Ellen Ng on Digital Currency in Hawaii. The host for this show is Kathleen Lee. The guest is Ellen Ng. Since 2020, HTDC (Hawaii Technology Development Corporation) has been working on the Digital Currency Innovation Lab (DCIL), aimed at positioning Hawaii to be at the forefront of financial technology innovation and technology-based economic development. (htdc.org/digital-currency-innovation-lab) […]
T.J. Joseph of Honolulu Habitat (Connecting Hawaii Business)
New CEO Brings Her Vision to the Nonprofit. The host for this show is Kathleen Lee. The guest is T.J. Joseph. T.J Joseph recently took on the position of Honolulu Habitat for Humanity’s Chief Executive Officer. She is the first Native Hawaiian woman and Habitat homeowner to lead the nonprofit. This new chapter of leadership […]
Aaron Sakai of Healthness Hawaii (Connecting Hawaii Business)
Personal Training as a Business. The host for this show is Kathleen Lee. The guest is Aaron Sakai. Aaron Sakai has been a personal trainer since 2006. His business, Healthness Hawaii, aims to help people through customized coaching and training programs. His mission is to listen to individuals’ needs and work with them on obtaining […]
Leo Asuncion of the Hawaii PUC (Connecting Hawaii Business)
PUC Chairman Talks Renewable Energy, Grids. The host for this show is Kathleen Lee. The guest is Leo R. Asuncion. At the end of June 2022, Leo R. Asuncion was appointed by Governor David Ige to head the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission as its chair. With over 30 years of private and public sector experience […]
Faith Action for Community Equity (Connecting Hawaii Business)
Strengthening Communities Through Faith. The host for this show is Kathleen Lee. The guest is Danicole Ramos. Faith Action for Community Equity (Faith Action) is a grassroots, interfaith 501(c)3 non-profit organization driven by a deep spiritual commitment to improving the quality of life for its members and all the people of Hawaii. Through the organization’s […]
Joy Barua on Multidisciplinary Leadership (Connecting Hawaii Business)
Creating Genuine Connections with People. The host for this show is Kathleen Lee. The guest is Joy Barua. Joy Barua is currently the President and COO of Finance Insurance. He is a multidisciplinary leader with a diverse portfolio in the nonprofit, health, higher education, and economic development sectors spanning over two decades. Joy goes over […]
Justin Baptiz on Sports Media, Entertainment (Connecting Hawaii Business)
Leveraging Social Media for Business. The host for this show is Kathleen Lee. The guest is Justin Baptiz. Justin Baptiz is a sports media reporter, entertainment promoter, and host/emcee. With over 30,000 followers on Instagram and a YouTube channel featuring his interviews with various up-and-coming sports and entertainment figures, he talks about his passion for […]
Project Koa Yoga (Connecting Hawaii Business)
Diversifying Yoga and Wellness in Hawaii. The host for this show is Kathleen Lee. The guests are Laura Nohealani Emiko Toyofuku-Aki and Victoria Roland. Project Koa Yoga aims to diversify the faces of yoga in Hawaii while preserving the people, land, and culture that are Hawaii. Co-founders Laura Nohealani Emiko Toyofuku-Aki and Victoria Roland have […]
Three Little Ducks (Connecting Hawaii Business)
Helping Kids Meet Developmental Milestones. The host for this show is Kathleen Lee. The guest is Suma Metla. Three Little Ducks is aimed at supporting families from infancy through adolescence. Three Little Ducks was formed to teach parents, caregivers, infants, and children the tools to develop play skills and meet developmental milestones. The programs developed […]
HiClimb (Connecting Hawaii Business)
Bouldering, Top-Rope, and Lead Climbing. The host for this show is Kathleen Lee. The guests are Nicholas Pregill, Andre Hoyos and Anthony Bagnoli. HiClimb believes that indoor rock climbing improves people’s lives. It promotes an active and healthy lifestyle, creates authentic connections amongst the community, and provides the opportunity for personal growth. The ThinkTech YouTube […]