
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!
Episodes
16 episodes
E16 Growing Aloha: Trash to Treasure ~ Scrappahz Union 96792
"Like Scrap?!" LET'S GOOOO! Out of Wesside O'ahu comes a grassroots Hawaiian innovation & youth movement that's award-winning & legacy building. Kumu Mikala Piper & student leader Jeremiah Magallones share how their high school is t...
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Episode 16
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51:31

Ep. 15 Overcoming Sudden Death with A-L-O-H-A!
How do you find strength to breathe when tragedy hits SUDDENLY? Lisa Pakele, widow of beloved Hawaiian musician Kaulana Pakele of the Mana'o Company, shares her "suddenly": a sudden heart attack in 2020 during CV19 lockdown. "I just...
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Episode 15
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54:11

Ep. 14 ~ Marriage 911: Somebody Save My Marriage!
What if what's destroying yr marriage started long before you were born? Couples Counselor Frank De Gracia uncovers generational patterns of marriage killers that sabotage silently–and how to break free from them before the divorce.
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Episode 14
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1:00:42

Ep. 13: Deeper Still ~ Aloha for the Abortion-Wounded
Hitomi & Sean Nakamoto share about Deeper Still Hawaii, a program that offers healing retreats for those wounded by abortion experiences. They explore the emotional, spiritual & relational impacts of abortion trauma while emphasiz...
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Episode 13
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49:34

Ep. 12 Every Day Better Movement: Why You WIN!
What if becoming great wasn't about massive miracles but small, daily steps? Eric Yamashita, founder of "Every Day Better" Movement, shares this powerful philosophy that's changing lives across Hawaii & God's great beyond.It's refre...
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Episode 12
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44:11

Ep. 11: From Menace to Miracle-Maker ~ To The Top Hawai'i
A child victim to violent vigilante to Victorious SuperHero! It's not a plot of a Hollywood blockbuster it's the story of Jesse Jones, Founder, To The Top Hawaii. Along with his fiery-&-fine bride, Ashlee, we see two ordinar...
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Episode 11
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51:11

Ep. 10: Augie T. ~ More Hits, More LAUGHING! (Part 2)
How do U take life's deepest pain & turn it into joy? Hawaii Comedy Legend Augie T. reveals the raw truth behind his infectious humor in this very honest talk story.Behind his public persona is a man who has faced profound trauma. W...
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Episode 10
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1:05:25

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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Episode 7
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39:40

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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39:27

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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Episode 5
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42:56

Ep. 4: Aloha Crushes Anger: Kelly Boy DeLima / Kapena
What happens when Mr. Aloha is actually Mr. Angry? Hawaiian music legend Kelly Boy De Lima & his wife Leolani open their hearts in this raw, powerful conversation about transformation, healing, & the true Source of ALOHA.Kelly B...
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Episode 4
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1:00:45

Ep. 3: Rediscovering Hawaii's Spiritual Compass thru ALOHA
Allen Cardinas, Jr. returns to complete ALOHA acrostic with the final "A" & explain why living these values is critical in today's challenging world. The complete framework provides a spiritual & relational compass for transforming rela...
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Episode 3
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38:11

Ep. 2: Aloha in ACTION! Allen Cardines, Jr., The Aloha Movement
Why do I need to live Aloha? Does it matter? Allen is a native Hawaiian from one of Hawaii's hardest-hit areas, yet sits with gov't heads & world changers. As an Aloha Influencer he started life far from aloha, filled with trauma. So how di...
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Episode 2
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