Vamsi Kosaraju and Shyam Lingam #2

Shyam Lingam talks with his nephew Vamsi Kosaraju about immigrating to America.

Grandpa and Emmy

Emmy (14) asks her grandpa Steve questions about their family.

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....

Interview with my dad – 01-01-2024 20:10:41

An interview with my dad, because I need more points in English class☹️.I even had to translate please give more points miss D

Interview with Dad

Sarah Gates - 14 years old Steve Gates - (he’d rather not say) Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024

Interviewing my Aunt Julia Nowak

During new years I interview my aunt that is a polish immigrant. She is not the best at english but she tried her hardest.

Gabriella Loyola interviews her mom Maria Dareen Loyola

14 year old, Gabriella Loyola interviews her mom Maria Dareen Loyola on growing up, love life, raising her children, names and traditions.

The Glennon Interview

This interview took place on January 1st, 2024 between Finn and Brian Glennon. Finn is 15 and his father, Brian, is 67. Some topics that were discussed are family life, traditions, growing up, and work 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...

Soon Yai Amaral + Diane Preza
December 29, 2023 App Interview

Recorded at Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center on May 31, 2022, Soon Yai Amaral, Elder kamaʻāina of Lānaʻi and Diane Preza, Kamaʻāina of Lānaʻi, met to record a 40-minute "Talk Story" session, with the goal of capturing an authentic moment...

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...

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...

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,...

Kevin Gavagan + Kukui Gavagan
December 29, 2023 App Interview

Hui Mo‘olelo #24: Kevin Gavagan and his daughter Kukui Gavagan Recorded Oct 30, 2023 in Wailuku, HI The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui...

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"...

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...

Joyce Kawahara + Dean Tokishi
December 29, 2023 App Interview

Here, 47-year old Dean Tokishi of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission talks story with his fourth grade teacher from Kahului Elementary School, 79-year old Joyce Kawahara -- or, Tutu K. The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture...

Jennifer Freeland + Haines Burt Freeland
December 29, 2023 App Interview

Hui Mo‘olelo #22: Jennifer Freeland & Haines Burt Freeland Recorded October 13, 2023 at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku, HI The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are...

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...

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...