A Leader's Journey

A Leaderʻs Journey: Dr. Diane Paloma

Rooted in Hawai‘i and guided by hula, Dr. Diane Paloma leads with aloha — blending heart and discipline in all she does. Her story is one of resilience, and the strength that comes from knowing who you are, and where you came from.

A Leader's Journey: Dawn Lippert

Every failure holds a lesson — if you keep moving. In this episode of A Leader’s Journey, Elemental Impact CEO Dawn Lippert reflects on resilience, risk, and the power of momentum.

A Leader's Journey: Jack Kittinger

Raised on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, Jack Kittinger turned his ocean passion into a career in conservation. Now leading Conservation International Hawai‘i, he helped pass the Green Fee, generating $100M yearly to protect nature through grit and community.

A Leaderʻs Journey: Janice Ikeda

For Janice Ikeda, home is more than a place — it’s her purpose. From humble beginnings to community leadership, the Vibrant Hawai‘i founder is nurturing resilience across Hawai‘i Island, proving that small acts of service can spark lasting change.

A Leader's Journey: John Leong

From lava fields to leadership, John Leong built Pono Pacific and Kupu to restore both land and lives — and to show what’s possible when purpose leads the way.