Aloha mai kākou — and welcome back to the Pilina Podcast, where connection is everything.
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Skyler Kamaka — former Miss Hawai‘i 2012, commercial pilot for Hawaiian Airlines, and an embodiment of modern Hawaiian wāhine strength.
From the crown to the cockpit, Skyler’s story is a testament to kuleana, resilience, and dreaming boldly. We talk story about growing up in Hawai‘i, the values that shaped her, representing our islands on national stages, and her journey to becoming one of the few Native Hawaiian women in aviation today.
🔥 In this episode:
The discipline, spirit, and grounding it takes to prepare for both hula and flight
Navigating cultural identity, legacy, and modern womanhood
And a few laughs with our rapid-fire “What’s the Scoops?” segment 🌺✈️👑
Skyler is more than a pilot — she’s a cultural carrier, a leader, and a source of inspiration to wāhine everywhere.
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