We got a hot LZ! Ben is a helicopter pilot and instructor, and owner of Mauna Loa Helicopters Flight School and Tours.  From Illinois to Oahu, to the Big Island, we dive in to the crazy circumstances surrounding his start in the business, as well as the countless applications and career opportunities being a licensed pilot can provide.  He offered a lot of insight, and I really enjoyed talking with him.   We're cleared for takeoff, Ostrich 1, let's go.

Daniel is an architect, artist, and artisan from Venezuela who's lived on the Big Island for the better part of two decades.  Although his affinity for architecture is what originally brought him to the islands, his true calling and passion is in the arts.  He's a world-class jewelry maker and artist with commissions and installations all over the world.  Not only that, and this is important, he's a fellow karaoke enthusiast and an even cooler guy.  I really enjoyed talking to and getting to know him. ¡Salud!

EŌ. Ehitu is kanaka of all trades.  He's an adventurer, waterman, photographer, and a cultural steward and practitioner...among the many other hats he wears.  We dive in to some the issues surrounding the tourism industry in Hawaii and where he sees it change and evolve.  He discusses his passion for not only providing visitors with  intimate and immersive experiences, but also sharing his mana'o of the island he calls home.  This was a big aloha, ohana, kuleana episode.  Let's go.  

FORE LEFT!! Hunter is a golfer. Not only is he a Class A PGA Golf Professional, he's a touring professional golfer.  Highlighted by multiple stints on the Asia Tour along with a myriad of other accomplishments on the course, he's also an accomplished instructor.  We dive in to his journey thus far, the drive and desire to pursue a career in the sport, and had a bunch of laughs in between.  

Jason is the owner and operator of J.W. Cleaning Systems, a facility maintenance and janitorial outfit.  Talk about getting your hands dirty, our boy is knee deep in the nitty gritty keeping our island clean.  Odds are if you rest your weary butt on a public bathroom toilet on the Big Island, J.W. Cleaning Systems was behind keeping it clean for your enjoyment.  This was a fun one with one of best buddies, put your gloves on and mask up, let's go. 

Ben is the owner, founder, and funguy (get it?) of Malama Mushrooms.  They specialize in creating fun, friendly, easy-to-use medicinal (or fung-tional) mushroom products. He is working on studying the native mushrooms of Hawai'i, identifying novel chemical compounds in them, and hopefully sharing that with the world. A lot of puns in there. We dive in to how he got in to it, where he's at now, and how he wants to navigate a very popular and growing niche industry.  This was a really fun one, buckle up.

FORE!!  Reece is the Assistant Golf Professional at Kukio Golf and Beach Club on the Big Island.  We dive in to how he got in to the profession and the steps he had to take to get his foot in the door.  We also discuss how his job and the golf industry in general has had to adjust to the ever-changing and weird times of 2020.  This was a fun one, although I'm still kicking myself for not asking him to help fix my slice.  Damn. 

Koa is branch manager at Central Pacific Bank, Kahala Branch.  Pat is a VP and Branch manager at Bank of Hawaii, Ala Moana.  We dive in to how they got into the industry out of college, where its taken them so far, and how through their experiences They've been able to move vertically through their careers.  We also discuss how they've had to adjust and navigate through the pandemic and what they see on the horizon both from an economic and community standpoint.  They also roast my ass pretty good at minute 55.  This was a real fun one, and I was so stoked to be able to take the show inter-island. Hope you enjoy it.

Autumn is the owner, creator, designer, seamstress, photographer, and model of her own women's clothing line; Kepola Design House.  We dive in to how she got her start, the inspiration and motivation behind it all and how she like many others have been navigating the weirdness of 2020.  We also touch briefly on the life cycle of the clothing and fashion industry and some of the inherent issues that occur behind the scenes.  Gift cards available, fellas. Don't let procrastination get the best of you.......again. 

Stranger danger! Keli is the owner, creator, designer, and one-woman show of her own women's line; Tomboy Bombshell.  We talk about the awesome message behind her brand, how the idea came to her, and hows she's been balancing the rigors and uncertainty that 2020 has brought countless people and their businesses.  She was also brave enough to come on the show out of the cold as the first guest who I was not particularly acquainted with.  This one was a lot of fun and I had a blast getting to know her.