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Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPFINAL S2 Ep. 36 - HAAP UpdateIn this bonus episode, I share updated information for HAAP, some future plans, and where I will be focusing more time and funds to connect individuals, organizations, and businesses. Plus I'll be working on strategies to improve the show. So join me and see what is happening on Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast.2022-08-3006 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPBONUS Episode - HAAP UpdateIn this episode, I share updated information on the direction and strategy for HAAPʻs future plans.2022-08-2911 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 35 - Aloha Friday with Tori "Ululani" Lyons in Las Vegas, NevadaIn this episode, I talk-story with a strong mana wahine from Waianae, Oahu that attended and graduated from Kamehameha School. She has a strong passion for perpetuating the Hawaiian culture and the language. She shares her relocation journey and how she is able to contribute to the Lahui or Hawaiian Community and teach them how to speak Hawaiian.2022-08-2634 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 34 - Manaʻo Monday on the chant, "E ala e"Todayʻs discussion I'm sharing a quick lesson on another oli called, E Ala e.Itʻs an oli that is normally done in the morning during sunrise as we face the East and ask the sun to rise and reach the heavens over the mountains into the sky. We chant to the sun which is that great bright light in the sky that truly nourishes our foods and brings us warmth and good seasons. It guides us as we navigate ourselves from one area to the next.2022-08-2204 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 33 - Aloha Friday with James "Kimo" Dela PenaIn this episode, I am talk story with a special brave kanaka that joined the airforce and traveled to different areas of this HONUA or world. Kimo is another brave kanaka out there in this big world doing his thing. What a way to represent our homeland of Hawaii by protecting and supporting it. Hear his journey and see the different locations he experienced since leaving Hawaii. 2022-08-2033 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP EP. 32 - Manaʻo Monday on Protection ʻoliIn this Manaʻo Monday episode, I share a quick lesson on ʻoli, specifically an ʻoli on protection. We learn the importance of why we need to respect its protocols, its spaces, and the knowledge shared with us by our elders. Tune in and hear an example of a Hawaiian chant requesting for protection. Join us2022-08-1507 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 31 - Aloha Friday with Maile AeIn this episode, I talk story with Maile, a beautiful kanaka maoli wahine. Her roots are from Kauai, but she was born and raised in California then in 1988 moved home to Hawaii on the island of Oahu. She is now retired and living in Las Vegas, Nevada.Hear her journey on how she relocated a few times over the generations, and how she is determined to support the lahui in her residential area.Resources shared during the episode:Island Envy - https://islandenvylv.org/ & www.facebook.com/IslandeNVyLVLV Hawaiian Civic...2022-08-1223 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 30: Manaʻo Monday on the legend "Nanahoa me Kaluau"In this Manaʻo Monday lesson, I share the legend called, "Nanahoa me Kaluau" which takes place in the Ahupuaʻa of Hakipuʻu on the windward side of the island of Oahu. This chant is a love story between a keiki kapu (sacred child) and a beautiful wahine from Kahiki. Tune in and hear the legend, the history, and the chant shared during this episode. Mahalo nui loa to Uncle Calvin Hoe of Hakipuʻu Ahupuaʻa for sharing this legend.Mahalo nui to Kumu Hula Mary Kahealani Kupau-Mikaele for choreographing the hula to this...2022-08-0812 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 29 - Aloha Friday (RE-LISTEN) with Nicole "Koko" MendezRe-listen to some highlights of the first episode of this podcast and see how this show evolved into the present operation. Plus get an update on Kokoʻs relocation journey and find out where her next relocation took her and her family. If you want to hear that episode in its entirety just visit episode #1 and the whole interview is there.Koko can be contacted through his social media accounts:Personal FB - https://www.facebook.com/lovekokomendez2022-08-0527 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 28 - Mana'o Monday on ʻOli or chantsIn this Manaʻo Monday episode, I share a quick lesson on ʻoli kahea and ʻoli komo. What are they? The simplest way to explain this is that:An oli kahea is a chant performed by those that are calling out for permission to come into a space or an area they want to enter.An ʻoli komo is a chant responding to that request which grants them permission to enter.Tune in and hear the basic structures of Hawaiian chants, the purpose of using a chant, when chants are used, and even expe...2022-08-0107 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 27 - Aloha Friday with John-David "Pomaikaʻi" Andre-PuliIn this episode, I talk story with Pomaikaʻi, a bright and talented kanaka maoli from Waimanalo Homestead who now resides in Fremont, California. He played music practically all his life and he is out in this big world doing his thing and perpetuating his culture by sharing his musical talent.Hear his journey on how his temporary relocation pathway for school turned into 18 years of living away from home and how he is able to live an independent lifestyle.Pomaikaʻi can be contacted through his social media accounts:https://www.facebook.co...2022-07-2939 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 26 - Mana'o Monday on Hae Hawaii history and holidayThis Manaʻo Monday episode highlights the Hawaiian Flag and its history story. It takes us from the exposure of Hawaii to the rest of the nations in the world in 1778 to the flag gift in 1794, to the creation of the flag about 1816, to the illegal act toward the flag in 1843, and to restoring of the flag in 1843. Tune in and hear this lesson on Hawaii's flag.Topic Resources:Huima - https://www.alaulili.com/la-hoihoi-ea-hamakua.htmlKanaeokana - https://youtu.be/_aOpynQsznoOHA Hawaii - https://youtu.be/mvA81o7vacs2022-07-2511 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 25 - Aloha Friday with Merina "Mahealani" SmithIn this episode, I'm talking story with a young, bright kanaka wahine originally from the ahupuaʻa of Hakipuʻu on the island of Oahu. She now lives in Eugene, Oregon, and she is actually one of my formal students from the Hawaiian Public Charter School that I taught at for 15 years. Her name is Merina Mahealani Smith and she is actually the sister of another guest I interviewed a few weeks ago in episode 17 with Honey-Girl. So when you hear Merina mention Honey during our discussion, it’s her sister that she is referring to.Hear her...2022-07-2240 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 24 - Manaʻo Monday on the ʻoli "E Homai" & Aunty Edith KanakaʻoleThis Manaʻo Monday episode highlights the ʻoli "E Homai", which teaches us to request knowledge from above and grant it to us. Plus it shares some background of Hawaiiʻs own mana wahine (strong woman) that definitely made a huge impact and legacy in the Hawaiian culture.Resource shared in this episode:Foundation - https://edithkanakaolefoundation.org/Hula Festival - https://www.merriemonarch.com/ Recorded ʻoli with words - https://youtu.be/HhbhZh7xpzU2022-07-1810 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 23 - Aloha Friday with Cece Cullen in Las VegasIn this episode, I interview Cece Cullen who is truly a mana wahine (strong woman) living abroad and perpetuating her culture by sharing and connecting with other kanaka maoli that also relocated. Hear her journey from being raised in Kahaluʻu, Oahu to now becoming a resident in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cece can be contacted through her social media accounts:https://www.facebook.com/cece.cullen & https://www.instagram.com/kama4_tings/Resources shared during the episode:Island Envy - https://islandenvylv.org/ & www.facebook.com/IslandeNVyLVLV Hawaiian C...2022-07-1557 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 22 - Manaʻo Monday with Tūtū Man KawaikapuokalaniThis special Hawaiian cultural lesson comes from Tūtū Man Kawaikapuokalani. He shares a moʻolelo of a beautiful maiden in the Ahupuaʻa of Kaneohe who lives on the cliffs of Iolekaʻa. This episode is the audio version of that recording but I encourage you to view the video of that session and see the images of the actual moʻolelo location and the beauty of the area.Video link - https://youtu.be/76L-wsgx-T0Tūtū Man Kawaikapuokalani can be contacted via social media: https://www.facebook.com/kawaikapuokalani.hewettVisit hi...2022-07-1111 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 21 - Aloha Friday with Che Dacalio in GeorgiaChe is a native Hawaiian originally from Pahala, Hawaii who graduated from Kamehameha High School on Kapalama campus and now live in Georgia state. He joined the military in his early 20s. He literally traveled the world during his career for over 20 years. Che is now retired from the military and continuing to work in a federal career in Georgia. He shares his long journey of relocating several times, experiencing the many locations he lived and visited since he relocated away from his home in Hawaii.Contact Che at his social media account: https://www.facebook.com...2022-07-0836 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 20 - Manaʻo Monday: Independence Day?This Manaʻo Monday shares what Independence day truly means to a kanaka maoli. Hear events of a timeline from Hawaiiʻs history and the independent process during King Kamehameha the greatʻs reign.2022-07-0419 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 19: Aloha Friday with Michelle Kaehuokalani Kekuewa Trejo in ArizonaEhu is an island girl originally from Kaneohe, Oahu graduated from Kamehameha School - Kapalama Campus and relocated away from Hawaii in pursuit of better opportunity options for her family. Join me as she shares her journey.Contact Ehu on her Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/mkktrejo2022-07-0136 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 18 - Manaʻo Mondays: Ohana and Kupuna KuleanaThis Manaʻo Monday shares about Ohana and the kuleana of a kupuna or grandparent, Kupuna is filled with lots of knowledge from the many years of life experience. We must allow our kupuna to share those stories and fulfill their kuleana.2022-06-2713 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 17 - Aloha Friday with Honey Hoe-PedroHoney Girl is an island girl originally from Hakipuʻu, Oahu who relocated away from Hawaii originally for school but now years later she still lives abroad on the continent. She is on an adventurous journey in multiple states and learning from the school of life. Join me as she shares her journey.You can follow her adventures and contact her on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/honeybobunnyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/h0neybobunny/2022-06-2439 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 16 - Manaʻo Mondays: Legends on the Origin of HulaThis Manaʻo Monday shares about HULA and the different legends on the origin of hula. There are many different versions of this topic and it depends on how and where those legends came from and shared would be what legend people believe. This episode shares the legend I was taught from my hula background and the chant entitled, "Ke haʻa la Puna".2022-06-2008 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 15 - Aloha Friday with Shane Radford in North CarolinaShane is an island boy originally from Oahu who has been living abroad in California and North Carolina for many years. Join me as he shares his journey of relocating and adjusting to a different environment from where he was raised while following his career path to success.Contact Shane through his Facebook DM: https://www.facebook.com/shane.radford.98 2022-06-1735 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 14 - Manaʻo Mondays: LeisThis Manaʻo Monday episode shares a little bite about LEIS and how they connect to our culture here in Hawaii. Learn what leis is, what is the significance of a lei, what do leis have to do with Hawaii, how do you make a lei, and what are the different styles of leis. 2022-06-1314 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 13 - Aloha Friday with Kawenaulaokala Mann in JapanKawena is an island boy originally from Kahala, Oahu who has been living abroad in Japan for over 13 years. He is an alumnus of St. Louis High School and completed his Master's Degree in Social Work at UH Manoa. He danced the hula all his life and is now a Kumu hula running his own hula halau in Japan for several years. Join me as he shares his journey of relocating, supporting his ʻohana, and perpetuating his Hawaiian culture.Kawena can be followed on his social media accounts:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kawenaanthony.m...2022-06-1039 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 12 - Manaʻo Mondays: Kamehameha the GreatThis Manaʻo Monday episode was released on the day Hawaii honors the legacy of Kamehameha the Great. Therefore, on this Kamehameha Day Aunty Max shares her ʻike "knowledge" of this first king that united all the Hawaiian islands and establish all of Hawaii under the Kingdom of Hawaii. Hear the history of how this grand event came about and why itʻs important for Hawaii to honor such a great king.2022-06-0611 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 11 - Aloha Friday with Uncle Joseph Kealohaonapua Charles Sr.Hui….Aloha Everyone, Aunty Max here. Welcome to Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast. Itʻs ALOHA FRIDAY! For this first episode of season 2, I wanted to start with interviewing a very special kupuna or elder. Heʻs always been there for me throughout my whole life. Heʻs my biggest life coach, supporter, guide, mentor, cheerleader, and one of the most important men in my life. I remember growing up he would always ask me, “How much do you love me?” and I would say, “with all my heart, I love you with all my heart”. That special man in my life is my...2022-06-0334 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 10 - Manaʻo Mondays: May Day is Lei Day in HawaiiIn this first Manaʻo Monday episode, Aunty Max shares information about how the tradition started. how itʻs perpetuated, how itʻs operated, how the celebration evolved, and share experiences.2022-05-3013 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 9 - Aloha Friday: Aunty Max joining the HAAP communityHear some key points of my background, experiences, and story of how I am now part of the HAAP community.Aunty Max can be contacted through DM on her social media account: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/maxine808/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kawahine808/2022-05-2719 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP S2 - Introduction TrailerHui……..Aloha everyone! Welcome to season 2 of the Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast. In this season, Iʻll be making a couple of adjustments in this new season and I see it as being a positive opportunity to grow and share more stories from Hawaii.2022-05-2307 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 8 - Season 1 ReflectionIn this reflection episode, I recap this podcast season and share my experience producing this senior project as a Creative Media student at UH West Oahu.I share the challenges and benefits to share the content topic and project process as the sole producer of this podcast series.If you, my listeners found value in this podcast please share the information with your family and friends. Plus I would appreciate comments and feedback, so please use the comment area below or email me at: hawaiiabroad.haap@gmail.com and donʻt forget to rate this s...2022-05-0705 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 7 - Talaole Kainoa CharlesKainoa is an island boy young adult in his early 30ʻs originally from Kaneohe, Hawaii and now resides in San Jose, California. Heʻs an alumnus of Hakipuʻu Academy, formally known as Hakipuʻu Learning Center which is a Hawaiian Culture public charter school in Kaneohe.Kainoa is a hardworking, responsible and caring family man with five children and one more on the way.2022-05-0321 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 6 - Javen CorreiaJaven is an island boy in his mid-30s originally from Waianae, O’ahu, and currently a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. Heʻs a Maryknoll High School alumnus, attended College in Colorado completed his degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communications.He shares his journey of leaving Hawaii for college and relocating to the mainland for a better career opportunity to support his family.UNFORTUNATELY, this file had technical difficulties so the transcription of the interview is provided instead. HEREʻS HIS FULL STORY2022-04-2904 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 5 - Alexaanne IsaacsAlexa is an island girl in her 30s originally from O’ahu, Hawaii, and currently a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. Waianae High School alumnus and started her own thriving photography business.She shares her journey as a mother raising her child abroad and supporting other family members.2022-04-2529 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 4 - Sarah KamanoSarah is an island girl originally from Oahu, Hawaii resided in several locations such as New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, and other states. She's a Punahou High School alumnus, an artist, and a strong Hawaiian activist as a protector of the land.Sarah shares with us her journey of living abroad for many years and then returning to Hawaii to reside back in her homeland.2022-04-1829 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 3 - Tiffany ZuttermiesterTiffany, an island girl who is in her mid-40ʻs, from O’ahu, Hawaii, and is currently a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a graduate of Castle High School on the island of Oʻahu and is now an administrator in Education.She shares her journey as a mother raising her children and how she continues to perpetuate her cultural practices while living away from Hawaii and comes from a line of prominent cultural practitioners and musicians.2022-04-1628 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 2 - Mailikapu HeanuMaili is also an island girl in her mid-40ʻs originally from O’ahu, Hawaii, and is currently a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She attended Kalaheo High School on Oahu. She is currently a chief home officer and has executive power over her household.She shares her journey as a military wife relocating multiple times away from Hawaii and living away from home.2022-04-1430 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP Ep. 1 - Nicole “Koko” MendezNicole is an island girl who is in her early 30ʻs and was born and raised on the island of O’ahu, Hawaii. She is currently a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a Kamehameha School Alumnus and is now a creative and energetic entrepreneur in the digital marketing industry.She shares her journey of relocating from Hawaii to Las Vegas and her life experiences of living away from home.2022-04-1228 min
Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAPHAAP TrailerHui! Aloha mai, and welcome to the "Hawaii Abroad" audio podcast. I'm your host Aunty Max. I am a senior undergraduate student at UH West Oahu working on my capstone project to fulfill the graduation requirement. I chose this topic because I notice Hawaii has been losing more and more kānaka maoli residents each year, my family members included, and we find the top common relocating reason is due to the high cost of living in Hawaii’s economy.Join me as I talk story with several brave kānaka maoli that had the courage to migr...2022-04-1203 min