Design Talk Hawaii

Matt talks with expressionistic artist Lauren Hana Chai. Born and raised in Hawaii of South Korean heritage, Lauren’s work explores the unique contrasts and juxtapositions of her life between these two cultures.
www.laurenhanachai.com

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Pam Chambers joins Matt once again, to catch up on her latest endeavors as THE presentation coach serving Hawaii since 1985. Listen in, to hear new insights on how important it is to overcome your speaking fears to become your best self.
https://PamChambers.com

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Matt has a fascinating conversation with artists Jose Ferreira and Asma Kazmi, the duo behind the current exhibition at UH Commons Gallery, entitled “Hiding in Plain Sight.” Jose and Asma found common themes in their own work, leading to this unique show about the nature of work and progress in our daily lives.

http://www.hawaii.edu/art/exhibitions+events/exhibitions/?p=3930

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Joining Matt is the ever creative and ever positive Melina Lillios, here to share with us her exciting new adventure – designing and building her dream home in Baja, Mexico. Melina’s touring of the world has brought her to a very special place, where she felt a kinship with nature and an immediate spiritual connection.
https://livelaughlovetours.com 

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Joining Matt from the Big Island, is textile artist Jani K Puakea Fisher. Born of Hawaii, Jani moved to the mainland, but longed to reconnect to her culture and her land. In 2015 she returned to the Hāmākua Coast where she now shares her love of Kapa with her Hawaii community. http://ehcc.org 

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Joining Matt are Producing Director Dwight Martin and Graphic Designer David Cox, two of the many creatives involved in crafting this, the 50th Anniversary Season of Manoa Valley Theatre, which opens this week. Hear how David and Dwight rose to the challenge of recognizing this milestone season. 
http://manoavalleytheatre.com

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Matt is joined by Nick Amador - a young actor, artist, and aspiring astrophysicist - who’s talent across stage, screen and academia have recently earned him a scholarship to Harvard University, and widespread local acclaim as a talent to be watched for years to come.
https://www.instagram.com/iron_cobalt_and_nicholas

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Joining Matt are Kevin Keaveney and Stacy Ray, the talented duo behind The Wolves, an inaugural production for Kailua Onstage Arts. These two industry veterans bring live theatre back to Kailua through a powerful show by Sarah DeLapp about teenage life in contemporary times.
https://kailuaonstagearts.com

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Matt chats with Adele Balderston and Thad Higa. Adele is a place based storyteller from Oahu, and Thad is a mixed media zine and cardboard artist. Together they engage our community through WALKABOUT – interactive, experiential, hosted tours of the Kaka'ako community.
http://www.88blockwalks.com

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Joining Matt is Abbey Seitz, the co-founder and creator of Hawaii FEAST, an exciting new format where artists and creatives gather, dine, socialize, and compete for the opportunity and funding to bring their creative civic art projects to fruition.
https://hawaiifeast.com

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