Pacific Empowerment
Pacific Empowerment Podcast was founded by a Tongan woman entrepreneur, Akanesi Kaufusi, to uplift and inspire Pacific Island people to take bold action, chase their dreams, and dream as big as they dare. This podcast challenges the limitations of traditional thinking and cultural expectations that often hold our people back. It’s a space to break free from fear, take risks, and rewrite what’s possible - no matter your background or environment. Your situation doesn’t define you. Your vision does.
Podcasting since 2025 • 29 episodes
Pacific Empowerment
Latest Episodes
Episode 29 - Ban Tou‘a Campaign Is Live - Sign the Petition Now!
In this episode, Akanesi Kaufusi launches the Ban Tou‘a campaign, calling for the protection of women, children, and families in faikava spaces.She shares the challenges she has faced online, the Pacific-wide support behind the movement, surviv...
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Episode 28 - What 2025 Taught Me: Fearless, Courage & Unstoppable
This episode marks my final podcast for 2025 as I take a short break over Christmas and New Year, before returning after the holidays.In this episode, I reflect on my journey throughout the year - the growth of the podcast,...
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Episode 27 - Hepatitis B in the Pacific: Hidden Liver Damage in Our Families
⚠️ DisclaimerThis episode is for awareness and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always seek guidance from a qualified doctor before testing or taking any medication.In this week’s episode, Kori Tameifuna shares h...
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Episde 26 - Cyberbullying in the Pacific: Our Talk on 16 Days of Activism
This week, I sit down with Lizzie Wong to break down 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and what it means for Pacific Island people. We talk through this year’s theme on ending digital violence and why online abuse is now ...
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Episode 25 - Letting Go of Old Traditions: From Catholic Doctrine to Pacific Practices
In this powerful episode, Akanesi dives deep into how God has been speaking through Scripture - revealing that not all traditions passed down through generations come from Him. Using the recent Catholic shift away from the belief that Mary is “...
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