YesTalk

First Hawaiian Bank

Real conversations. Local perspectives. Financial confidence. YesTalk is First Hawaiian Bank’s official podcast featuring authentic conversations with leaders, subject matter experts, employees, and community partners on topics that matter, from financial wellness and education to leadership, innovation, and community impact.  Deposit products offered by First Hawaiian Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender

Episodes

  1. Nov 2

    Travel Smarter with Kai Lenny

    You can’t fake travel readiness when you get 72 hours’ notice to chase 50-foot waves. Born and raised on Maui, professional waterman and longtime FHB Priority Destinations World Elite Credit Card Ambassador Kai Lenny has built a career across surfing, hydrofoiling, stand-up paddling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and more, earning eight SUP World Championship titles along the way. For Kai, travel is a way of life built around exploring the world, chasing perfect conditions, competing, and pushing the limits of what’s possible on the water. But adventures that look spontaneous often require significant preparation, planning, and patience. In this episode, Kai shares the systems behind his adventures, what traveling the world has taught him, and how thoughtful planning can actually create more freedom.  We talk go bags, staying organized across seasons, and why being prepared starts long before you book a flight. From there, we dig into practical travel tips that work for the rest of us too, including how to make the most of travel credit cards and rewards, how points can help with upgrades or added comfort when booking at the last minute, and why a simpler credit card strategy can be better than juggling multiple cards. Kai also shares his approach to jet lag, including why he avoids eating on airplanes, how he uses sleep as “time travel,” and what he’s learned about navigating airport stress and dehydration. We also explore how various credit card benefits can make international travel more comfortable, and how to be more intentional about earning and spending rewards.  Real conversations. Local perspectives. Financial confidence.   Talk soon!  Our podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout. Please review the privacy policies below for information about how data is processed and how personal information is collected and used: Buzzsprout’s Privacy Policy link: Buzzsprout Privacy Policy FHB’s Privacy Policy link: Privacy | First Hawaiian Bank  Deposit products offered by First Hawaiian Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender

  2. Oct 5

    Let's Talk YesTalk & Money in Hawai'i

    Money affects nearly every decision we make, yet it's something many people were never taught to navigate. Add the unique realities of living in Hawaiʻi, from the cost of living and housing to planning for the future, and it's clear that financial education should reflect the community it serves.  We’re kicking off Yes Talk with Natalie Werts, a longtime First Hawaiian Bank leader, to bring financial education back down to earth with honest stories, local context, and practical steps you can use right away. We talk about why money conversations get uncomfortable, especially in one of the most expensive states in the country, and why personal finance advice must reflect Hawai'i realities like high housing costs, pricey childcare, and multigenerational family responsibilities. Bailey shares what it’s like juggling multiple real-life milestones at once, from buying a first home to planning a wedding, and we unpack the stress that comes with not knowing what’s “normal” during the mortgage process. Natalie breaks down what first-time buyers often struggle with, including the constant paperwork and the confusing umbrella term “closing costs,” and she explains how a banker or loan officer can guide you without judgment. We also get into modern budgeting help, like mobile banking tools and calculators, plus the small habits that actually move the needle over time: automatic transfers to savings, paying yourself first, and starting early so compound interest can work for you. And we bust a big myth along the way: wealth planning is not only for the wealthy! Real conversations. Local perspectives. Financial confidence.  Talk soon!  Our podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout. Please review the privacy policies below for information about how data is processed and how personal information is collected and used: Buzzsprout’s Privacy Policy link: Buzzsprout Privacy Policy FHB’s Privacy Policy link: Privacy | First Hawaiian Bank  Deposit products offered by First Hawaiian Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender

  3. Season 1 Trailer

    YesTalk: Trailer

    Welcome to YesTalk, First Hawaiian Bank’s official podcast, hosted by Baylie Gallagher. YesTalk features authentic conversations with leaders, subject matter experts, employees, and community partners on topics that matter, from financial wellness and education to leadership, innovation, and community impact. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow along as we explore ideas and conversations that advance financial well-being, strengthen businesses and enrich our Hawaiʻi community. Real conversations. Local perspectives. Financial confidence. Talk soon! Our podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout. Please review the privacy policies below for information about how data is processed and how personal information is collected and used: Buzzsprout’s Privacy Policy link: Buzzsprout Privacy Policy FHB’s Privacy Policy link: Privacy | First Hawaiian Bank  Deposit products offered by First Hawaiian Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender

    YesTalk: Trailer
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Real conversations. Local perspectives. Financial confidence. YesTalk is First Hawaiian Bank’s official podcast featuring authentic conversations with leaders, subject matter experts, employees, and community partners on topics that matter, from financial wellness and education to leadership, innovation, and community impact.  Deposit products offered by First Hawaiian Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender

Information

  • Creator
    First Hawaiian Bank
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 First Hawaiian Bank
  • Show Website
    YesTalk