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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
Episode 15 - Charlie Kirk on Marriage & The Testimonies from Wives of Faikava Men
In this episode, I begin with the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk and explore his powerful views on marriage, family, and faith. From there, we shift closer to home, sharing raw, real testimonies from the wives of faikava men. These voices uncover the hidden struggles behind the bowl, from emotional pain to cultural silence.
We also look at the deeper impact of the tou‘a role in marriages and the quiet but destructive reality of kava addiction. Together, these stories highlight the urgent need to address how faikava culture is affecting families in the Tongan and wider Pacific community.
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