Episode 140: Fa'apepele Hunkin (Pele)

Episode 143: Tau'ili'ili Alpha Maiava

| | Revive. Maintain. Preserve. | | This week on Episode 143 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I sit down and talanoa with Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava, a storyteller and entrepreneur of Samoan and Niuean ancestry. He’s a music composer, vocalist, a content creator with an emphasis on Tagata Moana cultural revival and preservation, and the host and co-producer of the award winning podcast series ‘Sounds of the Moana’. Tau’ili’ili shares his recent Docu-Series, ‘Instruments of the Moana’ which he wrote and co-directed in collaboration with  @SOUNZ_nz  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCNIKE1lS1SpUPCdcr-JpJPg] From September 2023 to March this year, he travelled to seven Pacific Island nations to discover the origins and fates of numerous ancient instruments from the Moana. We chat about the Knowledge Holders, and teaching future generations in the diaspora about the historical and cultural significance of these instruments. We also chat about two community organizations uplifting our people though their work. @mahimoanainc, who advocate for Moana Pacific composers through copyrights protection and language empowerment through sounds, and Tofā Mamao Collective, a group who is very important to Tau’ili’ili’s family. Follow Tau'ili'ili: • Email: alpha.maiava@mahimoana.com • IG: https://instagram.com/alphathinktank Instruments of the Moana Docu Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjqwPJu2kmN6n22qCy7RKuK1MO1MBBw__&feature=shared Sounds of the Moana Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjqwPJu2kmN69zwaiUOAheaG_ga-V7Ukm&feature=shared Mahimoana IG: https://instagram.com/mahimoanaincTofa Mamao Collective: https://tofamamao.com Follow Rosa: • @readswithrosa on YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Tiktok

Episode 142: Mele Tonga-Grant

| | Tui Pea Luva - 'weave than gift' | | This week on Episode 142 of the #readswithrosapodcast, I sit down and talanoa with Tongan author Mele Tonga-Grant, who recently released her debut poetry collection ᴛᴜɪ ᴘᴇᴀ ʟᴜᴠᴀ, meaning ‘ᴡᴇᴀᴠᴇ ᴛʜᴀɴ ɢɪꜰᴛ’. Born and bred in Te Awa Kairangi, Aotearoa, Mele is passionate about working with the youth. We chat about her writing journey and honoring the stories of the 8 women who inspired her poetry collection, translating picture books into the Tongan language, marching alongside her tamariki in the Toitū Te Tiriti hikoi, the importance of the Māori & Tongan languages in her family, and much more! Follow Mele: • IG: www.instagram.com/mrstongagrant Purchase her book: • Website: www.milasbooks.com Follow the illustrator of her book: • IG: www.instagram.com/lucidluca Follow Rosa: • @readswithrosa on YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Tiktok  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/readswithrosa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 141: Tina Makereti

| | Finding a Point of Connection | | This week in Episode 141 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I sit down for a korero with Māori Writer and Educator, Tina Makereti. We chat about her new book The Mires, which is officially out in the world TODAY! Happy Pub Day!!  We share laughs and chat about many things related to identity, writing and educator life. Tina also gives her flowers to the authors of some of the books she's been reading! (Check out the #bookbanner). As a bookstagrammer who advocates for Pasifika and Maori authors, every time I'm able to get one of our writer's on the show, it's a huge buzz!! I hope you enjoy this week's podcast & please excuse any fangirling, I tried my best to be calm :) Note: 'Tina wishes to apologize for misremembering the name of poet Sara Qasem, who will join her with Mahdis Azarmandi and Bariz Shah at WORD Festival for a session called 'The Power of Community'' Follow Tina: • IG:  https://instagram.com/tina.makereti [https://instagram.com/tina.makereti] • Author Website:  https://tinamakereti.com [https://tinamakereti.com] Purchase her books: • The Mires: https://ultimopress.com.au/collections/frontpage/products/the-mires [https://ultimopress.com.au/collections/frontpage/products/the-mires] • Where the Rekohu Bone Sings: https://penguin.co.nz [https://penguin.co.nz] • The Imaginary Lives of James Poneke: https://penguin.co.nz [https://penguin.co.nz] Upcoming events/appearances: 10th July - Author Chat • https://www.unitybooks.co.nz/news-and-events/author-talk-the-mires-by-tina-makereti [https://www.unitybooks.co.nz/news-and-events/author-talk-the-mires-by-tina-makereti] Aug 5 - Writers on Mondays • https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/modernletters/about/events/writers-mondays [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/modernletters/about/events/writers-mondays] Aug 30 - The Power of Community with Sara Qasem, Bariz Shah and Mahdis Azarmandi • https://wordchristchurch.co.nz/programme/the-power-of-community/ Follow Rosa: • @readswithrosa on YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Tiktok  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/readswithrosa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 140: Fa'apepele Hunkin (Pele)

| |  The Heart of a Warrior | | This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I sit down to talanoa with Samoan writer and motivational speaker Fa'apepele Hunkin, known as 'Pele' to many. She has become a beacon of hope, inspiration and strength, sharing her journey of resilience with others. She is the Author of, "HEART OF A WARRIOR, The Humble Journey of a Samoan Warrior," and has co-authored eleven best-selling anthologies. Pele’s mantra is: "Because I have the HEART OF A WARRIOR~My pain fuels my purpose.” Her journey exemplifies love, resilience, courage, and unwavering faith in adversity. Tune in to learn more! Follow Pele:  • IG:  https://instagram.com/peleinspire [https://instagram.com/peleinspire] • Website:  https://www.peleinspire.com [https://www.peleinspire.com] • Purchase book:  https://www.amazon.com/Heart-warrior-Pele-Hunkin/dp/1739742877 [https://www.amazon.com/Heart-warrior-Pele-Hunkin/dp/1739742877] Follow Rosa: • @readswithrosa on YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Tiktok  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/readswithrosa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/readswithrosa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]

Episode 139: Kwame Sarfo-Mensah

|| Identity Talk 4 Educators || This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I welcome to the show, Ghanaian/American Educator, Kwame Sarfo-Mensah. He's the Founder & CEO of Identity Talk Consulting, an Author, and the Host of 'Identity Talk 4 Educators Live' Podcast. He's an inspirational ambassador & revolutionary leader in the field of education, and a staunch advocate for teacher empowerment. He has spoken at numerous educational conferences and worked diligently to support the recruitment and retention of teachers of color in education. His family are currently living in Sierra Leone. Tune in as Kwame shares the identity & cultural struggles he experienced as a student who went to school both in the US and Ghana, his journey as an educator, starting his consultancy business, his new book that will be released in November, the vision & mission of 'Identity Talk 4 Educators Live' Podcast, and living abroad with his family. Follow Kwame: • Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/kwam_the_identity_shaper [⁠https://instagram.com/kwam_the_identity_shaper] • Instagram: https://instagram.com/identitytalk4educatorslive [https://instagram.com/identitytalk4educatorslive] • Facebook: https://facebook.com/identitytalk4educators [https://facebook.com/identitytalk4educators] • Website: https://www.identitytalk4educators.com [https://www.identitytalk4educators.com] • Twitter: https://twitter.com/identityshaper [https://twitter.com/identityshaper] • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kwamesarfo-mensah5785 [https://www.youtube.com/@kwamesarfo-mensah5785] BOOK ONE: • Shaping the Teacher Identity: https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=384M1ZUENME31&keywords=shaping+the+teacher+identity&qid=1550538112&s=gateway&sprefix=shaping+the+teacher+%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1-fkmrnull [https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=384M1ZUENME31&keywords=shaping+the+teacher+identity&qid=1550538112&s=gateway&sprefix=shaping+the+teacher+%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1-fkmrnull] NEW BOOK - Learning to Relearn Pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Relearn-Supporting-Culturally-Affirming/dp/1625316224/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BNeuoNqWm-scvLWtTd2nbEg4gqpi4yVhu5n7sdC4n5jGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.IIEBl6R4NFPcopxWUWPrGjCIMJ_VDxQMc03am9crNT8&dib_tag=se&qid=1719073755&refinements=p_27%3AKwame+Sarfo-Mensah&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Kwame+Sarfo-Mensah [https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Relearn-Supporting-Culturally-Affirming/dp/1625316224/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BNeuoNqWm-scvLWtTd2nbEg4gqpi4yVhu5n7sdC4n5jGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.IIEBl6R4NFPcopxWUWPrGjCIMJ_VDxQMc03am9crNT8&dib_tag=se&qid=1719073755&refinements=p_27%3AKwame+Sarfo-Mensah&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Kwame+Sarfo-Mensah] Follow Rosa: • @readswithrosa on YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Tiktok • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/readswithrosa [https://linktr.ee/readswithrosa]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠