Beyond the Narrative Fenton Lutunatabua
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- Society & Culture
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This is a podcast that values the story that lives in everyone. It showcases the complex and dynamic truths of everyday Pacific Islanders and those that call the Pacific home. It hopes to consciously seek complete narratives and believes in justice through storytelling, and purpose through service.
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Episode 11: The Perfect Wave with Hannah Bennett
We wrap up Season 3 of the Beyond the Narrative Podcast with Fiji’s first professional female surfer Hannah Bennett. Through our conversation, Hannah taught me so much about surfing. The world of surfing in Fiji is so much more than the stereotype of beach bums. “The pursuit of surfing in Fiji provokes ocean stewardship,” Hannah reminds us. Surfing provides key pathways for young people to connect with the ocean and their communities. We really appreciate all the profound insight Hannah shares about nature, intuition, culture and more. Happy listening!
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Episode 10: Believe in Your Potential with Ra'eed Ali
Our latest Beyond the Narrative episode features a young Fijian activist Ra'eed Ali, who is a remarkable example of the potential young people have to create change. He talks us through his story of how him and a group of friends started the social enterprise of Precious Plastic Fiji, which is doing fascinating work to upcycle plastic and create new systems of sustainability. One of my favorite stories in this episode is when Ali tells us a pivotal moment as a child - when his mother clearly explained to him that “if you don’t respect the land, the land will never respect you.” This episode is great to listen to if you’re looking for a little inspiration to get going on your own social change project.
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Episode 9: Finding Your Calling with Temesia Tuicaumia
The latest episode of Beyond the Narrative is out today. In this show, we have a heartening chat with Temesia Tuicaumia. I deeply appreciate how he shares about his his personal journey of self discovery. He is someone who has done the deep work to build a strong foundation of self and really uncover what his purpose is. Give it a listen today and find out how he went from Tommy to Temesia.
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Episode 8: Passion and Purpose with Mia Kami
Season 3 of Beyond the Narrative kicks off with a lively conversation with musician Mia Kami. She is someone who thinks deeply about how to be a conscious storyteller, and how to communicate in a way that is respectful, honest, kind and true. We get to have a good talanoa about how we can be purposeful in our creativity, and how to avoid being just performative. This is also a special episode because we also get blessed with a live performance from Mia of her song “Healing.”
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Episode 7: In The Skies with Matisse Walkden-Brown
On Episode 7 we sit down with Matisse Walken-Brown at the Beach House on Fiji’s Coral Coast. I’ve known Matisse through many years collaborating in the Pacific climate movement. During this conversation she describes herself as being someone who moves between worlds - or someone who “lives in the skies.” She’s always been someone with big ideas, boundless energy and the ability to make a lot of people feel at ease. We wanted to share this podcast because Matisse also centers so much insight on grief, healing and building a better world. For everyone at home and needing something to listen to - we hope this helps your day.
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Episode 6: Be Everything with Joseph Zane Sikulu
I’m so excited to share this next episode featuring the incomparable Joseph Zane Sikulu. I’m lucky enough to have gotten to work with him for the past couple years doing climate organizing with the Pacific Climate Warriors. He's an ongoing example of how to strongly hold all the pieces of your life, and step into your whole self. One of the topics we dive into during this episode is how Pacific peoples already hold so much deep knowledge around organizing. Joe explains his family’s story of moving from Tonga to Australia, and how growing up he witnessed how activism has been part of his community for a long time. We are both passionate about unshackling any self doubt that young Islanders have about their space in the climate movement. We want others to know how to use the natural skills they've been taught by their elders and build something beautiful.
Customer Reviews
Amazing
Vinaka Temesia for sharing your personal journey about knowing your purpose and learning more. I know this podcast is a year ago but I can resonate so much literally doing a little D.I.Y on sewing my dress. God bless you Temesia
Totally non biased review
Educational, insightful and can’t wait for the next episode