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Fascinating PeopleAngela Moy: How to Choose Love Over Fear and Live FreeFollow Angela Moy on Instagram at @superluckyangela and her YouTube channel "LKE Dojo," which she does with her partner, Aileen, for indoor cycling, motivation, and energy flow. Angela Moy is someone we've known since high school. We went to 'Iolani School together and she has been a person that has always been interesting and beating to the beat of her own drum. Angela has really come into her own in the last five years or so. And we're really excited to share that story with you through our conversation.She has been through an amazing t...2022-03-011h 06Fascinating PeopleShen Brown: Living Aloha, Making Music, and Finding PeaceShen Brown is a multiplatinum producer, lyricist, songwriter, vocalist, front man, and ukuleleist from Hawaii. He's a classmate of ours at 'Iolani School and someone we always knew had a thing for music. We just didn't know it would be THE thing. And look how far he's come.He started his musical career in Japan when he met his partner Micro and formed the group “Def Tech”. Their 1st album “Def Tech” sold over 2 million copies. Between 2005 and 2006, Def Tech’s 3 album releases sold over 5,000,000 copies.In 2008, Shen released his first solo album “SOLAIRO” and collaborated w...2022-02-181h 16Fascinating PeopleDr. Thomas Lee: Discussing COVID-19 with an EpidemiologistOn this episode of Fascinating People, we speak with Dr. Thomas Lee. Born and raised in Hawai'i, Dr. Lee has a Masters in Public Health in Epidemiology along with a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Hawai'i at Manao. Dr. Thomas Lee also is a forecaster for HI-EMA or Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and has been frequently interviewed by local and national news outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic. In short, he's one of the go-to people for the facts and forecasts about COVID-19 in Hawai'i. He's also a U.S. Army reservist, an avid crossfit trainer, and a f...2022-02-011h 11Fascinating PeopleAlex Kinsey: Authenticity and Joy in Music and LifeOn this episode of Fascinating People, Derek and I spoke with Alex Kinsey, singer, songwriter, and just a really interesting guy. We talk about a range of topics including the ups and downs of fame, the joy of performing—and cooking, and the importance of authenticity in music and life. Ladies and gentlemen, Alex Kinsey: Born in Daytona Beach, Alex Kinsey is a singer/songwriter best known as one half of X Factor winning duo, Alex & Sierra.After winning the US talent competition in 2013, the duo went on to have two successful albums and...2022-01-251h 00Fascinating PeopleDustin Reynolds: The First Double Amputee to Sail Solo Around the WorldDustin Reynolds is the first double amputee to sail solo around the world. It took him almost 8 years, multiple restarts, a global pandemic, encounters with pirates, near financial poverty, broken boats, and not to mention all his blood, sweat, and tears to get through his crazy journey. Dustin is an inspiration for all. His motorcycle accident by a drunk driver could have been the beginning of his end. But it was just the beginning of all the amazing adventures that would be in store for Dustin. Without an arm and a leg, Dustin pretty much hit rock b...2022-01-1858 minFascinating PeopleAlbert Ching: How to Be a More Empathetic, Curious, and Creative PersonOn this episode of Fascinating People, Derek and I speak with Albert Ching, a classmate and friend of ours from Iolani School. From Iolani, Albert went on to continue his education at Harvard University and MIT. He then went on to work at Google in various finance and product leadership roles. Interestingly enough, Albert Ching and his partner created the first bus map of Dhaka, the mega-capital of Bangladesh and piloted live bus tracking and free Wi-Fi on a government owned bus line. In recent years, he was the COO of a startup that created a DIY platform for...2021-11-1750 minFascinating PeopleDr. Paige Yang: Acupuncture, Loving Detachment, and the Path to LiberationDr. Paige Yang is back on the Fascinating People podcast for another interview with Derek Kamm and Cliff Hsia. This time, Dr. Paige Yang speaks specifically about acupuncture and how it works, her unique approach to helping her patients heal themselves, how she empowers her son to make good decisions, the importance of being in nature every day, and how and why she gives back to the people in her community. Originally from Hawai'i, Dr. Yang started her quest to become a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) during her junior year abroad in Hangzhou, China. She st...2021-11-031h 01Fascinating PeopleHeather Greenwood Davis: Globetrotting, Storytelling, and ParentingHeather Greenwood Davis is a truly fascinating person. Heather's parents immigrated from Jamaica to Canada, where she currently still resides. She is a mother, a lawyer turned writer, storyteller, world traveler, on-air personality, and a keynote speaker. In 2011, her family of four went on a round the world trip through 29 countries on 6 continents and she wrote about it on her website GlobetrottingMama.com. In 2012, her family was recognized as National Geographic Traveler's Travelers of the Year.Heather Greenwood Davis is currently a Contributing Writer and on-air storyteller for National Geographic and a Feature Writer with The Globe...2021-10-201h 06Fascinating PeopleCliff Hsia: Lessons From Chinatown Hawaii and Family TravelThis week's episode of Fascinating People is an interview with Cliff Hsia, co-host of Fascinating People.Cliff Hsia is a realtor, marketer, podcaster, and writer. During his over 17-year corporate marketing career in China and the Bay Area, California, Cliff worked for companies including Alibaba, Cisco, and Google. In 2014 and 2015, Cliff's family went on a gap year of world travel in more than a dozen countries with short-term study abroad experiences for their two daughters in Guatemala, Taiwan, China, Thailand, and Spain. Cliff Hsia is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii where he graduated from 'Iolani School. He has...2021-10-0654 minFascinating PeopleNoel Harmon: Asian Identity, Racial Equity, and Leadership LessonsSince June 2018, Noel Harmon has been the President and Executive Director of Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars or APIA Scholars, which is the largest non-profit organization that provides college scholarships to APIA students in financial need. The numbers are impressive: 7,200 scholars have been awarded since 2003, 65% are first generation college students, 70% live below or at the poverty line. With an annual portfolio of $15 million with a staff of about 15 people, over $150 million in scholarships awarded in total to date.Prior to APIA Scholars, Noel Harmon worked as the Senior Vice President for Strategic Partnerships for Yes to Education...2021-09-2954 minFascinating PeopleDerek Kamm: Ichigo Ichie in Life and BusinessOn this week's episode of Fascinating People, Derek and I decided to switch things up and interview each other. First up, Derek.Where should I start with Derek Kamm? First off, I know Derek as a classmate at 'Iolani School in Hawaii. Derek was on the school's chess team and was an avid surfer outside of school. It wasn't until our 15th year high school reunion did Derek and I reconnect and develop a friendship that has grown wonderfully over the years. We've connected over long and deep discussions about family, fatherhood, faith, philosophy, relationships, real estate, an...2021-09-221h 08Fascinating PeopleDr. Paige Yang: Health, Healing, and Traditional Chinese MedicineDr. Paige Yang, founder of Paige Yang Acupuncture and Yang Face, started her quest to become a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) during her junior year abroad in Hangzhou, China. She studied one-on-one with a TCM doctor and learned the fundamentals of Chinese medicine. After graduating from college, she then spent a second year in China, and it was only when she was frequently sick and seeking out TCM for her own care that she knew she wanted to be a doctor of Chinese medicine. With that clarity, Paige returned to the United States and received both her...2021-09-151h 16Fascinating PeopleClarice Casamina: Finances, Family, and Giving BackOn this episode of Fascinating People, we speak with Clarice Casamina. She has a bachelors of arts in marketing from George Washington University and is currently a loan officer and director of sales and marketing at House of Finance in Hawaii. She's one of the top producers of residential loans in Hawaii and has propelled House of Finance to become Oahu’s #1 producer of USDA loans. The USDA loan program was designed to help provide opportunities for people who normally cannot receive a traditional mortgage. House of Finance is a thriving family business in Hawaii and Clarice is proud to...2021-09-011h 16Fascinating PeopleMarc Pomerleau: Exploring Asian-American Identity and AwakeningMarc Pomerleau is a certified professional co-active coach, strategy consultant, speaker, facilitator, designer of live experiences, and writer and producer of short films. Marc's most recent project is his short film "Seeking Home." The film follows Marc's personal exploration of Asian identity, San Francisco Chinatown, the Asian American experience, and the desire that resides in all of us to discover who we are and what it means to be home. Marc previously worked as an executive in creative and experience design agencies. He has a masters in arts in Asian Studies and International Economics from John Hopkins University and...2021-08-251h 10Fascinating PeopleJordi Lippe-McGraw: Transformation Through Travel and WellnessOn this episode of Fascinating People, Cliff Hsia and Derek Kamm speak with Jordi Lippe-McGraw. She's a travel writer, certified holistic health coach, wife, and mother. Jordi's career actually started out in the entertainment industry. For almost ten years, she worked as an entertainment reporter where she was spotted on red carpets, fancy parties, and with A-list celebrities. She was frequent guest on the Wendy Williams talk show and was even interviewed on CNN for the story she broke about Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump. But she got tired of writing and talking about other people's lives rather than...2021-08-181h 02Fascinating PeopleCindy Villanueva: Fighting for Joy and Living in GraceListen to Cliff Hsia's and Derek Kamm's Fascinating People podcast with Cindy Villanueva. She is the author of Don't Fight Mad, A Black Belt's Quest to Recapture Joy. Through deeply personal stories, Cindy shares how martial arts became a metaphor for recapturing her strength, identity, and joy. In her book, she offers a candid and authentic blueprint for those who long to rekindle the wonder of a well-lived existence. Cindy has been through it all. After rejecting Stanford for UCLA, she subsequently dropped out of university to give birth to her daughter at age 19. Whether it was through domestic a...2021-08-111h 19Fascinating PeopleAnthony Provenzano: From Homelessness to FatherhoodJoin Cliff Hsia and Derek Kamm on this week's Fascinating People podcast with Anthony Provenzano. He is a Senior Vice President with Cushman & Wakefield ChaneyBrooks, which is the oldest commercial real estate firm in Hawaii. Anthony is one of the top producers for commercial real estate in Hawaii and has earned several accolades for his work including the #1 broker in 2019 at Cushman & Wakefield Hawaii. Anthony's path to success wasn't an easy one. After the passing of his father when he was 14 years old, he was in and out of foster homes and lived on the streets of East Oahu unt...2021-08-021h 05