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A very happy 'Muthaship' birthday to the legendary chef Sam Choy! The Godfather of Poke turns 70 years old today, and we're celebrating his birthday with the whole gang! It's an important milestone for Choy because years ago he was faced with health complications from obesity and type 2 diabetes. At his heaviest, he weighed more than 400 pounds; now, the Big Island chef and restauranteur shares the drastic changes he had to make to cut his weight in half, as well as the steps he took to live a healthier life. As an ambassador for healthcare company Novo Nordisk, Choy hopes his story will educate people about the importance of eating healthy and staying physically active.

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Former Miss Hawaii USA and philanthropist Juliet Lighter-Kamm joins us this week on ‘Muthaship’! Juliet is the founder of Women Speaking Out, a non-profit that aims to educate students, inspire the community and influence positive change. She is also a survivor of dating violence and has dedicated her efforts to raise awareness among Hawaii’s youth on the resources available and where to get help. Juliet shares her personal journey about how she overcame domestic violence and became the mana wahine she is today!

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It's been quite the start to 2022 for a local chef! Colin Hazama joins us on 'Muthaship' this week! He made us all proud in his recent debut on a cooking competition on Discovery Plus! Hazama moved up the ladder starting as a dish washer and prep cook to becoming the youngest executive chef at the Royal Hawaiian. Hazama now has his own business called C4 Table which combines fresh, locally grown produce with a mix of comfort and upscale cuisine we know and love. Hazama, who is also a husband and father of two, shares how he navigated new challenges presented by the pandemic and offers advice to aspiring chefs on the best way to get cooking! 

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What better way to start off the New Year than by decluttering your home, re-organizing all of your things and starting off with a clean slate!? KonMari Method specialists Mia Keenan and Kimberly Tottori join us on 'Muthaship' this week! Listen in as they explain how, by controlling the physical items in your immediate surroundings, you can create an orderly, calming space that provides a sense of safety, reliability and comfort!

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Christmas came early for an outstanding Hawaii athlete!  Chardonnay Curran and her parents join us on 'Muthaship'! The 22-year-old just found out she's been drafted to play professional soccer in Kansas City! Chardonnay discovered her love for soccer ever since she started playing at a young age. Curran played for Campbell High School and the University of Oregon where she caught the eye of scouts! How did she manage to meet the demands of school work and sports and what advice does she have for young, aspiring athletes in Hawaii? Listen now on our website or search for 'Muthaship' wherever you download podcasts

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Former American Idol star Jasmine Trias and her husband, British Royal Command performer Ben Stone join us on 'Muthaship' this week! The couple have made a home in Las Vegas where they are currently starring in a new holiday production at the Venetian Resort called "This is Christmas"! The Maryknoll graduate shares how Hawaii played a big role in her journey to the national stage and offers advice for aspiring young women looking to break through in the music world.

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