai'i, turning his life around, and NFTs.
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keoni Payton, also known as Painkillers, is a talented artist, surfer, Hawaiian activist, and owner of the very popular Farmers Market Hawai'i clo...
5. Kamalani Pico: Growing up in Moloka'i, starting her own business, and endless determination.
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kamalani Pico is a small-town girl from the island of Moloka'i. She is a signed actress, model, fashion designer and business owner of her own clo...
4. Kamakakēhau Fernandez: From Little Rock to a bigger rock called Hawai'i.
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kamakakēhau Fernandez is an African-American Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning singer who was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, but adopted by a family ...
3. Kimi Werner: Humble beginnings, controlling your fear, and becoming a national spearfishing champion.
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kimi Werner is a United States National Spearfishing Champion, a certified culinary chef, an award-winning artist and a sought after motivational spea...
2. Augie Tulba: From comedy to politics
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Augusto E. Tulba, better known as Augie T., is a professional comedian, actor and radio personality from Hawai'i. He sits down with host Kamaka Di...
1. Marissa Eveland and Melissa Jasniy: Issa de' Mar, what is the Hawaiiverse Podcast, and business advice.
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Popular bikini company Issa de' Mar's owners and designers Marissa Eveland and Melissa Jasniy are best friends who surf and live on the North ...