Greater Good Radio

Greater Good Radio
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Connect, Learn, Heal, and Grow

  1. May 22

    Leaving Executive Pay for Coaching

    Scott Simon walked away from a high-paying executive career to become a leadership coach — and the journey that led him there is anything but ordinary. From playing D3 volleyball at Santa Clara after turning down Princeton, to navigating corporate law and a company bankruptcy, to ultimately trading a corporate paycheck for the freedom to build something on his own terms, Scott brings a rare depth of lived experience to every coaching conversation. In this episode, he and Evan Leong unpack the mindset shifts, practical frameworks, and personal turning points that define a life built around continuous reinvention and service to others. Watch now to discover what it really takes to lead — and to let go.

    1h 38m

  2. May 8

    The Honest Truth About Aging

    Pal Eldredge has lived one of Hawaii’s most extraordinary sporting lives — from a three-sport athlete at Punahou and a College World Series competitor at BYU, to decades coaching baseball, scouting for Major League Baseball, and teaching fifth grade to a boy the world would come to know as Barack Obama. Evan Leong sits down with Coach Pal for an unflinching conversation about aging, legacy, physical decline, and what it truly means to give back to the game and the people who shaped you. Pal shares raw and moving reflections on losing his brother and sister, raising daughters he’s fiercely proud of, and why the greatest thing a player could ever say is “I learned a lot from that man.” Watch now to hear the honest truth about a life lived fully — and what really matters when the innings run out.

    1h 56m

  3. Apr 24

    How a Community Built a Tech CEO | Forest Frizzell

    What if a tech CEO isn’t self-made—but community-made? In this powerful conversation, Forest Frizzell shares his raw, deeply personal journey from a troubled childhood marked by learning struggles, self-doubt, and survival, to becoming the co-founder of a globally recognized clean energy company. This episode goes beyond entrepreneurship—it’s about being “Hānai’d” (nourished and lifted) by people who believed in him, finding belonging in Hawaii, and redefining success through impact, humility, and service. Forest opens up about overcoming the belief that he wasn’t smart, learning to lead without losing himself, and why community—not credentials—is what truly builds leaders. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t fit the traditional path to success, this story will change how you see what’s possible.

    1h 24m

  4. Apr 10

    Finding Authenticity: What 20 Years at the Chamber of Commerce Taught Me

    Sherry Menor, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, sits down with Evan Leong for one of the most candid conversations about leadership, identity, and personal growth you'll hear from a Hawaii executive. Born in Tokyo and raised in Hilo in a strict Japanese-Filipino household, Sherry's path to becoming the first female CEO in the Chamber's 175-year history was anything but linear — it included detours through Hollywood extra work, a stint with Elton John's production team, a statewide political campaign, and years of learning to stop performing and start being herself. She opens up about imposter syndrome, the loneliness at the top, the transformative power of therapy, and what it finally feels like to own who you are. Watch now to hear the full story of what authenticity really costs — and everything it gives back.

    1h 35m

  5. Mar 27

    Lei Pedro: The Power of Aloha in Leadership and Business

    What does it really mean to lead with Aloha in business? In this episode of Greater Good Radio, Pacific Business News Publisher Lei Pedro shares how her Hawaiian heritage, family legacy, and life experiences shaped her approach to leadership, connection, and community. From growing up in a family of traditional lei makers to becoming one of Hawaiʻi’s most influential business media leaders, Lei explains why great leaders connect people, speak with radical candor, and always lead with purpose. This conversation explores the deeper meaning of Aloha, culture in the workplace, and how business success can still honor values and community. Watch now to learn how the power of Aloha can transform leadership and business.

    1h 26m

  6. Mar 13

    The Christine Camp Story: Surviving, Healing, and Building Hawaii's Future

    In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Evan Leong sits down with Christine Camp — Korean immigrant, single mother, runaway teen, and founder & CEO of Avalon Group — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about survival, identity, healing, and what it truly takes to build something meaningful in Hawaiʻi. Christine opens up about leaving Korea as a child, losing her father shortly after arriving in America, running away from home at 15 and working multiple jobs to survive, and the defining moment that sent her back home and set her on a path toward education, real estate, and purpose. From founding one of Hawaiʻi's most prolific real estate development firms to raising a son on her own, Christine reflects on the wounds that drove her success, the difference between obligation and love, and why giving others hope is the greatest thing you can do — whether you're developing land or mentoring a struggling kid who feels they have none.

    1h 11m

  7. Feb 27

    From Dumpster Diving to Wall Street Mentor: The Johnny Chankhamany Story

    In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Johnny Chankhamany joins Evan Leong to share his remarkable journey from growing up in a low-income immigrant household to becoming a respected finance leader, venture capital connector, and mentor helping others break into Wall Street and beyond. Johnny opens up about watching his parents sacrifice everything, the mindset shifts that pulled him out of scarcity, the grit it took to navigate college and corporate finance, and how pivotal mentors changed the trajectory of his life. He talks candidly about rejection, imposter syndrome, financial literacy, and why building authentic relationships—not just resumes—creates real opportunity. More than a career story, this is a powerful conversation about responsibility, resilience, and paying it forward so the next generation doesn’t have to struggle alone. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, finance professional, or anyone determined to rewrite your story, this episode delivers hard-earned wisdom and practical insight you won’t want to miss.

    1h 34m

  8. Feb 13

    From Childhood Freedom to Business Courage: Ian Kitajima

    In this powerful episode, Evan Leong sits down with Ian Kitajima for a deeply personal conversation that traces Ian’s journey from a childhood shaped by freedom, curiosity, and trust to a career defined by courage, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership. Ian reflects on how early life experiences influenced his willingness to take risks, challenge conventional paths, and step into uncertainty—both in business and in life—while sharing lessons on resilience, creativity, and staying grounded in values as responsibility grows. This episode goes beyond titles and achievements, offering an honest look at fear, confidence, and what it really takes to lead with heart while building meaningful impact in Hawaiʻi and beyond.

    1h 25m
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Connect, Learn, Heal, and Grow

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  • Creator
    Greater Good Radio
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Greater Good Radio 2004-2023
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