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Hoʻakāʻ Mana is a Native Hawaiian organization with a mission is to inspire healthier families by connecting ‘ohana (families) to Native Hawaiian practices focusing on emotional and mental well-being by establishing indigenous identity foundations through experience and education.
In this episode, weʻll share the important work Hoʻakā Mana is doing, starting with the #MalamaMaui project which is focused on the mental health & well being for those directly effected by the Maui Fires by building self-identity, self-confidence, and self-sufficiency through emotional, mental and spiritual resilience.
Hear from our guest:
Kanoelani Davis – Executive Director of Hoʻakā Mana - Native Hawaiian Organization
Hosted by Jazzy Vanover - Creative Director, Photographer, Momma
Donations to help Maui families through Hoʻakā Mana can be made at http://www.hoakamana.org. All donations are tax-deductible and 100% of the funding goes toward supporting community programs.
This episode is brought to you with sponsorship from Papa Ola Lōkahi.
https://www.papaolalokahi.org/
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Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples.
#MalamaMaui #PaepaeAloha #MauiFires #EMS #KanoelaniDavis #CalebRivera #EmotionalMentalSpiritualWellBeing #MoanaNuiPodcast #PapaOlaLokahi #NaMakawai #Community #Partnerships #Laulima #Kulana #Kuleana #lahui #PodcastersOfInstagram #Podcast #BIPOCVoices #AgentsOfGeekdom #AANHPI #KanakaMaoli #NativeHawaiian #PacificIslanders #AANHPIPanels #Molokai #Oahu #Kauai #Hawaii

Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Kanaka Diaspora Perspectives presented by the Moana Nui Podcast
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
More than 50% of Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) were "priced out of paradise" and are now living outside of Hawaiʻi. This presents momentous challenges for an ʻāina based community forced to separate from their homeland.
In this episode, weʻll discuss the benefits and challenges of living in the diaspora and how we can better understand and serve the unique needs of our lāhui no matter where we live.
Hear from our panelists:
LeaDan Yee – Oʻahu to Korea
Kalani Mondoy – Molokaʻi to Los Angeles
Shanyn Alkhaldi - Oʻahu / Kauaʻi to Seattle via San Diego
Hosted by Moana McAdams
Sponsored by Papa Ola Lōkahi.
https://www.papaolalokahi.org/
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About Moana Nui Podcast:
Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples.
#KanakaInTheDiaspora #GlobalLāhui #MoanaNuiPodcast #PapaOlaLokahi #NaMakawai #Community #Partnerships #Laulima #Kulana #Kuleana #lahui #PodcastersOfInstagram #Podcast #BIPOCVoices #AgentsOfGeekdom #AANHPI #KanakaMaoli #NativeHawaiian #PacificIslanders #AANHPIPanels #Molokai #Oahu #Kauai #Hawaii #LeaDanYee #KalaniMondoy #ShanynAlkhaldi

Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Culture is a crtical part of our identities. Isolation from cultural practices causes damaging effects on Kanaka Maoli health and wellness. This panel will feature Kanaka artists who are using their talents to preserve precious history, culture, and moʻolelo.
Hear from our panelists:
Kamuela Chandler – Illustrator | Actor
Brook Kapukuniahi Parker– Artist | Historian
Alika Spahn Naihe - Artist | Game Designer
Hosted by Moana McAdams
(https://www.moanamcadams.com)
Sponsored by Papa Ola Lōkahi.
https://www.papaolalokahi.org/
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About Moana Nui Podcast:
Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples.
#KanakaArtists #HealingArt #CulturalConnection #MoanaNuiPodcast #PapaOlaLokahi #NaMakawai #Community #Partnerships #Laulima #Kulana #Kuleana #lahui #PodcastersOfInstagram #Podcast #BIPOCVoices #AgentsOfGeekdom #AANHPI #KanakaMaoli #NativeHawaiian #PacificIslanders #AANHPIPanels #KamuelaChandler #BrookParker #AlikaNaihe

Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Moana Nui Podcast is proud to announce a new "KULEANA" series sponsored by Papa Ola Lokahi, the premier organization for improving Native Hawaiian health and well-being. One of the goals of this series is to amplify the work of Papa Ola Lokahiʻs continental partners and the critical resources they create for Kānaka Maoli/Native Hawaiians living across the Continent.
Today, our featured partner is Kaʻ Aha Lāhui o Olekona Hawaiian Civic Club (aka KALOHCC) of Oregon and SW Washington, located in Oregon. With a mission to actively participate in the promotion, perpetuation and practice of Native Hawaiian culture and values which includes effectively advocating for the educational, civic, health, cultural, economic, and social well-being of our lāhui (Hawaiian nation or people).
Hear about a new partnership with Papa Ola Lokahiʻs Nā Makawai program and what KALOHCC will be doing for the Kanaka Maoli and Pacific Islander communities in the coming year!
Hear from our panelists:
Leialoha Kaʻula – Executive Director
Connect with E Ala E:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KALOHCC
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kalohcc/
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Booking Information
Contact: moananuipodcast@gmail.com
About Moana Nui Podcast:
Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples.
#MoanaNuiPodcast #PapaOlaLokahi #NaMakawai #Community #Partnerships #Laulima #Kulana #Kuleana #KALOHCC #HawaiianCulture #lahui #PodcastersOfInstagram #Podcast #BIPOCVoices #AgentsOfGeekdom #AANHPI #KanakaMaoli #NativeHawaiian #PacificIslanders #AANHPIPanels

Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Moana Nui Podcast is proud to announce a new "KULEANA" series sponsored by Papa Ola Lokahi, the premier organization for improving Native Hawaiian health and well-being. One of the goals of this series is to amplify the work of Papa Ola Lokahiʻs continental partners and the critical resources they create for Kānaka Maoli/Native Hawaiians living across the Continent.
Today, our featured partner is E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center, located in Washington DC. With a mission to preserve and perpetuate the Native Hawaiian culture by educating, engaging and connecting with communities near and far, E Ala E continues to provide cultural workshops, demonstrations, concerts, fashion shows, and so much more to uplift the well-being for families in the Washington DC region. Hear about a new partnership with Papa Ola Lokahiʻs Nā Makawai program and what E Ala E will be doing for the Kanaka Maoli and Pacific Islander communities in the coming year!
Hear from our panelists:
- Kuʻulei Stockman – Co-Founder
- Leihua Stewar – Co-Founder and CEO
- Marilyn Farias - Director of Operations
Watch and join the conversation with us LIVE on the Agents of Geekdom network on Aug 10th on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Twitch!
- Facebook:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/agentsofgeekdom
- YouTube:
- and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/agentsofgeekdom
Connect with E Ala E:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ealaehcc/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ealaehcc/
Follow the Moana Nui Podcast:
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Booking Information
Contact: moananuipodcast@gmail.com
About Moana Nui Podcast:
Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples.
#MoanaNuiPodcast #PapaOlaLokahi #NaMakawai #Community #Partnerships #Laulima #Kulana #Kuleana #EAlaE #HawaiianCulture #lahui #PodcastersOfInstagram #Podcast #BIPOCVoices #AgentsOfGeekdom #AANHPI #KanakaMaoli #NativeHawaiian #PacificIslanders #AANHPIPanels

Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023

Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
The Moana Nui Podcast and the Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW) are proud to present the topic of "Negotiation" as part of our ongoing monthly professional development series.
Negotiation skills are important both in the workplace and in personal life. In the workplace, they help you achieve long-term career success, boost productivity & reduce workplace conflicts. In your personal life, they boost your creative & reasoning abilities, make it more difficult for people to take advantage of you & make you a better strategist. At home, these skills also help you navigate and bring out the best in your most important relationships.
Discussions include:
- - How did you learn to negotiate for yourself?
- - When do you feel the most confident in advocating for yourself and how did you do it?
- - How do you negotiate with yourself around how much time you devote to work, family, community, etc?
Hear from our panelists:
- Roz Huang, Co-Founder and CEO, Athena Music & Wellness, Founder and CEO Dandelion Global, LLC
- Sharmila Fowler – Pos, MBA, MCPC, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Echo Global Logistics
- Sue Ann Hong, President & CEO CAPAW, Moderator
Follow Sue Ann at:
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/apawomen
• Facebook: @CtrAPAWomen
• Instagram: @centerapawomen
• Twitter: @apawomen
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About Moana Nui Podcast:
Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples.
Support our childrens book series at http://www.moanatheauthor.com
#MoanaNuiPodcast #CAPAW #Leadership #Productivity #TalentDevelopment #NegotiationSkills #UpliftingVoices #LevelUp #LessonsLearned #ProTips #CareerAdvice #Mentor #Coaching

Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Ming Chen of the Legendary Comic Book Men
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Ming Chen, is an actor, podcaster, reality television personality, and webmaster associated with Kevin Smith (actor from Clerks, Mall Rats and more). He co-hosts the "I Sell Comics!" and "Ming & Mike Show" podcasts with Mike Zapcic and also starred in the AMC reality series "Comic Book Men."
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Contact Ming:
Twitter: @mingchen37
Facebook: @mingchencbm
Instagram: @mingchencbm
E-Mail: ming@ashareduniverse.com
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About Moana Nui Podcast:
Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples.
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Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
The Moana Nui Podcast and the Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW) presents our monthly talent and personal development series, "Developing Your Talent with Sue Ann!" On the 3rd Thursday of every month at 8:30pm Eastern, you will get tips and advice on various professional, talent and personal development topics.
In this episode, Sue Ann Hong hosts a panel of professionals to discuss the topic of "Listen To My Voice".
Discussion include:
-How do you use your voice? Do you have one?
-What are ways you're using your voice for a cause?
-How do you channel your passion to amplify your voice?
Panelists were selected from the 2023 Asian Pacific American Women's Leadership Institute (APAWLI) Cohort:
-Alice Min Soo Chun, Founder & CEO SOLIGHT Designs, LLC
-Gigi Kryske, Sr. Merchandising Manager, toririchard.com
-Erin Jerri Pañgilinan, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Technology Officer, Salamat Inc, Principal, Cypher Realities.
Follow Sue Ann at:
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/apawomen
• Facebook: @CtrAPAWomen
• Instagram: @centerapawomen
• Twitter: @apawomen
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Contact: moananuipodcast@gmail.com
About Moana Nui Podcast:
Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples.
Support our childrens book series at http://www.moanatheauthor.com
#MoanaNuiPodcast #CAPAW #Leadership #Productivity #TalentDevelopment #Confidence #UpliftingVoices #Listen #SelfIdentity #Pride

Wednesday May 24, 2023
Hewa? Should Hula and Cultural Practices Be Taught To/By Non-Natives?
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
The month of May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. During the month of May, the Moana Nui Podcast will host four panels to discuss various topics.
Hula is the heartbeat of the people of Hawaii. On this panel, we will approach this conversation from different angles and perspectives, from multiple generations and diverse teaching experiences both in and outside of Hawaiʻi. Our panelists help us to understand the kuleana (responsibility) that comes with preserving and perpetuating our cultural practices and the dangers of appropriation when this sacred responsibility is not handled with care, honor, and respect.
Interact, comment, and engage with our conversation with our panelists:
• Hokulani Holt-Padilla - Kumu Hula
• Kanoelani Davis – Kumu Hula
• Michelle Manu – Kumu Lua
• Leialoha Kaʻula – Kumu Hula
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About Moana Nui Podcast:
Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples.
#MoanaNuiPodcast #PodcastersOfInstagram#Podcast #BIPOCVoices #AgentsOfGeekdom#AANHPI #AsianAmerican #NativeHawaiian#PacificIslander #HeritageMonth#AANHPIPanels #PanelDiscussions #Hewa#Hula #SacredDance #KumaHula #KumaLua