Aloha Alive: The Dawn O'Brien Podcast

Dawn O'Brien
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Why Aloha? the whole world knows what aloha is--love in Hawai'i--but better to ask WHY ALOHA? the answer is as essential as breath & as fun as whistling, so LET'S GO!  

  1. 3H AGO

    E26 Handsome Hawaiian Hammah: Young Musician DILLON PAKELE

    Some lights don’t go out—they move. When Dillon lost dad, Kaulana Pakele of Mana‘o Company, & later hanai uncle, the legendary Fiji, the room dimmed. What came next is a story of regeneration with respect: a bedroom-turned-studio in a Hawaiian homestead, a couch as a reminder of sacrifice, & unwavering  faith & aloha. The Legacy Project is beloved old songs & new with intention & honor.  Featuring collabs & nods to Ehukai, Mana‘o Co., Sudden Rush, Jordan T, & more. And how influence is measured by integrity, not followers. #BOOMkaYAHYOU Beyond music, Dillon’s heart beats for his lāhui (community). As Choose Aloha Ambassador, he brings joy to schools where 30 minutes can change a day... & a life! Dillan reframes pain into songs that always point up. Subscribe for more stories that blend faith, culture, & making music with aloha; pls. also leave a review to our lāhui grow. IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org

    53 min

  2. FEB 13

    E25: Why Flipping HI Govt? Gary Cordery on Corruption & More...

    O, CORRUPTION, what corruption? Hawaii has won "Most Corrupt State in U.S." for years running. We're paying sky-high prices for gas & groceries, housing & everything else. Is there any HOPE?!  Local businessman & advocate for the people, Gary Cordery shares how hope is possible by flipping the political system so that government actually serves people & saves Hawai'I. Really? Vote Gary for Gov. More info? GaryCorderyforGovernor.com.  IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org

    58 min

  3. JAN 31

    E24: From Gangstah to GOD! Peacemaker Matt Taufete'e

    A single punch on a Kalihi street lead to two life sentences, headline news & a family shattered by gang retaliation. BUT GOD! A long broken road across generations lead to hard-won forgiveness. Not just for one man, but two families. And their next generations! CHEEHOO! Matt Taufate'e of 1st L.A.P. Ministries explains how choices shaped a gang member into a godly mentor. It includes quiet damage of growing up beaten by his pastor-dad & church family. But the change came after prison, back in a bar, with a wife, 3 kids & no job. Odd place for God to shop up, but He did! If you care about redemption, fatherhood, & safer communities... If you've struggled with childhood trauma... If you have loved ones in addiction & codependent relationships... this conversation is for you. Watch & please share this episode with someone who needs hope. Then drop a line & tell us: What does real forgiveness look like to you? IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org

    44 min

  4. JAN 9

    E23 MAKE ME LAUGH! Top HI Comic Kaleo Pilanca

    You'll LOL or "buss laugh" as Hawai'i locals say, then you may cry. He did! Kaleo Pilanca takes us to the heights of joy as he's known the depths too. Join us for history of comedy, current culture & lots & lots of ALOOOHA! Book Kaleo "DJ Aloha" today for your party MC or comic show, school or church event by calling (808) 352-7787. CHEE-PONO! IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org

    1h 1m

  5. 12/09/2025

    E22 Who Has Aloha for Prisoners' Kids? Camp Agape Hawaii

    An ex-con-turned-pastor shares how a free camp helps children of prisoners. It's a simple formula of trust, forgiveness, & love that helps kids to rebuild.  From baptisms behind bars, to Angel Tree gifts & weekly mentoring--children, prisoners & entire families are transformed. AGAPE IS REAL! • Why Camp Agape? And who we serve? • Pastor Roy’s story: From a double life sentence to Bible Man • Giving camp kids a friend for all times, even after camp/church • How to stay clean, sober & free? Scripture & Support • Funding, community partners, & global impact • Aloha heroes who keep Agape ALIVE! You can donate to help us host the next Camp Agape: www.campagapehawaii.com May God bless you 100X! Agape Always WINS! IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org

    55 min

  6. 11/29/2025

    Ep. 21 Wild, Wild WESSIDE! Hawai'I HAMMAHS

    A raw-&-real story of pride, trauma & prison turned to power & purpose!  How a Hawai'i hammah & criminal turned community leader & lasting freedom. World & hurricane surer "Bird" Mahalona leads Wesside men alongside a scrapper wahine-wife to transform the Wild, Wild WESSIDE! • Pride:  The "Shot Caller" behind violence & generational fails • Inner incarceration is personal prison  • Deliverance paired with daily discipleship in the Word • The “hardest case” reentry success thru structure & Scripture • Camp Agape, keiki care, & the Love Tunnel • Practical advice for ex-inmates to avoid traps • Forgiveness, accountability & reversing generational curses • What's aloha? Like trust it's EARNED  Check out Bird & Lucy Mahelona at Fishers of Men Nãnãkuli, CHEE JESUS & CHEE US! IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org

    44 min

  7. 10/10/2025

    Ep. 20: Miracles in the Miscellaneous Drawer: Friendship, Faith, & the Aloha Spirit

    WTBFF?! Two BFFs trace 15 years of faith, family, & service, going from a small Bible study to public miracles & everyday acts of aloha. We share practical tools for prayer, evangelism, parenting, & leading with "crowns down." • Why relationships matter • Prophetic ministry with students & witnessed healings • Serving the houseless with practical compassion • What's yr son's love language?  • Leading clean with “crowns down” Mahalo BFF for snapshots of Jesus, LOLs & tears thru the years. ALOHA ALWAYS WINS!   IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org

    41 min

  8. 09/25/2025

    E19 ~ Best S*x Everrr: Aloha S*x!

    Wanna have best s*x of yr life? Start here! 1st: make sure it's not just full body but full being... What? Dave Willweber, Onipa'a gives answers including...  Hot topics:  • Sexual intimacy power releases • P*rn*graphy influences  • Who's making $$$ of yr sex life?  • Parents as primary sex educators, & Onipa'a  as "special ops" support • How sexual health brings generational blessings, emotional & $$$ stability • "Aloha sex" defined Don't lower yr standards any more! Get the full benefits package now. Visit www.onipaa.life for more to  empower youth & parents with truth about sexuality. IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org

    51 min
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Why Aloha? the whole world knows what aloha is--love in Hawai'i--but better to ask WHY ALOHA? the answer is as essential as breath & as fun as whistling, so LET'S GO!  

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