||  Do impactful things that have connections with others and multiple benefits.  ||

In episode 33 of the RWR Podcast we are delighted to be joined by Aiono Manu Fa’aea. Aiono delves into the highs and lows of her journey as a Moana Pacific champion, an educator and Pacific academic, as well as her passion as a musician, composer and Faipese in EFKS church community.

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•   Blog: http://mnscr1pt.blogspot.com/

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||  We need to create a safe space for our traditional practices to thrive.  ||

It’s an honor to have renowned tufuga tātatau and artist, le Afioga iā Li’aifaiva Lavea Fesola’i Imo Levi, as our guest on this week’s podcast episode.

He delves into his passion for sharing the Samoan culture through different art forms, as well as his journey and calling to become a tufuga tātatau.

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||  It's about making mistakes and learning from them.  ||

You might know this week's guest from his hit TikTok series “Every song is a reggae song” or his stellar work as a videographer and digital content producer.

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•   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/canaanene

•   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/canaanene1

•   Website:  https://www.canaanene.co/

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||  We're always trying to push the bar.  ||

This week on the #readswithrosa podcast, the artists behind the renowned hits ‘Alo i ou faiva’ and ‘Tua i manū’ share their journey.

Forged by their brotherhood and passion for music they delve into their creative, spiritual and cultural journey as songwriters, choir directors and young chiefs (matai) serving in their church, communities and families.

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•   FB: https://facebook.com/lanialomusic 

•   Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@lanialomusic 

•   Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mekikibruce 

•   Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Hhm0m4ev5EmFOOlosLGVn?si=ErHaZjaSQ5a2iPGf4Z9ElQ

•   Smart URL (Tua i manū):  https://smarturl.it/lanialo-tuaimanu 

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||  I was so shy as a kid, I found a community in books.  ||

On this week’s episode of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I catch up with the sis Kealani Netane who runs the #Bookstagram account @LittlePasifikaReaders. She is a mother, educator, aspiring author, avid reader, and part of the Pasifika Bookstagram Collective.

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•   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlepasifikareaders

•  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ke_a_la_ni

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||  Family. Community. Coming Together.  ||

Talofa lava. Ni sa bula vinaka.

On this week’s talanoa, I catch up with fellow educator and business owner Talai Mapusua Nabalagi to talk about family, church, education, the family business Mai Kana, and what it means to be surrounded by the love and support of your local community.

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•  https://www.instagram.com/seilalas_mum (personal)

•  https://www.instagram.com/mai_kana_dunedin (business)

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||  Don't let the pursuit for money compromise the art.  ||

On this week’s episode of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I catch up with master hip hop interviewer Cril, founder of Out Da Box Media, Host of the Out Da Box Talks podcast, Emcee, Author, and Fine Artist.

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•  https://www.instagram.com/outdaboxmedia

•   Podcast:  Out Da Box Talks

•  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Indyvid1 (Out Da Box TV)

•    Website:  https://www.outdaboxmedia.com

•  Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Successful-Interview-Podcast-Guide-ebook/dp/B09H29TB2Y/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=creating+a+successful+interview+podcast&qid=1632664158&sr=8-1

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||  We are our Ancestors' wildest dreams.  ||

Talofa lava. This week on the #readswithrosapodcast I sit down with Moana Leilua to discuss her role as the Player Development Manager for the Melbourne Rebels.

Moana shares significant life moments on and off the field, her key role as a female leader in the rugby community, the purposeful opportunities presenting themselves in her endeavors whilst serving and honoring her family and ancestors.

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•  https://www.instagram.com/moanaleilua

•   Twitter:  @moanaleilua

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||  Putting ourselves out there. #PolyTube  ||

This week on the #readswithrosapodcast, I catch up with Youtuber, fellow Pasifika Bookstagrammer and digital creator, PolynesianReader. We chat about life, #polytube, #bookstagram and books!

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGaxqnvYI-7SMxzCIXQ6qrg

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||  I look like an Islander, but my mind is very Japanese.  ||

This week I sit down with Yoko Nishizumi to talk about her Japanese and Tongan heritage, and her journey from Japan, to Tonga, to New Zealand and back.

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•   IG:  https://www.instragram.com/islandmeshi

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