Pulse of Polynesia
Pulse of Polynesia is a vibrant podcast where Polynesians from all backgrounds unite to share their inspiring stories of resilience, ambition, and success. From growing up in the islands to navigating life across the globe, each episode highlights real experiences of overcoming challenges, embracing cultural identity, and achieving greatness—all while staying rooted in the spirit of Polynesia.
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I Chose My Son Over Everything… Then Lost My Mom | Samoa, Culture & Truth (Part 2)
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He gave up everything… for his son.
And still had to live with the pain of losing his mom.
This is the side people don’t talk about.
In Part 2 of our conversation with Beauman Fuimaono, we go beyond the surface — into sacrifice, grief, identity, and the truth about Samoan culture today.
This isn’t just a story…
This is reality for many of us.
🔥 WHAT WE COVER
Choosing his son over everything
Losing his mom & living with regret
Mental health in silence
Going home after 9 years
Taupou, Pe’a & cultural roles
“You’re not the main character”
Gatekeeping vs identity
The truth about Samoa & its history
🎙️ ABOUT
Pulse of Polynesia is a 100% volunteer platform sharing real stories, culture, and voices across the Pacific.
Built for the culture. By the culture.
🎧 WATCH PART 1
https://youtu.be/I9Z7j13-z6E?si=n8sFEkRattKH_Ce_
👤 FEATURED GUEST – BEAUMAN FUIMAONO
🔥 WHAT WE COVER
Choosing his son over everything
Losing his mom & living with regret
Mental health in silence
Going home after 9 years
Taupou, Pe’a & cultural roles
“You’re not the main character”
Gatekeeping vs identity
The truth about Samoa & its history
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📌 KEY MOMENTS
00:00 – Introduction / Samoan proverb opening
01:25 – Choosing his son over everything (stranger gives him $1,800 & he misses his flight)
03:54 – Rich Dad Poor Dad & “don’t chase money”
04:53 – Going home — wanting his mom to meet his son
06:52 – The letter to his mom (writing it drunk, pouring his heart out)
11:13 – Loss, regret & mental health (dad, grandmother & mom)
11:41 – Going home after 9 years (closure at mom’s gravestone)
15:58 – Taupou & cultural roles (family history & identity)
19:06 – “You’re not the main character” (cultural truth)
29:07 – Pe’a, identity & evolution
30:57 – Gatekeeping & truth — “You are Samoan enough”
33:57 – Samoa, kingship & history (why monarchy ended)
40:20 – Colonization — why Samoa was targeted
⚠️ REAL TALK
Mental health is real.
Culture is deeper than what we see.
And some decisions… change everything.
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