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Conversations with the people shaping Hawaii — business leaders, community activists, real estate experts, chefs, artists, and cultural icons. New episodes every week.

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The Future of Hawaii Real Estate with Kai Nakamura
Real Estate·March 15, 2026
EP 42 · Latest Episode

The Future of Hawaii Real Estate with Kai Nakamura

We sit down with one of Hawaii's top real estate brokers to discuss the 2026 market outlook, what buyers should know right now, and why Maui is seeing a surge in demand.

48 min·Kai Nakamura, Principal Broker at Pacific Realty Group
Building a Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Maui
Food·March 8, 2026

EP 41 — Building a Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Maui

Chef Leilani shares the journey of opening Maui's most talked-about farm-to-table restaurant — from sourcing ingredients from local farms to navigating Hawaii's unique restaurant culture.

via Maui Now
35 min
Protecting Hawaii's Reefs: A Marine Biologist's Mission
Environment·March 1, 2026

EP 40 — Protecting Hawaii's Reefs: A Marine Biologist's Mission

Dr. Ho discusses the state of Hawaii's coral reefs, the impact of climate change, and the grassroots conservation efforts that are making a real difference.

via Civil Beat
52 min
The Aloha Spirit in Business: How Local Brands Win
Business·Feb 22, 2026

EP 39 — The Aloha Spirit in Business: How Local Brands Win

Marcus built a multi-million dollar brand rooted in Hawaiian values. He talks about authenticity, community-first marketing, and what it means to do business with aloha.

via Pacific Business News
41 min
Surfing Culture: From Pipeline to Professional
Sports·Feb 15, 2026

EP 38 — Surfing Culture: From Pipeline to Professional

North Shore legend Koa Ikaika opens up about growing up on Oahu's Pipeline, the mental game of big wave surfing, and his work mentoring the next generation of Hawaiian surfers.

via Hawaii News Now
44 min
Hawaiian Language Revival: Teaching the Next Generation
Culture·Feb 8, 2026

EP 37 — Hawaiian Language Revival: Teaching the Next Generation

Kumu Hina discusses the remarkable revival of the Hawaiian language, the role of immersion schools, and why language preservation is an act of resistance and love.

via Civil Beat
58 min

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