In this very first episode, I sit down with my friend and manager Pam — the real-life Moana — to talk about how this podcast came to be and what we hope it will become. We unpack the meaning behind the title and how our own life experiences shaped it, from navigating cultural shock to growing up as Pacific Islanders in spaces that don’t always make room for them. Pam also opens up about the often-unspoken, brutal realities of being the eldest daughter in a Tongan family. Honest, reflective, and full of heart, this episode sets the tone for the conversations to come.