'Ōlelo O Ka Mahina is ASUH’s short series started by the Student Services Counselors that identify as Native Hawaiian.  The purpose of ʻŌlelo O Ka Mahina is to provide an audio library that we can reference that allows us to continue to practice ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.  

Stay safe, stay connected, and continue to gain knowledge!

Connect with us!

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Aloha Love Pono Fam! 🍱💬 Welcome back to Mukbang Monday with Love Pono at Leeward Community College!In this Mukbang Monday episode, we explore the concept of the Five Love Languages—how they’re commonly used, why they resonate with so many people, and how they can unintentionally become unhealthy when taken to extremes.Joined by guest Syreeta, who has experience as a couples counselor and currently works as an Assistant Professor at Wai'anae campus, we discuss love languages through counseling, social science, and modern relationship lenses. This conversation looks at emotional needs, boundaries, and how care can shift into pressure or control—especially in a world shaped by constant communication and technology.──────────────🌐 Learn more about Love Pono: www.leeward.hawaii.edu/lovepono📧 Have any questions, concerns, or want to reach out to us? Contact us by email at [email protected]👥 Featured Guests:Love Pono: Summer + AJGuest Speaker: Syreeta Washington🍴 Food from: Big City Diner (Aiea).──────────────📲 Stay connected:Follow us on Instagram @lovepono for updates and more conversations.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support more content like this!Turn on 🔔 notifications so you never miss a Monday.💡 Remember: support and resources are always here.#LovePono #leewardcc #leewardcommunitycollege #Relationships#MukbangMonday

This holiday retrospective bonus episode of Mukbang Monday, recorded on 11/13/2025, explores the pressures that often accompany the holiday season—gift giving, party planning, family expectations, and emotional burnout.

Though recorded prior to Thanksgiving, the themes discussed apply across the full holiday season and into the new year, offering space for reflection and self-compassion.

🍽️ Food featured includes spam fried rice prepared by Love Pono staff member AJ and chocolate-covered strawberries from Dipped by Dee.

🎙️ Special guest Janie from Social Synergy shares how students can stay connected and supported on campus. Follow them on Instagram at @socialsynergy.hi.

👥 Love Pono Staff: AJ, Summer

🗣️ Interested in joining a future Mukbang Monday?
👉 Fill out our Google Form:
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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovepono8085

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

💛 Learn more and access resources:
🌐 www.leeward.hawaii.edu/lovepono
📧 [email protected]

#LovePono #MukbangMonday #HolidayRetrospective #BonusEpisode #HolidayStress #MentalHealthAwareness #LeewardCommunityCollege

✨ Mukbang Monday 🍱 | Empowering Through Expression | Love Pono at Leeward CC (12/08/2025)✨

Aloha Love Pono Fam ♥️ Welcome back to another Mukbang Monday at Leeward CC!

🌲 Today, we are going to be talking about domestic violence during the holidays and how to navigate them. We dive deep into how to recognize abusive relationships within your own relationships, as well as from looking at relationships from the outside.

We are placing a big emphasis on available resources in this video if you ever need support.

The curriculum mentioned in this video can be found in our linktree!

https://linktr.ee/LovePono

🍴 Featuring: My Cafe [563 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, HI 96707]

👥 Guests:

[Love Pono]

- Summer

-AJ

[Special Guest]

- Leinani Yahiku

🗣️We want YOU to get involved with Mukbang Mondays! Fill out our google form to eat and chat with us (link in Linktree).

💡Don’t be afraid to reach out to us for questions or concerns. Visit our resources below! We’re here for you ♥️

📌 Resources:

- Brightsky app: https://us.bright-sky.org/en

- Empowering Through Expression: https://empoweringthroughexpression.org/

- Title IX

📌 More Resources mentioned in video:

- PACT Hawaii (Parents and Children Together): (808) 526 2200

• Referrals to legal, medical, financial and housing assistance

• Ohia Shelter (survivors and children)

• Lehua Shelter (survivors with no children, up to one year)

• Hale Ola (6 to 25 months)

- Child and Family Services (Confidential Shelters)

• Oahu: (808) 841 0822

• West Hawaii Island: (808) 322 7233

•  East Hawaii Island: (808) 959 8864

- Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) hotline:

• Oahu Helpline: (808) 531-3771

• Toll-Free Helpline: (800) 690-6200

• Text Line: (605) 956-5680

🎧 Make sure to check out our podcast!

- Link: [https://library.leeward.hawaii.edu/lovepono/home]

#LovePono #LeewardCC #MukbangMonday #HolidaySeason #MentalHealth #DomesticViolenceAwareness #Resources #Support

Aloha Love Pono Fam ♥️

Welcome back to another Mukbang Monday at Leeward CC! Today, we are reflecting back on the year with our last episode for 2025!

Time flew by and many interesting conversations were had. We discuss our personal growths this year, goals for next year, our favorite topics we had, and more!🍴

Featuring: Forty Niner Restaurant in Aiea

4304, 98-110 Honomanu St, Aiea, HI 96701

👥 Guests:

[Love Pono]

Summer, AJ, Jenna

[Special Guest]

Sage

🗣️We want YOU to get involved with Mukbang Mondays! Fill out our google form to eat and chat with usLink: [https://forms.gle/DKrMQkG5TiQbXFEKA]💡Don’t be afraid to reach out to us for questions or concerns.

Visit our resources below! We’re here for you ♥️📌 Resources:

• Love Pono: www.leeward.hawaii.edu/lovepono | [email protected] | @lovepono on IG

• Brightsky app (DV awareness & safe disclosure): [http://us.bright-sky.org]

• UH Mānoa counseling group advocates (confidential support)

• Title IX

🎧 Make sure to check out our podcast!Link: [https://library.leeward.hawaii.edu/lo...]💬

Comment below: What was your favorite topic that we covered?

#LovePono #LeewardCC #MukbangMonday #mentalhealthawareness

'Ōlelo O Ka Mahina is ASUH’s short series started by the Student Services Counselors that identify as Native Hawaiian.  The purpose of ʻŌlelo O Ka Mahina is to provide an audio library that we can reference that allows us to continue to practice ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.  

Stay safe, stay connected, and continue to gain knowledge!

Connect with us!

IG: asuh_leeward 

Welcome to Career Connect—the podcast where real stories spark inspiration. In this episode, we sit down with Mark Balasbas to explore his passion for cars and the perseverance that carried him from late-start college student to professional dealership technician. From a roadside breakdown on the North Shore to a career at Servco Windward, Mark’s journey shows how dedication, learning, and attitude can drive success in any field.

🎧 Hosted by Leeward Community College’s ASUH🔧 Topics include:– How a broken-down truck inspired Mark to learn auto repair– Balancing school, work, and fatherhood as a non-traditional student– Why attitude can be more important than technical skills in the shop– The value of internships like the Servco School Program and Ford ASSET– How classes outside his field—like writing and photography—boosted his career– Staying motivated, safe, and healthy in a hands-on industry

💡 Whether you’re just starting your journey or making a career change, Mark’s story is proof that persistence, adaptability, and a passion for learning can take you further than you imagined.

#CareerConnect #AutomotiveCareers #LeewardCC #CampusToCareer #ServcoSchool #FordASSET #AutoTech #FromStudentToPro #NeverStopLearning #CareerAdvice #ASUH #HawaiiCareers #TechnicalEducation #DealershipLife #MentorshipMatters #LifeLongLearning #AutomotiveTechnology #StudentSuccess #SkilledTrades

Love Pono’s Summer dives into a talk with Kalei Ruiz, a counselor at Leeward CC campus about different relationships in the holidays. As members of the queer and LGBTQ+ community, they discuss the harrowing challenges as ASPEC and LGBTQ+ people in the holidays, visibility issues in our modern society, and how to navigate conversations during holiday get-together that can be uncomfortable. 

'Ōlelo O Ka Mahina is ASUH’s short series started by the Student Services Counselors that identify as Native Hawaiian.  The purpose of ʻŌlelo O Ka Mahina is to provide an audio library that we can reference that allows us to continue to practice ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.  

Stay safe, stay connected, and continue to gain knowledge!

Connect with us!

IG: asuh_leeward 

Welcome to Career Connect—the podcast where real stories spark inspiration. In this episode, we follow the remarkable journey of Kaylah Kelly-Weiss, from Leeward’s liberal arts program to a double major in Political Science and Hawaiian Studies at UH Mānoa—with her sights set on law school. Guided by determination, resourcefulness, and a deep commitment to her community in Wai‘anae, Kaylah’s story shows how passion, purpose, and persistence can transform uncertainty into a clear path forward.

🎧 Hosted by Leeward Community College’s ASUH📚 Topics include:– How campus programs like Lauhoe and early college jump-started her journey– The benefits of choosing liberal arts when your end goal is still evolving– Finding community, mentorship, and financial support through campus resources– How internships and volunteer work shaped her law career ambitions– Advice for students on taking action, making mistakes, and staying motivated– Why representing her home community fuels her drive for success

💡 Whether you’re still discovering your direction or chasing a big dream, Kaylah’s journey is a reminder that saying “yes” to opportunities can take you exactly where you need to go.

#CareerConnect #LiberalArts #LeewardCC #CampusToCareer #LawSchoolJourney #HawaiiStudents #NativeHawaiianEducation #StudentSuccess #InternshipExperience #MentorshipMatters #PoliticalScience #HawaiianStudies #WomenInLaw #CareerAdvice #FirstGenCollege #ASUH #HawaiiCareers #StudentVoices #FromCollegeToCareer #MotivationToSucceed