A Leader’s Journey
Veteran journalist Yunji de Nies shares the stories of 10 leaders from across the state. Each episode profiles one person, offering an in-depth look at their life, work, the struggles they have faced, the moments that shaped them and their vision for Hawaiʻi’s future.
A Leader’s Journey: Rich Matsuda
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Special | 24m 43s | The Hawaiʻi man leading the Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea learns to balance science and culture. (24m 43s)
A Leader’s Journey: Marisa Castuera Hayase
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Special | 23m 57s | A leader in a philanthropic giant taps her Hawaiʻi roots and life experience to aid the community. (23m 57s)
A Leader’s Journey: Josie Howard
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Special | 23m 42s | A woman from Micronesia leads a community-based group helping immigrants navigate life in Hawaiʻi. (23m 42s)
A Leader’s Journey: John Leong
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Special | 24m 12s | From lava fields to leadership, John Leong built firms to restore both land and lives. (24m 12s)
A Leader’s Journey: Janice Ikeda
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Special | 24m 28s | This Hilo native says solutions to problems exist here in lessons from the ʻāina and kupuna. (24m 28s)
A Leader’s Journey: Jack Kittinger
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Special | 23m 44s | Persistence paid off for this leader who helped secure a first-of-its-kind green fee for Hawaiʻi. (23m 44s)
A Leader’s Journey: Diane Paloma
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Special | 23m 59s | Diane Paloma’s story is one of resilience and strength, rooted in Hawaiʻi and guided by hula. (23m 59s)
A Leader’s Journey: Dawn Lippert
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Special | 24m 43s | Dawn Lippert sought to save energy from an early age. Now she helps others build a cleaner future. (24m 43s)
A Leader’s Journey: Billy Pieper
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Special | 23m 58s | A homegrown bank executive looks to create opportunities for local residents to thrive. (23m 58s)
A Leader’s Journey: Amy Miller
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Special | 23m 43s | Hawaiʻi’s Foodbank chief works to make a difference for thousands of residents who go without food. (23m 43s)
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