Mogethin, Welimom, Aloha and Hafa Adai to our Remathau Ohana, friends, followers and guests, Today, as we celebrate Father’s Day, my mind drifts to the image of the father on our outrigger canoe. He is the one steadying the sail, keeping his eyes on the horizon, and ensuring that every...
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The Collective Power: Why the “Solo” American Dream is a Myth
Aloha and Mahalo, my Pasefika family, When our people look at the United States from afar, we are often sold a specific narrative. We are told that America is the land of strict individualism—a place where you are supposed to grind completely on your own, pay your own separate bills,...
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The Last Frontier: Why Pasefika Families Must Look at Puna Before It’s Too Late
Aloha and Hafa Adai to my Pasefika brothers and sisters, If you turn on the news in Hawaii or scroll through social media, you hear the same exact message on repeat: Hawaii is too expensive. Paradise is unaffordable. Locals are being priced out. I hear it every day, and frankly,...
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Planting New Roots: How the People of Ifalik Are Building a Legacy of Ownership
Aloha and Hafa Adai to my Outer Island of Yap family and valued ifagalz friends and followers, For years, many of us have made the brave journey from our beautiful, remote atoll of Ifalik in Micronesia to build new lives here in the United States. We arrived in these new...
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From 2015 to Today: A New Real Estate Journey in Hawaii
Back in 2015, the real estate journey began with curiosity, courage, and a deep desire to build something meaningful. Those early days were filled with lessons—some learned the hard way, others through patience and persistence. Each property, each negotiation, and each closing shaped a better understanding of what it truly...
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From Banana Buyer to Banana Keiki Seller: A Journey Rooted in Growth
It all started with a few banana plants purchased out of curiosity and a desire to grow fresh fruit at home. Over time, that curiosity turned into passion. Watching the plants thrive and multiply inspired a deeper appreciation for how resilient and rewarding banana farming can be.
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My Journey Through Surgeries and Hope: Facing Atypical Lipomatous Sarcoma Again
Living with a recurring cancer teaches patience and perspective. It reminds that control is limited, but attitude is not. Support from doctors, family, friends, and now fellow survivors makes a difference. So does faith—faith in medicine, in healing, and in the possibility of better days ahead.
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Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy in Eden Roc, Upper Puna
Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy in Eden Roc, Upper Puna The winds of change are blowing through Upper Puna, and nowhere is that more evident than in Eden Roc. Once overlooked, this peaceful subdivision in Mountain View, Hawaii, is quietly transforming into one of the most promising...
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Raising Pigs in Puna, Hawaii: A Journey of Purpose and Connection
What began as a simple idea has become a living system of sustainability, generosity, and gratitude—a reflection of what makes Puna such a special place to call home.
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Clearing Land in Puna, Hawaii: Lessons Learned About Preserving Soil
Clearing Land in Puna, Hawaii: Lessons Learned About Preserving Soil When clearing land in Puna, Hawaii, one of the biggest surprises is discovering how little soil actually exists. Beneath the lush greenery lies mostly lava rock, with only about an inch of soil in some areas. This thin layer is...