The Mapuana Reed Show

In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with Kendria Tangjian, the founder of Bare Culture Hawai'i, to talk about her powerful journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the beauty industry. Kendria shares what it was like growing up in an unstable environment, becoming a mother at 19, and working for years before finding the courage to bet on herself and start her own business. What started as a Brazilian waxing studio became something much deeper. Bare Culture is built on the idea that women deserve a safe space to feel seen, supported, and cared for.

This conversation explores resilience, healing, entrepreneurship, and the small steps that lead to big change.

If you've ever felt stuck, unsure of your next step, or wondered if you are capable of building something bigger for your life, this episode will remind you that everything is figureoutable.

In This Episode We Talk About • Kendria becoming a mother at 19 • Growing up with instability and addiction in her family • The grandmother who changed her life • Leaving a corporate beauty job with no plan • Starting Bare Culture with only two bags of wax • Moving from survival mode to thriving • The importance of trusting your inner knowing • Why women need safe spaces and community • Building confidence one small step at a time

Key Takeaways Trust your curiosity Success comes from small steps over time Your past does not define your future Surround yourself with people who expand your world Sometimes the biggest growth comes from uncomfortable decisions

About Kendria Tangjian Kendria is a licensed esthetician and the founder of Bare Culture Hawai'i, a business focused on Brazilian waxing and feminine wellness. Her mission goes beyond beauty services. Through Bare Culture, she has created a safe space where women can feel supported, vulnerable, and empowered.

Website: https://www.bareculturehi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bareculturehi/

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Hustle culture teaches us to push through, stay productive, and keep going no matter what. But what if your energy was never meant to operate that way?

In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with Ashley Nguyen to break down Human Design in a simple, practical way. We talk through the five energy types, what "strategy" actually means, and how authority helps you make aligned decisions. If you have ever felt burned out, boxed in, or like you are trying to keep up with a system that does not fit you, this conversation will help you understand how you are designed to work, rest, and lead.

You will also hear Mapuana share her experience as a 5/1 Emotional Manifesting Generator, and why pausing before big decisions has changed everything.

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Guest: Ashley Nguyen

Website: https://www.awake-in-wellness.com/

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Chapters:

00:00 Hustle culture, burnout, and why Human Design matters 00:40 Welcome and what we are covering today01:03 Ashley's journey from software engineering to wellness in Hawaii04:45 What Human Design is and why it helps you understand yourself05:52 The five Human Design types explained07:35 Which types are most common and why society feels "go go go"09:08 Profiles explained, including Mapuana's 5/113:22 Authority explained, including emotional vs sacral decision making15:52 Strategy explained for each type22:11 Human Design and compassion in relationships and family24:38 The seven authorities overview31:22 Creativity, "birthing" ideas, and the Manifesting Generator way40:32 How to use Human Design in everyday life45:00 Play, variety, and why rest makes you more productive53:35 The simplest way to start with Human Design55:06 Where to find Ashley and get a reading

What you will learn in this episode

How Human Design works and what it reveals about your energetic "operating system" The five types and how each one is designed to move through life What strategy means and how it reduces resistance and burnout Why authority changes the way you should make decisions How understanding your loved ones' designs can build compassion and improve communication Simple ways to start using Human Design today

Key takeaways

Human Design is based on your birth information and describes how your energy is designed to operate. Most people are Generators or Manifesting Generators, which shapes a culture built around doing, producing, and keeping up. If you have Emotional Authority, giving yourself time to settle before big decisions can reduce regret and resentment. If you have Sacral Authority, your body often knows quickly, and your job is to trust the gut response. Strategy is the practical starting point because it shows you how to move with life instead of forcing it. Play, rest, and variety are not extras for many people, they are part of staying aligned and avoiding burnout.

Topics discussed

- Ashley's pivot from corporate engineering to yoga, meditation, and Human Design

- Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, Reflector explained in real life terms

- Profiles and how they show up in business and learning styles

- Seven authorities and how they guide decision making

- Why waiting can be a strength, not indecision, depending on your design

Resources mentioned

Human Design chart websites: mybodygraph.com and daylunalife.com

Guest bio

Ashley Nguyen is a wellness practitioner and Human Design and astrology guide. After working as a software engineer in New York City for major companies, she followed a path back to alignment through yoga, meditation, and self study. She now supports clients through Human Design and astrology, helping people understand how they are designed to make decisions, manage energy, and create a fulfilling life.

Call to action

If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who is feeling burned out or stuck in hustle mode. Comment below with your Human Design type and authority once you look it up, and what part of this conversation hit home for you.

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Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical, mental health, or professional advice.

If you set goals on January 1st and forget them by February, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Mapuana Reed sits down with Stephanie Bowles, founder of Goal Getters Collab, to break down a simple, repeatable way to set goals and follow through using 90 day planning, weekly check ins, and accountability. We talk about why most people fall off their goals, how to make goal setting feel less overwhelming, and how to turn big dreams into doable next steps.

We cover: 90 day goals and why they work for your brain The 70 30 rule for taking action before you have every detail How to choose your top goals when you have too many ideas What to do when you feel like you have no goals How to get back on track after you fall off SMART goals explained with a real example Visionary vs integrator roles and how structure supports creativity Why community and accountability change everything

If you want to build momentum in 2026 and actually finish the year in a different place, this one will help.

Chapters

00:00 Moving fast and making big decision 02:02 Why 90 day goals work and the 70 30 rule 06:50 Who Goal Getters Collab is for 08:40 How to set goals starting with your bigger vision 12:35 Visionary vs integrator and why structure helps creativity 19:46 Why people avoid goals and how to get unstuck 23:32 How to stay on track with check ins and accountability 28:05 SMART goals and turning goals into habits 39:13 Brain dump exercise to choose your top goals 41:43 How to join Goalgetters Collab

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What if healing your inner child did not require reliving trauma, but learning how to feel safe in your body?

In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with Sage King, a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, to talk about inner child healing, reparenting, nervous system regulation, and how breathwork helps release stored emotions that talking alone cannot always reach.

Sage shares how breathwork journeys gently access the subconscious where old beliefs, emotional wounds, and childhood coping patterns live. Together, they explore why even people who had a great childhood can benefit from inner child work, how triggers in relationships often point to unmet needs from earlier years, and why healing does not have to be loud, intense, or overwhelming to be effective.

This conversation is especially powerful for women who feel like they are holding everything together on the outside while living with quiet anxiety, grief, or emotional tension on the inside.

In this episode, we cover: • What breathwork really is and how it works with the nervous system • Inner child healing even if you had loving parents • Reparenting yourself and why triggers are invitations to heal • Why gentle breathwork creates deeper, more sustainable change • How grief, people-pleasing, and over-functioning live in the body • How to know if you are ready for breathwork • Baby steps to begin breathwork safely and intentionally

This episode is for women who are ready to stop pushing, proving, and performing, and instead heal from the inside so life can feel lighter, calmer, and more connected.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to inner child healing and breathwork 03:45 Sage King's journey into breathwork and somatic healing 08:40 What breathwork really is and how it works 12:50 Is inner child work only for trauma 17:05 Reparenting, triggers, and emotional regulation 23:55 Grief, nervous system healing, and slowing down 29:50 How to start breathwork safely 32:40 Retreats, group work, and next steps

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What if AI didn't have to feel overwhelming, intimidating, or disconnected from real life? In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with AI educator and business operator Lani Koontz for an honest conversation about what AI actually is, what it is not, and how to use it in a way that supports your life instead of running it. This conversation is for anyone who is curious about AI, a little unsure about it, or simply wants a clear, grounded explanation without the hype. We talk about practical ways AI can give you time back, where boundaries matter, and why real connection will always be more important than any tool.

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IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: • Why AI does not have to be scary or complicated • What AI actually is in simple, everyday terms • Why AI can sound confident and still be wrong • The truth about privacy, voice, and personal data • Practical ways AI can support home life and routines • How AI can help in meetings and everyday work • Using AI as a thought partner, not a replacement • Why "AI is not your friend" and what that really means • Staying human and connected in a fast-changing world

--- CHAPTERS: 00:00 We are living through the beginning of AI 01:40 Meet AI educator Lani Koontz 03:30 What AI is (and what it is not) 06:00 Why AI can be wrong and what "hallucinations" are 08:45 Does AI remember you? Understanding context 11:15 Privacy fears, voice, and identity concerns 13:30 What not to put into AI and how to protect your chats 15:15 Using AI to support what matters most 16:30 Practical ways AI can help at home 18:10 Meal planning, schedules, and organization 21:30 Using AI with photos and screenshots 23:00 AI note takers and support for meetings 25:20 Why you should always double check AI output 27:00 How to prompt AI to ask you the right questions 28:40 Small business uses: research, content, and systems 30:20 Will AI take jobs? The honest answer 32:10 Why AI is not your friend 35:00 Where to learn more with Lani Koontz

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WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS.

AI is moving fast, and it can feel like everyone else already knows what they're doing. This episode is a reminder that you are not behind. Curiosity is enough to begin. AI can be an incredible tool for saving time, simplifying life, and supporting your work, but it should never replace real connection. The goal is not to do more and more. It is to use tools wisely so you have more space for the people and priorities that matter most.

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GUEST INFORMATION

Lani Koontz AI Educator and Business Operator Website: kmcollective.co https://www.kmcollective.co/ Lani Koontz helps founders, teams, and everyday people use AI in a way that feels practical, supportive, and human through workshops, trainings, and hands-on education.

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From India to Canada to Hawaii, this powerful episode follows Reet's journey of healing generational trauma, reconnecting with her culture, and learning to trust the quiet inner voice that guided every major turning point in her life. Reet shares what it was like to be taken from her mother as a child, arrive in Canada to discover her father had a secret family, survive years of trauma, grow through therapy and body based healing, and eventually return to India after nearly four decades to reconnect with the roots she thought she had lost. If you are a woman in your late thirties, forties, or beyond who feels the pull to heal, come home to yourself, and step boldly into your next chapter, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Chapters:

00:00 Choosing not to suffer and rewriting old patterns 01:01 Introducing Reet and her journey across cultures 02:47 Childhood in India and the shock of moving to Canada 04:06 Discovering her father's secret family and surviving abuse 1 0:23 Faith, identity, and breaking free from old conditioning 18:40 Therapy, coaching, and healing through the body 24:13 Reconnecting with culture through Ayurveda and ritual 29:24 Making ghee on the full moon and honoring her ancestors 33:50 Moving across Canada, traveling the world, and trusting her gut 37:51 Returning to India after 38 years and finding her mother again 42:36 Advice for women learning to trust their intuition 44:07 Simple rituals that help you come home to yourself If this episode connected with you, share your favorite takeaway in the comments. Subscribe to The Mapuana Reed Show for more conversations with women creating their next chapter with intention. Share this with a friend who is healing or exploring her roots. Leave a rating and review so we can reach more women who are ready for more in life. Connect with us: The Mapuana Reed Show Instagram @mapuanareedThe Mapuana Reed Show: https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareedshow Mālama Rituals Luxury ritual products to help you return home to yourself

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This episode is a powerful conversation about self discovery, healing, and learning how to let Self lead.

Mapuana sits down with Pumehana Palmer to explore her journey from being homeless as a child in Hawaii to becoming a guide for women on the path of self trust, nervous system awareness, and aligned decision making.

Together, they talk about self acceptance, healing childhood wounds, Internal Family Systems therapy, yoga philosophy, and what it really means to lead your life from calm, clarity, and compassion.

Pumehana shares her SOUL Method for working through triggers, her Decisive Edge framework for confident decision making, and the deeper truth that healing does not mean fixing yourself, but accepting yourself fully.

This conversation is for anyone who feels called to grow, heal, and step into their next chapter with more confidence and self trust.

If this episode resonated, subscribe and share it with someone who would enjoy it.

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00:00 Letting Self Lead and honoring what no longer fits 01:00 Pumehana's childhood and experiencing homelessness 03:00 Faith, family loyalty, and learning to stay small 05:00 The intuitive call to yoga teacher training 08:30 Yoga philosophy and stilling the mind 11:00 Internal Family Systems and the Capital S Self 15:30 Beginning the journey of self discovery 18:30 Self acceptance versus self judgment 22:00 Healing childhood trauma with compassion 24:00 The SOUL Method for working through triggers 29:00 Letting Self lead with calm, creativity, and persistence 31:30 Aloha Pumehana Collective community 34:00 Kintsugi and mending broken pieces with love 38:00 The Decisive Edge decision making framework 44:00 Making bold decisions and trusting yourself 47:00 Final reflections on self trust and becoming

If you are standing at a crossroads and craving change, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Esther grew up Amish, transitioned into a Mennonite community, and ultimately reinvented her life as a portrait photographer. She shares how questioning old frameworks, trusting inner guidance, and picking up a camera became a path to self worth, creativity, and purpose.

We talk about feminine power, redefining beauty at any age, and why portraits matter for legacy and confidence. You will also hear about Esther's Empowered Mama Portrait Experience and an upcoming exhibition in Hawai'i that honors the stories of 44 mothers. Pull up a seat with us. You are already her. This episode will help you see it. You will learn - How to navigate a major life pivot with courage and curiosity - A practical way to see your beauty even when you do not feel photogenic - Why images of you are part of your legacy for your family - Gentle mindset shifts to step into the woman you are becoming

Chapters

00:00 Transformation & seeing your beauty

00:53 Meet Esther: from Amish roots to photographer

03:11 Leaving Amish → Mennonite: mindset shifts

10:33 Questioning beliefs & trusting inner guidance

12:28 Discovering photography through travel & service

17:52 Starting the portrait business & first studio

21:46 How Esther sees women: portraits, confidence & legacy

31:02 Empowered Mama Portraits + Hawaiʻi exhibition (Oct 17)

Guest

Esther — Portrait photographer and creator of the Empowered Mama Portrait Experience, honoring mothers in every season through transformational images and shared stories.

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Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show!🌺

In this powerful conversation with Sue Bryce, world-renowned photographer, educator, and speaker, we dive deep into self-value, money, personal branding, shame, and honoring yourself at every stage of life.

✨ Sue shares how building a brand is really about building your *self-value,* why money is simply an energy exchange and a value metric, and how embracing your glow up is the key to becoming the woman you've always wanted to be.

We cover:

* How Sue went from photography to international educator and built her personal brand.

* Why self-promotion isn't arrogance — it's honoring yourself.

* The truth about money: making it, managing it, and loving it without shame.

* Why women must release guilt around wanting more.

* The role of rituals, daily practices, and boundaries in creating success.

* Aging with power and confidence (wrinkles, gray hair, and loving your body!).

* The glow up: how inner work creates outer radiance.

💡 If you've ever struggled with self-worth, money guilt, or putting yourself out there, this episode will inspire you to step into your next chapter with confidence and honor.

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Chapters

00:00 – Self-value, money & personal branding 00:36 – Welcome back + Mapuana introduces Sue Bryce01:53 – Sue's CreativeLive journey & personal brand explosion03:07 – Making money, loving money & healing money shame04:34 – Money amplifies who you are05:33 – The guilt of wanting more06:48 – Personal branding: evolving your identity08:08 – Being the first Polynesian woman in photography success09:26 – Honor vs. shame12:20 – Boundaries, suffering, and alignment14:19 – Coaching self-belief vs. just strategy16:28 – The glow up: inner work shows on the outside18:07 – Aging, beauty, and embracing natural change21:48 – Shifting from photography to teaching self-value23:38 – Criticism, identity, and industry judgment25:26 – Teaching beyond photography: it's about self28:36 – Staying humble & walking into new rooms29:37 – Sue's current work: self-value presentations32:01 – Daily rituals & honoring time34:15 – Morning rituals for clarity & focus38:34 – Energy, motherhood & setting the tone at home41:11 – Why women must care for themselves first42:09 – Evening rituals of gratitude & body love44:43 – 21 summers left: living with intention47:53 – Botox, aging & embracing natural beauty50:39 – Carrying the lantern: leadership & loneliness52:58 – Supporting women without competition53:25 – Final words: we all win when women honor themselves

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Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show! 🌺

In this solo episode, I share the behind-the-scenes story of building my new business, Mālama Rituals, in just 90 days. From late-night YouTube rabbit holes to cracked candle glasses, from giving myself grace to celebrating a sold-out launch in 48 hours — this journey has been a rollercoaster.

💡 In this episode you'll hear:

• Why I chose a 90-day window to launch a brand-new business.

• The power of starting messy and giving yourself grace.

• How I created the lotion candle ritual that changed everything.

• What I've learned about aging with gratitude and loving my body.

• The truth about entrepreneurship: it's a rollercoaster, but worth every ride.

✨ My hope is this episode reminds you that you don't need perfect timing to chase your dreams. Start now, start messy, and give yourself grace along the way.

🔗 Links & Resources: 🌸 Shop Mālama Rituals: https://malamarituals.com 📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mapuanareed 📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malamarituals/

Chapters00:00 – Welcome back to the show00:45 – Why I gave myself 90 days02:20 – The story behind creating the lotion candle04:30 – Evening rituals and gratitude for my body07:10 – Learning candle-making from scratch09:00 – Business challenges: broken glass & shipping delays11:40 – Shock of selling out in 48 hours13:50 – Alignment + action vs perfection + procrastination15:20 – Key lessons from launching in 90 days18:40 – Why rituals matter for women today20:15 – What dream are you sitting on?21:25 – Closing message: start messy, give yourself grace

👉 If this episode inspired you, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who's been waiting for "the perfect time" to start.

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