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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.
Pacific Empowerment
Sexualising Women in Kava Sessions, Church Donations, and the #MeToo Movement
In this powerful episode, we tackle three big topics that are shaping conversations in our Pacific communities.
First, we address the growing issue of sexualising women in modern kava sessions - how a respected cultural role is being distorted, and what this means for our traditions and values.
Next, we look at church donations: the heart behind giving, what the Bible actually says about generosity, and how manipulation from the pulpit can hurt families and communities.
Finally, we dive into the #MeToo movement - how it started, how it brought down some of the world’s most powerful figures, and the lessons we can apply here in the Pacific to break cycles of silence, protect the vulnerable, and drive real change.
This episode isn’t about judgement - it’s about love for our people, truth-telling, and the hope that even one story shared or one truth spoken could transform a life.
🎧 Listen in, reflect, and let’s be part of a movement that uplifts, protects, and empowers the Pacific.
You can watch the video podcast on https://www.youtube.com/@pacificempowerment