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storystoryThe Water Walker: One Surfer’s Epic EscapeThe ocean can be a scary place: the waves are so strong, the water so deep. But surfer and illustrator AJ Dungo tells the story of an earthling who figured out how to walk on water and literally defy the rules of gravity. If you want a big SPOILER, here it is: It’s only human for the season, the grandfather of modern-day surfing, Duke Kahanamoku. Duke’s great grandniece, Heather Kina’u Paoa tells us about what Duke’s life was really like. We learn about the physics of surfing, and how surfing is an escape, not just on a spi...2025-04-0200 minRadiolab for KidsRadiolab for KidsThe Water Walker: One Surfer’s Epic EscapeThe ocean can be a scary place: the waves are so strong, the water so deep. But surfer and illustrator AJ Dungo tells the story of an earthling who figured out how to walk on water and literally defy the rules of gravity. If you want a big SPOILER, here it is: It’s only human for the season, the grandfather of modern-day surfing, Duke Kahanamoku. Duke’s great grandniece, Heather Kina’u Paoa tells us about what Duke’s life was really like. We learn about the physics of surfing, and how surfing is an escape, not just on a spi...2025-04-0229 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaSam Aiona & Daniel Holt – Kalihi Palama Settlement (Extended Version)Sam Aiona, Executive Director at Palama Settlement and Daniel Holt State Representative shares with Makani why Palama Settlement is so important to Kalihi and Palama community. They how Palam Settlement encourages cultural diversity through different programs such as kajukenbo, lion dancing, pickleball, sewing, and so much more. To Learn more about Culturised visit: https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2024-01-1035 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaFrank De lima – Entertainer/Comedian (Extended Version)Award-winning comic, Frank De Lima is one of Hawaii’s most beloved comedians. Frank has been entertaining locals and tourists with his zany parodies, outrageous sense of humor, and spontaneous creativity. Frank’s specialty is translating issues such as current events, fads, and personalities into fresh musical parodies. Frank shares how his cultural upbringing influenced his comedy. To Learn more about Culturised visit: https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2024-01-0333 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaPeter Whitley – Fire Knife Dancer & Founder of Toa Ole Afi (Extended Version)Peter Whitley won worlds in fire knife dancing in 2004 and Founded Toa Ole Afi, fire knife dancing school. Join Makani and Peter as they drink Kapa Kava while talking story about going up in Waianae and Polynesian dancing. To Learn more about Culturised visit: https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-12-2734 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaJanice Uemori & Rei Noelani Vasquez – The Culture in Waianae High School (Extended Version)Janice Uemori, Student Activity Coordinator and Rei Noelani Vasquez, Student Body President at Waianae High School share about the culture at their school and the miss understanding people have on Waianae. To Learn more about Culturised visit: https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-12-2129 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaDr. ʻUmi Perkins – Sustainability & Future of Hawaii (Extended Version)A graduate of Lahainaluna and Harvard, ʻUmi Perkins received a PhD in Political Science from the University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa. He shares about his new project writing a book on Hawaiian perspective and Hawaiian history. Listen to the full show to hear Dr. ʻUmi perspective on sustainability and the future of Hawaii. To Learn more about Culturised visit: https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-12-1433 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaChantel Moearii Weaver & Wendy Loh – Spencecliff Restaurants (Extended Version)Chantel Moearii Weaver President & CEO of Spencecliff Restaurant and daughter of Spence Weaver the Founder of Spencecliff Corporation. Wendy Loh International Marketing Director of Juice Plus Aloha and the daughter of a waitress at Spencecliff Restaurant. Stay tuned to learn how Spencecliff brought 50 plus restaurants to Oahu and how they impacted the culture in Hawaii. To Learn more about Culturised visit: https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-12-0632 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaHeather Furutani, 71st Cherry Blossom Festival General ChairThe Cherry Blossom Festival is a project of the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Cherry Blossom Festival holds the honor of being one of the longest, continually running ethnic festivals in the State of Hawai‘i – originally started in 1953. While times have evolved, the purpose of the Festival continues to be the perpetuation of Japanese culture, and to enrich the lives of young women of Japanese ancestry. The Festival is in its 71st year and Queen Contestants are given the opportunity to learn about their Japanese heritage, improve their poise and public spea...2023-11-3030 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCreating Content with Culture - Jody Shiroma (Extended Version)Jody Shiroma Vice President of Communications and Programming, PBS Hawaii shares about what it was like growing up in the back roads of Waimanalo and the importance of omiyage. Jody then goes on to share about the local/cultural content she oversaw such as the podcast “What School You Went?” and the new series, “Home is Here.” Watch the extended version to learn more. To Learn more about Culturised visit: https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-07-2032 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaTongan Culture with LiuLiuakilelei “Liu” shares opening how her father called the Tongan King to ask him if he could help his family immigrate to Hawaii. The king at the time called his good friend in Hawaii Spencecliff, owner of Spencecliff Restaurants to help Liu’s family move. Liu shares what it was like grow up as a Tongan American, and how she perpetuate culture through dance. To Learn more about Culturised visit: https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-07-1334 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaFarrington High School Culture – Theresa Shulber & Christa QuelnanTheresa Shulbert, Student Activities Coordinator and Christa Quelnan ASB Vice President of Farrington High School shares about the culture of Farrington High School and how their culture shaped who they are. Learn how different generations of immigrants approach assimilating and adapting to their new environment.    Theresa shares a heartfelt account of how her Samoan culture has profoundly shaped her identity and teaching style. She brings her ASB Vice President Christa Quelnan to share the student perspective of the culture of Farrington High School.    In elementary Christa migrated to Hawaii from the Philippines, embarking on a remarkable journey of adaptation and...2023-07-0637 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaMarty Dread – Reggae PerformerGet ready to groove to the infectious reggae beats of Marty Dread, Hawaii's very own Reggae Ambassador! With a remarkable career spanning 29 years and a discography boasting 21 albums, Marty Dread has been spreading his love for reggae across the Hawaiian Islands, the USA, and beyond. In his latest musical offering, Marty Dread presents "What You Mean to Me," an album. Released alongside the album is his newest single, "One More Day," which hit the airwaves on June 4, 2023, captivating listeners with its catchy rhythm and heartfelt lyrics. To Learn more...2023-06-2935 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaShawn “Doc Rock” - Community Manager, Ecamm Network, LLCShawn “Doc Rock” Boyd is a community manager at Ecamm Network, LLC. When Shawn was a young adult he moved from New York to Hawaii. He shares how he was able to assimilate into the Hawaiian culture and influence the pop culture in Hawaii. Shawn share with Makani the secret on how to fit in with the local in Hawaii. To Learn more about Culturised visit: https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-06-2228 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaExpert in Japanese & Okinawan Culture in HawaiiShari Tamashiro, Cybrarian at Kapi'olani Community College, University of Hawaii. Curated the Looking Like the Enemy exhibit in the Attack Building at Pearl Harbor National Monument, as well as the Battle of Okinawa and 100th/442nd, MIS, 1399 & MIS exhibits. Shari’s passion is storytelling (especially Hawaii Japanese and Okinawan stories) and documenting/preserving primary source materials in Hawaii’s community. She often serve as a bridge between UH and the local Okinawan community because she think it's important to connect university resources and expertise to enhance community archivism and projects. Currently working on the Hawaii Okinawan Restaurant project. Former pres...2023-06-1538 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaAmanda Chang, The Korean Culture in Hawaii (Extended Version)Amanda Chang shares her own experiences and knowledge on Korean culture in Hawaii. She pulls from her experience as a board member of the Hawaii Korean Cultural Center and serves as an officer and a member at the American Immigration Lawyers Association Hawaii Chapter. To Learn more about Culturised visit: https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-06-0832 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaJohn “Prime” Hina – Graffiti Artist (Extended Version)John “Prime” Hina is a legend in Hawaii’s graffiti scene. Watch the extended version as he shares with Makani how he started illegally graffitiing in the streets then turning his life around and created some of the most recognized murals in Oahu. John started 808 Urban to improve the quality of life for the community through art programs that incorporate Hawaiian culture. To Learn more about Culturised visit: https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-06-0137 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaAndrew “Bubba” Hodges – Rebel SoulJahz (Extended Version)This week on Culturised Bubba Hodges. He shares about the culture of Island music. Bubba Hodges, a member of Rebel SoulJahz share the hard truth about the toxic music culture, alcoholism, and he was able to change his life. Rebel SoulJahz music is heavily influenced by reggae and R&B music. To Learn more about Culturised visit: https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-05-2222 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaLilinoe Kauahikaua - Culture practice in Addiction Therapy and RecoveryLilinoe Kauahikaua joins Papa Ola Lōkahi under Hale Hoʻonaʻauao: The Learning Institute in the role of Population Health Specialist, focusing on addictions.  To Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-03-2533 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaSabrina Young - 1st princess / Narcissus Queen PageantThe Narcissus Queen Pageant is an integral part of this festival as it represents a vast legacy of knowledge and preservation of Chinese heritage; applications for this year’s festival are currently being accepted. Narcissus Queen Contestants cultivate an intimate understanding of Chinese culture through exciting and engaging cultural classes such as Narcissus bulb carving, traditional Chinese cooking, Chinese herbal medicine, lion dance, Kung Fu, and Chinese history classes. To Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-03-1830 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaRae DeCoito - Mālama Loko Ea fishpond in HaleiwaAmong Rae’s goals are to restore the community connection to Loko Ea fishpond, expand the educational programs and work with landowner Kamehameha Schools to revive Loko Ea to once again become a bountiful and thriving fishpond. To Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-03-1132 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaMichelle Choy & Linda Louie - Chinese Culture in HawaiiThe Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii was founded in 1911, initially to provide service to the merchants in Chinatown, and to assist the immigrant population assimilate into their new community. To Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-03-0439 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaLionel Wright - The Black HawaiianTo Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-02-2536 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaSydney Iaukea - Author & EducatorTo Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-02-1835 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaDigital Knowledge & Culture - Leslie IaukeaTo Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-02-1133 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaFilipino Culture on the big screen with Film Director Reina Bonta and Actress Tiki WillisTo Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-02-0435 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaSamoan Culture & Dance with Reo Tafa‘iTo Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2023-01-2842 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaAloha Festivals and Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame - Toni LeeAunty Toni Lee is a longtime advocate for the native Hawaiian community, serving as the chair of the Aloha Festival Floral Parade for the past decade and held multiple leadership positions in the Hawaiian civic Club communities. She is currently the president of the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame, which is the nonprofit behind Waikiki Beach Walk’s free cultural exhibit, The Royal Room.  To Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2022-11-2640 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaKu'uipo Kumukahi - Hawaiian Musician and Cultural PractitionerI am from the island of Hawaiʻi.  Raised on family ʻāina that was given to my great great grandfather through a Royal Patent Land Grant in 1850.  I am the 5th generation to be raised on family land with all of our kupuna, including my parents, buried on the property. My father was a manaleo, native Hawaiian speaker and chose not to teach me ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi as he reflected on his time of being punished in school for speaking Hawaiian.  Growing up, I intently watched and learned from my parents. My mother, a nurse, loved working with adults with ment...2022-11-1939 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaPOW! WOW! Founder - Jasper WongJasper Wong is an artist, illustrator, and curator. As an artist, he has exhibited worldwide, in places such as Japan, California, France, London, Mexico, New York, Hong Kong, Chicago, and Australia. He has also scored press in publications such as Communication Arts, Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, Taschen’s Illustration Now, Hypebeast, Booooooom, Arrested Motion, Hi-Fructose, Acclaim, Complex, Vice, Highsnobiety, VNA, Street Art News and Juxtapoz. Wong has been chosen as one of the HB100 multiple times. A list of Hypebeast's 100 most influential figures in the industry, which includes the likes of Kaws, Pharrel, Banksy, Jay Z and Kanye We...2022-11-1234 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaHawaiʻi’s First Native Hawaiian Fashion Designer - Nakeʻu AwaiOften touted as the Grandfather of Hawaiʻi fashion, Nakeʻu was the first Hawaiian designer to locally create prints using native and indigenous flora as inspiration (what’s come to be known as “Hawaiian print”). He also produced the first muʻumuʻu (a loose gown) and holokū (a loose, seamed dress with a yoke and train) to be sold commercially at Carol and Mary, an iconic women’s fashion store at the time, and the Liberty House department store, making Hawaiian fashion accessible to the masses. To Learn more ab...2022-11-0531 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture and Motivation - Daniel AipaDaniel Aipa was born and raised in Kailua, O’ahu.  He has worked in the fitness and health industry for 20 years and incorporates Hawaiian culture into his training and coaching methods. He is the founder of The KŪ Project – a platform and space devoted to health and wellness using a holistic approach rooted in Hawaiian values. Aipa believes that when we learn to stand tall within ourselves, we can empower others to stand taller and be a good ancestors to leave a legacy that makes the world a stronger and healthier place. Social media handle...2022-10-2933 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaThe Culture of Comedy - James ManeJames Mane is a larger than life Samoan stand up comedian, actor, and podcast host from Hawaii. He is the first Samoan to do stand-up comedy on American television via FNX’s First Nations Comedy Experience which highlighted many Native American comedians and other indigenous people and can be seen on Amazon Prime. Mane is a co-star of an Adult Swim TV hit called, ‘Decker’ where he played Lanoi Arnold who was dubbed the unofficial king of Hawaii. Which can be seen on Amazon Prime and YouTube. Mane has performed stand up comedy throughout the countr...2022-10-2236 minRadiolab for Kids Presents: TerrestrialsRadiolab for Kids Presents: TerrestrialsTerrestrials: The Water WalkerThe ocean can be a scary place: the waves are so strong, the water so deep. But surfer and illustrator AJ Dungo tells the story of an earthling who figured out how to walk on water and literally defy the rules of gravity. If you want a big SPOILER, here it is: It’s only human for the season, the grandfather of modern-day surfing, Duke Kahanamoku. Duke’s great grandniece, Heather Kina’u Paoa tells us about what Duke’s life was really like. We learn about the physics of surfing, and how surfing is an escape, not just on a spi...2022-10-2029 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture of Healing and the connection to the ocean - Kehaulani KupiheaTo Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/  Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.2022-10-1534 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaThe importance of the culture and the music of the culture with Aaron J. SalāAaron J. Salā is President and CEO of Gravitas Pasifika, a boutique firm intent on harnessing the power of creative storytelling to advance Native Hawaiian, local Hawaiʻi, and Pasifika worldview and talent through the exploration and integration of, and experimentation with, creativity in production. He is a contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music singer and pianist most well known for his Hawaiian swing style, his 2005 award winning album, and for receiving the Most Promising Artist Na Hoku Hanohano Award in 2006.    To Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/  Culturised is a https://www.wikioc...2022-10-0837 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture of Kanaka Solutions - Kimo LeongMy name is Kimo Leong, owner of Kanaka Solutions we Spread Aloha n Malama. Da Po’oof NA KANE KOA O MAKUA a LaHui who has Malama Aina our AHUPUA’A Kaniana cave to Ke’awa’ula. WILD WEST was starting to be jus dat ENTITLED people outside our 96792 community started feeling like they could come Camp ,throw parties n make bonfires. We noticed they jus had no respect for da Aina n da area they was in. Da KAPUNA put a lot of work in to protect what we see today and dat is $$$$ has not touch dis part of...2022-10-0131 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture of Hip Hop in Hawaii with KrystilezI am Hawai’i Hip Hop.   Artist: @krystilez  Rap group: @angrylocals  Radio show: @hi93oahu   To Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.   #hiphop2022-09-2436 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture with Native Hawaiian Health, Wellness and Healing , Kuulei BirniePapa Ola Lōkahi, the Hawaiian Health Board established in 1988, is charged with raising the health status of Native Hawaiians to the highest possible level, which it achieves through partnership, programs and public policy. Learn more at papaolalokahi.org   To Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.   #hawaiian #native #wellness #healing2022-07-0430 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture of Wahine and ʻAha Wahine, Mehanaokalā HindMehanaokala Hind is a Kumu Hula and cultural practitioner skilled in hula, oli, and ceremony. She descends from the hula lineage of Kumu Hula Leinaʻala Kalama Heine and earned the rank of Kumu Hula in 2009 when she completed the ‘ūniki rites set forth by her Kumu.  She has been trained in mele oli from some of Hawaiʻiʻs master chanters.  Mehana brings a breadth and depth of relationships with Native Hawaiian communities, leaders, schools and organizations that is hard to match.  She has committed her life to teaching the lāhui to chant and hula the wisdom of their a...2022-06-2733 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture of Mental health, Kekupu NourrieEdmund Kekupua’enohopono’ike’ohia Nourrie Jr. is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Cultural Educator. He graduated from Chaminade University in 2018 with his Masters in Counseling Psychology, and has been working in a clinical setting for over four years at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC) as a member of the Behavioral Health Department, as well as a Clinical Therapist with Imua Health Group. Kupu also serves the community as a Cultural Educator for Malama Recovery Services and Malama Ku Ola, both of which are located on WCCHC campus. His clinical focus lies in grief and existe...2022-06-2034 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaHawaiian Cultural Practitioners with Ohana Kupono Consulting, Mana & Kalehua CaceresKalehua Kamohaliʻi Caceres is an ʻŌiwi from Māʻili, Waiʻanae, Oʻahu. She is the eldest daughter of Gregory Kamohaliʻi Jr. and Edwena Kanani Awong, granddaughter of Gregory Kaʻilihou Kamohaliʻi Jr. of Kahoma, Ritchie Grace Pūʻiakeonaonaokaleimokihana Parker of Honolulu, Edward Kalani Awong Sr. and May Kuʻulei Aldeguer of Māʻili. She is a graduate of Kamehameha Schoolsʻ Class of 1996 and the University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu with a BA in Humanities with a concentration in Hawaiian-Pacific Studies. Kalehua was a Hawaiian language immersion teacher and preschool director for 13 years in Waiʻanae and is cu...2022-06-1336 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture & Music - Hawaiian Falsetto Music Star, Kamakakehau FernandezIf anyone could be described as having “Hawaiian heart and soul,” it is indeed Kamakakehau Fernandez. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, a 6 week old African American infant was adopted and brought to the shores of Maui, Hawaiʻi by Robyn Nae’ole, It is here that his new family and home shaped “Kamakakēhau” (Kamaka) into one of Hawaiʻi’s refreshing  talents.   Kamaka’s education played a huge part in his love and appreciation for the Hawaiian culture and music. He is a graduate of the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program Also an educator amongst many teaching Hawaiian language,’Ukulele and many other...2022-06-0640 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture of Island Style Entertainment with Shawn Santana - President of Vizzun EntertainmentWe are Las Vegas’ premiere entertainment company.  founded in 2000, bringing island style entertainment to Las Vegas. It is Vizzun Entertainment’s dream to share the aloha spirit and island culture through music and entertainment. We specialize in concerts, festivals, nightclubs, comedy shows, and private functions.   To Learn more about Culturised visit:  https://www.culturised.com/ Culturised is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.   #concerts #nightclubs #lasvegas2022-05-3036 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture of Kia’i, Kaukaohu WahilaniI am a activated Kanaka Oiwi from Puea Wai'anae the son of Wela Wahilani ( Father ) and Pikake Wahilani ( Mother ) a Husband to Purdyka Noelani Keohokapu Wahilani and Father to 3 sons Kaulana Keohokapu 27 , Keola Wahilani 19 and Hau'oli Wahilani 14. I work at Brinks Hawai'i under Skyline Security in collaboration with 808 Smart Homes , I also sit on the Wai'anae Neighborhood Board and sit as the chair for The Hawaiian Affairs Committee been on the Board since 2015 serving my beloved Wai'anae Moku. I'm also the Alaka'i for Hui Ku Like Kakou that was birthed out of the Protection of Mauna a Wakea in 2015...2022-05-2337 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCultural History Museum - Bishop Museum - Curator for Hawaii & Pacific Cultural ResourcesSarah Kuaiwa is a historian, art historian, and genealogist from Waimalu, Oʻahu. Her ʻohana has been living in and around Puʻuloa for the past four generations. Sarah is a fourth-year Ph.D. student at the Sainsbury Research Unit for the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, UK. She specializes in nineteenth-century Hawaiian History and her dissertation looks at creativity in kapa production in the early Hawaiian Kingdom (1810–50). Kuaiwa completed her BA cum laude in Art History and Visual Arts from Occidental College and her MA in History with a foc...2022-05-1636 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture with Ka Mahina Project - Sharing mo’olelo that deepen our ‘ike with the Mahina (moon)A lifelong learner, Hiʻilani Shibata has spent the last 20 years in the field of education, both formal and informal. Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, she moved to the island of Oʻahu to attend the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa where she graduated with a BA in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. While finishing her last year in college she was also teaching ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi at Kailua Intermediate school part time and realized that formal education was not her calling. She then joined the education department of the Bishop Museum where she blossomed in informal education i...2022-05-0936 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaThe Culture of Leadership with Leadership Speaker, Executive Coach, and Producer - Po’okela MossmanPo'okela Mossman is a Leadership Speaker & Executive Coach and the founder of Chief Development & Leadership Strategies.  A quickly growing training and development company with a sweet spot for High Impact & Healthy Leadership!  Po'okela's mission is to help hard-working leaders & entrepreneurs WIN at what matter most - in their Life & Business!  As a US Army Veteran, Po'okela served as a Combat Medic for 10years of Honorable Service. Born & raised in Hawaii, grown into a true Polynesian Professional driven with Purpose.  Po'okela is also a sought-after Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. His genuine approach, along with his humor, relatability, and engaging ener...2022-05-0233 minWine &Wine &Wine & Culture with Makani Tabura, Host of Culturised PodcastMakani Tabura, the host of Culturised Podcast.  The focus of Culturised is to learn, to share, to be versed and understand culture whether ethnic, native, or social. Every culture has a history and the goal of this show is to make sure those cultures continue to move forward and rise. Makani Tabura gets to know his guests and dives into all the things that make up Hawaii’s culture.  Featured guests will include community leaders, artists, Kumu Hula, Kahu and everyday Hawaiian people to share their knowledge and mana’o on what makes up Hawaii’s unique culture.   To Lear...2022-02-2839 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaConsuelo Gouveia & Trevor Atkins of Hālau Kū Māna Charter SchoolConsuelo Gouveia was born and raised on the island of Lāna'i. This is the start of her 20th year as a teacher and her 14th year at HKM.  She started my career in the DOE and was wanting something different.  HKM holds a special place for her as she spent majority of her career here.  The teachings and pedagogy of this school was the means and ways of how she learned growing up on the tiny island of Lāna'i. She started at HKM as Program Director and moved back to the classroom to teach grade 6 and then helpe...2022-02-2133 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaThe Royal Order of Kamehameha with Arthur AiuArthur/Ka‘uhane has been a Community Relations Specialist since March 1994 and coordinates and conducts the educational tours and outreach programs for BWS.  Outside the responsibilities of his career, Arthur is a native Hawaiian cultural practitioner. His interest lies in perpetuating the Hawaiian language. He has a passion in learning and performing the art of hula. He is an executive officer with the Royal Order of Kamehameha. He also is a member and trustee of Honolulu’s historic Kawaiaha‘o Church.   Arthur attempts to live life by weaving the various aspects of his personal interests and professional life to perpetuat...2022-02-1433 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture of Big Island and Family Business, Fish FlagsIn January 2017 Sun Dot changed ownership and was passed down to Viv's niece, Christina Henline. Tina was born in Kailua, O'ahu and raised in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai'i. After high school, she moved to Noosa Heads, Australia to attend college and ended up staying in Australia for 13 years, focusing on building her knowledge in business, tourism and teaching. She recently returned to Hawaii and began substitute teaching at schools across the island.  Tina has expanded the business to include a range of Kids and Men's T-shirts, Hats, Pouches and other ocean-related accessories. She enjoys collaborating with o...2022-02-0736 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaMicronesian Culture with Ozeky OrphinOZEKY is the name everyone knows me by . I am just an ordinary island boy , struggling and trying  to live life to its fullest here on Hawaii to support and provide for my small family.   I was born in chuuk and was relocated to Guam for better education in 1990’s . From Guam to Seattle and Seattle to Honolulu.   With an undeniable passion for music I started playing keyboard at a young age . Growing up Music was always my run to hobby. I play for my Elementary school choir, for churches & lastly for fun.   I started releasing albums year after year unti...2022-01-3140 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaFilipino Tattoo Culture with Cultural Tattoo Practitioner, Lane WilckenLane Wilcken is a scholar, cultural tattoo practitioner and advocate for the critically endangered practice of "batok" or cultural tattoos of the Philippines. He also has studied other related indigenous traditions of the Philippines and greater Pacific with over three decades of research and experience. His mother is from the Philippines and his father is of English and Scandinavian descent.  Lane is the author of "Filipino Tattoos Ancient to Modern" -and- "The Forgotten Children of Maui." He is also a contributing writer to "Back from the Crocodile's Belly: Philippine Babaylan Studies and the Struggle for Indigenous Memory" and "Shamanic T...2022-01-2439 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaChief Executive Officer of the Mayor's Office of Culture & Arts, Makanani SalaMakanani is the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts. She has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Hawaiian Studies from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and is ABD in the History department of the University of California – Irvine. She became a Kumu Hula in 2016 through the traditional practice of ʻūniki ʻailolo. Makanani is also an educator, having taught Hawaiian history, mythology, hula, and ʻōlelo at both the secondary and tertiary levels. Makanani’s ʻohana comes from Nāhiku, Maui and Kalaoa, Hawaiʻi, but she was born and raised in Hālawa, Oʻahu.  2022-01-1733 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaThe Role of Men in Hawaiian Culture with Keola Kawai‘ula‘iliahi Chan of ‘Aha KaneAs Ka Pounui of ‘Aha Kāne Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Males, Keola oversees the executive direction of this statewide non-profit organization. He is responsible for ‘Aha Kāne providing wellness conferences, programmatic interventions, and leadership training to empower kāne (males) to connect with culture, traditional practices, and kuleana to build a stronger ʻohana. The most current program of ʻAha Kāne is ʻAha ʻOhana: Kapu Ka Hāloa that recognize the universal core of society: the family unit. This program is to acknowledge the foundation of a thriving family to have healthy communication, strong relationships...2022-01-1037 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturized with Twinkle Borge & James Koshiba of Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anaeTwinkle Borge is the leader of Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae, a village of 250 people living unhoused on State land adjacent to the Waianae Boat Harbor. She has organized her village into a powerful asset for the wider community that offers safety, healing, and purpose to people who've lost their housing. POW residents serve Waianae in a variety of ways, including conducting regular cleanups all across the Waianae Coast, feeding and clothing residents of other houseless encampments, and distributing back to school supplies each year to both houseless and housed families in need. In 2018, Twinkle and others led an effo...2022-01-0339 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture of Community with Owner of Aloha Alkaline, Kaui KauhiAloha! My name is Kauiokalani Kauh, or I go by Kaui Kauhi. Born and raised in Waimānalo Hawaiian homestead. I’m married to my intermediate 7th grade sweetheart Kahealani Kauhi and we have 3 beautiful children Teah, Tanaiah, and Tanoah Kauhi.   Growing up for me was very hard. My grandmother raised all of her grandchildren which was over 20 of us in a 3 bedroom 1 bath. Barely passing elementary, intermediate & high school. I was also in special ed. After graduating from high school, I turned to be a professional athlete in boogie boarding and won state and national titles.   After doing that fo...2021-12-2738 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture of Malama Aina & Aloha Aina - Director of Community Outreach at 808 Cleanups, Kimeona KaneKe Aloha Nui, My name is Kimeona Kane, son of Shadrach Hussey and Sunday Ann Kane, grandson to Victor Kane and Wanda Lemn.  Born and raised in the comfort of Waimānalo where I still am blessed to reside.  Graduate of the Kamehameha Schools, Kapālama Campus, Uhau Humu Pōhaku Practitioner under the direction of Kumu Kinohi Pizarro, Aloha ʻĀina in as many ways as possible, Humble Kumu, Proud Haumana.  Spent 16 years in the Restaurant industry as a General Manager before making the life changing decision to perpetuate Hawaiʻi by means of stewardship, conservation and preservation of our peopl...2021-12-1443 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaHawaiian Music Culture with Music Producer & Artist, Shawn PimentalShawn Kekoa Pimental is a 5-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner and Grammy Nominated Music Producer and Artist. He has produced records for Kealii Reichel, Lehua Kalima, Na Palapalai, Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole, Na Leo Pilimehana, Kainani Kahaunaele, Justin Young, Chad Takatsugi, Three Plus, Rebel Souljahz and many more. Shawn has also composed and produced music for Mike Post, Disney and other Award-Winning shows. He has also toured the world as a Musical Director and Band Member for many other artists, sharing the stage with Janet Jackson, Colbie Caillat, Maxi Priest, Steel Pulse, America and Jack Johnson. Shawn has...2021-09-0735 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaArt & Culture with Manager of Small Town * Big Art on Maui, Kelly McHugh-WhiteWith 23 years of experience as a nonprofit business administrator, Kelly McHugh-White specializes in the advancement of conservation, arts and cultural programs that leverage community engagement in order to strengthen visibility, credibility, and investment. A New York native, she joined the Maui community in 2008 to administer the marketing, fundraising and youth arts programs at Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center followed by a 5-year tenure as Public Information Specialist for the State of Hawaiʻi, Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission and an additional 2 years as Director of Marketing & Development for Pacific Whale Foundation. She has consulted for the County of Maui...2021-08-3134 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaJapanese Culture with President of Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Nate GyotokuNate serves as the President & Executive Director of Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi, overseeing all operations for the state. The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi’s (JCCH) mission is to be a vibrant resource, strengthening our diverse community by educating present and future generations in the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. Before returning to the JCCH, Nate served at the President & Executive Director of Junior Achievement of Hawaii, an impact organization that inspires and empowers Hawaii’s youth to be successful in today’s global economy. He also served as Director of Sustainability Initiative...2021-08-2334 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture of Addiction with Educator, Kamuela "Kamu" KauhaneKamuela "Kamu" Kauhane is from the beautiful town of Nanakuli on the Island of O’ahu. Nanakuli holds a special place in his heart as this is the town where not only he was born and raised, graduated but is now an Educational Assistant at a local elementary school. In his younger years Kamuela has been a part of the town's paddling team, played baseball, football and even had boxing lessons. Though sports are not a current passion of his, there’s no saying he isn’t well versed. Nowadays, Kamuela would be considered a social media enthusiast. He used h...2021-08-2332 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture as a Business with Owners of Aloha Hula Supply, Sue & Kelina EldredgeSue Eldredge and her daughter Kelina Eldredge have both been professionally dancing Hula and Tahitian since they were young. Sue currently owns Aloha Hula Supply with the help of Kelina acting as the store manager. They provide Hula, Tahitian, Maori, Samoan & Tongan costumes, supplies, accessories and artificial lei. They also have a new Polynesian online platform featuring how to videos, talk story sessions, business highlights, etc. Sue has been teaching Polynesian dance workshops for almost 20 years and currently teaches at Aloha Hula Supply where they also offer dance workshops. Kelina was named Miss Aloha Hula 2017 and has performed for...2021-08-2236 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaAloha ʻĀina with Practitioner of Mele Hawai'i, Zachary LumZachary Alakaʻi Lum of Haʻikū, Heʻeia, Koʻolaupoko, Oʻahu, is a lifetime student, educator, and practitioner of mele Hawaiʻi. A graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama and a current Ph.D. student in Political Science at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Zachary is the executive director of Kāhuli Leo Leʻa, a Hawaiʻi 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to catalyzing aloha ʻāina through mele and other cultural practices. He is the former director of choral music at the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama campus, where he promoted the value of mele in education and...2021-08-2131 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaTongan Culture with Vili and Linda FehokoMakani Tabura sits down with Vili and Linda Fehoko to talk Tongan Culture. You may recognize Vili from his days as “Vili the Warrior,” the mascot for the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team.  He was a staple on the sidelines at the Aloha Stadium pumping up crowds during the UH games for over a decade. Nowadays, he’s still cheering players on – for Louisiana State, where his son plays football. Watch. Listen. Educate. The focus of the “Culturised” Podcast is to learn, to share, to be versed and understand culture whether ethnic, native, or social. Every culture...2021-08-2033 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaSamoan Culture with Aumauinuuese Sioeli PuniMakani Tabura sits down with Aumauinuuese Sioeli Puni to talk Samoan Culture. Puni is the founder of Samoa Sport Foundation, whose goal is to establish accessible sports medicine, education and health care through professional intervention in Hawaii and Samoa. Watch. Listen. Educate. The focus of the “Culturised” Podcast is to learn, to share, to be versed and understand culture whether ethnic, native, or social. Every culture has a history and the goal of this show is to make sure those cultures continue to move forward and rise. Makani Tabura gets to know his guests and dives into all...2021-08-1934 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture in Comedy with Local Entertainers, Da Braddahs“Da Braddahs” local comedy is a celebration and culmination of our proud island culture. How? “Jus’ buckaloose!” Da Braddahs is Tony Silva & James Roache, an ‘ohana-favorite household name. With 24 years as local entertainers, they continue to bring our island community and ‘ohana together for a grand variety of events- baby luau, birthdays, graduations, corporate events, concerts, prison talks, school assemblies, PSAs, funerals… and so much more! Da Braddahs also partner with the Compass Foundation & Manoa Theatre sharing their talent with Hawaii’s youth via mentoring and education. Their donated time is always dedicated to at-risk youth. They are also excited to offer h...2021-08-1839 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaOcean & Culture with Hawaiian Waterman, Brian KeaulanaBrian Keaulana is the son of legendary waterman “Buffalo” Keaulana and a wonderful woman many simply call “Aunty Momi.” Keaulana was literally raised at Makaha Beach, where his father was a lifeguard. Keaulana earned the respect of watermen across the world for his powerful surfing style, and later for his ocean safety expertise and lifesaving techniques. He continues to thrive in the ocean as a master of tandem, canoe surfing, big-wave riding and tow-in surfing and has over 500 awards in these fields. The former Hokule’a crewmember also is a professional stuntman and stunt coordinator. Brian inno...2021-08-1736 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulture of Food with Raymond Noh | Makani Talks Story with Hawaiian Asian Foods LegendRaymond Noh is the President of Noh Foods, whose mission is to create delicious and authentic, simple-to-prepare Asian & Pacific-rim cuisine. Some favorites include Haupia, Japanese Teriyaki, Chinese Char Siu, Filipino Adobo & Kalua Pork.2021-08-1131 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaThe Culture of Healing In Hawaiian History. Past To Present with Dr. Terry ShintaniWatch In 4K: https://culturised.com/blogs/shows/ Dr. Terry Shintani is an award-winning Doctor/Nutritionist who has created a variety of diets and many other programs promoting health and nutrition, especially among high-risk communities. He created the Waianae Diet, Peace Diet, and one of his programs won the highest national award from the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. He is also a lawyer and has authorized landmark legislation that legalized Native Hawaiian Healing practices so that they may be practiced and preserved. Currently, he serves as the Associate Chair of Complementary and Alternative Medicine...2021-06-0939 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaTattooing In Hawaii, Blending Hawaiian Culture & Art with Kelii Makua | Culturised With Makani Tabura4K Video https://culturised.com/blogs/shows/keliiokalani Keliʻiokalani Mākua follows the traditional way of kākau uhi.  He apprenticed under Hawaiian tattoo master, Suʻa Suluape Keone Nunes for nearly 3 decades who titled him, Keoneʻulakamakauhi as a Hawaiian tattooing priest in 2016.  He follows in the tradition of his 6th generation great-grandfather, Hūnōhūnōhōlani who his pā is named for. Through the years, he has contributed actively alongside Keone Nunes to bring the tradition of uhi back to the people of Hawaiʻi. Like many traditions in the Hawaiian culture, he and his work...2021-06-0747 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaPositivity Culture with Founder of Everyday Better Eric Yamashita | Makani Tabura HostEric Yamashita has been a personal trainer for over 30 years and owns his own training studio called E. Yamashita Personal Training. Prior to becoming a trainer, Eric was a national level bodybuilder with multiple title wins. Watch the Full 4k Video: https://culturised.com/2021-05-1434 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaDrag Pageantry, The Culture & Society Impact with Shalani Dante, Miss Aloha State ContinentalMakani Tabura host Culturised. In this in depth look at the pageantry of drag queens and the society that thrives around the country. Full video in 4K:  https://culturised.com/blogs/shows/shalani-placencia Shalani Placencia, also known as Shalani Dante born and raised Waianae, Oahu. Shalani Dante is a Hawaiian, Filipino, Russian Trans woman. her work occupation is a Peer Navigator/ case worker at Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center. She also does hair and makeup along with female Impersonation (Drag Show). Shalani got into the art of female impersonation from the age of 16. She has b...2021-05-1129 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaMahu Culture In Hawaii | Understanding the Complex Community with Host Makani TaburaMahu Culture with Pillars of the Community, Leikia Williams & Maddalynn Ashton. Makani Tabura of The Culturised Podcast learns, listens, and discusses a part of Hawaii's Community most don't know about. Full Video 4k Interview: https://culturised.com/blogs/shows/mahu-hawaii #Mahu #Culturised #WatchLearnListen2021-05-0540 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaScholar Clement Bautista, Filipino Culture & The Rise Of Community Hosed by Makani TaburaMakani Tabura is joined by Scholar Clement Bautista. In this episode of Culutrised they discuss the immigration of and people of the Philippines assimilating to the Hawai'i. Full Interview Video: https://culturised.com/  #Culture #Filipino #Culturised2021-04-2629 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaNative American Culture, Dr. Lynnae Lawrence Joins Makani to discuss Hawaiian & Native American Historical CulturesMakani Tabura is joined by the President of ONNO, Dr. Lynnae Lawrence. In Culutrised Episode #3 Makani and Dr. Lawrence connect culture and social issues for both Hawaiian and Native American people. From the past to the present they cover history not known to most. Full Interview Video: https://culturised.com/ #Culture #NativeAmerican #Culturised2021-04-2033 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaThe Hawaiian Music Culture, Musician Kalena DeLima of The Kapena Group joins MakaniFull 4K Video Interview: https://culturised.com/ Kalenaku DeLima has been the keyboardist and vocalist in the group Kapena since 2006. She was classically trained in piano and voice for over 10 years. She has held the lead female vocalist role in the Disney Aulani’s nighttime show called the “Aulani Starlit Hui” since the opening of the hotel in 2011 and now performs nightly in the new Disney Luau show called “Ka Wa’a”. Kalena grew up singing Hawaiian Music and playing ukulele with her father in Waikiki. She released her first Island Reggae single entitled, “Hideaway” in 2010 and with that releas...2021-04-1229 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaProject Runway Star Kini Zamora, Creating Unity Thru Fashion & CultureMakani's Full 4K Interview Video: https://culturised.com/zamora​ A third-generation seamstress, Kiniokahokuloa “Kini” Zamora has viewed his world through the eye of a sewing needle since age 10. Under consistent tutelage from his Aunty Delilah, this interest turned into a hobby that sparked a lifestyle. Kini attended Honolulu Community College’s Fashion Technology program and New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. Kini has been a finalist on both.   He continues his strides in fashion with a full calendar of events Fashion shows, workshops, speaking engagements, pop-up shops, and working daily at his stud...2021-04-0538 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaConnecting Stand-Up Comedy with Culture with Makana & Comic Kaleo Pilanca | Hawaiian Chants & LaughsKaleo Pilanca, chants & discusses real cultural protocol. Culturised host Makani digs deep with leading comic and storyteller K.P. In this podcast they explore the importance of living with Aloha while keeping the old Hawaiian ways alive.  Balancing comedy and culture to bring different people in society together. Staying humble no matter your success or struggle. Full 4K Video Interview: https://culturised.com/kp-pilanca #Culturised #Hawaiian #StandUpComedy2021-02-1029 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaGhost Stories of The Hawaiian Islands, First Hand Experiences in Hawaii From Lopaka KapanuiWatch Full VIDEO: https://culturised.com/blogs/shows/hawaiian-ghosts Lopaka Kapanui is a native Hawaiian storyteller, author, actor, kumu hula, and cultural practitioner. Sometimes known as “the ghost guy,” Lopaka makes a business of leading guests into some of the darkest, spookiest places on the island of ‘O‘ahu. Born and raised on ‘O‘ahu and spending his childhood summers on Hawai‘i Island, Lopaka grew up hearing all the old legends and ghost stories from his kupuna, his elders. Having been in this ghostly storytelling business for more than 20 years, hundreds of people have come forward t...2021-02-0927 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaThe Learning of Culture - Ulu A’e Center Host Makani explores "The Learning of Culture with Guest Mikiala Lidstone. The President of Ulu A’e Learning Center FULL VIDEO & INTERVIEW https://culturised.com/blogs/shows/2021-01-0727 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaHawaiian Hula & The History of Dance Culture, Makani hears Kalani Simeona Perspective WATCH CULTURISED IN 4K: https://culturised.com/blogs/shows Andrew Kalani Simeona was born in Seattle, Washington but raised in Kahaluʻu and Kāneʻohe. His decision to pursue a higher education in Hawaiian Studies comes from his many experiences with his family, friends and Kumus. And it is these influences that have molded him into being a proud Kanaka Maoli that he is today. Currently Andrew holds a B.A Degree in Hawaiian Studies and plans on working towards pursuing an M.A Degree within the same major. His area of concentration is centered towa...2020-12-2631 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaHawaiian Entrepreneur John Kealoha GarciaCULTURISED Full Interview 4k video :  https://culturised.com/blogs/shows/ Founder and CEO of application Exchange Avenue John Kealoha Garcia grew up in a multicultural environment, living in Kaimuki and spending weekends in Nanakuli with family. Upon experiencing deeply the Hawaiian system of communal aloha and spirit, Garcia wanted to bring that communalism into a 21st century market and with the help of The Purple Prize program, Exchange Avenue was born. Purple Prize is an innovation competition that brings together #entrepreneurs across sectors to build technology solutions that create value for land and people.  Exchange Avenue is an...2020-12-2620 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised: Purple Mai'a | The Technology of CultureCulturised Podcast, Building Tech While Protecting Culture, Purple Mai'a joins Makani FULL VIDEO | https://culturised.com/blogs/shows/purple-maia Olin Lagon struggled through school attending four public high schools on Oahu, dropping out at one point and then completing an alternative learning track. Since high school, Olin has been a serial social entrepreneur, innovator, and community organizer, currently focused on clean energy. He founded multiple companies, nonprofits, and an educational nonprofit. He invented and launched the first commercial crowdfunding service which scaled to channel $100 million to fund causes worldwide before being acquired. He holds...2020-12-2029 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaHawaiian History, Peace And Conflict Dr. Umi Perkins discussion with Host MakaniCulturised Host Makani welcomes Dr. Umi Perkins a Hawaiian History Scholar Full Video Episode |  https://culturised.com/blogs/shows/umi-perkins A graduate of Lahainaluna and Harvard, ʻUmi Perkins received a PhD in Political Science from the University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa. He teaches Hawaiian history at the Kamehameha Schools and is a lecturer at the Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution at UH Mānoa. A former Fulbright scholar, his research focuses on Hawaiian land tenure. He has over 50 publications and has written for The Nation, Hawaiʻi Review, The Contemporary Pacific, and ma...2020-12-1932 minCulturised With Makani TaburaCulturised With Makani TaburaIolani Palace, A Historic Discussion with Paula Akana Paula Akana – Executive Director of Iolani Palace View the entire podcast on https://culturised.com/blogs/shows/paula-akana Paula Akana is much known for her 30 plus years as a broadcast journalist for KITV Island News. Paula is a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. Paula has served with a number of local nonprofit organizations over the years, including the Board of Directors for YMCA Metro Honolulu and Ma‘o Farms and is a member of the Hawaiian Civic Club of Ho...2020-12-1934 min