Voice of Business Podcast by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
Join the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii for weekly conversations with Hawaii's business community. Sponsored by ALTRES and hosted by Jo McGarry, this podcast will tell the story of business in Hawaii, and will address the challenges of adapting to an ever changing economy. The podcast will also serve as a valuable resource to anyone looking to grow their business, or hear the inside story of some of Hawaii’s most influential employers.
Episodes
90 episodes
Episode #89: The Power of Play at Work with Steve Rix, hosted by Kara Doles Hughes
In recognition of Stress Awareness Month, this episode delves into how workplace stress impacts business performance and employee well-being, and why incorporating "play" is essential for creating a healthier work environment. Host Kara Doles H...
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Episode #88: (Rerun) The Power of Work-Based Learning Through Mentoring with Kyle Madriaga and Lord Ryan Lizardo
On this special rerun episode, Kyle Madriaga and Lord Ryan Lizardo discuss how providing real world work-based learning experiences for students is an investment in Hawaii’s workforce. In this episode, we highlight one valuable form of WBL: men...
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Episode #87: Trends and Tips for Staying Cyber Safe with Carl Mazzanti
In this episode, recorded last summer, Carl Mazzanti, President and Co-founder of eMazzanti Technologies, explores the evolving cybersecurity landscape and what it means for Hawaii’s businesses. He share...
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Episode #86: Be Part of Shaping Hawaii's Economic Future with Sherry Menor-McNamara
In this episode, Sherry Menor-McNamara discusses the Chamber’s exciting 2025 Membership Madness campaign, its 175-year legacy, and the bold vision of the
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Episode #85: Turning Disputes into Trust with Dale Dixon
In this episode, host Jo McGarry sits down with Dale Dixon, Chief Innovation Officer at Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific, to discuss how businesses can turn disputes into opportunities for growth. From ethical business practices to e...
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Episode #84: Building Tomorrow's Workforce Today with Blake Parsons
In this episode, Jo sits down with Blake Parsons, CEO and Scouting Executive of Scouting America, Aloha Council, to explore how Scouting is shaping Hawaii's future workforce. From leadership trainin...
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Episode #83: Scaling Success: Technology and Workforce Growth in Hawaii with Deena Tearney
In this episode of The Voice of Business, Jo sits down with Deena Tearney, founder and CEO of Pacific Point, a leading Salesforce consulting firm headquartered in Honolulu. Deena shares her entrepreneurial journey, the importance of wo...
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Episode #82: Workforce Development & the Future of Work with Bennette Misalucha
Bennette Misalucha, Executive Director of the Hawaii Workforce Development Council, joins Jo to discuss the work of the Workforce Development Council and the Future of Work 2025 Conference. Bennette & Jo dive into some factors of how Bennet...
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Episode #81: Elevating Care & Careers - SMSgt Erin Esquer on the Air Force Reserve
In this episode, Jo chatted with SMSgt Erin Esquer, Senior Enlisted Leader for the 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. They delved into the crucial work of the squadron in managing medical evacuations and the l...
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Episode #80: Stadium Development and Celebrating the Shaka with Sen. Glenn Wakai
In this episode, Jo sat down with Senator Glenn Wakai to talk about the role of public-private partnerships in the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District project and the digitization and incentivization of the state's agricultural declaration...
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Episode #79: Pulama Lanai Builds Local Workforce with Kurt Matsumoto
In this episode, Jo spoke to Kurt Matsumoto, President of Pulama Lanai, about attracting and retaining local-grown talent, the available economic opportunities and more. Kurt is the third generation of his family born and raised on Lanai which ...
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Episode #78: Southwest Airlines Celebrates 5 Years in Hawaii with Jennifer Bridie
In this episode, Jo sat down with the VP of Marketing Communications & Strategy for Southwest Airlines, Jennifer Bridie. In celebration of Southwests' 5th anniversary in Hawaii, Jennifer explains the process of entering a new market a...
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Episode #77: Spotlighting Tech Days of Spring with John Agustin and Alan Ito
In this episode, Jo sat down with John Agustin, Director of Enterprise Architecture for HMSA, and Alan Ito, IT Workforce Development & Regulated Policy Lead for the University of Hawaii, to spotlight Tech Days of Spring 2024. In this episod...
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Episode #76: How Local Employers Secure Fully-Funded Interns with David Takeyama and Mark Menard
In this episode, Jo sat down with Mark Menard, Business Services Coordinator for the American Job Center|City and County of Honolulu, and David Takeyama, CIO of Oceanit, to talk about the QUEST grant which gives local employers the opportunity ...
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Episode #75: Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day with Leslie Wilkins
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Engineering Sector Partnership is celebrating Engineers Week! In this episode, Jo McGarry sat down with Leslie Wilkins, Founder, STEMworks. Leslie talks about women in engineering and the importance of diversify...
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Episode #74: Engineers Week Grows Local Workforce with Brandon Lester
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Engineering Sector Partnership is celebrating Engineers Week! In this episode, Jo McGarry sat down with Brandon Lester, Indo-Pacific Director of AI, Booz Allen Hamilton. Brandon talks about the importance of Eng...
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Episode #73: Elevate Your Professional Skills with Good Jobs Hawaii with Marshall Norman
In this episode, Jo McGarry sat down with Marshall Norman, Program Manager, Good Jobs Hawaii, to discuss the free skills training offered at University of Hawaii Community Colleges through the Good Jobs Hawaii federal grant funding. Marshall al...
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Episode #72: 2024 Legislative Session & Chamber Week Preview with Eliza Talbot
In our first episode of 2024 we are previewing Chamber Week 2024, presented by Alaska Airlines, and the upcoming legislative session. In this episode, we talked to Eliza Talbot, VP of Business Advocacy & Community Relations for the Chamber ...
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Episode #71: Growing the P3I Initiative with Tim Faulkner and Jason Chung
In this episode, we talked to Tim Faulkner, Consultant, Pacific Intelligence and Innovation Initiative (P3I) and Jason Chung, VP Military Affairs Council, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii. The P3I Initiative aims to create a local skilled workforce t...
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Episode #70: Kokua for Maui with Sylvia Luke
In this episode, we sat down with a few special guests to talk about Kokua for Maui, the initiative aimed at supporting Maui businesses impacted by the wildfires. First, Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke joined us to talk about the initiative and...
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Episode #69: Meeting Demanding Expectations with Karey Kapoi
In this episode, we sat down with Karey Kapoi, Owner of Karey Kapoi LLC based on Maui. Their mission is to strengthen the community through engagement, education and advocacy. In this episode, Karey talks about starting her own consulting busin...
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Episode #68: Giving Hope a Home with Holly Ho-Chee-DuPont
In this episode, we sat down with Holly Ho-Chee-DuPont from the American Cancer Society to talk about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Hope Lodge. Holly is the Senior Development Manager with the American Cancer Society and has been apart of t...
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Episode #67: What to Know About Membership with Tyler Hunt
In this episode, we are celebrating National "Support Your Local Chamber Day" with the Chamber's AVP of Membership Tyler Hunt. If you're a member of the Chamber, chances are you've met Tyler. In this episode, he discusses the many benefits of m...
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Episode #66: Strengthening Communities Through Kamehameha Schools Kaiaulu with Wai‘ale‘ale Sarsona
In this episode, we learned from Dr. Wai‘ale‘ale Sarsona about Kamehameha Schools (KS) Kaiāulu, a new way for KS to engage with keiki and ʻohana in the Kaiāulu (community) alongside their community partners. Dr. Sarsona joined Kamehameha School...
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Episode #65: Recognizing Workforce Development Month with Bennette Misalucha
The Voice of Business podcast is celebrating National Workforce Development Month in September with a special guest and host in this episode. The Chamber's AVP of Workforce Development Vanessa Rogers sat down with Bennette Misalucha to talk abo...
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