The Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi Podcast Presented By SilverShark Media Jason Evans

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Daryl Fujiwara, event coordinator for a number of events on Maui including the upcoming Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a on June 15th.  In this podcast Daryl talks about how he grew up attending and supporting local events across the island, how he began helping to plan and coordinate events, the importance of collaboration in event planning, what went into planning for the 2024 King Kamehameha Day Parade, how the location this year was selected, how this year will be different, what types of applications the parade is looking at for participants, the upcoming Maui Ag Fest on June 1st, the return of Wailuku First Friday's in July, and the Festivals of Aloha later this year.  

Diane Woodburn speaks to Dean Wong, Executive Director of Imua Family Services.  In this podcast Dean talks about how Imua Family Services began, services the organization offers, similarities and differences to the Easter Seals foundation, how Imua Family Services provided support to families on Maui after the August fires including providing resources to children of all ages, the importance of the Imua Gardens, why it's important to offer children outlets that get them away from mobile devices for periods of time, the upcoming Color Festival on Sunday April 28th, and how to learn more and provide support to Imua Family Services. 

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Lipoa Kahaleuahi and Mikala Minn of the nonprofit organization Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike.  In this podcast Lipoa begins by talking about what Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike aims to do, what her role as Executive Director entails, the importance of students learning trade skills outside of a classroom setting, the history of the Hana Build program and how it directly benefits the local Hana community, and other programs offered by Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike that help students learn cultural practices and culinary skills.  Mikala then joins the podcast to talk about Mahele Farm, how he went from a former student working with Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike to becoming a project leader for the organization decades later, the types of lessons students learn from farming, the products the farm can grow, and how Mahele Farm works together with the community.  Lipoa then talks about the goals moving forward for the organization, the upcoming East Maui Kalo Festival on April 20th, and how people can learn more and support Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike.  

Jason Evans speaks to Ryan Schelling who is the Executive Chef at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.  In this podcast Ryan talks about his first job in the culinary industry, his path with Four Seasons starting as a line cook in 2006, the role of an Executive Chef at a resort property, highlights of the new redesign of Ferraro's, his approach to menu design, how the different restaurants on property compliment each other, some of the ways the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea supported the Maui community last fall including their Love For Lahaina culinary series, his goals for the rest of 2024, and how people can learn more about the new menu at Ferraro's along with the other F&B options on property.   

Jason Evans speaks to Master Sommelier Michael Jordan about the upcoming Kapalua Wine & Food Festival happening June 6th-9th, 2024.  In this podcast Michael talks about how he became a Master Sommelier, how the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival has evolved over the past few decades, how the festival gives back each year to support local foundations and causes, how giving back this year is as important as ever, what to expect with the 2024 festival event schedule, options for full festival passes or single event tickets, the effort that goes into planning an event like this, and how to learn more about the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival online. 

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Ed Lyman, Regional Large Whale Entanglement Response Coordinator under NOAA's Marine Mammal Health & Stranding Response Program.  In this podcast Ed talks about the work of NOAA Fisheries, his role with the Marine Mammal Health & Stranding Response Program, the recent incident last week with the injured whale calf that was spotted off Ma'alaea, the importance of science communication, how research helped give boat operators a guide for speed out on the water to minimize harmful whale encounters, why individuals shouldn't try to help a whale out on the water and instead call the hotline to report an incident, how this has been a different type of season out on the water, and how people can get involved to support NOAA and the response team. 

Hotline to call if you see a whale (or other marine animal) in distress:  
888-256-9840 (Toll Free)

Link to the course Ed mentions at 18:55

https://pacific-islands-training.whaledisentanglement.org/#/