Thomas Johnston 11-24-17

Thomas Johnston shares memories of lessons learned, values held, inspiration and family.

Annadelle Yahiro + Michael Bursack
December 29, 2023 App Interview

In May 2022, Michael (Mick) Bursack completed a storytelling training alongside 12 extraordinary individuals, led by SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Leilehua Yuen. Our team paired each participant with an intergenerational partner to engage in a 40-minute, audio-recorded "Talk...

Kahoʻiwai Belsom + Jocelyn Romero Demirbag
December 29, 2023 App Interview

In May 2022, Jocelyn Romero Demirbag, Ed.D., Director of Development, Maui Nui at The University of Hawaii Foundation, completed a storytelling training alongside 12 extraordinary individuals led by SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Leilehua Yuen. Our team paired each...

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Kathleen Esserman and Lauren Moriarty

Kathleen Esserman (36) shares anecdotes and interviews her mother Lauren Moriarty (67) about Lauren's father, David Merritt Peters, who was a Green Beret with an extensive and accomplished military and civilian life.

Sissy Lake-Farm + Lopaka White
December 29, 2023 App Interview

In this "bonus episode" of our Talk Story initiative, Lopaka White specifically requested an impromptu meeting with Sissy Lake-Farm to learn more about Hawaiian Canoe Club -- a program that raised him and that was created by Sissy's family, John...

Hudson Hiranaga and Leighton Hiranaga

Hudson Hiranaga and his grandpa Leighton Hiranaga talk about the development of his grandpa's race and identity and life stories.

Uncle “Gaby” Gouveia & Pualani Enos Dunn
February 20, 2024 App Interview

Hui Mo‘olelo #28: Uncle “Gaby” Gouveia & Pualani Enos Dunn Recorded Dec 2023 The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place....

COVID 19 Experience

I wanted to interview Paea because as an international student COVID 19 brought a lot of new challenges that we weren’t ready for but something that prepared us better for the future. But this also gave a chance to stay...

Life as an Orphan in China

Pearl Brown, now a student at BYUH, grew up in an orphanage in China where she was forced to grow up or face strict, usually physical, punishment.

COMM-245 Reflection 2 Interview

In this interview we talked about growing up and personal views.

Michael K. Nāhoʻopiʻi +Kelly McHugh-White
December 29, 2023 App Interview

In May 2022, Kelly McHugh-White helped to organize a storytelling training alongside 12 extraordinary individuals, led by SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Leilehua Yuen. Our team paired each participant with an intergenerational partner to engage in a 40-minute, audio-recorded...

Jeanette Nalani Kaauamo + Lopaka White
December 29, 2023 App Interview

Here, Lopaka White of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission talks story with one of his outrigger canoe paddling heroines, Jeanette Nalani Kaauamo, known to many as Aunty Sweetheart, of Wailuanui. The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture...

Andrew Chin & Michael Takemoto
December 28, 2023 App Interview

Andrew Chin, ukulele instructor at ʻĪao Intermediate School and his stepfather, artist Michael Takemoto. The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of...

Frank De Rego + Wallette Pellegrino
December 29, 2023 App Interview

On Friday, June 10, 2022, cousins Frank De Rego, (Maui Police Commission, Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, Maui County Climate Action Resiliency Planning Advisory Committee) and ​Wallette Pellegrino, (Former Host of ”Preserving Our Recollections” Oral History TV Program for...

Interviewing my nana

I’m glad that I had this moment to interview my nana because she got to tell me about her history when she was a young girl.

Kamehameha Schools Maui Hōkūao Pellegrino + Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Cultural Advisor Clifford Naeole talk story
December 13, 2021 App Interview

Kamehameha Schools Maui Sustainability & ʻĀina-Based Learning Designer & Facilitator Hōkūao Pellegrino + Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Cultural Advisor Clifford Naeole Talk Story for SMALL TOWN * BIG ART

Kekoa Enomoto + Kauwela Bisquera
December 29, 2023 App Interview

In May 2022, Kauwela Bisquera completed a storytelling training alongside 12 extraordinary individuals, led by SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Leilehua Yuen. Our team paired each participant with an intergenerational partner to engage in a 40-minute, audio-recorded "Talk Story"...

Sally Ann Delos Reyes + Lopaka White
December 29, 2023 App Interview

In May 2022, Lopaka White completed a storytelling training alongside 12 extraordinary individuals, led by SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Leilehua Yuen. Our team paired each participant with an intergenerational partner to engage in an audio-recorded "Talk Story" session,...

Hōkūlani Holt + Cody Pueo Pata
December 29, 2023 App Interview

On June 7, 2022, Hōkūlani Holt, PhD, Kumu Hula, Pā’ū O Hi’iaka, Ka Hikina O Ka Lā, University of Hawaii Maui College and Cody Pueo Pata, Kumu Hula, Halau Hula ʻo ka Malama Mahilani and cultural advisor to the Maui...

Growing up in Laie

I interviewed my mother about growing up local in Laie

“Pulling with Faith”- A Firsthand Hukilau Experience with Sister Kekela Miller

In this interview with Sister Miller, we talked about the origins of the Hukilau performed by the people of Laie. Auntie Kela (Sister Miller) shared her experience as a youth serving, dancing, and preparing for the Hukilaus. Auntie Kela shared...