Rachel Leimomi Li’ulipōlani Ka’iama

Lexi Figueroa

Our Lā Kū’oko’a, Hawaiian Independence Day, episode and the relEAse of our new logo with designer Lexi Figueroa. A 20 yEAr old aloha ‘āina who jumps in authentically and whole hEArtedly, trusting herself to dew the work. hEAr how she came up with the logo and her ‘aha moment story of coming into being who she is today during a trip to Aotearoa, grounded and growing, and a student of life. In full gratitude to all things that have nourished her, she is a gift to the lāhui and an embodiment of what independence looks like in the service of the collective. Mahalo piha to you sweet mo’o of ours!

Guess who’s back?!

WE ARE! And it’s sEAson two! Surprise! Dive in again with the one and only @noelchu as we drink of the waters that are eternal, those that flow through me and you! E hū e! Hū!

Pearl Hāweo Ka’iama

The shift that comes with the change in sEAsons has arrived! And Episode 8, with none other than my oldest friend, Pearl Hāweo Ka’iama, is the ringing in of the times! The 3 months age difference between us mirrored by my youngest and her first, mark just one of the magical connections we share. Dive into the well of plenty that is Hāweo in all her phases. A stark advocate for wāhine, māmā, mākua, Hawai’i, and self. A walking celebration of our kūpuna, and here to kumu us through with grace. Mahalo piha for sharing your thrive in resilience story. Honored to witness it and just here for it always.

Neshaaw Osuna-Sutton

In honor of International Youth Day this past Wednesday and to continue to nourish my connections to the Kumeyaay Lands of San Diego, an enthralling conversation with Neshaaw Osuna-Sutton as he shares his thrive in resilience story. He honors his home, finds strength in his family, grounds in gratitude, and knows his ability to be mentally healthy keeps him well, rooted, kind, and smiling. Grateful for you Neshaaw and the 7th generation you represent so beautifully!

Rachel Leimomi Li’ulipōlani Ka’iama

For our first episode from our new hub in Hawai’i, I interview none other than my first home, my mother, Rachel Leimomi Li’ulipōlani Ka’iama. She shares about her life growing up in Waimea, Hawai’i, how foundational family is to her world view, and the ways she thrives in resilience daily! Grateful to be her #1 fan and home with her so we can hana together as ‘ohana is supposed to! Love you Mom.