Before Ikaika Anderson will refer to himself as a public servant and community leader, you’ll see him light up as he describes himself as one thing: simply a value-driven, supportive father. Join us for a different conversation with Ikaika as we dive into a few of the important things- the power of mentors, the value of time, conscious parenting, and more about the life experiences that have shaped and inspired him to become a change maker for the state of Hawaii. Hawaii Real is a podcast that i...
Jul 31, 2022•54 min
Alison Koyanagi is on a mission to help people succeed and defy their limitations. Whether it’s through her full-service marketing agency at Astrategy Marketing or simply sharing her story about the journey to business ownership and navigating the unknown to create a lifestyle she is proud of, Alison’s passion to give back, inspire and leave a lasting impression is evident to anyone she speaks with. Tune in as we learn more about Alison’s personal and professional journey and learn how Astrategy...
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Meet FOUR Hawaii hustling ENTREPRENEURS who created new side hustles during the shut downs! Chef Kale Shanks of Hawaii's Only Wendy from www.anykinesnax.com Coleen from Coco's Cravings 808 @cocoscravings808 Seiko from @cakesbyseiks ALL ON INSTAGRAM
Jul 16, 2022•57 min
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Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Kale Shanks is a pioneer in Hawaii's entrepreneurial world. He's a celebrated chef and local businessman who wins the admiration of everyone he meets through his genuine humor, authenticity, and of course his steadily in-demand spicy ahi furikake. #hawaiisonly #sushicake We enjoyed sitting down with him to learn more about his professional journey and how his natural niche to pursue ideas and bring them to life inspired him to create @HawaiisOnly. We also discuss the importance of fellow entrepr...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Hawaii offers a full spectrum of holistic wellness as far as its natural elements, cultural practices, and generational traditions. Deeply inspired by this, Moea Hawaii is on a mission to elevate the representation of Pacific Island beauty products and share the uniqueness of what Hawaii has to offer to a global market. Join us for this great conversation with Noella Callejo, one half of the duo behind Moea Hawaii and learn all about their humble beginnings, their impressive and growing line of ...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi lives a life dedicated to unrelenting service, leadership, and giving back. We are thrilled to sit down with him to learn more about how the values instilled in him as a young kid growing up on the East Coast have heavily influenced him to lead teams in sports, television broadcasting, and now politics as our current Honolulu Mayor. Tune in to our latest episode to hear his honest, open account about an absolutely fascinating life journey that always seemed to ausp...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Visit her site! lorigoeas.com Meet Dr. Lori Goeas as she runs for District 42, Kapolei, House of Representatives YOU CAN ORDER HAWAIIAN SPRINGS WATER HERE! https://amzn.to/3C2H0rR Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough! We talk about the difficulties they face, but also how to overcome them with help from others who have been ...
May 10, 2022•51 min
Find her amazing team here! https://www.kelseycharleshomes.com/ It's amazing what you can accomplish when you no longer fear the failure. Hear how this amazing fighter spent her ealy years homeless and through fire and struggles made her way to Hawaii and is selling real estate and building her own little empire. YOU CAN ORDER HAWAIIAN SPRINGS WATER HERE! https://amzn.to/3C2H0rR Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome t...
Feb 24, 2022•56 min
Painter Artist Emily Carl comes to Hawaii Real to share her stories and her background with us! Support her at www.EmilyCarlArt.com YOU CAN ORDER HAWAIIAN SPRINGS WATER HERE! https://amzn.to/3C2H0rR Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough! We talk about the difficulties they face, but also how to overcome them with help from ot...
Feb 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min
From working as a waitress at Dukes and Alan Wong's to leading one of Hawaii's top news casts and finally to owning her own social media business, Olena Heu shares how she pushed on and pushed forward throughout her life towards her successes. Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough! We talk about the difficulties they face, bu...
Jan 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min
This Last Episode of a Great and Productive 2021! Bring on 2022 and new things! Brought to you by The Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association with www.Kuhikuhi.com YOU CAN ORDER HAWAIIAN SPRINGS WATER HERE! https://amzn.to/3C2H0rR Kampai Sugai podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kampai-sugai-podcast/id1464127757 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome t...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 5 min
There are so many benefits to supporting Hawaiian businesses! First, let's talk about the economic impact. There are over $5 billion dollars spent in Hawaii every year by tourists on products that are made outside of Hawai'i. It would be great if we could put some of that money into our own economy. Second, local business creates jobs for people who live here. Thirdly, when you buy from someone local it means more than just buying something - it means investing in your communities future! DISCOV...
Dec 25, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Hawaii is a beautiful place. And it has some of the best natural resources in the world. But there are also many challenges to doing business here. I help you understand what those challenges are, and how to overcome them so you can enjoy all that Hawaii has to offer! Sherry Menor-McNamara has been a successful chamber of commerce president for many years and is making some important personal decisions to possibly change the direction of her professional life. What led her to these decisions? Br...
Dec 18, 2021•55 min
“When I first started doing this work, youth were often mislabeled as delinquents, runaways or substance users. But the core issue was that they were being sexually exploited,” Jessica Munoz is the founder and president of Ho'ola Na Pua organization that she wants you to know how easy it is for kids to get trafficked. You may not realize how much danger your own backyard can be in if you're not paying attention, but Jess will show you that even something as simple as looking at social media post...
Dec 12, 2021•58 min
"Visual story telling I feel like is the best way for human beings to be able to have those tangible totems to ground yourself in time-soup." Brought to you by The Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association NAHHA.COM YOU CAN ORDER HAWAIIAN SPRINGS WATER HERE! https://amzn.to/3C2H0rR -Hawaii Modern Luxury Magazine "A sculpture artist, a creative director and, now, a film producer, Nicole Naone is on fire. Nicole Naone is a Renaissance woman for the modern era, able to move seamlessly through a broad...
Dec 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Pidgin is a language that was developed on plantations in Hawaii. It's an island dialect with influences from English, Hawaiian and Portuguese. Learn more about this unique language and how it came to be! YOU CAN ORDER HAWAIIAN SPRINGS WATER HERE! https://amzn.to/3C2H0rR Pidgin has a rich and interesting history in Hawaii. It's the language of many different cultures and it's often not taken seriously as a "real" language, but it is one that we should all take the time to learn more about! In th...
Nov 28, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 100
Ed Howard is the owner of pax bello security solutions. his company provides a wide variety of services to a number of different industries, including residential and commercial security. Ed's goal with his business is to provide peace of mind for those who need it most, from top executives to everyday families. YOU CAN ORDER HAWAIIAN SPRINGS WATER HERE! https://amzn.to/3C2H0rR It's no secret that the world is a dangerous place. But what you might not know, is how to properly protect yourself an...
Nov 21, 2021•59 min
How does coaching intersect with parenting? What are the best ways to coach your children, and how do you know if they're successful? Billy Pieper offers some insights on these questions. YOU CAN ORDER HAWAIIAN SPRINGS WATER HERE! https://amzn.to/3C2H0rR The best coaches are those who take time to know their athletes, understand where they want them to be, and then figure out how they will get there. They provide feedback that makes sense and helps their athletes grow into better versions of the...
Nov 14, 2021•56 min
www.kuhikuhi.com Native Hawaiian owned businesses are the backbone of our community. With more than a million people on Oahu and close to $14 billion dollars in spending power we need to work together and be intentional about promoting these business owners so they can thrive and grow! KuhiKuhi is a new business directory for Native Hawaiian owned businesses. Check out their website to get connected and help support island bred businesses. YOU CAN ORDER HAWAIIAN SPRINGS WATER HERE! https://amzn....
Nov 07, 2021•59 min
Are you an entrepreneur or problem solver? You might be wondering why only the lucky ones seem to be successful. We are going to share with you how it's not luck, but hard work and dedication that is responsible for your success. This is a story of how one woman overcame some personal adversity and was able to build her own successful business. It's not just about building a successful company, it's also about the challenges that come with being an entrepreneur. Brought to you by The NativeHawai...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr
Entrepreneurial spirit is found in diverse individuals, taking risks to create solutions for the future. But these brave leaders are put up against many challenges - how can we make sure they have all the resources to succeed? Kawika Burgess is here to show unwavering support. With the right resources, greatness will thrive. We think that #Sharing is the best way to celebrate the next generation of tomorrow's entrepreneurs and problem solvers. #OurStory is not just about who we are now, but w...
Oct 24, 2021•52 min
In leadership, the ability to influence and motivate others is obvious. Yet, we may also influence and motivate ourselves and not be aware of it. Learn techniques that you can easily put into practice that will help you achieve your goal and become a confident leader. Part of the way is to win friends and influence people. https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/locations/hawaii Kaeo bought the Dale Carnegie Hawaii and Guam franchise in 2011. She was first introduced to the company while working in mark...
Oct 17, 2021•57 min
Lillian Cumic is a vegan cook and author of the bestselling cookbook 'Hawaii, A Vegan Paradise' In this video, Lillian offers to share her expertise with us and how she likes to make her favorite dishes. She also shares some great tips on vegan cooking and what it means for the environment and for the future of humanity as we plan to travel into space. A vegan chef, Lillian Cumic has written her own cook book that focuses on Hawaiian food. To find a podcast about vegan cooking is no small task. ...
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Kolby Moser, owner of Aria Studios, one of Hawaii's premiere video production companies, comes to Hawaii Real to chat about having a good work life balance and if it's even possible to do in some cases. Hear her story about how she made the transition from a solo video company to building her own little Empire. Check out AriaStudios.com if you're looking for a wedding video company! Brought to you by The NativeHawaiianChamberofCommerce.org YOU CAN ORDER HAWAIIAN SPRINGS WATER HERE! https://amzn....
Oct 03, 2021•57 min
Leila Fujinaka owner of LeadingwithMaster.com and Executive Director of Impact Change Hawaii, helping youth literacy in Hawaii. She explains to me how to easily and quickly improve my communication during these interviews. One simple way to improve is so obvious yet many people fail to do it. Shut Up and LISTEN. Brought to you by The NativeHawaiianChamberofCommerce.org YOU CAN ORDER HAWAIIAN SPRINGS WATER HERE! https://amzn.to/3C2H0rR Hawaii Real is a podcast interviewing locals in Hawaii and th...
Sep 26, 2021•58 min
We don't got rabies or snakes...but we gots SHARKS! Cal swims with em and tries to convince me to take the plunge. Kasey has an amazing mindset to lead a life free from an office or boredom. Living the Beach Life with Kasey and Cal. Hear how they do it. https://www.compasstravelersmagazine.com/ IG @compass.travelers Visit Our Sponsor www.NativeHawaiianChamberofCommerce.org BUY Hawaiian Springs Water HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/390LWjU
Sep 19, 2021•56 min
How one young Hawaiian man from humble roots learned to pivot and succeed in Hawaii. In his early 30's now he's already the owner of his very own successful Elite Fitness Hawaii gym. Visit Our Sponsor www.NativeHawaiianChamberofCommerce.org BUY Hawaiian Springs Water HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/390LWjU https://www.elitefitnesshawaii.com/about Iokepa began working as a personal trainer in 2011. A lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast, he decided to turn his passion for fitness into a career by help...
Sep 12, 2021•52 min
"How can we teach people to Up their Mana Bank?" What is her definition of Mana and Aloha? Recently named as the Executive Director of the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association, Malia has served as fiscal manager, office manager, assistant to the executive director and most recently as director of operations. She graduated from Kamehameha Schools and the University of Hawaii at West Oahu. The pandemic has forced the organization to pivot, leading to development of new partnerships and programs...
Sep 05, 2021•56 min
"We've had an amazing response from local artists and local businesses. We needed somebody to put us in front of these companies and businesses. And on the flip side, the businesses are like, great. We didn't know how to find these people. So it's a win-win and that's one of the things we always work for too, is looking for the win-win in any sector." Visit Our Sponsors: Nativehawaiichamberofcommerce.org buy HAWAIIAN SPRINGS WATER HERE! https://amzn.to/3B5T9eb Naomi Gauthier is the CEO of The Ar...
Aug 29, 2021•52 min
