Acclaimed television and film actress, grammy award winning singer & songwriter, former model and loving mother, Tia Carrere, joins husband and wife duo, Alison Pothier and Jules Williams for this episode of IBULIEVE. Sharing about how childhood challenges framed her beginnings, inspired her healing and informed her philosophy and approach to life, Tia encourages perseverance and self-acceptance. Speaking about the importance of honing our narratives and doing the inner work to free our steps to move forward, Tia offers, "We are all facing great adversity and difficulty, but don't let that be the cement around your boots."
Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, 'Althea' Rae Duhinio Janairo, became professionally known as 'Tia' Carrere, honoring a nickname ascribed to her by her sister. First discovered at 17 years old while out grocery shopping, Tia was cast in her first movie, Aloha Summer and moved to Los Angeles, California. Among her many roles, she acted in General Hospital, Wayne's World, True Lies, Relic Hunter and many others and is the voice of Lilo's sister Nani, in Lilo & Stitch. Tia has also won two Grammy Awards for her music and shares in this special conversation, news of her upcoming song, "I'm Still Here."
Links referenced in this episode:
IBULIEVE.com
ALISONPOTHIER.com
JULESWILLIAMS.com
INSIDEOUTRETREATS.com
Guest Links:
TIACARRERE.com
TIA CARRERE Music on ITUNES
TIACARRERE.com/music
- Featured: Upcoming New Song Title: "I'm Still Here"
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IBULIEVE Theme Song:
Excerpt from the composition by Deepak Ramapryian
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