Faika

Today, we welcome Leila Fa, who is a dynamic force within the Pacific Islander community.  Originating from Tonga but raised in the vibrant Bay Area, Leila is not only a certified Step  Aerobic  instructor but also holds the distinction of being the first Polynesian certified under the Xtreme  Hiphop  fitness brand, with over 200 instructors worldwide. Recognized for her unwavering support, she wa...

Lia comes in to talk about her journey through academia and her role as an influencer as @flip_it_gurl on Instagram.  Lia walks through her Masters thesis that details data on the role that food plays in the Samoan community.

Nackie and Carl talk about all of the different Pacific Islander events coming up in the Bay Area and beyond.

Samoan comedia Tumua comes on to talk about growing up in Hawaii and his journey to the comedy stage.

Owner Tino Meki talks about her journey as a Samoan women mobile bartender.

Bay Area non-profit extraordinaire community organization All My Uso's talks about their upcoming Tahitian dance and drumming program called Fa'amalosi.

Owner and entrepreneur JP Pasene comes in to talk about his journey as a Samoan / Black community member growing up in the Bayview in San Francisco.  JP discusses the support he has received from the Pacific Islander community in the Bay Area.

President of the Professional Fighters League and combat sports legend Samoan born Ray Sefo comes on to talk about his career and leading the PFL.

"Mama Dukes Otai" founder and Polynesian entrepreneur Sione Pakalani comes in to talk about his journey as a PI business owner

Samoan Solutions Board Membe Lita Lene talks about her journey with non-profit / community work.  The upcoming Nesian Night Market Place and the Ta'iala youth program are highlighted.

The owner / co-founder of "Butter and Spice" come in to talk about their catering / restaurant business.  

Nackie is solo this episode as Carl is sick and supporting his Mom's health journey.  Aurora Mamea is the interview guest.

Actress Tupe Lualua and Director Nina Nawalowalo of the upcoming documentary "The Boy Called Piano; the story of Fa'amoana John Luafutu" come on to talk abou the film that premieres in Los Angeles on 11/11 this weekend.

With the Taika Waititi directed film "Next Goal Wins" coming out on 11/17 the hosts talk to Jaiyah Saelua who is the focus of the film.  Originally the story was told in a 2004 documentary about Jaiyah and now the Waititi directed film puts her story on the silver screen.  Jaiyah talks about her athletic journey as well as her being the first trans woman to play in a FIFA sanctioned match.

Nackie and Carl talk about how they met 8 years ago and their trips to the east coast last week.

Faika S7 Ep 37 - Week in review, Do It For Pua Golf Tournament, SF HepB Free Gala and so much more.

Nackie and Carl talk about the Murder Mystery night, community events as well as an interview with Central Valley Pacific Islander Alliance's Uriah Blackwell.

Nackie and Carl talk about their trip to New York and the Heiva Pasifika event there.  The arrest of Keefe D for the murder of Tupac is a topic as well as an interview with Malcolm Ahlo from Nackie's attendance at the APPEAL / ADEPT Conference.

Kauahoa continues the Stop The Hate series with some Pacific Islander youth; some of which are from Kauai.  This episode aired originally on July 28th on PBD's Facebook and YouTube pages.

Kaua talks to young Pacific Islanders about how they deal with different iterations of hate as PI's.  This show aired on PBD's YouTube and Facebook Page on 7/28/23.

Nackie and Carl talk about the upcoming PBD trip to New York to cover the world's largest Tahitian Dance Festival "Heiva Pasifika".  

Nackie and Carl talk about Panipopo pancakes and the Polynesian fighters that were on the UFC 293 PPV.

All My Uso's (AMU) Executive Director Christine Mauia talks about how AMU is helping "Stop The Hate" through community work.

Nelson "Kay Dog" Saole, Komisi K. Savaiinaea, Bell "Pineapple"  Taulua, Valentino  Luafalemana, and Peter  Afemata of the Fou Movement talk about how this group of formerly incarcerated Samoan men have changed their lives and dedicated their efforts to giving to the community and helping young people in the same situations that they grew up in.

Cassandra Stanley comes in to talk about her academic journey, community work and how to deal with hate.