This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we have the honor of sitting with Kumu Ramsay Taum, a revered Hawaiian elder and master teacher whose work bridges ancient wisdom with modern leadership.
Recognized by the University of Hawai‘i as a Star of Oceania, Kumu’s teachings have transformed countless lives by reconnecting people to spirit, community, and purpose.
If you’re longing for a more rooted, conscious way to lead and live, this conversation will feel like coming home.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What it means to be in right relationship with ourselves, each other, and the world around us
- How redefining success can restore balance and harmony in our organizations and lives
- Why daily acts of alignment and integrity matter more than grand gestures
- The power of leading from humility, service, and the wisdom passed down by elders
- How small practices can spark profound change, and why returning to aloha can help heal what feels fractured in our culture today
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July 25-27 Ho’oponopono and Lua retreat in California.
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About Ramsay Taum:
Mentored by revered kūpuna (elders), Kumu Ramsay Taum is a respected teacher and guide in the realms of Ho‘oponopono (reconciliation & conflict resolution), Lomi Haha (body alignment & energy work), and Kaihewalu Lua (Hawaiian warrior arts).
His teachings bridge the ancient and the modern, offering a practical path to balance, clarity, and leadership. The University of Hawaii recognized Kumu Ramsay as a Star of Oceania for his contributions to cultural awareness. He has guided leaders, organizations, and individuals toward a more rooted, harmonious way of living.
His work integrates Hawaiian spirituality, warrior principles, and the Way of Aloha—a path of deep connection, responsibility, and right relations. Those who study with him often experience profound shifts in their sense of purpose, relationships, and inner alignment.
Website: http://www.ramsaytaum.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KumuRamsay/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramsaytaum
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramsaytaum
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