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Hana and the Gift of Space with Ben Treviño
In this episode, Ben Treviño shares how the values of aloha have shaped him as a father, partner, son and colleague. He was a close student of Pono Shim, and despite the passing of his friend and mentor, Ben continues to recognize unexpected moments of learning and evolution as they present themselves. He has served in various executive, entrepreneurial and technology roles, leading with creativity and energy. Ben is currently the network coordinator for the Omidyar Fellows program where he cultivates connections to build a stronger, values-based network of Hawaii leaders. In this conversation, Ben shares stories about his family and career that have shaped and humbled him, including the realization of how E Ohana Hou has unfolded in his own life. Enjoy listening!
Episode Highlights:
1:02 The Hawaii Leadership Forum and Omidyar Fellows
2:51 Ben's career and what he would tell his younger self
4:16 Parents, family background and love for cinema: "You can do anything"
7:40 Father's Day with his daughter at the movies
8:32 Transformation for Hawaii and self through leadership and stories
10:37 How did you meet Uncle Pono Shim?
15:00 Do you remember your first 1:1 meeting with him?
17:18 How are you weaving in the aloha response to your role?
18:55 Aloha and its impact on deepening his connection to Hawaii
24:41 Are there traditions or experiences from your youth that play into your work today?
27:16 Realizing that software development skills could be of service to the community
30:45 A thriving Hawaii economy, feeling valued and courageous
35:54 Personal economy and basic needs, aina and contributing our hana
40:22 The power of stories for humanity
43:33 Parenthood and examples of aloha
48:13 Did Uncle Pono give you a story?
51:42: What feeds you?
53:46 E Ohana Hou
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 of the Oʻahu Economic Development Board. His stories capture the essence of what it means to live aloha. He made it known that aloha is a lifestyle. It is not a solution to problems, a marketing brand or to be used as an advantage over anyone else. Aloha is to be honored and practiced.
The name of this podcast is in reverence of Hawaiʻi's Queen Liliʻuokalani, who wrote: "To gain the kingdom of heaven is to hear what is not said, to see what cannot be seen, and to know the unknowable – that is Aloha. All things in this world are two; in heaven there is but One.” Through these episodes, we seek to find that singular perspective, the one that is "above the sides" as we strive for universal peace.
We welcome you to pause with us as we share the stories and voices of Hawai’i business leaders, educators and community members who have chosen to be lifelong students of aloha. Mahalo nui loa for listening.
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In this episode, Ben Treviño shares how the values of aloha have shaped him as a father, partner, son and colleague. He was a close student of Pono Shim, and despite the passing of his friend and mentor, Ben continues to recognize unexpected moments of learning and evolution as they present themselves. He has served in various executive, entrepreneurial and technology roles, leading with creativity and energy. Ben is currently the network coordinator for the Omidyar Fellows program where he cultivates connections to build a stronger, values-based network of Hawaii leaders. In this conversation, Ben shares stories about his family and career that have shaped and humbled him, including the realization of how E Ohana Hou has unfolded in his own life. Enjoy listening!
Episode Highlights:
1:02 The Hawaii Leadership Forum and Omidyar Fellows
2:51 Ben's career and what he would tell his younger self
4:16 Parents, family background and love for cinema: "You can do anything"
7:40 Father's Day with his daughter at the movies
8:32 Transformation for Hawaii and self through leadership and stories
10:37 How did you meet Uncle Pono Shim?
15:00 Do you remember your first 1:1 meeting with him?
17:18 How are you weaving in the aloha response to your role?
18:55 Aloha and its impact on deepening his connection to Hawaii
24:41 Are there traditions or experiences from your youth that play into your work today?
27:16 Realizing that software development skills could be of service to the community
30:45 A thriving Hawaii economy, feeling valued and courageous
35:54 Personal economy and basic needs, aina and contributing our hana
40:22 The power of stories for humanity
43:33 Parenthood and examples of aloha
48:13 Did Uncle Pono give you a story?
51:42: What feeds you?
53:46 E Ohana Hou
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 of the Oʻahu Economic Development Board. His stories capture the essence of what it means to live aloha. He made it known that aloha is a lifestyle. It is not a solution to problems, a marketing brand or to be used as an advantage over anyone else. Aloha is to be honored and practiced.
The name of this podcast is in reverence of Hawaiʻi's Queen Liliʻuokalani, who wrote: "To gain the kingdom of heaven is to hear what is not said, to see what cannot be seen, and to know the unknowable – that is Aloha. All things in this world are two; in heaven there is but One.” Through these episodes, we seek to find that singular perspective, the one that is "above the sides" as we strive for universal peace.
We welcome you to pause with us as we share the stories and voices of Hawai’i business leaders, educators and community members who have chosen to be lifelong students of aloha. Mahalo nui loa for listening.