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'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 

*Disclaimer: The following episode has topics of sexual assault. Viewer discretion is advised. Aloha and happy Talk Tuesday! This Tuesday we continue SAAM with the topic of consent and the popular informational video about consent with tea as a metaphor. Syreeta Washington and Jessica Shaffer joins us to discuss the pros and cons of the video that has been referenced for a decade and its nuances i...

Welcome to Career Connect—the podcast where real stories spark inspiration. In this episode, host Zadon Padello sits down with Shaena Peralto, CDL and forklift instructor for Leeward Community College’s Workforce Development program and Automotive program alumna. From being homeschooled and growing up around construction sites to helping launch her family’s trucking business during COVID, Shaena s...

'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 

*Disclaimer: Sexual Assault is mentioned in this episode. Viewer discretion is advised* Happy Talk Tuesday and welcome back to another episode! Today we have Hannah Gaerlan from the Sex Abuse Treatment Center (SATC) with us to discuss the previous topics from this month and how talking about these things can help survivors in their lives. Whether it be opening the floor to talk about it, help rele...

Aloha everyone and Happy Talk Tuesday as we dive into another episode.   Today we dive into Shame and Sexuality with Celina Herrera, Psychology Professor at Leeward Community College. We talk about how sensuality gets mixed in with sexuality and how movement has been sexualized in certain cultures and religions. We open the doors for embracing movement and immersing your body in reconnection. 

Aloha and welcome back to another episode in the Live Pono Podcast! Today Shayla Hanaoka from the Leeward Community College Mental Health team joins us in a discussion about sex, consent, sexuality, and curiosity of how these subjects affect the genders. Alex and Summer host and help guide us through the many questions that come up in what it means to explore yourself and your sexuality in a way t...

Aloha and welcome back to another Mukbang Monday! 🍴  Today Love Pono talks about sex with the UH Health Promotion Program. How do we start the talk? When is it the right time to talk about consent? Am I being too rude? How do I tell my partner I want them to get tested? We explore the answers to navigating this talk and consent in this episode.  Food from: Guieb Cafe 98-025 Hekaha St Building 4 U...

Happy Talk Tuesday, listeners! Welcome back to the Live Pono, Love Pono podcast. We're continuing our February deep dive into the Five Love Languages, and this week, Summer and Alex are stoked to welcome back Professor Syreeta Washington! We’re unpacking Words of Affirmation . But here’s the thing: speaking this love language takes way more than just saying "I love you" on repeat. It...

Welcome to Career Connect—the podcast where real stories spark inspiration. In this episode, our host Kiani Verdugo is joined by Jaime Craycroft, a faculty member at Leeward Community College with a strong background in music, musical theatre, and vocal performance. Together, they explore Jaime’s journey from LCC student to returning as faculty, and what it takes to build confidence, master your c...

Discussing our February topic, Five Love Languages , Summer and Alex sit down for an essential conversation with Jess from Title IX . While many see "Physical Touch" as a simple preference, we’re peeling back the layers to discuss what it means to give and receive affection in a way that is healthy, safe, and deeply respectful. In this episode, Jess helps us navigate the nuances of physi...

Welcome to Career Connect —the podcast where real stories spark inspiration. In this episode, we sit down with Leeward Community College counselor Kalei Ruiz to explore their powerful journey through identity, disability, education, and purpose. Joined by Kendal Ratliff, Leeward ASUH President and rotating host , this conversation dives into what it means to navigate higher education while learnin...

'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 

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 curre...

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...

✨ 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 relatio...

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 👥 G...

'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 attitu...

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 stor...

Welcome to Career Connect —the podcast where real stories spark inspiration. In this episode, we sit down with veteran IT leader Alan Ito to explore his journey from math major to CIO and startup innovator. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped his career, the challenges he faced along the way, and the innovations that continue to fuel his passion for technology. 🎧 Hosted by Leeward Community...

Welcome to Career Connect —the podcast where real stories spark inspiration. In this episode, we dive into Gabrielle Colobong’s remarkable journey from a nervous culinary student at Leeward to a high school culinary teacher shaping the next generation. Facing obstacles both personal and professional, Gabrielle’s story is a testament to resilience, passion, and turning uncertainty into opportunity....

Welcome to Career Connect —the podcast where real stories spark inspiration. In this episode, we are joined by Kumu ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Collin “Kumu Kama” Kaʻaikaula, to explore his path as an educator and advocate for the rich Hawaiian culture. From his beginnings as an engineering major to becoming a kumu (teacher) of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Kumu Kama’s story is about connection, heritage, and inspiring oth...