Hawaii Real

Owner of Texture Salon Honolulu, Dustin brings his words of magic to Hawaii Real.  Hear how he's overcome tribulations, and how his philosophy on  relationships he has with his clientele drives himself to be a better person in a crazy world.

Hawaii Election!  Historic! Fiasco! Long Lines! Valid Mail ins!   We talk story about it all!

The awesome Taizha Hughes-Kaluhiokalani comes to Hawaii Real.  Hear from her and she tells all.  Her struggles growing up with losing her brother, to starting hula, only to take a break from it.  And finally coming back to find her place in Hula and reach the pinnacle of Hula competition.

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And get to know author Kau'i Dalire, Hula Kumu (teacher), Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Mother to Five.  She's got an AMAZING story, and a great smile!

Do we as a society that allow our keiki to have their educational chances falter?? 

Justin Ka'upu is the new Choir Director at Kamehameha Schools and comes on to talk about the trails and tribulations of trying to teach singing during this pandemic.   Education in Hawaii is always in the crosshairs of budget cuts and complaints.

Kumu Hula Robert Ke’anokealakahikikapoleikamaka’opua Ka’upu IV of Halau Hi'iakainamakalehua joins us on HawaiiRealPodcast.com to talk about the state of Hula around the islands in this time of pandemic an economic shutdowns.  What is the future of Merrie Monarch?

https://www.twitch.tv/redbiddiez 

This is the Future.  Meet Hawaii's own Twitch Streamer Azzie Catao-Brandwein aka RedBiddiez as she talks story about her experiences being a gamer and becoming a streamer.  Hear what her goals are and what makes for a good successful streamer.   

Her game of choice currently is Dead by Daylight. Check her channel out on Twitch and YouTube

http://www.fittedhawaii.com/hanahou/ 

This week i have the pleasure of sitting with the brilliant mind behind many of the designs from FITTED Hawaii clothing store, Keola Naka’ahiki Rapozo.  Hear about his design process and the incredible value that is instilled in each of their products through his 4 step design process.   

 Keola also is a problem solver at heart and looks through his design process to think of solutions to problems he sees in everyday things.

Meet Patrick Branco, who is currently running for Kailua District 50 for the State House https://patrickpihanabranco.com/ He has an amazing backstory after graduating high school at Kamehameha Schools and traveling the world as a Diplomat with the US Foreign Service.  He now looks to serve closer to home.

https://tanoa.shop/  

Meet Cindy and Aaron Forsgren, owners of Tanoa Hawaii.  They have a truly inspirational story and background of how they got started and how they've made a business out of dreams and opportunities found.   They also touch on their frustrations with the current COVID lockdowns on businesses here in Hawaii.