Kuilei Courageous Conversations
Kapi‘olani Community College is an extremely special place because we are named after Queen Julia Na-pela-kapu-o-Kakaʻe Kapi‘olani. The Queenʻs motto is Kūlia i ka Nu’u, Strive for your Highest, which can be felt through the words in our podcast. Kuilei Courageous Conversations hosted by Kapi‘olani Community College’s Kuilei Outreach Program is a series of talks and interviews around students success through the lens of our students, staff, and faculty. We will cover topics around our outstanding community of students and employees, the application process, how to finance college, and other exciting highlights that make Kapi‘olani Community College the place to Kūlia i ka nuʻu, strive for your highest. We truly appreciate the opportunity to share what we have to offer. Check us out at www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu. Mahalo.
Episodes
83 episodes
Taking chances, feeling vulnerable, and coming out on top!
In this final episode of the season, we chat with someone who is not a stranger to our Podcast, Ms. Jenny Brown, and someone new, Mr. Micah Tutuvanu. They are two wonderful students who shared insights of what they went through as students and ...
Students' Journey to Kapi'olani CC's Radiologic Technology (Rad Tech) Program: Honest and Unfiltered Insights
In this episode are two Kapi'olani Community College students, Aura Coffman and Matthew Sun, who are currently in their 2nd (AND FINAL) year in the Rad Tech Program. Listen to the level of commitment and sacrifices they made prior to getting in...
Studentsʻ Journey to Kapiʻolani CCʻs Nursing Program: Honest and Unfiltered Insights
In this episode are two Kapiʻolani Community College students, Naomi Ellison and Grace Morita, who are currently enrolled in the Collegeʻs most competitive and sought after Nursing Program. Learn how they made all kinds of sacrifices to achieve...
Where Are They Now? Side Quests To Become An Engineer
In this episode, we learn about Ms. Jenny Brown's journey from Kapi'olani CC to earning her Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Oh, and BTW, she just started her Master's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.She highlig...
Where Are They Now: End Of The Year Reflection
On behalf of the Kuilei Outreach Program at Kapiʻolani Community College, we would like to thank all of our guests for carving out time in their extremely busy days to share their stories. We continue to feel fortunate to chat with talented ind...
The Early Admit (formerly Dual Credit) Program at Kapi'olani Community College
In this podcast, I'll be talking about Kapi‘olani Community College's Early Admit Program (formerly known as Dual Credit). Our podcast back in 2020 continues to get so...
Where Are They Now? If You Are Not Learning, You Are Not Growing (Liberal Arts, Military)
This was the best way to close out this season! In this episode we would like to introduce Kapi'olani CC graduate, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Ken Takemura, recruiter for the Hawai'i Army National Guard. His journey may not fall under the "typic...
Where Are They Now? Always Be Willing To Take On Challenges (Hospitality & Tourism Degree)
In this episode, we are excited to introduce Mr. Tyler Castro, Engineering Coordinator with Embassy Suites AND a graduate of Kapiʻolani CC's Hospitality and Tourism Program. This Far...
Where Are They Now? All I Wanted To Do Was Learn! (Political Science Degree)
We are so excited to share with you all another amazing interview with a former Kapiʻolani CC student, Ms. Sofia Matias. She talks about coming from humble beginnings to traveling the globe. She credits her mom who provided the space and suppor...
Where Are They Now? You Never Know Until You Try (Medical Lab Technician Degree)
Thank you for tuning in for another exciting episode! Up next we have a graduate of Kapiʻolani Community Collegeʻs Medical Lab Technician degree, Mr. Garth Weitzel. He is also a LONG TIME childhood friend (of Sheldonʻs). =). He holds a position...
Where Are They Now? A Journey from Early Admit to Vice Principal (Liberal Arts Transfer)
In this episode we learn about the "evolution" of Mrs. Jade Pham Wall. Learn how this courageous leader started her college journey while enrolled in at Kaimukī HS and is currently pursuing a PhD. She also provides some heartfelt insights as a ...
Where Are They Now? Finding Joy In Music (MELE at Honolulu CC)
Yes yes yes, I know. "Why are you interviewing a Honolulu CC grad on a Kapi'olani CC podcast?" Well, Honolulu has some AMAZING programs but they graduated one of our former students!In this episode is a former Kapi'olani CC and Early Adm...
Getting Ready For A New Podcast Season!
We are excited to share some interviews of former students are coming your way! In the next few weeks, we will be learning and sharing what our former students are doing in the community. It will be super cool. Some of our podcasts have made to...
It's 2025 and WE ARE BACK...AGAIN!!
Yes yes, it has been a LONG LONG TIME! Thank you so much for your patience. This was an exciting episode because we were testing the College's BRAND NEW podcasting station in our Library! Huge shout out to the folks in the Library and IT for pu...
The History of the Hawaiʻi Association for College Admission Counseling (HACAC)
“I have great respect for the past. If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going. I have respect for the past, but I’m a person of the moment. I’m here, and I do my best to be completely centered at the place I’m ...
Kapiʻo News: Meet the Staff Writers...AND THEY ARE HIRING!
Kapiʻolani Community College provides opportunities for students to test their leadership opportunities. There are no complicated requirements, just the willingness to explore beyond one's comfort zone and try new things. In this episod...
Kapi'olani CC Student Congress: December 2023
We close out 2023 with Kapi‘olani Community College's Student Congress who are the official channel between the students and the College's Administration. In this episode we learn from Kimberly Song - President, Zachary Gibs...
Where Are They Going? Making The Most Out Of Life From Japan to Australia to Hawai'i (Liberal Arts)
One of the many traits of a successful student is the willingness to push beyond their comfort zone. This couldn't be more true for International students. They have to learn a new language, new culture, new educational system, and a new way of...
Where Are They Now? Challenges Help You Level Up (Hospitality & Tourism Degree)
Thank you for tuning into another Kuilei Courageous Conversations podcast. In this wonderful episode, we talk story with Ohana Waikiki East by Outrigger General Manager, Mrs. Kiana Beimes. This honors graduate from Kapiʻolani Community College'...
Where Are They Going? Being Comfortable with the Uncomfortable (Hospitality & Tourism)
The Kuilei Outreach Program Team is Alfie and Sheldon (me). When we are out in the community, it is quite common to hear folks say "I am not college ready" or "I don't think college is for me." What they don't realize is EVERYONE has what it ta...
Where Are They Now? Be Patient With Yourself And Be Open To Opportunities (Nursing Degree)
We always encourage students to dream big with the understanding that they need to put in 100% effort. This means setting priorities and embracing possibly a long list of sacrifices required to achieve these goals. In this episode,...
Kuilei Courageous Conversations - WE ARE BACK!
Our last podcast was back in December 2022 therefore we are REALLY excited to be back on-line. There were movements and changes but are ready to provide you all with more stories and insights from those making positive impacts in our communitie...
Kapi'olani CC Student Congress: December 2022
Kapi‘olani Community College's Student Congress is the official channel between the students and the College's Administration. In this episode we learn from Shawna Takai - President, Jenny Brown - Vice President, Julius Laurentius ...
Kapi‘olani CC Student Congress: October 2022
Kapi‘olani Community College's Student Congress is the official channel between the students and the College's Administration. In this episode we learn from Shawna Takai - President, Julius Laurentius - Secretary, and Micah Tutuvanu - Public Re...