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The Xtra Sznd PodcastSZN 1 EP 10: Velonika Pome'eShe's beauty, she's grace, she's a Tongan baddie in these United States! Ya'll have no idea how excited I am to close out the very first szn of The Xtra Sznd Podcast with the one and only, Velonika Pome'e!
I initially met Velonika Pome'e at New York Fashion Week during Covid and have been fortunate enough to collaborate with her on multiple photoshoots. The fact that she was able come to Utah and participate in this podcast is a huge deal and I'm grateful she took the time to stop by.
In this episode, we...2024-12-101h 00
The Xtra Sznd PodcastSZN 1 EP 9: George NgatuvaiGeorge Ngatuvai is an incredible photographer and one of my oldest friends. We've known each other since we were kids and it's been amazing growing up together while both of us have pursued creative endeavors.
As someone who has ventured down so many creative paths, George has been a constant source of help and inspiration. His skills as a photographer are not limited to any creative niche and that's what makes him extremely unique. He can do fashion editorials, sports editorials, concerts and more!
I get to sit down with George as he talks about...2024-12-0346 min
The Xtra Sznd PodcastSZN 1 EP 8: Venz UataIt's a szn of gratitude and I couldn't be more grateful to have my wife join me on the podcast! Meet Venalen aka Venz! I decided to serve an LDS mission back in 2013 and got assigned to the Philippines Cebu Mission. Not long after reaching the Philippines, I ended up meeting Venz as she was beginning to learn about the church and ended up baptizing her in Oct 2013. Oftentimes, when people hear this, there tends to be a lot of assumptions about our relationship (because dating is not allowed while serving). 2024-11-2652 min
The Xtra Sznd PodcastSZN 1 EP 7: Gabriel MataitusiAs someone who has an entrepreneurial spirit, it's incredible to meet people with that same passion for breaking glass ceilings.
Meet Gabe Mataitusi! He and his wife are proud owners of The Royal Lounge in Salt Lake City, Utah which is a his/hers salon that offers an incredible amount of services from hair cuts, facials, massages, tattoos, teeth whitening and even custom grillz!
I first met Gabe during a workshop that he and his wife were hosting at Creative Pacific Week in Sep 2024. Hearing them talk about the amount of hustle they've had to...2024-11-1942 min
The Xtra Sznd PodcastSZN 1 EP 6: Oni FinauQ: Who run the world?!
A: Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter!
In a world filled with pop icons and rising stars, there is only one Beyonce. As a self-proclaimed certified Beyhive, it's time to unpack the very loaded question, "why do you love her so much?" It's a difficult question to answer because where do I even begin? How can can I try to put into words the impact this woman's career has had on me?!
The amount of money I have spent to support this woman is second to none EXCEPT Oni Finau! If...2024-11-1255 min
The Xtra Sznd PodcastSZN 1 EP 5: Jenilyn Su'aHow do I stay in alignment with my life's purpose? This was the initial question that sparked my curiosity with Human Design. Since learning about it, it's been something that has been fundamental with how I work through my day to day and has helped me reach some incredible goals.
I get to sit down with Jenilyn Su'a to talk all things Human Design. We'll be sharing about how to get started and personal experiences about how it's impacted us -- from parenting to manifesting and everything in between!
Jenilyn is a dear friend who...2024-11-0559 min
The Xtra Sznd PodcastSZN 1 EP 4: Kesia NielsenIf you have any kind of creative bone in your body, you'll want to have a seat for this episode. I get to sit down with the one and only, Kesia Nielsen! She's a creative genius that I truly admire and have always been in awe of her work ethic and her hustle.In this episode we talk about Kesia's career development as a Grahpic Designer and how it helped ignite her passion for branding. As the owner of a branding company, Braaand, she shares the ups and downs of being in the creative...2024-10-2951 min
The Xtra Sznd PodcastSZN 1 EP 3: Luisa UataThis episode is a little close to home. I got to sit down with my sister, Luisa Uata, to talk about her coming out experience within our Tongan LDS family. This brings up a few sensitive topics such as same sex attraction, as well as the conflict within our cultural/religious upbringing.
The Tongan culture is centered on respect. This conversation may be considered inappropriate for a brother and sister to be having together but I felt that it was a conversation that was necessary to have that could be beneficial for others to hear. Our siblings...2024-10-2248 min
The Xtra Sznd PodcastSZN 1 EP 2: Miya JensenSZN 1 EPISODE 2 features Miya Jensen aka The Polynesian Genealogist! Miya's career revolves around genealogy and she utilizes her knowledge to help the Pasifika community understand the importance of knowing where we come from so that we can know where we're going.
As indigenous Pacific Islanders in a diaspora, traditions can sometimes be a stumbling block or a stepping stone. Miya sheds some light on how we as individuals need to decide what traditions we want to carry forward with us. So have a seat as we share some hot takes and some hot family tea in this...2024-10-1541 min
The Xtra Sznd PodcastSZN 1 EP 1: Leanna Ah Loo HansenSZN 1 EP 1 features the one and only Leanna Ah Loo Hansen! She's a hair stylist that owns her own salon here in SLC, Utah and I've had the pleasure of working with her on multiple projects. Along with sharing about her passion for hair and her love for celebrity gossip tea, she opens up about her journey with IVF and the impact it has had on her mental health.
I'm so lucky to call Leanna a friend of mine and am so thankful that she felt comfortable enough to share her story on the very first episode...2024-10-0856 min
The Xtra Sznd PodcastWelcome to The Xtra Sznd Podcast!Welcome to The Xtra Sznd Podcast! A podcast for people who are xtra and love their food sznd. It's for those with a taste for creativity, a thirst for tea and a disdain for bland conversation.
This is a quick intro episode that talks about what inspired this podcast to be created and what you can expect from future episodes. So have a seat! Things are bout to get xtra!2024-10-0109 min