With Love and Aloha - A Life Coaching Podcast

Today, I have a sealy Aloha Friday episode for you! 🦭🌺   This one was inspired by all the adorable and hilarious seals that have been stealing the show on the internet 🤍 I’ve particularly been very entertained by eil the Seal in Tasmania, Australia 🦭He makes me laugh so much 😆   In this episode, I teach you how to say "seal" in Hawaiian, share some fun facts about our local Hawaiian monk seal...

How do you know what the "right" decision is?   Well, here's the beautiful thing—the answer is often much simpler than we think 🩵It already exists within you 🩵   In this episode, I dive into a topic that often holds many of us back: trusting ourselves to make the choice that's right for us 🤍   The truth is, no one knows what will feel the most aligned or bring you the greatest sense of fulfillm...

n this episode, I reflect on a lesson that has shaped so much of my own journey and personal endeavors ✨   I've found that when we create from a genuine love for what we're doing—rather than chasing recognition, approval, or success—we often produce our best work 🌟 Ironically, operating from that authentic place is what so often leads to opportunities and success in the first place 🤍   I've exp...

Today's episode was inspired by the World Cup ⚽️ Because something really beautiful is happening this month in the US 🫶🏼🇺🇸✨   As I've been watching people from all over the world come together, finding joy in the little things America has to offer, I realized...this is exactly the spirit of aloha 🌺   There are countless videos online of visitors experiences at some of our favorite places…from...

For today’s Aloha Friday episode, I’m going to teach you about the Hawaiian word for star: hōkū 🌟 and different variations of the word, like shooting star and other guiding stars 💫   We explore the importance of stars in Hawaiian culture and how they have guided voyagers across the Pacific for generations. We also talk about traditions such as the canoe Hōkūleʻa and the efforts to keep the art o...

A few nights ago, I found myself standing on the rim of Kīlauea, with stars overhead and lava glowing below  🌋💫   In that moment, I was reminded of one of nature's greatest gifts: Perspective 🩵   The stars can humble us and give us perspective on both scale and time. They also remind us to keep shining, regardless of the conditions around us. 🌌 The lava reminds us that transformation is always...

For today’s topic, I want to share a way and a mindset to improve presence and perseverance 🤍   This idea I’ve been thinking about more about because I’ve realized the more I keep my eyes on what’s ahead of me, the more momentum and flow I have, and most importantly, the better I feel 🤍   I like to think of an analogy of a rear-view mirror when you’re driving🪞Our mirrors, the views in both our...

Episode 82: Aloha Friday: Ānuenue – The Science of Rainbows 🌈   After a week filled with rainbows, and capturing one of the most spectacular rainbow moments I've ever seen, I found myself wondering and wanting to learn more: what exactly is the science behind rainbows? 🧪✨   In this Aloha Friday episode, we explore the science behind one of nature's most beautiful displays 🌈 We'll talk about ho...

Lately, I’ve been having a handful of those “meant to be” moments—the kind that leave you thinking, this is exactly where I’m supposed to be.   Maybe it’s all the rainbows lately, but they’ve been bringing me that feeling too: right place, right time.   You know the feeling. It’s special when it happens. Sometimes it can seem random, but I’m not sure much in life is truly random. As I’ve reflected...

For today's Aloha Friday episode, I want to teach you about one of my favorite birds, the beautiful and elusive ʻIʻiwi birds ❤️    With their vibrant scarlet feathers, curved beak, and deep connection to Hawaiʻi’s native forests, the ʻIʻiwi tells a powerful story about evolution, resilience, and the interconnectedness of nature 🌿    In this episode, we explore the history of the ʻIʻiwi in Hawai'i...

As I head into my birthday weekend 🎂🥳 and a new year of life, I’ve been reflecting on goal-setting, ambition, and what comes next.   And it’s reminded me of a quote that’s become a mantra of mine:   “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” 🌙✨   In this episode, we talk about what it means to dream big, embrace a growth mindset, and have the courage to step into the...

For this week’s Aloha Friday episode, we explore the Hawaiian word "Kahe," which is a word about Flow 🌊   In this episode, we reflect on the idea of flow in both nature and life.   Spending time with Kīlauea constantly reminds me that not everything moves according to our timelines. Lava flows when it’s ready 🌋 Sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly, and sometimes after long quiet pauses. In many w...

In this episode, we reflect on consistency and what it takes to execute long-term projects and to create meaningful personal growth over time 🤍   I tie in simple yet powerful ideas behind “Atomic Habits” by James Clear and why small, consistent actions often create the biggest transformations in our lives 🩵   Success is rarely created through one overnight moment.  More often, it’s built quietly...

For today’s Aloha Friday episode, I want to teach you about Lei Day and May Day 🌺   In this episode, we explore the origins of both holidays, and how in 1927 Lei Day was first celebrated as a Hawaiian expression of a tradition rooted in renewal, life, and connection 🤍   Across cultures, May Day has long been a celebration of the changing seasons, of flowers blooming and life returning. And here...

In this Aloha Friday episode, I want to teach you the Hawaiian word “puahiohio,” which means whirlwind or dust devil.   Breaking it down, “pua” can mean to emerge or burst forth, while “hiohio” describes spinning or swirling movement.  Therefore together meaning whirlwind or something that spins.   During my experiences on the volcano, I often playfully call these phenomena “volnados” as they are...

In this episode, I share a bit of history of Earth Day, and how the start of the US holiday in 1970 sparked change (policy changes, protective efforts) 🌱 And how it even grew into a global holiday where  190+ countries now bring awareness to our shared responsibility to protect the planet we call home 🌎🩵   I talk about sustainability in our every day lives - not perfection, but how small, mindf...

In today’s Aloha Friday episode, I wan to teach you about the the Hawaiian word “Maluhia” 🤍 Which means to calm, peace, tranquility, and a sense of safety 🕊️   In this episode, I’m offering a gentle reminder to slow down, breathe, and come back to a place of inner stillness… even when life feels a little chaotic. We live in a fast-paced world that can feel like it’s constantly asking more from us...

Episode 72: Mrs. Marquez - My 1st Grade Teacher 🍎🤍   In this episode, I have a guest that is very near and dear to my heart - my first grade teacher, Mrs. Marquez! 🍎 With National Teacher Appreciation Week coming up in early May, this felt like the perfect time to reflect on just how much teachers shape us during such an important growth stage of our lives 🤍   After 30 years of teaching, Mrs....

In this Aloha Friday episode, we explore two Hawaiian words: “pau” (finished) and “hana hou” (go again).   Life is full of cycles, natural endings and resets 🤍   We regularly see chapters closing, seasons shifting, and moments of pausing before beginning again. Even just yesterday, Kīlauea marked “pau” on her 44th episode, and now we wait as she prepares for her “hana hou,” which, in part, inspir...

Today’s episode was inspired by the Artemis II mission, as it’s made me think about the Pale Blue Dot quote by Carl Sagan and the humbling perspective it gives us about life on Earth 🩵   “Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us.”   In this episode, we explore the story behind those words 🌎 We talk about who Carl Sagan was, the moment that inspired the quote, and why it contin...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Julia Tanguay to explore the heart behind her new baby care company (BabyCare LLC), and the journey that led her there 🍼✨ She is a very special guest to me, as we have been long-time friends since high school 🤍💙   With a background in pediatrics, Julia shares how her firsthand experience caring for little ones, combined with the gaps she personally encounte...

For today’s Aloha Friday episode, we are going to talk about our wonderful and beloved honu 🐢✨ “Honu” means sea turtle in Hawaiian, and in this episode, I share what they represent here in the islands — from their meanings in Hawaiian culture to their symbolism of wisdom, strength, and resilience 🤍 I also touch on my own experiences volunteering in sea turtle conservation efforts, and how much...

Today’s episode was inspired by a movie I saw the other night, Project Hail Mary. It’s a fun, well-written story about a middle school teacher, played by Ryan Gosling, who unexpectedly finds himself on a solo mission in space to save the sun and humanity. Along the way, he meets an alien friend, Rocky, and the two form the most unlikely (and honestly adorable) bond through a shared mission and pur...

For today’s Aloha Friday episode, I’m going to teach you about the word “Kūlia” 🌺 Kūlia means to strive, to persevere, to keep going ✨   It feels like the right word for this week, with the weather we’ve been experiencing here in Hawaiʻi, with all the rain, flooding, and cleanup 🌴🌧️   Kūlia is about continuing on, one step at a time, even when things feel uncertain. It’s a grounded, steady way...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ This episode is inspired by the holiday, often associated with “luck” and the phrase “luck of the Irish.” ✨   Some people seem lucky.  But what if luck isn’t random at all?   In this episode, we talk about the concept of “luck” and what truly creates the conditions for a “lucky” moment 💫   Ultimately, luck is when preparation meets opportunity 🤍   Tune in as we talk...