Diane Woodburn speaks to GM Josh Hargrove & Hotel Manager Selawe Tau of the Westin Maui Resort and Spa and chair of the 46th annual Maui Charity Walk.  In this podcast Josh & Selawe talk about their career paths, the history of the...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks Meli James, co-founder of Mana Up.  In this podcast Meli talks about what Mana Up does, the inspiration behind launching the company, the process going from the initial business idea to the first day...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Kyle Fleming, co-founder & head brewer at Pauwela Beverage Company.  In this podcast Kyle talks about brewing fermented beverages like Kombucha, differences in brewing kombucha vs beer, Kyle’s...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Alexa Caskey, owner of Moku Roots.  In this podcast Alexa talks about her culinary influences growing up, when she made the decision to adopt a vegan diet, misconceptions people commonly have abou...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Isaac Bancaco, VP of Operations for Koholā Brewery.  In this podcast Isaac talks about his first culinary inspirations, his favorite dish to make with his grandmother, his career path in the culin...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Max Novena, Executive Director of the Sentry PGA golf tournament.  In this podcast Max talks about his first introduction to golf, what inspired him to pursue a career in sports, his experience wo...

Diane Woodburn talks to Taylor Ponte, Executive Chef of Aurum Maui (opening in 2025).  In this podcast Taylor talks about his culinary path, key lessons he learned from mentors along the way, opening the new restaurant Aurum Maui at the Sh...

Diane Woodburn speaks to Ryan Urig, Executive Chef at the Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort.  In this podcast Ryan talks about how he started his career on Maui, his time working at the Ritz-Carlton Maui at Kapalua, approaching his 10...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Dustin Paradis of the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute.  In this podcast Dustin talks about what the MOCMI does, his career path that led him to this role, the work they do to protect and grow l...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Chef Alvin Savella and GM Rob Farrell of Coco Deck Lahaina.  In this podcast Alvin & Rob talk about their first jobs in a restaurant and how their career paths eventually intersected, why they...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Naomi Cooper, Interim Executive Director of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association.  In this podcast Naomi talks about her career path that led to her current position, the main goal of the Maui...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Anna Kahalekulu, owner & designer of Kūlua, a sustainable clothing store located in Makawao. In this podcast Anna explains the approach of Kūlua, her inspiration for opening the business, how the s...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Dr. Lisa Labrecque, CEO of the Maui Humane Society.  In this podcast Lisa talks about her path to becoming CEO, some of the differences between private veterinary care and working with an animal s...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Tina Carranza, Fundraising Director at the Hua Momona Foundation.  In this podcast Tina talks about how the Hua Momona Foundation first started in 2021, how she got involved with the organization,...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Scott Fisher, Director of ʻĀina Stewardship at Hawai'i Land Trust.  In this podcast Scott talks about what the Hawai'i Land Trust does, the type of lands they look to acquire and/or manage, challe...

Diane Woodburn speaks to Nicky Boskoff, Food & Beverage Director of Star Noodle, Aloha Mixed Plate, & Leoda's.  In this podcast Nicky talks about ways the Na Hoaloha 'Ekolu restaurant group provided support to their staff and commu...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to David Gridley of the Maui Coffee Association.  In this podcast David talks about how he first got involved with the coffee industry around 30 years ago, helping to organize coffee growers and roas...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Singer / Songwriter Anuhea.  In this podcast Anuhea talks about her first introductions to playing musical instruments while growing up on Maui, how her Aunt was an early inspiration, what led to ...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Sean Corpuel, owner of Cool Cat Cafe. In this podcast Sean talks about his first exposure to the restaurant industry helping his dad run a small burger shack, how that eventually became his career path...

Diane Woodburn speaks to Tetsuji (Tets) Yamazaki, GM of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa.  In this podcast Tets talks about what brought him to Maui 30 years ago, his path from working as a dishwasher to becoming a general manager, how t...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Jo Wing, General Manager of O'o Farm.  In this podcast Jo talks about the history of O'o Farm, her background in agriculture that took her from New Zealand to Napa and eventually to Maui, what her...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Paul Turner, owner of Waikulu Distillery in Makawao.  In this podcast Paul talks about how he first came up with the idea to open a distillery, how the Maui climate is ideal for agave plants, the ...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Charlene Ka'uhane, event organizer of the Maui AgFest and 4H Livestock Fair. In this podcast Charlene talks about why this event is special to her, how it has grown since the first one 15 years ago, th...

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks with Mary Anderson, President and Co-owner of Koholā Brewery.  In this podcast Mary gives an update on the Koholā team since the August fires, talks about how she went about the next steps for the bu...

**Content Note: The official return of Wailuku First Friday that was discussed towards the end of the interview has been delayed from the July date that was mentioned**Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Daryl ...