Moana Nui Podcast

Welcome to a captivating episode of Moana Nui podcast, where we celebrate Hawaiian Language Month with deep insights into one of Hawaiian culture's most profound values, MĀLAMA ʻĀINA. Our guests, Kanoelani Davis, Hope Pualani McKeen, and Keoni Alvarez, share the intricacies of what MĀLAMA ʻĀINA means to them and how they carry on their kuleana within this space. We explore MĀLAMA ʻĀINA and break d...

Welcome to the Moana Nui podcastʻs celebration of 'Ōlelo Hawai'i, Hawaiian Language Month, emphasizing the crucial role of KULEANA in our cultural heritage. Our sincere gratitude goes to our sponsor, Papa Ola Lōkahi, and our distinguished panel of experts, who shared their knowledge. We're joined by guest panelists Jeff Renaud, Ikaika Kūkaniloko, and Rachelle Cassetta. From the weighty task of gen...

Join the Moana Nui Podcast for our Estate Planning episode with legal and business professional, Kumu Michelle Manu, JD  to gain invaluable insights into securing the future of your assets and loved ones. Whether you're a novice or looking to refine your existing plan, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about the distribution of your estate. You can...

Welcome to a captivating episode of Moana Nui podcast, where we celebrate Hawaiian Language Month with deep insights into one of Hawaiian culture's most profound terms, “ALOHA.” In what promises to be an educational and inspiring session, our guests, Lealoha Kaula and Kamakakēhau Fernandez, educate us on the depth and breadth of 'Aloha,' beyond its common understanding as a simple greeting. We jou...

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hawaiian culture with the latest episode of the Moana Nui podcast , where hosts Moana and Dana, along with special guests Kanoelani Davis, Hope Pualani McKeen, and Brad Starks, delve into key Hawaiian concepts "Pono" and "Pilina". Discover their personal interpretations of these fundamental principles and gain invaluable insights into the dynamic unfolding...

The legal struggles surrounding the Maui wildfires are both intricate and profound. Indigenous communities find themselves at the intersection of environmental conservation, land rights, and the delicate balance between tradition and modernity. As the flames encroach upon sacred lands and vital ecosystems, the urgency to navigate the legal complexities intensifies. Our new Indigenous Legal Insight...

Kickstarter Highlights is a segment that highlights BIPOC creatives and the projects their current projects in production. These episodes introduce you to each creative and provide behind-the-scenes insights into their creative process that not available anywhere else.   This Kickstarter Highlights will be with Hotshot #12 by Michael Watson. Michael Watson's, also known for as the Chat and Draw po...

Social media continues to transform how individuals and communities all over the world engage with each other. Twitter (aka X), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are just a few popular platforms that provide content creators a space to bring new trends, discuss global topics, and a way for activists to share photos of resistance. Social media has proven to be a powerful tool for education,...

Lā Kū‘oko‘a (Hawaiian Independence Day) overview of the importance and recognition in which Hawai'i was acknowledged as a Sovereign Nation by the British and France in 1843. "Paradise" is often imagined through ideologies that can be noted as "other-wordly" in a religious sense to a place that is filled with "magical" innuendos. Often malihini and visitors from across the world use such terms as "...

The number of Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) being displaced from their ancestral lands continues to increase. Families face compounding challenges, one of which is little to no access cultural practices and practitioners. How does this impact generations of Kanaka Maoli families? In today's episode, our youth (nā 'ōpio) of Mohala Youth Council and KALO Hawaiian Civic Club will lead this importan...

The truth about the aftermath of the Maui fires has disappeared from the national news cycle, but the Moana Nui Podcast and Hoʻakā Mana are committed to ensuring that our moʻolelo (stories) live on through those of us who are strong enough to uplift them when our loved ones are struggling. Hear from our guests: Aaron Kahoʻonei - Kanaka Firefighter Hoʻakā Mana Alakaʻi Jazzy Vanover - Photographer,...

Itʻs been less than 2 months since fires destroyed the historical town of Lahaina. On Aug 8, thousands of Maui residents lost their homes and everything they own. Many are living out of cars or hopping from temporary hotel rooms - if theyʻre fortunate enough to have either of those at all. Suicide rates are up - along with disaster tourism where many tourists are more concerned about taking pictur...

The Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (NHPI) Alliance is dedicated to improving and increasing access to resources for NHPI community-based organizations in the United States and the U.S. Territories to ensure the well-being of our communities. https://www.nhpialliance.org/ In this episode, weʻll learn more about the NHPI Alliance and their upcoming CURRENTS conference in Washington DC which...

Moʻolelo (stories) are central to Native Hawaiian culture and identity. Moʻolelo connects Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiians) to their genealogy, to place, to one another, to community, and to the natural and spiritual world.   Drawing upon ancestral knowledge, culture, and history of Kanaka ʻŌiwi, the Moana Nui Podcast invited three talented storytellers and cultural practitioners to share their personal mo...

Hoʻakāʻ Mana is a Native Hawaiian organization with a mission is to inspire healthier families by connecting ‘ohana (families) to Native Hawaiian practices focusing on emotional and mental well-being by establishing indigenous identity foundations through experience and education. In this episode, weʻll share the important work Hoʻakā Mana is doing, starting with the #MalamaMaui project which is f...

The Moana Nui Podcast was invited to BlerDCon to interview their guests and capture this year's con experience! We teamed up with a few guest co-hosts, Alan Z and Jei Kea, to interview these amazing guests and capture some of what happened at BlerDCon! Our first guest is amazingly multi-talented Cree Summer, best known for her role in Freddie Brooks (A Different World) and her numerous voice actin...

The Moana Nui Podcast was invited to BlerDCon to interview their guests and capture this year's con experience! We teamed up with a few guest co-hosts, Alan Z and Jei Kea, to interview these amazing guests and capture some of what happened at BlerDCon! Our first guest is talented Rachel True, best known for her role in The Craft (Rochelle) and Half Baked (Mary Jane Potman). Our second guest is leg...

More than 50% of Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) were "priced out of paradise" and are now living outside of Hawaiʻi. This presents momentous challenges for an ʻāina based community forced to separate from their homeland.  In this episode, weʻll discuss the benefits and challenges of living in the diaspora and how we can better understand and serve the unique needs of our lāhui no matter where we...

Culture is a crtical part of our identities. Isolation from cultural practices causes damaging effects on Kanaka Maoli health and wellness. This panel will feature Kanaka artists who are using their talents to preserve precious history, culture, and moʻolelo.   Hear from our panelists:  Kamuela Chandler – Illustrator | Actor Brook Kapukuniahi Parker– Artist | Historian Alika Spahn Naihe - Artist |...

Moana Nui Podcast is proud to announce a new "KULEANA" series sponsored by Papa Ola Lokahi, the premier organization for improving Native Hawaiian health and well-being. One of the goals of this series is to amplify the work of Papa Ola Lokahiʻs continental partners and the critical resources they create for Kānaka Maoli/Native Hawaiians living across the Continent.   Today, our featured partner i...

Moana Nui Podcast is proud to announce a new "KULEANA" series sponsored by Papa Ola Lokahi, the premier organization for improving Native Hawaiian health and well-being. One of the goals of this series is to amplify the work of Papa Ola Lokahiʻs continental partners and the critical resources they create for Kānaka Maoli/Native Hawaiians living across the Continent.     Today, our featured partner...

The Moana Nui podcast proudly celebrates July 31st as La Ho’iho’i Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day, a national celebration in the kingdom of Hawai’i.   Hawai‘i has long been a strategic point on the global map. Some may know about the illegal occupation by the US in the late 1800s, but even fewer are aware of the first illegal occupation in 1843, by the British.   This episode is brought to you wit...

The Moana Nui Podcast and the Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW) are proud to present the topic of "Negotiation" as part of our ongoing monthly professional development series.   Negotiation skills are important both in the workplace and in personal life. In the workplace, they help you achieve long-term career success, boost productivity & reduce workplace conflicts. In your pers...

The Moana Nui Podcast was invited to MomoCon to interview their guests and capture last year's con experience! We teamed up with a few guest co-hosts to interview these amazing guests! Our first guest is cosplay couple, Sixth Raikage 6 and Afrococoapuffs who are both amazing cosplayers individually but takes things to a new level with their group cosplays & videos together. Our second guest is...

Ming Chen, is an actor, podcaster, reality television personality, and webmaster associated with Kevin Smith (actor from Clerks, Mall Rats and more). He co-hosts the "I Sell Comics!" and "Ming & Mike Show" podcasts with Mike Zapcic and also starred in the AMC reality series "Comic Book Men." Make sure to LIKE, FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to the Agents of Geekdom to watch our episodes and other podcast se...