Moana Nui Podcast

Episode 7: Heroes of Haiti with Dorphise Jean

Dorphise Jean is the writer/creator of Spiritʻs Destiny and owner of Gente Entertainment. She aims to give readers of all ages stories and influences that encourage them to learn more about their cultural roots.
In this episode, you will learn:
About a Haitian Voodoo Priestess who literally conjured a revolution.
How leaders can move tribes of people to a common cause
Why real life heroes are critical to storytelling and passing on wisdom to future generations.
How learning about our own cultures can open up possibilities and inspire us to achieve more
You can find more about Dorphise at:
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritsDestinyUniverse
https://www.instagram.com/spiritsdestinyuniverse
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Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples. 
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Episode 6: Mauiʻs Hometown Hero with Alika Seki

 
Alika Seki is the owner and operator of Maui Comics. He talks with us about the importance of serving your community, particularly in challenging times like what the world is experiencing with COIVD. Alika is a champion for the people of Hawaii and the work ethic many natives possess to thrive and survive the high costs of paradise.
In this episode, you will learn:
About the strength and adaptability of Hawaiiʻs communities
How Hawaiiʻs local families work multiple jobs to feed and care for their families
Why the exorbitant shipping costs to Hawaii play a critical part in the high cost of living in the islands and often makes owning a small business very challenging
How Alikaʻs engineering career positioned him to open his community-oriented comic shop
You can find more about Alika at:
http://www.facebook.com/MauiComics
https://www.ebay.com/usr/mauicomicsandcollectibles
https://www.instagram.com/maui_comics
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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. 
#MoanaNuiPodcast #IndigenousExcellence #OurStoriesMatter #OurVoicesMatter #EmbraceYourPower #MauiComics #MauiComicsAndCollectibles 

Episode 5: Representing for Hawaiʻi with Free Isabelo

"Free" was born and raised on Oʻahu and relocated to Las Vegas where he started a publishing company, Live Free Die Free (LFDF) Comics, to produce creator owned properties, including his own title, The Contraptor.  Free has done multiple covers and internal pages for various independent comic companies including, Onward! Comics (Avenger Red), Self Employed Comics (The Cule), The Squeeg Comics (The Skilled Apprentice), KipsWorld Comics (D'Mitri), and Thunderfrog Studios (Gemini Storm), to name a few.
 
In this episode, you will learn:
How Free made one of the hardest decisions in his life to leave his island home 
The importance of a strong support system and how mentors and peers can pull you out of adversity
How music and the arts became a lifeline that kept Free connected to his home in Hawaiʻi 
You can find more about Free at:
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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. 
#MoanaNuiPodcast #IndigenousExcellence #OurStoriesMatter #OurVoicesMatter #EmbraceYourPower

Episode 4: Recreating the Myths and Legends of Hawaiʻi with Alika Spahn Naihe

Alika Naihe is an artist, game designer, educator, and owner of Hauʻoli Art. Recreating the Legends of Hawaiʻi. Alika masterfully shares his history and culture by taking images, stories and concepts out of museums and into daily life. His broader work and a coach and mentor for Hawaiʻiʻs teens embodies the spirit of the Moana Nui podcast and our ancestors.
 
In this episode, you will learn:
How Alika went from drawing at 4 years old to teaching and mentoring youth in the island community of Nānākuli
How art led Alika to study Hawaiian culture more deeply and uncover the legacies of his ancestors
About the Hawaiian communityʻs struggle to protect their native environments from the effects of colonization and tourism
How Alikaʻs team developed a game to help high school students deal with depression and guide them to dealing with their emotions in a healthy way 
About Keaweaheulu, a Hawaiian chief that served as a chief consultant to Kamehemeha the Great, Alikaʻs family ancestor
You can find more about Alika at:
http://www.hauoliart.com
https://www.instagram.com/hauoli_art_alika
 
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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. 
#MoanaNuiPodcast #IndigenousExcellence #OurStoriesMatter #OurVoicesMatter #EmbraceYourPower #HauoliArt

Episode 3: Lost Tales and Ancient Heirs with author/creator Greg Burnham

 
 
Greg Burnham is an author/writer, editor, publisher, and history buff. Greg has been writing professionally for nearly a decade. He makes up one half of the Tuskegee Heirs duo. With projects like The Search For Sadiqah, Broken Glass and Grandpa’s Shoes under his belt, Greg recently made the transition to full time writer/publisher. He’s currently working on a bevy of projects, as well as the beloved Tuskegee Heirs.
 
 
In this episode, you will learn:
How Gregʻs love for history drives him to incorporate historical elements into his stories
Black Wall Street in Tulsa Oklahoma was a beacon for black ownership, business, and overall excellence 
How gentrification has devalued and destroyed communities throughout history
How Greg uses his stories to celebrate female heroes and establish powerful authentic narratives and lessons for his daughters
How the legacy and narrative of Christopher Columbus has been falsified for centuries and why indigenous peoples find those claims amusing
About Calafia, the female general who ruled without men
How structural markers like pyramids can be used to measure the broad reach and influence of African cultures globally
You can find more about Greg at:
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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. 
#MoanaNuiPodcast #IndigenousExcellence #OurStoriesMatter #OurVoicesMatter #EmbraceYourPower #TuskegeeHeirs #SearchforSadiqah 

Episode 2: Navigating the Convention Scene and Finding A New Home in the Noisy Virtual World with Allen Carter of Carter Comics

Allen Carter is an artist, writer, promoter, and the sole creator of two independent comics titles called Damn Tourists and Cosmic Force. He lives in Los Angeles, but is originally from Hawaiʻi. Allen tells us how his favorite childhood cartoons inspired him to create worlds of his own that were patterned after special places in Hawaiʻi. Allen also shares his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter Movement and how we can be effective allies to the people and the cause. 
 
In this episode, you will learn:
How Allen uses his every day life to inspire the stories and characters he creates for Carter Comics
The definition of success means different things to each of us and how seemingly insignificant things can turn into larger growth opportunities
How solidarity against injustice and speaking up about wrongdoing is important to move ahead with long-standing change in America and around the world
Listening and allowing someone to voice their concerns and empathizing is powerful
The Words of advice Allen has for aspiring creators
You can support and find more about Allen at:
http://www.patteebrandi.com/shop
https://www.instagram.com/cartercomics1/
https://www.facebook.com/allen.carter.9279
 
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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. 
 
#MoanaNuiPodcast #IndigenousExcellence #OurStoriesMatter #OurVoicesMatter #EmbraceYourPower

Episode 1: Ocean based cultural traditions with Dominic Acol of Mauloa Haʻawina Designs

 
Dominic Acol is an Oʻahu born, Kona raised artist, woodworker, and owner of Mauloa Haʻawina Designs where he captures the spirit of his familyʻs cherished moments and brings them to life through art. Each handmade piece uniquely depicts the spirit of his ʻohana way of life that bonds the past and future, preserving time until it can be passed down to the next generation.
In this episode, you will learn:
Traditional Hawaiian fishing practices and traditions
What life is like living and growing up in the islands
How observing the patterns of nature and being in tune with surroundings have served Pacific Island cultures through the millenia
Why itʻs so important to pass on life lessons and ancestral knowledge to the next generation
Every one of us has a part to play in the communities we live in.
How Dominic challenges himself to perpetuate his culture through the woodwork he carves with his own two hands.
You can find more about Dominic and his company Mauloa Haʻawina Designs at:
https://www.facebook.com/mauloadesign23
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mauloahaawinadesigns/
 
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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. 
 
#MoanaNuiPodcast #IndigenousExcellence #OurStoriesMatter #OurVoicesMatter #EmbraceYourPower