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I had the privilege to talk to Rob Poleki the CEO of Washie. We dive into his story from immigrating to the United States from Aoteroa, playing college football, becoming an elected official and the invention of Washie. This is a one of a kind story that we get to hear and it's a story that you don't hear too much about when it comes to Polynesian's because I don't think they have the opportunity to get told. That is why I created this podcast to give a platform to our Polynesian people. Thank you to all of our listeners who have subscribed to the various podcast platforms. Please drop us an email at cheehoopodcast@gmail.com if you have any ideas or if you just want to reach out. Don't forget to listen, rate, subscribe and review where you listen to this podcast, all of this helps get the podcast get noticed.  You can follow/reach Rob Poleki on Instagram @rob_poleki and get a look at his invention www.washietoiletseat.com . I also I recently started using Linked in more because I saw Robs post and get his notices. We dive into how using Linked in can be helpful when trying to network and connect with other business minded folks. 

This episode is with Ammon Takau of ST.GZY events. We discuss the difficulties and the coast of putting on events and the rewards that come along with. We also discuss culture and how it plays a role in our lives and in business. Ammon has put on The Land Slide festival held the last two summers in Southern Utah and has plans for expansion and bringing even more events and entertainment to places that need it. Look for his latest event held with between Zion Live Events and ST.GZY coming this new years eve held in Cedar City Utah. You can find him @st.gzy on instagram as well as @landslidefestival also in instagram. Be sure to stop by and give them a follow. Thanks for listening and as always please rate, review and follow us on all available platforms.

I get to chat it up with a very talented and passionate artist @stephen.koa.kakaio.art about his creation @kava_roots . I find his artwork powerful and informative as it tells about our Polynesian past. This was the first IG live that I have done and the recording will be available the next day on our podcast platforms. Be sure to listen, subscribe, rate and review our podcast. Check out Stephens website at www.kavarootsintl.com or follow @kava_roots for his artwork.

Thank you to everyone who has come on the podcast and has been listening. It's been a while so I thought I would come on and do a solo podcast.

In this episode I talk with Daniel Aipa. Daniel is the man behind the Kū Project, he served as a strength and conditioning coach at The University of Redlands in Southern California for 10 years. We get into why he started the Kū project and the meaning behined it. We discuss culture, strength training, mental health and fitness and a couple issues going on in Hawaii. I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did. Please feel free to leave comments on the IG page or through the email at cheehoopodcast@gmail.com. Let me know what you want hear and where we are falling short. Don't forget to listen, subscribe, rate and review on all podcast platforms. Thank you for joining us. Daniels contact info https://www.thekuproject.com/ The Kū project on youtube.com thekuproject on instagram daniel.aipa on instagram

Just two Mid western Samoan's chatting it up. On this episode we discuss growing up as a Polynesian women in Americas heartland, representation in sports mainly rugby and other topics in the Polynesian and Pacific Islander community. Check out https://www.instagram.com/sippingkoko/, https://www.instagram.com/aynsley_broom/. She has an amazing blog Sipping Koko that I encourage every listener to check out and support. Don't forget to listen, subscribe, rate and review. We are listener supported so if you would like donate smash that link in episode bio. We appreciate listener feedback so be sure to drop us a message or a comment on instagram or send us an email at cheehoopodcast@gmail.com.

This episode I talk to the multi talented Stephen Henderson. Stephen is musician, writer and music producer. This episode gets cut off prematurely due to technical mishaps. There will be a part 2 but it will come in the next few months. I feel this second part must be done in person as this first part to me was just to good. In part 1 we talk music, what it means to be Kanaka Maoli and briefly touch on hunting on the islands. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Stay tuned in the coming months for part 2. Don't forget to listen, subscribe, rate and review on all platforms. Be sure to drop us a message on the IG @cheehoopodcast or email us at cheeheepodcast@gmail.com. I'm waiting to hear on your podcast suggestions such as guest and topics so be sure to speak up and let me know. You can find Stephens music on apple music just type in Stephen Henderson and follow his IG page at stephenhmusic. Thank you to all of you who have subscribed or have given us a listen.

Concerts, Forgotten Polynesian History, Reflections on past episodes.

In this episode I talk with friend Marika Lesuma. We discuss the two times he gambled himself and when it did and did not pan out. We also dive briefly into his fathers immigration story from Fiji, Marks trip to Fiji with his wife and the experiences that they had. Marks family started a Kava operation in Fiji and we dive into the good that's coming from it for the local community. Don't forget to listen, subscribe, rate and review on all platforms.

In this episode we talk to Kalani Mack who along with his brother Kimo created Mo'Bettahs. We discuss growing up in Hawaii and the hard work that set the foundation for Mo'Bettahs. We talk about speaking pidgin, moving to the mainland and not only surviving CoVID but expanding during the pandemic. If your looking for good Hawaiian BBQ look no further than Mo'Bettahs on insta @mobettahs Thank you for listening. At this time we are listener supported so if you would like to donate to the show smash that donate button. Please be sure to listen, subscribe, rate and review on all platforms that you listen to us on.

Minisodes will be released every Thursday. These minisodes are meant to collect my thoughts and reflect on last weeks episode and preview next weeks episode. This episodes can be as long as 15-25 min or as short as 5 min. I will also discuss some current events and social media and everything Polynesian and Pacific Islander. Don't forget the listen, subscribe, rate and review. We are now on Apple podcast. Drop us a message on the cheehoopodcast IG page or email us at cheehoopodcast@gmail.com

I am joined by Jasmine Tuitama Roberts to discuss AAPI month and if there is enough representation for fellow Pacific Islanders. We discuss Tik Tok and how it is being used as a educational and creative outlet for Polynesians and how it is a tool to bring Pacific Islander and Polynesian issues to light and how Jasmines AAPI Spoitfy playlist was hijacked and we dive into Samoan Language week and discuss a little bit of what colonizer language means. Thank you to Jasmine for joining me for this episode. You can mind Jasmine on Tik Tok and Instagram at iasimegi. Be sure to check out the links on her account to find her Spotify playlist and an articleabout her on POPSUGAR about AAPI month. Please be sure to listen, subscribe, rate and review on all platforms.

First EPISODE! I have the very multi talented Chris Vea. Chris has a experience in the music industry as a musician and a manager. He has moved onto real estate and we dive into why in this episode. We discussed what it was like growing up afatasi and the life experiences that shaped us into who we are today. Thank you to Anchor for the free podcasting service and as of now we are listener supported so if you would like to help out with the show smash that donate button on Anchor.fm. The best place to listen is on Spotify and Anchor.fm until we get our verification through Apple podcast. Follow us on Instagram cheehoopodcast Email us your suggestions on topics and guest you would like to see discussed at cheehoopodcast@gmail.com Follow Chris on Instagram hivachris the_real_realtor_

Quick teaser for all you out there! More to episodes and interviews to follow in the next couple of weeks. Find us at cheehoopodcast on instagram and email us at cheehoopodcast@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from all of you soon and don't forget to hit that subscribe button on your podcast platforms. We also have a donate button if you would like to donate it helps out with the podcast. Faafetai lava!