
Aloha Alive: The Dawn O'Brien Podcast
Why Aloha? the whole world knows what aloha is--love in Hawai'i--but better to ask WHY ALOHA? the answer is as essential as breath & as fun as whistling, so LET'S GO!
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Aloha Alive: The Dawn O'Brien Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep. 9 ~ Minister & Musician of Aloha: Kahu Kawika Kahiapo
What is the sacred connection of breath & spirit? This is the "ha" in Alo-ha as explained by acclaimed Hawaiian slack key guitarist Kahu Kawika Kahiapo. Known for his award-winning music that carries the sweet "nahe nahe" quality touching l...
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Episode 9
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31:45

Ep. 8 ~ Small Biz Secret Sauce
What's a Mom & Pop small biz to do? Success isn't always found in profit margins & growth strategies. It's not necessarily transactions but transformation!"We're in the life-change business," explains Stef Anderson, co-owner of ...
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Episode 8
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39:34

Ep. 7: Comic Augie T ~ When Life Hits Hard, Hit Back LAUGHING!
What happens when life knocks the wind out of a local boy comedian? Augusto "Augie T" Tulba's journey from the comedy stage to the Honolulu City Council chambers reveals a man whose toughest battle wasn't fought in either arena, but in coming t...
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Ep.6: Why Hānai? Foster Care in Hawai'i
It's often hidden this black eye on Hawaii's picture perfect paradise: Our foster care crisis. But in this powerful conversation with Brad & Esther McDaniel, founders of Harvest Family Life Ministries, not only are we shining light & tr...
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Episode 6
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Ep. 5: Aloha State Senator Samantha DeCorte: Leading in Fierce Love
Hailing from a small Hawaiian fishing village to become a powerful State Senator, Samantha DeCorte shares her extraordinary journey from trauma to triumph! She's now the 1st Native Hawaiian woman senator representing West O'ahu. Her faith chang...
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