Labeled “lazy.” Undiagnosed ADHD. No budget. No plan. Just one question: Why aren’t we as Native Hawaiians owning our own story? So, Keoni stopped waiting and built ʻŌiwi TV.

Raised on Oʻahu and now living in Kona, Mahina Paishon’s journey as an entrepreneur, community leader, and cultural navigator is anchored by one guiding force: her why. It’s not a job title or a list of accomplishments—it’s her inner compass, pointing her back to purpose whenever the waters get rough.

Pain and loss have a way of stripping life down to its rawest form, revealing truths we often ignore in the hustle of daily life. For Mark Noguchi—better known as Chef Gooch—career success came at a cost.

Award-winning musician Kimié Miner highlights how pursuing her passions helped her to overcome her fears.