The Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi Podcast Presented By SilverShark Media

Jason Evans speaks to Master Sommelier Michael Jordan about the upcoming Kapalua Wine & Food Festival happening June 6th-9th, 2024.  In this podcast Michael talks about how he became a Master Sommelier, how the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival has evolved over the past few decades, how the festival gives back each year to support local foundations and causes, how giving back this year is as im...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Ed Lyman, Regional Large Whale Entanglement Response Coordinator under NOAA's Marine Mammal Health & Stranding Response Program.  In this podcast Ed talks about the work of NOAA Fisheries, his role with the Marine Mammal Health & Stranding Response Program, the recent incident last week with the injured whale calf that was spotted off Ma&apos...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks with Jeff Scheer, chef/owner of Marlow.  In this podcast Jeff talks about the recent renovations at Marlow, what the first two and a half years have been like for the restaurant, how he and his wife Kaili work so well together as co-owners, his advice for anyone looking to start a business with a significant other or family member, his approach to adding new...

Diane Woodburn speaks with Dena Roady, Area Vice President of Hyatt Hotels Hawaii & General Manager of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort.  In this episode Dena talks about her path with Hyatt that has spanned 13 properties over 28 years, what an Area Vice President does, how Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is viewed as one of the flagship properties of the Andaz portfolio, what it has been like ascendin...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks with Joey Macadangdang, chef/owner of the new Balai Pata restaurant in Kahului along with Joey's Kitchen in Napili & Whaler's Village.  In this episode Joey talks about the inspiration for opening Balai Pata in Kahului, the flavor profiles of Filipino cuisine, the decision to make this location a brand new restaurant concept instead vs making i...

This week Jason Evans speaks with Zach Laidlaw of Hua Momona Farms.  In this episode Zach talks about his first introduction into the culinary world, making the decision to pursue a career in the industry, his path from Chicago to Hua Momona Farms in Kapalua, the history and approach of Hua Momona Farms, how the farms makes their own soil, the advantage of growing microgreens, the process of getti...

This week Diane Woodburn speaks with Kyle Kawakami of Maui Fresh Streatery.  In this episode Kyle talks about what went into his initial response last August to help get food out to community members, how the community support efforts have evolved since August, resuming the Kokua Meals Initiative originally started during Covid that helps get food to community members in need, lessons learned from...

We resume our Maui podcast series with the intention of respectfully providing insight into local businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders on Maui through what is a very difficult and challenging time.  Our thoughts continue to be with our neighbors, friends, community, and colleagues across Maui.   This week Diane Woodburn speaks with Myra Galinato, Vice President & General Manager at Bl...

We resume our Maui podcast series with the intention of respectfully providing insight into local businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders on Maui through what is a very difficult and challenging time. Our thoughts continue to be with our neighbors, friends, community, and colleagues across Maui.  This week Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks with LiAnne Driessen of Trilogy Excursions.  I...

We resume our Maui podcast series with the intention of respectfully providing insight into local businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders on Maui through what is a very difficult and challenging time.  Our thoughts continue to be with our neighbors, friends, community, and colleagues across Maui.     This week Diane Woodburn speaks with Stephanie Vojdani & Isa Shipley of Kula Lodge.  In...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks with Marc McDowell, the Executive Chef & Owner of SixtyTwo MarcKet.  In this episode Marc talks about his introduction into the culinary industry, the path that took him from the Culinary Institute of America in New York to Maui, lessons he learned at different resorts & restaurants he worked at on Maui over the years, what gave him the confidence to...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Graeme Swain, owner and founder of Gather In Maui.  In this episode Graeme talks about the origins of the Gather restaurant concept, his first introduction into the restaurant industry, what brought him from Jackson Hole to Maui, opening a hydroponics farm in his hometown, taking over the restaurant from what used to be Gannon's, what the transition...

Diane Woodburn speaks to Paula Hegele, President and co-owner of MauiWine.  In this podcast Paula talks about the history of MauiWine, her involvement as a mentor with the University of Hawai'i Maui College, the business challenges she's had to work through over the past few years, how the Tasting Room experience has evolved since 2020, what makes the location of MauiWine in Ulupalakua s...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Nicholas Winfrey, President & Chief Professional Officer of the Maui United Way.  In this podcast Nicholas talks about what the past year has been like for the Maui United Way, the ups and downs of the non-profit sector since the beginning of the pandemic, lessens learned and applied since 2020, the overall mission of the Maui United Way, what it was...

Diane Woodburn speaks to Barry Rivers, Executive Director of the Maui Film Festival.  In this podcast Barry talks about his original pitches to begin the film festival over two decades ago, how the vision for the festival evolved over the years, the 2023 festival schedule including the in person and virtual cinema options, the vast number of short films this year including incorporating films that...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Daryl Fujiwara, the event coordinator for the King Kamehameha Day Parade in Lahaina on June 17th.  In this podcast Daryl talks about the significance of King Kamehameha Day, what goes into planning for this event, how the parade has evolved over the past decade, the schedule of events on June 17th in Lahaina for the parade, why this commemorative traditio...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Charlene Ka'uhane, event organizer of the Maui AgFest & 4H Livestock Fair.  In this podcast Charlene talks about the history of Maui AgFest, the importance of connecting the community to agriculture, what goes into planning an event like Maui AgFest, adding a Grand Dessert tasting event, goals to expand to a multi-day event in the future, how the...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Laura Night, CEO of Vida by Sip Me Maui.  In this podcast Laura talks about the inspiration to open a coffee shop in 2014,  how she was denied funding 16 times before opening her business, the impact the Maui Economic Opportunity program provided to open Sip Me Maui, the balance of excitement vs nerves when opening a business, the importance of community...

Diane Woodburn speaks with Roger Stettler, Executive Chef & Partner of Taverna.  In this podcast Roger talks about growing up in Switzerland, the early culinary influences of his mother and grandmother, the path that led him from Switzerland to the Caribbean thru Asia and then eventually Maui, winning the Aipono Chef of the Year Award in 2012 while at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, the impor...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speak to Yvonne McClean, Community Relations Director of Habitat For Humanity on Maui.   In this podcast Yvonne talks about what the past few years have been like navigating through the pandemic,  how the organization has dealt with the overall labor shortage on Maui, the success of the Brush With Kindness program that helps underserved homeowners help to update an...

Diane Woodburn speaks to Master Sommelier Michael Jordan about the upcoming Kapalua Wine & Food Festival in June.  In this podcast Michael talks about his introduction to the restaurant industry at an early age, how Frank Sinatra became his Godfather, moving to Oahu at a young age, his love of music in Hawaii, what it's been like to see the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival evolve over the...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to McKenna Shea, Assistant Executive Chef at Pacific'o on the Beach and recent winner on a March 2023 episode of Food Network's TV series "Chopped."  In this podcast McKenna talks about her interest in the culinary industry at an early age, her path to Maui, joining the Pacific'o team in 2019, navigating through the challenges of the...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Tapani Vuori, General Manager of the Maui Ocean Center.  In this podcast Tapani talks about what the past few years have been like navigating through the pandemic, why the Maui Ocean Center has made it a priority to be ingrained in the local community, how 2023 will mark their 25th anniversary, the challenge Maui faces with tourism, how the Maui Ocean Cen...

Diane Woodburn speaks to Clifford Nae'ole, Cultural Director at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.  In this podcast Clifford talks about how he first starting working with The Ritz-Carlton, some of the early history of the property location and the importance of the grounds nearby, the inspiration to start the Celebration of the Arts 31 years ago, how the event has grown over the years, the dail...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Tom Houston, Director of Food & Beverage at the Fairmont Kea Lani.  In this podcast Tom talks about what his role entails, his first introduction to the hospitality industry, his path from Ontario Canada to the Fairmont Kea Lani, starting his new role at Fairmont Kea Lani weeks before the start of the pandemic in 2020, industry innovations and challen...