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thinkfuture: technology, philosophy and the future1076 HIGH TECH, HIGH TOUCH: STAFFING’S FUTUREIn this episode of "ThinkFuture," Chris, sits down with Kathleen Lin Hurtubise, the badass founder and CEO of Aloha HP, a staffing agency in Hawaii that’s all about mixing “high tech” with “high touch.” She kicked things off in 2015 after scoring a big gig for the Hawaii Convention Center and now runs three vibes: hospitality, light industrial, and admin roles. When the pandemic tanked her hospitality game, Kathleen flipped the script, spinning off a food delivery service to keep Aloha HP afloat—then poured that cash back into the biz. Their secret sauce? AI that snags top talent fast, paired...2025-03-1930 min
Sacred WorkLeadership, Service, and Growth with Tiera Covington
In this month’s episode of Sacred Work: Conversations About Evolving in the Workplace, we sit down with the inspiring Tiera Covington, founder of Integrated Facilities Services Hawaii (IFSH) and the #1 veteran-owned business in the state. With over 215 employees providing janitorial, maintenance, landscaping, and site management services across Oahu, Tiera shares her journey from a 16-year career in facility management to becoming a thriving entrepreneur and president of the Entrepreneurs' Organization Hawaii Chapter.
We explore:
✨ The power of vulnerability in leadership
✨ How mentorship and team development drive success
✨ The importance of service before self in busin...2025-03-1817 min
Sacred WorkFebruary Spotlight: Innovating Opportunities with Good Jobs Hawaii!This month, we're excited to highlight two inspiring voices shaping our community.
Vincent Kimura, Good Jobs Hawaii
Vincent shared his vision for creating sustainable, quality employment opportunities in Hawaii. His insights emphasized:
The transformative power of community-focused job creation.
Innovative strategies to drive economic growth in our islands.
Andreah Mamaia, AlohaHP Success Story
Andreah’s journey is a true testament to opportunity in action. Through a grant from Good Jobs Hawaii, she landed a role with AlohaHP and shared:
How targeted support can open new career doors.
The real-life impact of investing in...2025-02-2518 min
Office Hours with David MeltzerBoomer Anderson, Kathleen Lin Hurtubise, Dr. Stephen Furlich, Jill Robin PayneBoomer AndersonBoomer Anderson is a prominent health optimization practitioner and the CEO of Smarter Not Harder, Inc., a life sciences and technology company that owns the brand Troscriptions. He also leads the Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMe/HOPe) nonprofit organization. Boomer specializes in helping high-performing entrepreneurs maximize their productivity and performance despite demanding schedules, using a science-based, practical approach to achieve optimal results in minimal time. After spending 13 years overseas, he returned to the U.S. in 2024, settling in Chicago to make a meaningful impact on the city’s entrepreneurial community, particularly addressing challenges like th...2025-01-3150 min
Sacred WorkThe Power of Opportunity: How AlohaHP is Changing Lives with Monty Pereira & Wayne MooreIn this inspiring episode of Sacred Work, host Kathleen sits down with two remarkable guests—Monty Pereira, General Manager of Watanabe Floral, and Wayne Moore, a Purple Heart recipient whose journey from military service to civilian success is nothing short of extraordinary.
Monty shares insights from his 28-year career at Watanabe Floral, where he has transformed the company into a pillar of the Hawaii business community, while also championing local organizations and mentorship. Wayne opens up about his transition after an 18-year work sabbatical following his honorable discharge from the Army. Thanks to AlohaHP, he found purpose an...2025-01-2132 min
Sacred WorkEmpowering Hawaii's Future Through Hospitality and EducationIn this episode of Sacred Work, Julie Morikawa, President and Executive Director of ClimbHI, shares her inspiring journey from a young hula dancer on cruise ships to a trailblazing leader in the hospitality and education sectors. Drawing from her experiences in global hospitality giants like Expedia, Bellagio, and Aston Hotels, Julie explains how her passion for uplifting Hawaii’s youth laid the foundation for ClimbHI.
Julie opens up about the challenges she faced as a local student seeking career resources, and how her drive to fill that gap has redefined pathways for thousands of students across Hawaii. Sh...2024-12-2220 min
Sacred WorkThe Power of Empathy in Leadership and EducationIn this episode of Sacred Work, Gerald Termae, Head of School at Island Pacific Academy, opens up about his journey from teacher to educational leader. Gerald shares how his upbringing instilled in him the values of hard work, compassion, and resilience—principles he has carried throughout his career.
Gerald reveals how authentic leadership and empathy can transform not only the lives of students but also the broader school community. By fostering self-awareness and reframing mistakes as learning opportunities, Gerald creates a culture of confidence, character, and growth that inspires others to thrive.
Key Insights from th...2024-12-0222 min
Sacred WorkEmbracing the Mundane. Embracing it allIn this episode of Sacred Work, Ruthie Kaminskas, a top-ranked real estate agent and world traveler, shares profound insights on living a life that embraces both the extraordinary and the everyday. Ruthie, who recently sold the most expensive home in Oahu for $24.38 million, reflects on her personal journey shaped by a strict Latina mother and an engineering father. Through her experiences, she has learned to embrace the mundane and find wisdom in everyday life.
A pivotal moment in Ruthie's life occurred after she read Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss and underwent a past-life regression t...2024-10-2220 min
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur2035 - Kathleen Hurtubise2035 - Kathleen Hurtubise2024-10-0616 min
Blended Workforces at WorkUsing a Non-traditional Approach to Differentiate Staffing Agency Services with Kathleen HurtubiseIN THIS EPISODE...Meet Kathleen Hurtubise, the visionary behind AlohaHP. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology with the warm, authentic spirit of Hawaiian hospitality, AlohaHP has redefined the staffing landscape. It empowers professionals to craft their own work schedules and environments, offering a modern solution to traditional staffing challenges.At AlohaHP, onboarding transcends conventional HR compliance, embracing a holistic approach that includes elements like meditation to foster overall well-being and personal growth!------------Full show notes, links to resources mentioned, and other compelling episodes can be found at http://BlendedWorkforcesAtWork. (Click the...2024-09-1933 min
Sacred WorkHarnessing Energy for Impact: Featuring Charles KaneshiroIn this episode of Sacred Work, we are thrilled to be joined by Charles Kaneshiro, AIA, LEED AP, President and Chief Operating Officer of G70. As Hawaii's foremost sustainability expert, Charles has been instrumental in shaping the future of educational facilities across the state, leading projects for Iolani School, Hawaii Baptist Academy, the University of Hawaii, and the Hawai‘i Department of Education. Since joining G70 in 2000, Charles has steered the firm through an incredible phase of growth, expanding its services and global reach.
As one of the state’s first LEED Accredited Professionals, Charles has fostered a cu...2024-09-1728 min
Sacred WorkEpisode 4: Authentic Leadership Leads to Healthy Work EnvironmentsJoin us in learning about how showing up authentically in leadership can lead to healthy work environments. This episode of Sacred Work Kat speaks with Elisia Flores, CEO of L&L Franchise Inc. Elisia shares her insights on her choice to not fight a monster head on, but instead, boldly stepped away. This showed her how to become more confident as an authentic leader, and in turn, how being an authentic leader can create a work environment that promotes community. By making this choice she has experienced important personal growth, introspection, and liberation that drives her leadership.
2024-08-2023 min
Sacred WorkFinding Your LightListen to the latest episode of the “Sacred Work” podcast to gain wisdom from Sandy Narvaez, Market Director of Leisure for Marriott, Hawaiʻi & French Polynesia. Sandy speaks beautifully about how we can remain authentic through the practice of shifting energy and focus through the different positions we hold and how this practice can ground and connect us to ourselves.
Key Takeaways from this Powerful Discussion:
Gratitude: Being grateful for the extraordinary people in our life
Vulnerability: Normalizing being open and in touch with emotions in every aspect of our lives, even in the workpla...2024-07-1326 min
Sacred WorkIf you Build an Insatiable Appetite for Challenge, Success is the Only Thing You Will BurpWe're excited to share our latest podcast episode with Joy Barua, President at Finance Insurance Ltd. In this insightful session, Joy delves into his lifelong journey of embracing challenges that have shaped his personal and professional life. With a focus on cultivating an insatiable appetite for challenges, Joy discusses his transformative experiences from a young age, leading to profound personal growth, introspection, and liberation.In this powerful episode, Joy joins host Kathleen Hurtubise to share key strategies on how to shed limiting self-identities and thrive in every aspect of life. Discover hidden strengths and live a growth-focused life as Joy re...2024-06-1823 min
Sacred WorkTranscending Fear: Evolving in the Workplace
In the inaugural episode of "Sacred Work: Conversations about Evolving in the Workplace," Sarah Guay, President & CEO of Hawaii Employers Council, shares her journey of transformation amidst adversity. Through her battle with breast cancer and the subsequent process of self-reflection, Sarah discovered the profound power of facing fear head-on. She eloquently likens this transformative process to being distilled to one's authentic essence, shedding fear and embracing freedom.
Sarah's experience informs her leadership style, allowing her to cultivate empathy, authenticity, and safety in the workplace. By transcending fear, she empowers her team to embrace their unique gifts and...2024-05-2132 minSacred WorkSacred Work - The Podcast IntroductionEvery third Tuesday, join Kat, a serial entrepreneur and yogini, on "Sacred Work: Conversations about Evolving in the Workplace." In each episode, Kat talks with global business leaders who share their transformative "aha" moments that have shaped lives and relationships. Most of these moments have occurred in the workspace, a place where we spend about one-third of our lives. Kat deems this space sacred because it’s where we can connect with our core existence, fostering a transformative effect on our lives. Embark on a journey of discovery and empowerment as Kat delves into stories that have shaped lives an...2024-05-1400 min
The Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzTalking to kids about financial literacy and the rise of inflationWith rising inflation rates along with increased costs for gas and groceries - finances are the top stressor for nearly half of Canadians. But it doesn’t have to be this way forever. We talked with Kathleen Hurtubise, the Chief Member Experience Officer at connectFirst Credit Union on how we can approach those conversations with our children.2023-08-2407 min
Voice of Business Podcast by the Chamber of Commerce HawaiiEpisode #5: What it was like in the event business, in a year with no events, with Kat Lin-HurtubiseAn innovative force in the staffing and events management industries, Kathleen Lin-Hurtubise is the founder & president of Gourmet Events Hawaii (GEH), an award-winning full-service production, catering and event management company, Aloha Hospitality Professionals (AlohaHP), the first full-service staffing agency in Hawai'i exclusively dedicated to hospitality gig work, and Kau Kau Box, a meal delivery service that ships directly to customers' door across Hawaii. Kau Kau Box provides a week's worth of incredible, chef-prepared meals and grocery stables from local farmers and fishermen. Join Jo and Kat as they discuss what makes the event industry in Hawaii truly s...2021-05-1819 min