Ola Ka Moku

Ola Ka Moku

Ola Ka Moku (Our Island Thrives) is a weekly-ish podcast for and about the people and places of Hawaii Island. Inspired by Ke Ola Magazine, we have in-depth conversations with people who uplift, inspire, activate and create. Join our host Tanya Yamanaka (and guest hosts) in intimate conversations with artists and community creators of all kinds, people who are inspired and inspiring others to increase the quality of life and our collective thrivability on the Big Island.

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June 29, 2023 53 mins

Hosted by Tanya Yamanaka, Ola Ka Moku is a podcast for and about the people and places of Hawaii Island.  Today, the word of the day is Beauty. Guest and photographer Sara Linton shares her love of Hawaii Island and how she followed her heart to capturing the spirit and wonder of our home. Sara sees beauty as a way of life, and way through moving through lifeʻs "lifey" moments. I hope you enjoy this episode.

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Standing Above the Clouds
The Mountain is Our Teacher

Hosted by Tanya Yamanaka, Ola Ka Moku is a podcast for and about the people and places of Hawaii Island.  Today, guest Pua Case shares and reflects on the growth and wellspring of creativity that has come from the Mauna Kea movement.   The Mauna is our teacher, our protector.  Clarity is the word. One need not agree with the movement, we are all on our own timeline ...

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Hawaii Islandʻs Fentanyl Crisis Response
Community Driven Addiction and Overdose Prevention

Hosted by Tanya Yamanaka, Ola Ka Moku is a podcast for and about the people and places of Hawaii Island. Today, guest Kimo Alameda shares our communityʻs response to the fentanyl epidemic that was responsible for at least 17 overdose deaths in 2022. Kokua is the word.

Mahalo for listening to Ola Ka Moku. For more inform...

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Restorative Justice and Community Healing
Soft Spaces for Hard Conversations

Hosted by Tanya Yamanaka, Ola Ka Moku is a podcast for and about the people and places of Hawaii Island.  Today, guests Tim Hansen, Jo Anne Balberde-Kamalii and Eric Paul talk about restorative justice in our community. Peace is the word. 

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