Pilina is a Hawai‘i-based podcast dedicated to celebrating the deep and meaningful connections that define who we are — to our culture, our ʻohana, and our communities. Through rich, heart-centered conversations with local voices, Pilina shares stories that inspire, educate, and uplift. The word pilina speaks to the bonds that tie us together. Whether generational, cultural, or communal, these connections are at the core of every episode. This podcast exists to document and preserve Hawai‘i’ ...
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TLC Talk Story with The Limo Company, Life, Business, and Redefining Luxury | Pilina Podcast Ep. 09
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1:15:27In this episode, we take you to the Valley Isle to talk story with the inspiring minds behind The Limo Company Maui — a locally owned business redefining luxury transportation in Hawaiʻi. 🚘🌺 Rooted in aloha and excellence, The Limo Company Maui has built a reputation for blending professional service with genuine hospitality. From weddings and priv…
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Ka'ena Kekoa Life On-stage & Representing Hawai'i | Pilina Podcast Ep. 07
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48:38Pilina Podcast Episode 7: We’re honored to sit down with Kaʻenaonalaniowaianuhea Kekoa — a powerhouse in theatre, an inspiring educator, and a proud Native Hawaiian woman carrying her roots to stages around the world. 🌺🎭 Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Kaʻena has graced stages from local productions to her professional debut as Princess Jasmine in the …
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Bekah Lagafuaina talks story about life, faith, and leadership | Pilina Podcast Ep. 06
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1:11:56Join us as we sit down with Bekah Lagafuaina, Young Adults Director at Inspire Church, to talk story about faith, leadership, and guiding Hawai‘i’s next generation. From her comeback story to Jesus to building a Christ-centered marriage with her husband Elijah, Bekah shares her heart for people and purpose in ministry. 🌺✝️ Aloha mai kākou, and welc…
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Kawehi Miller of Aloha Mortuary on Family, Community, and Legacy
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55:50Aloha mai kākou, and welcome back to the Pilina Podcast — where connection is everything. 🌺 In this episode, hosts Tiera and Shanztyn sit down with Kawehi Correa Miller, Founder and President of Aloha Mortuary, to talk story about family, community, and legacy. Kawehi shares her journey as a mother, entrepreneur, and cultural steward, and how she h…
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Pilina Podcast | Ep. 04 — Leonani Puailihau: Leading with Culture, Connection & Strategy
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36:00Aloha mai kākou, and welcome back to the Pilina Podcast — where connection is everything: to our stories, our culture, and the voices that shape them. We’re your hosts, Tiera and Shanztyn. In this episode, we sit down with Leonani Puailihau — a wahine whose journey bridges community, culture, and strategy. From building ʻāina-based education progra…
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Kana'i & Brooks of Kana’i’s Junk Removal: Building Community Through Service & Aloha | Pilina Podcast Ep. 03
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50:02Aloha mai kākou, and welcome back to the Pilina Podcast — where we share the stories of local leaders, creators, and changemakers strengthening our communities one relationship at a time. In this episode, we sit down with a powerhouse couple, Kana’i Picanco and his partner Brooks, who have built Kana’i’s Junk Removal from the ground up. Their growi…
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Skyler Kamaka on Life & The Runway, Staying Grounded, and Leading with Aloha | Pilina Podcast Ep. 02
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1:01:03Aloha mai kākou — and welcome back to the Pilina Podcast, where connection is everything. In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Skyler Kamaka — former Miss Hawai‘i 2012, commercial pilot for Hawaiian Airlines, and an embodiment of modern Hawaiian wāhine strength. From the crown to the cockpit, Skyler’s story is a testament to kul…
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Maluhia "Ras Bird" of Ooklah the Moc on Roots, Legacy & Staying True | Pilina Podcast Ep. 01
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46:11Aloha & Welcome to the Pilina Podcast — where connection is everything. In this powerful sit-down, we’re joined by James "Jimbo" La Pierre, lead vocalist of Hawaiʻi’s iconic roots reggae band, Ooklah the Moc. Known for his rich voice and deep mana, Jimbo shares more than music — he shares truth, legacy, and lived experience. From his humble roots i…
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