From working as a waitress at Dukes and Alan Wong's to leading one of Hawaii's top news casts and finally to owning her own social media business, Olena Heu shares how she pushed on and pushed forward throughout her life towards her successes.   

Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough!  We talk about the difficulties they face, but also how to overcome them with help from others who have been through what you're currently going through in your life.  You can find Hawaii Real on Amazon Podcast, Spotify or Apple Podcast among other platforms for your listening pleasure.

This Last Episode of a Great and Productive 2021!  Bring on 2022 and new things! 

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Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough!  We talk about the difficulties they face, but also how to overcome them with help from others who have been through what you're currently going through in your life.  You can find Hawaii Real on Amazon Podcast, Spotify or Apple Podcast among other platforms for your listening pleasure.

There are so many benefits to supporting Hawaiian businesses! First, let's talk about the economic impact. There are over $5 billion dollars spent in Hawaii every year by tourists on products that are made outside of Hawai'i. It would be great if we could put some of that money into our own economy. Second, local business creates jobs for people who live here. Thirdly, when you buy from someone local it means more than just buying something - it means investing in your communities future!

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NaHHA works to shape the future of Hawai‘i’s visitor industry by utilizing Hawaiian cultural values as the foundation for professional development and business leadership. Through consultation, training and networking, we support the people who provide authentic experiences to Hawaiʻi’s visitors.

Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough!  We talk about the difficulties they face, but also how to overcome them with help from others who have been through what you're currently going through in your life.

Hawaii is a beautiful place. And it has some of the best natural resources in the world. But there are also many challenges to doing business here. I help you understand what those challenges are, and how to overcome them so you can enjoy all that Hawaii has to offer! Sherry Menor-McNamara has been a successful chamber of commerce president for many years and is making some important personal decisions to possibly change the direction of her professional life.  What led her to these decisions?

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Hawaii Chamber of Commerce https://www.cochawaii.org/

Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough!  We talk about the difficulties they face, but also how to overcome them with help from others who have been through what you're currently going through in your life.

“When I first started doing this work, youth were often mislabeled as delinquents, runaways or substance users. But the core issue was that they were being sexually exploited,”

Jessica Munoz is the founder and president of Ho'ola Na Pua organization that she wants you to know how easy it is for kids to get trafficked. You may not realize how much danger your own backyard can be in if you're not paying attention, but Jess will show you that even something as simple as looking at social media posts could put people in grave danger.

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Munoz says she saw signs of sex trafficking and exploitation among young patients, but little acknowledgment of the problem from colleagues. She refused to look away, instead launching a campaign to root out abuse and bring hope to victims.

Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough!  We talk about the difficulties they face, but also how to overcome them with help from others who have been through what you're currently going through in your life.

"Visual story telling I feel like is the best way for human beings to be able to have those tangible totems to ground yourself in time-soup."

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-Hawaii Modern Luxury Magazine "A sculpture artist, a creative director and, now, a film producer, Nicole Naone is on fire.  Nicole Naone is a Renaissance woman for the modern era, able to move seamlessly through a broad range of creative roles with a style so intuitive, she is not always fully aware of its impact. “Do I have a style?” she muses, asking a question anyone familiar with her edgy punk-inspired glam would answer with a resounding yes. “I think fashion decisions are more performative than anything else.”     -By Margo Steines

Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough!  We talk about the difficulties they face, but also how to overcome them with help from others who have been through what you're currently going through in your life.

Pidgin is a language that was developed on plantations in Hawaii. It's an island dialect with influences from English, Hawaiian and Portuguese. Learn more about this unique language and how it came to be!

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Pidgin has a rich and interesting history in Hawaii. It's the language of many different cultures and it's often not taken seriously as a "real" language, but it is one that we should all take the time to learn more about! In this video, Pastor Earl Morihara shares how putting another successful translation of the Bible into print and then into Dynamic Audio has helped touch so many local lives here in the islands.

Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough!  We talk about the difficulties they face, but also how to overcome them with help from others who have been through what you're currently going through in your life.

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Ed Howard is the owner of pax bello security solutions. his company provides a wide variety of services to a number of different industries, including residential and commercial security.  Ed's goal with his business is to provide peace of mind for those who need it most, from top executives to everyday families.

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It's no secret that the world is a dangerous place. But what you might not know, is how to properly protect yourself and your family against danger.

Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough!  We talk about the difficulties they face, but also how to overcome them with help from others who have been through what you're currently going through in your life.  You can find Hawaii Real on Amazon Podcast, Spotify or Apple Podcast among other platforms for your listening pleasure.

How does coaching intersect with parenting? What are the best ways to coach your children, and how do you know if they're successful? Billy Pieper offers some insights on these questions.

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The best coaches are those who take time to know their athletes, understand where they want them to be, and then figure out how they will get there. They provide feedback that makes sense and helps their athletes grow into better versions of themselves. As parents, we all know what it's like when our kids don't succeed at something right off the bat; we start asking ourselves "what am I doing wrong?" or "is my kid just not good at this?"

Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough!  We talk about the difficulties they face, but also how to overcome them with help from others who have been through what you're currently going through in your life.   From Waikiki to Manoa and the Eastside to the Westside. Hawaii is home to famous youtubers like Bretman Rock and Hello From Hawaii.

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Native Hawaiian owned businesses are the backbone of our community. With more than a million people on Oahu and close to $14 billion dollars in spending power we need to work together and be intentional about promoting these business owners so they can thrive and grow!  

KuhiKuhi is a new business directory for Native Hawaiian owned businesses.  Check out their website to get connected and help support island bred businesses. 

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Hawaii Real is a podcast that interviews locals in Hawaii and their day-to-day struggles. We cover how they overcome these hardships with the hope of inspiring others to never give up, even when life gets tough!  We talk about the difficulties they face, but also how to overcome them with help from others who have been through what you're currently going through in your life.  You can find Hawaii Real on Amazon Podcast, Spotify or Apple Podcast among other platforms for your listening pleasure.