Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast #HAAP

In this bonus episode, I share updated information for HAAP, some future plans, and where I will be focusing more time and funds to connect individuals, organizations, and businesses. Plus I'll be working on strategies to improve the show. So join me and see what is happening on Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast.

In this episode, I talk-story with a strong mana wahine from Waianae, Oahu that attended and graduated from Kamehameha School. She has a strong passion for perpetuating the Hawaiian culture and the language. She shares her relocation journey and how she is able to contribute to the Lahui or Hawaiian Community and teach them how to speak Hawaiian.

Todayʻs discussion I'm sharing a quick lesson on another oli called, E Ala e.Itʻs an oli that is normally done in the morning during sunrise as we face the East and ask the sun to rise and reach the heavens over the mountains into the sky. We chant to the sun which is that great bright light in the sky that truly nourishes our foods and brings us warmth and good seasons. It guides us as we navigate ourselves from one area to the next.

In this episode, I am talk story with a special brave kanaka that joined the airforce and traveled to different areas of this HONUA or world. Kimo is another brave kanaka out there in this big world doing his thing. What a way to represent our homeland of Hawaii by protecting and supporting it. Hear his journey and see the different locations he experienced since leaving Hawaii.

In this Manaʻo Monday episode, I share a quick lesson on ʻoli, specifically an ʻoli on protection. We learn the importance of why we need to respect its protocols, its spaces, and the knowledge shared with us by our elders. Tune in and hear an example of a Hawaiian chant requesting for protection. Join us

In this episode, I talk story with Maile, a beautiful kanaka maoli wahine. Her roots are from Kauai, but she was born and raised in California then in 1988 moved home to Hawaii on the island of Oahu. She is now retired and living in Las Vegas, Nevada.Hear her journey on how she relocated a few times over the generations, and how she is determined to support the lahui in her residential area.Resources shared during the episode:Island Envy - https://islandenvylv.org/ & www.facebook.com/IslandeNVyLVLV Hawaiian Civic Club - https://www.lasvegashawaiiancivicclub.net/ & https://www.facebook.com/lasvegashcc.org

In this Manaʻo Monday lesson, I share the legend called, "Nanahoa me Kaluau" which takes place in the Ahupuaʻa of Hakipuʻu on the windward side of the island of Oahu. This chant is a love story between a keiki kapu (sacred child) and a beautiful wahine from Kahiki. Tune in and hear the legend, the history, and the chant shared during this episode. Mahalo nui loa to Uncle Calvin Hoe of Hakipuʻu Ahupuaʻa for sharing this legend.Mahalo nui to Kumu Hula Mary Kahealani Kupau-Mikaele for choreographing the hula to this chant. Contact her at https://www.facebook.com/mary.kupau

Re-listen to some highlights of the first episode of this podcast and see how this show evolved into the present operation. Plus get an update on Kokoʻs relocation journey and find out where her next relocation took her and her family. If you want to hear that episode in its entirety just visit episode #1 and the whole interview is there.Koko can be contacted through his social media accounts:Personal FB - https://www.facebook.com/lovekokomendez

In this Manaʻo Monday episode, I share a quick lesson on ʻoli kahea and ʻoli komo. What are they? The simplest way to explain this is that:An oli kahea is a chant performed by those that are calling out for permission to come into a space or an area they want to enter.An ʻoli komo is a chant responding to that request which grants them permission to enter.Tune in and hear the basic structures of Hawaiian chants, the purpose of using a chant, when chants are used, and even experience an actual chant recording. Join us Recorded Resource:https://youtu.be/WYiaGSQbQUQhttps://youtube.com/shorts/-yog3IBCtTQ#haap #hawaiiabroad. #hawaiiabroadaudiopodcast

In this episode, I talk story with Pomaikaʻi, a bright and talented kanaka maoli from Waimanalo Homestead who now resides in Fremont, California. He played music practically all his life and he is out in this big world doing his thing and perpetuating his culture by sharing his musical talent.Hear his journey on how his temporary relocation pathway for school turned into 18 years of living away from home and how he is able to live an independent lifestyle.Pomaikaʻi can be contacted through his social media accounts:https://www.facebook.com/jdpulimusichttps://www.instagram.com/jdpulimusic72/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPL68-hVVe_46hjgBOi-tFQ

This Manaʻo Monday episode highlights the Hawaiian Flag and its history story. It takes us from the exposure of Hawaii to the rest of the nations in the world in 1778 to the flag gift in 1794, to the creation of the flag about 1816, to the illegal act toward the flag in 1843, and to restoring of the flag in 1843. Tune in and hear this lesson on Hawaii's flag.Topic Resources:Huima - https://www.alaulili.com/la-hoihoi-ea-hamakua.htmlKanaeokana - https://youtu.be/_aOpynQsznoOHA Hawaii - ​​https://youtu.be/mvA81o7vacsHae Hawaii - https://www.haehawaiifilm.com/haehawaiihistoryNupepa Nakuokoa Data - https://www.papakilodatabase.com/pdnupepa/?a=cl&cl=CL1&sp=KNK&LV "La Ho'iho'i Ea" event - https://www.instagram.com/p/CgNQLT9PUu2/

In this episode, I'm talking story with a young, bright kanaka wahine originally from the ahupuaʻa of Hakipuʻu on the island of Oahu. She now lives in Eugene, Oregon, and she is actually one of my formal students from the Hawaiian Public Charter School that I taught at for 15 years. Her name is Merina Mahealani Smith and she is actually the sister of another guest I interviewed a few weeks ago in episode 17 with Honey-Girl. So when you hear Merina mention Honey during our discussion, it's her sister that she is referring to.Hear her journey on how her relocation pathway contributed to her career decisions and current successes as she continues to pursue her medical career goals.Merina can be contacted through her social media accounts:https://www.facebook.com/merinasylten/

This Manaʻo Monday episode highlights the ʻoli "E Homai", which teaches us to request knowledge from above and grant it to us. Plus it shares some background of Hawaiiʻs own mana wahine (strong woman) that definitely made a huge impact and legacy in the Hawaiian culture.Resource shared in this episode:Foundation - https://edithkanakaolefoundation.org/Hula Festival - https://www.merriemonarch.com/ Recorded ʻoli with words - https://youtu.be/HhbhZh7xpzU

In this episode, I interview Cece Cullen who is truly a mana wahine (strong woman) living abroad and perpetuating her culture by sharing and connecting with other kanaka maoli that also relocated. Hear her journey from being raised in Kahaluʻu, Oahu to now becoming a resident in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cece can be contacted through her social media accounts:https://www.facebook.com/cece.cullen & https://www.instagram.com/kama4_tings/Resources shared during the episode:Island Envy - https://islandenvylv.org/ & www.facebook.com/IslandeNVyLVLV Hawaiian Civic Club - https://www.lasvegashawaiiancivicclub.net/ & https://www.facebook.com/lasvegashcc.org

This special Hawaiian cultural lesson comes from Tūtū Man Kawaikapuokalani. He shares a moʻolelo of a beautiful maiden in the Ahupuaʻa of Kaneohe who lives on the cliffs of Iolekaʻa. This episode is the audio version of that recording but I encourage you to view the video of that session and see the images of the actual moʻolelo location and the beauty of the area.Video link - https://youtu.be/76L-wsgx-T0Tūtū Man Kawaikapuokalani can be contacted via social media: https://www.facebook.com/kawaikapuokalani.hewettVisit his YouTube channel for more lessons: https://www.youtube.com/user/kawaikapuokalanihttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ_bWbKeTsX5hAUjfiOPoaAhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4MYrxTevLws-xiTFq7RfUg

Che is a native Hawaiian originally from Pahala, Hawaii who graduated from Kamehameha High School on Kapalama campus and now live in Georgia state. He joined the military in his early 20s. He literally traveled the world during his career for over 20 years. Che is now retired from the military and continuing to work in a federal career in Georgia. He shares his long journey of relocating several times, experiencing the many locations he lived and visited since he relocated away from his home in Hawaii.Contact Che at his social media account: https://www.facebook.com/che.dacalio

This Manaʻo Monday shares what Independence day truly means to a kanaka maoli. Hear events of a timeline from Hawaiiʻs history and the independent process during King Kamehameha the greatʻs reign.

Ehu is an island girl originally from Kaneohe, Oahu graduated from Kamehameha School - Kapalama Campus and relocated away from Hawaii in pursuit of better opportunity options for her family. Join me as she shares her journey.Contact Ehu on her Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/mkktrejo

This Manaʻo Monday shares about Ohana and the kuleana of a kupuna or grandparent, Kupuna is filled with lots of knowledge from the many years of life experience. We must allow our kupuna to share those stories and fulfill their kuleana.

Honey Girl is an island girl originally from Hakipuʻu, Oahu who relocated away from Hawaii originally for school but now years later she still lives abroad on the continent. She is on an adventurous journey in multiple states and learning from the school of life. Join me as she shares her journey.You can follow her adventures and contact her on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/honeybobunnyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/h0neybobunny/

This Manaʻo Monday shares about HULA and the different legends on the origin of hula. There are many different versions of this topic and it depends on how and where those legends came from and shared would be what legend people believe. This episode shares the legend I was taught from my hula background and the chant entitled, "Ke haʻa la Puna".

Shane is an island boy originally from Oahu who has been living abroad in California and North Carolina for many years. Join me as he shares his journey of relocating and adjusting to a different environment from where he was raised while following his career path to success.Contact Shane through his Facebook DM: https://www.facebook.com/shane.radford.98

This Manaʻo Monday episode shares a little bite about LEIS and how they connect to our culture here in Hawaii. Learn what leis is, what is the significance of a lei, what do leis have to do with Hawaii, how do you make a lei, and what are the different styles of leis.

Kawena is an island boy originally from Kahala, Oahu who has been living abroad in Japan for over 13 years. He is an alumnus of St. Louis High School and completed his Master's Degree in Social Work at UH Manoa. He danced the hula all his life and is now a Kumu hula running his own hula halau in Japan for several years. Join me as he shares his journey of relocating, supporting his ʻohana, and perpetuating his Hawaiian culture.Kawena can be followed on his social media accounts:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kawenaanthony.mannInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kumukawenaula/

This Manaʻo Monday episode was released on the day Hawaii honors the legacy of Kamehameha the Great. Therefore, on this Kamehameha Day Aunty Max shares her ʻike "knowledge" of this first king that united all the Hawaiian islands and establish all of Hawaii under the Kingdom of Hawaii. Hear the history of how this grand event came about and why itʻs important for Hawaii to honor such a great king.

Hui….Aloha Everyone, Aunty Max here. Welcome to Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast. Itʻs ALOHA FRIDAY! For this first episode of season 2, I wanted to start with interviewing a very special kupuna or elder. Heʻs always been there for me throughout my whole life. Heʻs my biggest life coach, supporter, guide, mentor, cheerleader, and one of the most important men in my life. I remember growing up he would always ask me, “How much do you love me?” and I would say, “with all my heart, I love you with all my heart”. That special man in my life is my dad, Joseph Kealohaonapua Charles. Listen to his journey as he was living abroad in Las Vegas, and then hear his journey back home to Hawaii.Uncle Joe Sr can be contacted through his Facebook DM: https://www.facebook.com/808coach44

In this first Manaʻo Monday episode, Aunty Max shares information about how the tradition started. how itʻs perpetuated, how itʻs operated, how the celebration evolved, and share experiences.

Hear some key points of my background, experiences, and story of how I am now part of the HAAP community.Aunty Max can be contacted through DM on her social media account: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/maxine808/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kawahine808/

Hui……..Aloha everyone! Welcome to season 2 of the Hawaii Abroad Audio Podcast. In this season, Iʻll be making a couple of adjustments in this new season and I see it as being a positive opportunity to grow and share more stories from Hawaii.

In this reflection episode, I recap this podcast season and share my experience producing this senior project as a Creative Media student at UH West Oahu.I share the challenges and benefits to share the content topic and project process as the sole producer of this podcast series.If you, my listeners found value in this podcast please share the information with your family and friends. Plus I would appreciate comments and feedback, so please use the comment area below or email me at: hawaiiabroad.haap@gmail.com and donʻt forget to rate this show.

Kainoa is an island boy young adult in his early 30ʻs originally from Kaneohe, Hawaii and now resides in San Jose, California. Heʻs an alumnus of Hakipuʻu Academy, formally known as Hakipuʻu Learning Center which is a Hawaiian Culture public charter school in Kaneohe.​Kainoa is a hardworking, responsible and caring family man with five children and one more on the way.

Javen is an island boy in his mid-30s originally from Waianae, O'ahu, and currently a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. Heʻs a Maryknoll High School alumnus, attended College in Colorado completed his degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communications.He shares his journey of leaving Hawaii for college and relocating to the mainland for a better career opportunity to support his family.UNFORTUNATELY, this file had technical difficulties so the transcription of the interview is provided instead. HEREʻS HIS FULL STORY

Alexa is an island girl in her 30s originally from O'ahu, Hawaii, and currently a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. Waianae High School alumnus and started her own thriving photography business.She shares her journey as a mother raising her child abroad and supporting other family members.

Sarah is an island girl originally from Oahu, Hawaii resided in several locations such as New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, and other states. She's a Punahou High School alumnus, an artist, and a strong Hawaiian activist as a protector of the land.Sarah shares with us her journey of living abroad for many years and then returning to Hawaii to reside back in her homeland.

Tiffany, an island girl who is in her mid-40ʻs, from O'ahu, Hawaii, and is currently a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a graduate of Castle High School on the island of Oʻahu and is now an administrator in Education.She shares her journey as a mother raising her children and how she continues to perpetuate her cultural practices while living away from Hawaii and comes from a line of prominent cultural practitioners and musicians.

Maili is also an island girl in her mid-40ʻs originally from O'ahu, Hawaii, and is currently a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She attended Kalaheo High School on Oahu. She is currently a chief home officer and has executive power over her household.She shares her journey as a military wife relocating multiple times away from Hawaii and living away from home.

Nicole is an island girl who is in her early 30ʻs and was born and raised on the island of O'ahu, Hawaii. She is currently a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a Kamehameha School Alumnus and is now a creative and energetic entrepreneur in the digital marketing industry.She shares her journey of relocating from Hawaii to Las Vegas and her life experiences of living away from home.

Hui! Aloha mai, and welcome to the "Hawaii Abroad" audio podcast. I'm your host Aunty Max. I am a senior undergraduate student at UH West Oahu working on my capstone project to fulfill the graduation requirement. I chose this topic because I notice Hawaii has been losing more and more kānaka maoli residents each year, my family members included, and we find the top common relocating reason is due to the high cost of living in Hawaii's economy.Join me as I talk story with several brave kānaka maoli that had the courage to migrate away from their homeland as they share their journey, culture preservation, culture values, migration statistics, and overall living abroad as a native Hawaiian.