Kuilei Courageous Conversations
Kapi‘olani Community College is an extremely special place because we are named after Queen Julia Na-pela-kapu-o-Kakaʻe Kapi‘olani. The Queenʻs motto is Kūlia i ka Nu’u, Strive for your Highest, which can be felt through the words in our podcast. Kuilei Courageous Conversations hosted by Kapi‘olani Community College’s Kuilei Outreach Program is a series of talks and interviews around students success through the lens of our students, staff, and faculty. We will cover topics around our outstanding community of students and employees, the application process, how to finance college, and other exciting highlights that make Kapi‘olani Community College the place to Kūlia i ka nuʻu, strive for your highest. We truly appreciate the opportunity to share what we have to offer. Check us out at www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu. Mahalo.
Episodes
70 episodes
The History of the Hawaiʻi Association for College Admission Counseling (HACAC)
“I have great respect for the past. If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going. I have respect for the past, but I’m a person of the moment. I’m here, and I do my best to be completely centered at the place I’m ...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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1:00:51
Kapiʻo News: Meet the Staff Writers...AND THEY ARE HIRING!
Kapiʻolani Community College provides opportunities for students to test their leadership opportunities. There are no complicated requirements, just the willingness to explore beyond one's comfort zone and try new things. In this episod...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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33:36
Kapi'olani CC Student Congress: December 2023
We close out 2023 with Kapi‘olani Community College's Student Congress who are the official channel between the students and the College's Administration. In this episode we learn from Kimberly Song - President, Zachary Gibs...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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52:16
Where Are They Going? Making The Most Out Of Life From Japan to Australia to Hawai'i (Liberal Arts)
One of the many traits of a successful student is the willingness to push beyond their comfort zone. This couldn't be more true for International students. They have to learn a new language, new culture, new educational system, and a new way of...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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45:35
Where Are They Now? Challenges Help You Level Up (Hospitality & Tourism Degree)
Thank you for tuning into another Kuilei Courageous Conversations podcast. In this wonderful episode, we talk story with Ohana Waikiki East by Outrigger General Manager, Mrs. Kiana Beimes. This honors graduate from Kapiʻolani Community College'...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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56:13
Where Are They Going? Being Comfortable with the Uncomfortable (Hospitality & Tourism)
The Kuilei Outreach Program Team is Alfie and Sheldon (me). When we are out in the community, it is quite common to hear folks say "I am not college ready" or "I don't think college is for me." What they don't realize is EVERYONE has what it ta...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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54:59
Where Are They Now? Be Patient With Yourself And Be Open To Opportunities (Nursing Degree)
We always encourage students to dream big with the understanding that they need to put in 100% effort. This means setting priorities and embracing possibly a long list of sacrifices required to achieve these goals. In this episode,...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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58:40
Kuilei Courageous Conversations - WE ARE BACK!
Our last podcast was back in December 2022 therefore we are REALLY excited to be back on-line. There were movements and changes but are ready to provide you all with more stories and insights from those making positive impacts in our communitie...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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13:00
Kapi'olani CC Student Congress: December 2022
Kapi‘olani Community College's Student Congress is the official channel between the students and the College's Administration. In this episode we learn from Shawna Takai - President, Jenny Brown - Vice President, Julius Laurentius ...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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41:48
Kapi‘olani CC Student Congress: October 2022
Kapi‘olani Community College's Student Congress is the official channel between the students and the College's Administration. In this episode we learn from Shawna Takai - President, Julius Laurentius - Secretary, and Micah Tutuvanu - Public Re...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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35:30
Where Are They Going? New Discoveries Leads to New Possibilities
In this episode we are talking story with a Kapiʻolani Community College Hospitality and Tourism student, Marika Suzuki, who shared her amazing journey bet...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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30:01
Where Are They Now? From Student To Employee At Kapi'olani CC
Happy International Podcast Day (09/30/2022)! In this special episode, we have our 1st Place Winner of Kapi'olani Community College's Aloha Club Trivia Contest, Mr. Kohlby Soong. BUT, what makes this interview special is that he is ...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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26:15
Where Are They Now? Don't Lose Sight On What You Love (Culinary Arts Degree)
In this episode we talk with 2018 Culinary Arts HONORS graduate, Justin Udom, founder and owner of Pop Culture Artisan Pops - https://popcultureap.com/. Justin enrolled at Kapiʻolani Community with ...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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38:31
Where Are They Now? Believing In Yourself Does Wonders (Science Degrees)
We start with our Season opener with another amazing conversation with another Kapiʻolani CC graduate. Jennifer Wong-Ala talks about her journey from Waiamānalo to Oregon where she is within reach to completing her Ph.D in Ocean, Earth, &...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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42:47
Where Are They Now? Placing Learning As A Priority (Hawaiian Studies Degrees)
We wrap up this Season with Partner Akiona, who graduated with his Associate in Arts and Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian Studies. In this episode he talked about over coming obstacles from being placed on suspension to being on the Dean's L...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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46:16
Kapi‘olani CC Student Congress: August 2022
Kapi‘olani Community College's Student Congress is the official channel between the students and the College's Administration. In this episode we learn from the Executive Team the benefits of getting involved and plans for the Fall 2022 s...
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24:03
Where Are They Now? Staying True To Yourself No Matter What (Family Resources Degree)
In this episode we have another Kap'olani Community College graduate, Ria Sanford, who embraced her life's twist and turns from a college student to a financial aid specialist . We learned how she strives to be her true self by crea...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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46:42
Where Are They Now? View All Challenges As Opportunities (Liberal Arts)
In this episode, we spend some time with Zane Williams who is a Fall 2020 graduate and Lunalilo Scholar of Kapi'olani Community College. Listen to his wonderful insights on college as well as life. He talks about how his experience ...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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38:01
Where Are They Now? Never Give Up On Your Dreams (School Counselor)
"Change doesn't happen in an instant. Change happens over time."Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone "can be life changing". Listen to this amazing journey with our special guest, Geneva Costales. She always want...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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49:26
Where Are They Going? From The Humble Beginnings in Ewa Beach to Cooking Healthy Options (Culinary Arts Degree)
"Life is tough but we have to be tougher." In this episode we have a recent Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary Arts graduate, Nikko Bolo. He was one of two of Kapiʻolani Community Collegeʻs 2022 Commencement Speakers who ...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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37:56
The Pandemic: Real Stories from High School Counselors
On March 4, 2022 was the University of Hawaiʻi Community Collegeʻs (UHCC) Excellence In Education Day. It was a day for all UHCC employees to gain insights and knowledge from their colleagues. Mālama Kekahi i Kekahi...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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49:27
Kapi'olani Community College's Select Programs Part 2
Thanks again for tuning in! This is a follow up to our first Podcast on Select Programs. Just a reminder that students need to apply as a Liberal Art student first, complete the Program's PREREQUISITES, and THEN apply to our Select ...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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6:08
Navigating Through College During A Pandemic
We are so excited to share our latest episode. During our recent High School Counselors and Community Partners Workshop that was on February 24, 2022, Alfie Gonzales facilitated a discussion with some of students who provided wonderful in...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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32:22
Where Are They Now? Back Breaking Construction to Community Change Agent (English Degree)
"You know what is better than back breaking construction?!? Is a classroom, an air condition classroom!" In this episode is an awesome conversation with another Kapiʻolani CC alumnus, Apenisa Saulekaleka otherwise known as "...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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37:15