Pilina Podcast Episode 7: We’re honored to sit down with Kaʻenaonalaniowaianuhea Kekoa — a powerhouse in theatre, an inspiring educator, and a proud Native Hawaiian woman carrying her roots to stages around the world. 🌺🎭
Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Kaʻena has graced stages from local productions to her professional debut as Princess Jasmine in the North American tour of Aladdin. Whether on stage or in the classroom, she brings soulful performances, unwavering dedication, and a deep commitment to uplifting the next generation of artists and storytellers.
In this episode, Kaʻena opens up about:
✨ Growing up in a family of singers and finding her voice.
✨ Her journey from Hawaiʻi stages to international performances.
✨ Life as a theatre performer on tour and at sea.
✨ Teaching as another kind of stage — and the lessons it revealed.
✨ How she stays grounded in her roots while performing away from home.
✨ Her hopes for young performers from Hawaiʻi who dream of following a similar path.
Her story is a beautiful reminder of how powerful it is to carry your culture and community with you, no matter how far you go.
🌺 Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation with Kaʻena Kekoa — an artist, educator, and storyteller redefining what it means to live with pilina.
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