Welcome to the RiseHI Blog
Stories from Hawai‘i that spark growth.
How to Turn Fear into a Compass | with Sam Potter
What happens when the fear you carry becomes your compass? In this Manaʻo Bomb, Sam Potter’s journey shows how fear isn’t something to conquer or escape, but something to move toward with intention. A story for anyone who’s felt out of place, pushed themselves to belong, and is learning that real growth begins when you stop proving yourself and start listening to what fear is pointing you toward.
The Bare Maximum | with Nainoa Langer
Some people wait for the perfect plan. Nainoa Langer picked up a GoPro instead. No roadmap, no guarantees—just a spark and a camera. That was enough to start something big.

