Kona Faamoe

The CasualTea

Society EN ↓ 30 episodes

Real Stories. Real People. Real Tea. Hosted by Kona Faamoe, The CasualTea is a conversation-driven podcast featuring creators, entertainers, entrepreneurs, influencers, and cultural voices from across music, media, business, lifestyle, and pop culture. Each episode delivers authentic conversations, inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and unfiltered moments that educate, entertain, and connect. Whether you're here for the laughs, the lessons, or the tea, there's always a seat at the table.

Author

Kona Faamoe

Episodes

The Reality of Going All-In on Social Media—No Plan B 04.05.2026 54:06

Ernest Quiocho and his wife made a decision most people wouldn’t—they quit their jobs and went all-in on social media… with no plan B. In this episode, we get into the reality behind that decision—balancing bodybuilding, fatherhood, marriage, and the pressure of building a life online. This isn’t just about fitness… it’s about risk, identity, and what it really takes to bet on yourself. If you’ve...

We All Watched Her… Then She Disappeared (ft. RissRose2) 22.03.2026 50:40

I finally sat down with someone I grew up watching… and yeah, it was a full circle moment. Before influencers were even a thing, she was already THAT girl on YouTube. In this episode, I talk with RissRoseDoss about what it was really like being a YouTube OG, the era we all miss, and what life looks like now beyond the internet. We get into everything — from early YouTube fame, to motherhood, to pa...

This Girl at the Gym Told Me We Were Cousins... 15.03.2026 44:33

A girl walked up to me at the gym and said, “I think we’re cousins.” I thought she was joking, but it turns out she might have been right. In this episode, we talk about how we figured it out, our Polynesian roots, and the wild coincidence that brought us together.

My Blind Date From 2 Years Ago Finally Confronted Me… 08.03.2026 39:46

Two years ago I went on a blind date that left a lot of unanswered questions. Now he’s on my podcast and we’re finally talking about it — the date, the tension, and the moment he says I outed him.

Talent, Trauma & Tonga 🇹🇴 | The Making of a Rising Star w/ Kakala 02.03.2026 54:19

In this episode, we sit down with a rising Tongan artist from Utah to talk about music, culture, faith, identity, and what it really takes to chase a dream while carrying your roots. This is more than music — this is story, pressure, and purpose.

Why a 16-Year Therapist Is Walking Away w/ Celia Moleni 22.02.2026 56:17

She spent 16 years helping people heal. And then… she walked away. Burnout. Identity. Compassion fatigue. Even therapists reach a breaking point.

Ese Milan on Being Trans, Samoan, and Unapologetically Herself 05.01.2026 49:09

🎙️ Influencer Ese Milan opens up about being Trans, Samoan, and living authentically while navigating culture, family, faith and visibility.

Big Body Cisco on the Polynesian Music Scene | Culture & Industry 22.12.2025 1:15:06

In this episode, Big Body Cisco joins the podcast for a real conversation about the Polynesian music scene , the culture behind the sound, and what it really takes to break through in the industry.

Samoan, Gay & Don’t Give a F*** with Shane Omeka 03.12.2025 38:24

😳 When Utah meets San Bernardino — Shane Omeka brings chaos, laughs, and unfiltered truth from the streets of San Bernardino to your ears. Wild stories, savage takes, no apologies!

EP 21 | Why I'm leaving Utah... 10.09.2025 25:47

Thank you all for your support—it means the world. ❤️

EP 20 | Elder TikTok "the internet hates me" 11.08.2025 1:12:39

A different side of Elder TikTok... from stirring up controversy to claiming clarity, to navigating his spirituality.

EP 19 | Why Polynesians are Committing Su*cide... 02.08.2025 35:20

The heartbreaking truth behind the rising su*cide rates in Polynesian communities — and why no one is talking about it.

EP 18 | When a Washed-Up Reality Star Comes for You: Legal Drama, TV Chaos, and Grace 25.06.2025 42:35

The Tea is HOT!!! Juicy Life Updates: Lawsuits, Reality TV, and my journey to Grace.

EP 17 | God, Guilt and The Gay Kid In Church 18.06.2025 1:10:50

Bigga Ben: Saints, Secrets, and finding Balance between Faith and Sexuality.

EP 16 | How a Temple Visit Turned Into The Plot Twist of A Lifetime 😳 28.05.2025 1:10:10

What Ailani Shockingly Discovered in the Temple that Changed Everything.

EP 15 | Revie's Heartbeat: A Mothers Battle to Hold Primary Children’s Hospital Accountable 27.05.2025 1:22:41

Has Primary Children Hospital of Salt Lake City, Utah failed Revie? This is Brittainy Quinn Moala and the fight to save her daughter Revie's life. Revies Journey IG @brittainyquinn

EP 14 | I Was a Poster Child for Body Positivity — Why I Chose Surgery 13.05.2025 59:01

Ashley Auva'a and her Journey to Self Love.

EP 13 | The Wounds We Inherited & The Healing We Chose 08.05.2025 1:24:04

Pela Freeman, and her journey to finding truth.

EP 12 | The Former Witch that Saved My Life 23.04.2025 1:09:41

How this former witch found God, and introduced me to him.

EP 11 | I found God, but lost everyone... 17.04.2025 40:44

Why I left social media.

EP 10 | Why I left the Polynesian "Community" 07.04.2025 31:57

The reason I left the Polynesian "community" of business owners and entrepreneurs for good.

EP 9 | The Real Reason I Quit Drinking 27.03.2025 45:16

What God revealed to me through my sisters Homicide Charge