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A Principal’s Path: Kaui Tanaka on Joy and Caring for Hawaii’s Students
In this episode of the Above the Sides, Kaui Tanaka, Principal of Maunawili Elementary School shares her path from growing up on Oʻahu and “playing school” as a child to building a joyful career in…
Finding the Medicine Within: Healing and Education with Cherilyn Inouye
In this episode of Above the Sides, Cherilyn Inouye, who serves as Compassionate Koolau’s District Education Specialist, shares her winding journey through education, community work, and aloha…
From Listening to Doing: Centering Community Voice in Economic Development with Brent Kakesako (HACBED)
In this episode of Above the Sides, we sit down with Brent Kakesako, Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development (HACBED). Brent shares stories from his…
Where East Meets West: Celeste Connors on Diplomacy Grounded in Aloha
In this episode, Celeste Connors, the new President of the East‑West Center in Honolulu, shares how Hawaiʻi’s core value of aloha can guide global diplomacy. Raised in Hawaiʻi with over 25 years of…
Cultivating an “Above the Sides” Approach with Cat Awakuni Colón, Dori Baba, Tyler Mejia and Molly Mamaril
Mahalo for tuning in to our 50th episode! For the first time, the Oahu Economic Development Board team - Cat Awakuni Colón (President & CEO), Dori Baba (Operations Manager), Tyler Mejia…
The Difference Between Hana and Work with Pono Shim [2022]
IIn this special short episode, we explore the deeper meaning of "hana" in the Hawaiian language and why it extends far beyond the Western concept of “work.” In this clip from a 2022 Zoom…
The Two Voyages with Pono Shim [2022]
In this episode, we revisit one of Uncle Pono Shim’s Zoom presentations, recorded on February 24, 2022. Shared with a group of Hawaiʻi filmmakers, the session centers on the teachings of Aunty Pilahi…
"Aloha is Love" with Brooke Conway
In this heartfelt episode, Brooke Conway reflects on the themes of identity and belonging as she traces her path from San Francisco to Samoa, Hawaiʻi, and Sicily. She shares how the spirit of aloha…
Leading with Heart: Kevin Wakayama on Law and Justice in Hawaii
In this episode, we sit down with longtime Hawaiʻi attorney, Kevin Wakayama, to explore how a heart-led approach has shaped his decades of legal practice. From his roots on Kauaʻi to studying law…
Aloha in Agriculture: Growing a Backyard Revolution with David Fuertes
In this episode, we sit down with David Fuertes, a farmer, educator and advocate for food sustainability, to explore his path of bringing aloha to agriculture. As a community leader and Executive…
Navigating with Hye Jung Kim Tano and Miki Tomita Okamoto
In this reflective episode, Hye Jung Kim Tano and Miki Tomita Okamoto of Education Incubator come together to share the story of their interwoven careers and their commitment to carrying forward…
Aloha Aku, Aloha Mai with Karl Veto Baker
In this special episode to celebrate the 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival, we sit down with Kumu Hula, Karl Veto Baker, of Halau I Ka Wekiu for a heartfelt conversation that weaves together the art of…
Mahalo for tuning in to Above the Sides!
Welcome to the Above the Sides podcast! Join us on our journey to uncover what it means to think, act, and live aloha. The inspiration for this podcast is the late Pono Shim, former President and CEO…
Remembering Who We Are with Robin Campaniano
In celebration of our 4th anniversary of "Above the Sides," we eagerly welcome Oahu Economic Development Board member, Robin Campaniano to this episode. In this conversation, we discuss his…
The Spirit of Yes with Jay King
In this episode, we sit down with Jay King, an action-oriented advocate who has dedicated his life to supporting veterans and other vulnerable communities in need. With his extensive experience in…
Look Deeper: Prince Kuhio Federal Building Blessing Ceremony 2010 [Pono Shim & Hye Jung Kim Tano]
Mahalo for tuning in to our first episode of 2025! We are changing up the format of this "Above the Sides" episode to bring you a story that was gifted from Uncle Pono Shim to our dear friend Hye…
Reclaiming a Producer Mindset with Herb Lee Jr.
In this last episode of 2024, we are grateful to share the insights of Herb Lee, Jr., the President and CEO of the Pacific American Foundation (PAF). For over thirty years, the PAF Ohana has served…
Healthy People, Healthy Economy: Exploring Equity through Aloha with Camille Rockett
In this episode of "Above the Sides," we welcome Camille Rockett who serves as the Director of Community Health and Equity at Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA). As a student of the Aloha…
Planting Purpose in Pia Valley with Tyrone Montayre
Tyrone Montayre is the President and Founder of Protect and Preserve Hawaii, an environmental nonprofit founded in 2019 to care for Pia Valley, Oahu. In this episode, we hear first-hand from Tyrone…
Rebuilding with Intention with Taylor "Maeʻole" Quanan
Todayʻs guest, Taylor "Maeʻole" Quanan, has been on a path of self-discovery through different seasons of her life: from moving to Japan for college to serving as a guardian for her younger sister,…
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