Pilina Podcast

TLC Talk Story with The Limo Company, Life, Business, and Redefining Luxury | Pilina Podcast Ep. 09

In this episode, we take you to the Valley Isle to talk story with the inspiring minds behind The Limo Company Maui — a locally owned business redefining luxury transportation in Hawaiʻi. 🚘🌺 Rooted in aloha and excellence, The Limo Company Maui has built a reputation for blending professional service with genuine hospitality. From weddings and private events to VIP transport and island tours, their team brings heart, quality, and connection to every ride. Join hosts Ti and Shanztyn as they sit down with the founders to explore their journey — from humble beginnings to becoming one of Maui’s premier transportation companies. Together, they discuss: *  What it takes to build a successful business on Maui. * How community and customer relationships drive their mission. *  The lessons learned through entrepreneurship in Hawaiʻi. *  The importance of integrity, service, and aloha in every experience. This conversation is more than business — it’s about passion, perseverance, and the pilina that keeps Hawaiʻi’s small businesses thriving. Follow us on Instagram:  📲 @pilinapodcast  📲 @alohamortuary Mahalo for tuning in! Be sure to like, comment, share, and subscribe to support stories that celebrate connection, culture, and community across Hawaiʻi.  Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511689/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511689/support]

Ka'ena Kekoa Life On-stage & Representing Hawai'i | Pilina Podcast Ep. 07

Pilina Podcast Episode 7: We’re honored to sit down with Kaʻenaonalaniowaianuhea Kekoa — a powerhouse in theatre, an inspiring educator, and a proud Native Hawaiian woman carrying her roots to stages around the world. 🌺🎭 Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Kaʻena has graced stages from local productions to her professional debut as Princess Jasmine in the North American tour of Aladdin. Whether on stage or in the classroom, she brings soulful performances, unwavering dedication, and a deep commitment to uplifting the next generation of artists and storytellers. In this episode, Kaʻena opens up about:  ✨ Growing up in a family of singers and finding her voice.  ✨ Her journey from Hawaiʻi stages to international performances.  ✨ Life as a theatre performer on tour and at sea.  ✨ Teaching as another kind of stage — and the lessons it revealed.  ✨ How she stays grounded in her roots while performing away from home.  ✨ Her hopes for young performers from Hawaiʻi who dream of following a similar path. Her story is a beautiful reminder of how powerful it is to carry your culture and community with you, no matter how far you go. 🌺 Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation with Kaʻena Kekoa — an artist, educator, and storyteller redefining what it means to live with pilina. Follow us on Instagram:  📲 @pilinapodcast  📲 @alohamortuary Mahalo for listening! Be sure to like, comment, share, and subscribe to help us grow this space of connection and community. 🔔 Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511689/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511689/support]

Bekah Lagafuaina talks story about life, faith, and leadership | Pilina Podcast Ep. 06

Join us as we sit down with Bekah Lagafuaina, Young Adults Director at Inspire Church, to talk story about faith, leadership, and guiding Hawai‘i’s next generation. From her comeback story to Jesus to building a Christ-centered marriage with her husband Elijah, Bekah shares her heart for people and purpose in ministry. 🌺✝️ Aloha mai kākou, and welcome back to the Pilina Podcast — where connection is everything. 🌺 In Episode 6, we’re excited to introduce a very special guest — Bekah Lagafuaina, Young Adults Director at Inspire Church, who leads alongside her husband Elijah. Together, they’ve created a powerful space where young adults can grow in faith, find belonging, and step into who God has called them to be. Bekah’s leadership is deeply rooted in her love for Christ and her commitment to raising up the next generation. She also co-hosts a podcast with her mom, Lisa Kai, modeling how faith and family can come together to impact lives. In this heartfelt conversation, Bekah opens up about her personal journey of faith, her comeback story to Jesus, the importance of a Christ-centered relationship, and the hopes she carries for Hawai‘i’s youth. 🌊✝️ ✨ Don’t miss this inspiring episode of the Pilina Podcast — a space where stories, culture, and faith connect us all. Follow Bekah on Instagram: 📲 @bkaiii Follow us on Instagram: 📲 @pilinapodcast 📲 @alohamortuary 📲 @p4phawaii Mahalo for watching! Be sure to like, comment, share, and subscribe to support stories that uplift our community. 🔔 Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511689/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511689/support]

Kawehi Miller of Aloha Mortuary on Family, Community, and Legacy

Aloha mai kākou, and welcome back to the Pilina Podcast — where connection is everything. 🌺 In this episode, hosts Tiera and Shanztyn sit down with Kawehi Correa Miller, Founder and President of Aloha Mortuary, to talk story about family, community, and legacy. Kawehi shares her journey as a mother, entrepreneur, and cultural steward, and how she has reimagined end-of-life care through a distinctly Hawaiian lens. Her work uplifts tradition, compassion, and dignity while honoring both those who have passed and the cultural values that guide the living. This powerful conversation highlights what it means to balance leadership with motherhood, to innovate while honoring ancestry, and to lead with both strength and softness. ✨ Don’t miss this inspiring episode of the Pilina Podcast, where connection ties it all together. Follow us on Instagram:  📲 @pilinapodcast  📲 @alohamortuary Mahalo for watching! Be sure to like, comment, share, and subscribe to support stories that keep our community connected. 🔔 Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511689/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511689/support]

Pilina Podcast | Ep. 04 — Leonani Puailihau: Leading with Culture, Connection & Strategy

Aloha mai kākou, and welcome back to the Pilina Podcast — where connection is everything: to our stories, our culture, and the voices that shape them. We’re your hosts, Tiera and Shanztyn. In this episode, we sit down with Leonani Puailihau — a wahine whose journey bridges community, culture, and strategy. From building ʻāina-based education programs to leading government and community relations for Turo, Leonani’s work reflects deep pilina to both people and place. She’s also the founder of OLAOILS, blending wellness and Hawaiian values into an entrepreneurial path that empowers others. Whether she’s in the classroom, at the Capitol, or in community, Leonani leads with clarity, compassion, and cultural integrity. We talk story about: * How pilina (connection) shapes her life and leadership * Navigating multiple roles — educator, entrepreneur, policy liaison, and community strategist * The mission behind OLAOILS and wellness through a Native Hawaiian lens * Lessons learned from planning large-scale community events and listening to the lāhui * Why ʻāina-based education is vital for our keiki * Strategies for navigating tough conversations and pushback * Advice for wāhine leaders across multiple sectors * Her vision for the next 5–10 years in business, community, and education * The legacy of aloha she hopes to leave for future generations Plus, we wrap up with a rapid-fire round of “What’s the Scoop?” for some fun, personal insights. Mahalo nui loa to Leonani for sharing her mana‘o, her journey, and her unwavering dedication to uplifting our communities through culture, leadership, and pilina. Her story is a powerful reminder that connection is more than a value — it’s a practice. If this episode inspired you, please share it forward. That’s how we grow pilina — by lifting each other up. Follow Leonani Puailihau: @olaoilss Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2511689/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511689/support]