Best Kapiolani Podcasts (2024)

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Kapiʻo News: Meet the Staff Writers...AND THEY ARE HIRING! 33:36

5M ago33:36

33:36

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 episode we talk story with the Kapiʻo News Staff Writers, Cameron Enomoto, Juri Dagio, and Shawna Takaki. In this episod…

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Kapi'olani CC Student Congress: December 2023 52:16

7M ago52:16

52:16

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 Gibson - Vice President, Ratana Kim - Secretary, Maria Schmitz - Communications Officer and Martino Koo - Treasurer, the AMAZING t…

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Where Are They Going? Making The Most Out Of Life From Japan to Australia to Hawai'i (Liberal Arts) 45:35

7M ago45:35

45:35

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 life. In this episode we have soon-to-be-graduate, Fall 2023 to be exact, Kiri Yoshida sharing her succes…

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Where Are They Now? Challenges Help You Level Up (Hospitality & Tourism Degree) 56:13

8M ago56:13

56:13

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's Hospitality and Tourism Program (she also won an Outstanding Student award...just sayin') provides FABUL…

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Where Are They Going? Being Comfortable with the Uncomfortable (Hospitality & Tourism) 54:59

9M ago54:59

54:59

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 takes to be successful. In this episode we have Jim Gabriel Vergara, Lunalilo Scholar and Farrington HS grad…

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Where Are They Now? Be Patient With Yourself And Be Open To Opportunities (Nursing Degree) 58:40

10M ago58:40

58:40

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, we learn from Kapiʻolani CC graduate, Vanessa Joy Ubante, RN at Queenʻs Medical Center in Honolulu, about her journey …

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Kuilei Courageous Conversations - WE ARE BACK! 13:00

10M ago13:00

13:00

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 communities. If you have topics you would like us to highlight, please reach out to us at kuilei@hawaii.edu, 808-734…

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Kapi'olani CC Student Congress: December 2022 41:48

1+ y ago41:48

41:48

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 - Secretary, Micah Tutuvanu - Public Relations and Tim Lum - Treasurer, how they felt about 2022 and hopes for 2023. Th…

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Kapi‘olani CC Student Congress: October 2022 35:30

1+ y ago35:30

35:30

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 Relations, the wonderful initiatives that are coming up. They even offer some amazing insights around persev…

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Where Are They Going? New Discoveries Leads to New Possibilities 30:01

1+ y ago30:01

30:01

In this episode we are talking story with a Kapiʻolani Community College Hospitality and Tourism student, Marika Suzuki, who shared her amazing journey between Japan and Hawaiʻi. She also provided heartfelt words of advice for prospective International Students. "Donʻt feel pressured to be perfect." Please take a moment to hear Ms. Suzukiʻs story a…

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Where Are They Now? From Student To Employee At Kapi'olani CC 26:15

2y ago26:15

26:15

Happy International Podcast Day (09/30/2022)! In this special episode, we have our 1st Place Winner of Kapi'olani Community College's Aloha Club Trivia Contest, Mr. Kohlby Soong. BUT, what makes this interview special is that he is also a proud graduate of this wonderful College - BONUS! Please listen to his heartfelt insights on caring for our lan…

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Where Are They Now? Don't Lose Sight On What You Love (Culinary Arts Degree) 38:31

2y ago38:31

38:31

In this episode we talk with 2018 Culinary Arts HONORS graduate, Justin Udom, founder and owner of Pop Culture Artisan Pops - https://popcultureap.com/. Justin enrolled at Kapiʻolani Community with a Bachelorʻs Degree in Business from Loyola Marymount University, several years of work experience in finance, and a dream. His insights on what it take…

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Where Are They Now? Believing In Yourself Does Wonders (Science Degrees) 42:47

2y ago42:47

42:47

We start with our Season opener with another amazing conversation with another Kapiʻolani CC graduate. Jennifer Wong-Ala talks about her journey from Waiamānalo to Oregon where she is within reach to completing her Ph.D in Ocean, Earth, & Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. "Find your allies, find your mentors, find your people, and do…

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Where Are They Now? Placing Learning As A Priority (Hawaiian Studies Degrees) 46:16

2y ago46:16

46:16

We wrap up this Season with Partner Akiona, who graduated with his Associate in Arts and Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian Studies. In this episode he talked about over coming obstacles from being placed on suspension to being on the Dean's List...TWICE! His insights around student success were AWESOME, which actually comes to no surprise since he was …

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Kapi‘olani CC Student Congress: August 2022 24:03

2y ago24:03

24:03

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 the Executive Team the benefits of getting involved and plans for the Fall 2022 semester. President: Shawna Takaki Vice President: Jenny Brown Treasurer: Timothy Lum Advisor: Roymn Sabatchi If …

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NEW SHOW: No Activity 2:38

2y ago2:38

2:38

Less than two weeks to the premiere of “No Activity” a new true crime podcast with purpose. Similarly to “They Called her Georgia Lee” I’ll be working with families in the pursuit of justice for cold cases that have sat idle for far too long. The show will feature exclusive audio interviews with law enforcement, experts, advocates and of course, ab…

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Where Are They Now? Staying True To Yourself No Matter What (Family Resources Degree) 46:42

2y ago46:42

46:42

In this episode we have another Kap'olani Community College graduate, Ria Sanford, who embraced her life's twist and turns from a college student to a financial aid specialist . We learned how she strives to be her true self by creating her own journey that "makes her soul happy." She even put on her financial aid hat and provided excellent insight…

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Where Are They Now? View All Challenges As Opportunities (Liberal Arts) 38:01

2y ago38:01

38:01

In this episode, we spend some time with Zane Williams who is a Fall 2020 graduate and Lunalilo Scholar of Kapi'olani Community College. Listen to his wonderful insights on college as well as life. He talks about how his experience at Kapi'olani Community College impacted him on an educational, personal and spiritual level. We just loved the words …

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Where Are They Now? Never Give Up On Your Dreams (School Counselor) 49:26

2y ago49:26

49:26

"Change doesn't happen in an instant. Change happens over time." Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone "can be life changing". Listen to this amazing journey with our special guest, Geneva Costales. She always wanted to become a school counselors since her elementary school years and she is now living the dream. Shout out to the "good vibes pe…

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Where Are They Going? From The Humble Beginnings in Ewa Beach to Cooking Healthy Options (Culinary Arts Degree) 37:56

2y ago37:56

37:56

"Life is tough but we have to be tougher." In this episode we have a recent Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary Arts graduate, Nikko Bolo. He was one of two of Kapiʻolani Community Collegeʻs 2022 Commencement Speakers who provided wonderful life advice. https://youtu.be/USXb-OG2Fao Please listen to his wonderful journey from Campbell HS in Ewa Be…

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Voices for Justice 2:53

2+ y ago2:53

2:53

Voices for Justice is a true crime podcast hosted by Sarah Turney. Season One explores the story of Sarah's sister, missing teen, Alissa Turney. In 2020, an arrest was made in Alissa's case and Season One was paused. While Alissa's case is pending, Sarah has gone on to cover other cases in need of justice. Voices for Justice doesn't just tell stori…

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The Pandemic: Real Stories from High School Counselors 49:27

2+ y ago49:27

49:27

On March 4, 2022 was the University of Hawaiʻi Community Collegeʻs (UHCC) Excellence In Education Day. It was a day for all UHCC employees to gain insights and knowledge from their colleagues. Mālama Kekahi i Kekahi (Taking care of our students, each other, and ourselves) was this yearʻs theme that reflected on UHCC's ongoing commitment to student…

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Kapi'olani Community College's Select Programs Part 2 6:08

2+ y ago6:08

6:08

Thanks again for tuning in! This is a follow up to our first Podcast on Select Programs. Just a reminder that students need to apply as a Liberal Art student first, complete the Program's PREREQUISITES, and THEN apply to our Select Programs. If there are any questions, feel free to email us at kapcoun@hawaii.edu.…

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Navigating Through College During A Pandemic 32:22

2+ y ago32:22

32:22

We are so excited to share our latest episode. During our recent High School Counselors and Community Partners Workshop that was on February 24, 2022, Alfie Gonzales facilitated a discussion with some of students who provided wonderful insights about their college journey at Kapiʻolani Community College. Please enjoy with great Courageous Conversat…

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Where Are They Now? Back Breaking Construction to Community Change Agent (English Degree) 37:15

2+ y ago37:15

37:15

"You know what is better than back breaking construction?!? Is a classroom, an air condition classroom!" In this episode is an awesome conversation with another Kapiʻolani CC alumnus, Apenisa Saulekaleka otherwise known as "Nisa". He talks about his journey that includes graduating from high school with a 1.4 grade point average to completing his K…

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Picking A Degree: Explore "Add Program" 4:49

2+ y ago4:49

4:49

In this episode, we highlight how to navigate through the "Add Program" tab in apply.hawaii.edu. Make sure you check out our previous episode, "Picking A Degree: Explore Your Interest and Values" for assistance on how to pick a degree that is right for you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at kapcoun@hawaii.edu. Donʻt forget to ch…

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Kapiʻolani CC's Select Programs 8:50

2+ y ago8:50

8:50

Thanks again for tuning in! In this episode, we talk about degrees (or programs) that have a selection process (Select Programs). These include our Health Science, Nursing, and New Media Arts degrees. Students need to apply as a Liberal Art student first, complete the Program's PREREQUISITES, and THEN apply to those Select Programs. If there are an…

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One Application to Multiple Campuses 6:52

2+ y ago6:52

6:52

Every year we receive inquiries from students about enrolling in more than one University of Hawaiʻi Community College. The assumption is that they would have to submit an application to each UHCC campus when they really donʻt. In this episode, we talk about how it is so easy to register for courses at different University of Hawaiʻi Community Coll…

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Picking a Degree: Explore Your Interest and Values 5:19

2+ y ago5:19

5:19

In this episode, Alfred "Alfie" Gonzales from Kapiʻolani Community College's Kuilei Outreach Program will introduce a really cool University of Hawai'i tool that will help you along your academic journey with deciding your degree or major in College. Please check out this free on-line tool called the Hawai'i Career Explorer. https://careerexplorer.…

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Completing the Kapi‘olani Community College Application 12:29

2+ y ago12:29

12:29

In this episode, we provide a general overview on how to apply to Kapiʻolani Community College. The site to start the application process is apply.hawaii.edu. Make sure you select "Kapiʻolani" under the heading "Community Colleges". A tutorial that covers each step of the Kapiʻolani Community College application can be found on the link below. http…

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Happy New Year! 4:53

2+ y ago4:53

4:53

Alfie and I (Sheldon) from the Kuilei Outreach Program at Kapiʻolani Community College want to wish you all a Happy New Year! We hope you all are safe and doing well. This latest episode was recorded outside at Kapi‘olani CC on the Great Lawn. It seems things are changing constantly therefore we appreciate your patience. We are hoping to bring you …

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Justice Has No Expiration Date 1:18:45

2+ y ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Today, for our last scheduled episode, Angel and I talk about what this experience has been like and what is next for Georgia’s case, Angel and myself. We also sit down with Ashlee Wilson Fujawa from Uncovered - a software platform that combines data, analytics, and the wisdom of the community to help solve the cold cases of murdered or missing peo…

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There's No Such Thing as a Child Prostitute 1:06:01

2+ y ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Today we speak with three incredible women who have founded organizations that combat sex trafficking, assault, abuse, and educate teens and pre-teens on consent and what it looks like to be a leader in the “yes, and only yes, means yes” movement. Thank you to Janiece Charlez and Janet Brown from A Rose Program and Ella O’Neal from SafeBAE and Assk…

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Georgia Leah Moses 28:10

2+ y ago28:10

28:10

Today’s episode is dedicated to those who shared their stories with us, to those who never got the chance to meet this girl, and to those who hope in silence that a Georgia will come along and show them their own strength. With only two scheduled episodes left, we’re taking this one to Remember Georgia and her lasting impact as told by those who kn…

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Innovations around Transitioning to College with Kapi‘olani Community College 40:59

2+ y ago40:59

40:59

We are BACK! Well...maybe we never left but took a little break. In this episode we have Colette "Aunty Coco" Andrade-Fujii, Susan Kazama, and Dr. Shannon Sakaue along with Alfie and myself highlighting the innovative projects we hope will help students transition to our wonderful college. First, we have our FREE Virtual Open House that is on Octob…

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The More We Look Into It... 45:06

3y ago45:06

45:06

Potential evidence lost. More people coming forward that were never interviewed before. Crime scene evaluation. We have so many clues, but what do they say? Going back over everything, Angel and I realized that we needed a trained eye to help us decipher some of these puzzle pieces. We reached out to a 30-year-violent-crimes veteran who sat down wi…

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Friend or Foe? 36:38

3y ago36:38

36:38

When the line between friend and foe gets buried under a mountain of stories that just don’t add up… it’s impossible to tell who is on which side. How to reach out if you think you have any information or if you just want to show your support for Georgia: NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW Tipline/Email: justiceforglm@gmail.com. Or if you prefer to reach out dire…

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Voices of the Voiceless 49:50

3y ago49:50

49:50

What does it mean to be a “true crime fan”? This week we talk with Sarah Turney about her experiences in the true crime community, how tiktok helped catapult her sister’s case forward, and how for her and Angel, the reality of advocating for victims and victims families is not like what you see on TV. To listen to Sarah’s podcast, Voices for Justic…

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Two in One: Promises, Promises & The Man in the Sketch 1:38:01

3y ago1:38:01

1:38:01

This a two part episode: Part 1: Promises, Promises. Since the beginning, the relationship the media had with Georgia was disappointing at best. From articles that victim shame, to ones that completely gloss over her altogether, none of them did her justice. There have been people coming out of the woodwork getting more coverage riding the wave of …

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Faith in Justice 35:30

3y ago35:30

35:30

A special surprise episode from Angel. How to reach out if you think you have any information or if you just want to show your support for Georgia: NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW Tipline/Email: justiceforglm@gmail.com. Or if you prefer to reach out directly to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s department tip line at (707) 565-2650 or you can submit tips through the…

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Getting Ready for Spring and Fall 2022! 26:40

3y ago26:40

26:40

We hope you all had a great summer! In this Episode, we talk about how to apply for Spring and Fall 2022. Yes, the application is LIVE at apply.hawaii.edu. A tutorial on how to navigate through the UHCC application can be found HERE. We also highlighted our first ever Virtual Open House happening on October 22nd and 29th both from 9:00am to noon (H…

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Announcement 0:50

3y ago0:50

0:50

An announcement for this week's episode. (Yes, that's a baby you hear playing in the background) How to reach out if you think you have any information or if you just want to show your support for Georgia: NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW Tipline/Email: justiceforglm@gmail.com. Or if you prefer to reach out directly to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s department tip…

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Two Funerals 26:05

3y ago26:05

26:05

*EDITORS NOTE* In this episode I mistakenly give the date June 18th as her second funeral. She was buried on June 17th, 1998. I know it's a small detail, but details matter. On October 24th, 1997 Mourners gathered from all over the county to attend Georgia’s funeral. Then on June 17th of the following year, she was finally buried with no family in …

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Leah... Not Lee 32:42

3y ago32:42

32:42

It was just her middle name. So what does it matter? How to reach out if you think you have any information or if you just want to show your support for Georgia: NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW Tipline/Email: justiceforglm@gmail.com. Or if you prefer to reach out directly to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s department tip line at (707) 565-2650 or you can submit ti…

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Where Was Georgia? 33:25

3y ago33:25

33:25

Georgia was last seen on August 13th, 1997 and in the time between the last sighting and her body being found it seemed that no one knew to look for her. But is that really the case? Surely someone had to know something was wrong… Someone had to know that she was not where she was expected to be. But the more people we talk to the more we realize t…

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The Body Off the 101 36:38

3y ago36:38

36:38

On August 22, 1997 the body of a female murder victim was found off the 101 freeway just south of Petaluma, California. Initially, the police and coroner believed their Jane Doe was a woman, given that she had been found nude and was sexually assaulted. However, after a telling conversation with a 7-year-old girl and her mother, police come to find…

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They Called Her Georgia Lee... 1:11

3y ago1:11

1:11

Episode 1 available August 12, 2021!By For Georgia Leah

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Enter The Academic Year With Flexibility, Self Care, & Time At The Beach 1:00:17

3y ago1:00:17

1:00:17

In this episode we bring back two excellent mental health and wellness counselors, Brooke Conway and Cindy Melim from the Ka‘au Program for Student Mental Health and Wellness at Kapi‘olani Community College. They shared the importance of self care that include executing purposeful preventative measures with stress management versus waiting until yo…

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A Moment to Reflect and Feeling Hopeful for the Future 34:34

3y ago34:34

34:34

Thank you listeners for your patience and we hope you are all doing well. It has been a while. Alfie and I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect and to look ahead on what will be a year of all kinds of changes. We truly appreciate all your support and we look forward to another amazing year of learning and enlightenment. Please take care of yo…

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Where Are They Now? Striving for her Highest with Strength, Resiliency, Compassion, and Love (Social Work Degree) 45:53

3y ago45:53

45:53

What a way to close out this semester with an awesome AWESOME interview with Malia Ishimura. In this episode, Malia talks openly about her challenges and successes along her educational journey as a returning adult. Her selflessness can be witnessed in her position as a Social Worker assisting youth and families. Below is just a part of her "Mahalo…

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