Hōʻike Podcast Studio
🌺 Welcome to “The Hōʻike Podcast Studio” – Your go-to for Kauaʻi’s stories, news, and insights! Tune in weekly or monthly for five dynamic segments:
🃏 Kauaʻi Unscripted – Candid conversations with community members, guided by questions about roots, path, truth, and impact
🚒 Island Alert – Get to know our first responders and the issues they face on Kauaʻi
♻️ Talkin’ Trash – Allison Fraley and Max Richardson tackle Kauaʻi’s waste crisis
🎙️ Kauaʻi Voices – Local artist and community leader interviews
📰 Community Connections – Hyper-local events and cultural updates
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Hōʻike Podcast Studio
Kauaʻi Unscripted | Risk, Finding Happiness, Family, & Leadership with Mel Rapozo
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What does strength look like? Which risks are worth taking? And how do we balance service to our community with time for the people we love?
In this episode of Kauaʻi Unscripted, County Council Chair, Mel Rapozo reflects on growing up on Kauaʻi, the influence of his mother and former Mayor Maryanne Kusaka, his years of public service, and the lessons he has learned as a father and grandfather.
Through a spontaneous draw of cards exploring roots, path, impact, and truth, Mel opens up about working hard, taking chances, navigating public criticism, owning mistakes, and reconsidering the meaning of happiness and success.
The conversation also highlights Hōʻike Kauaʻi Community Media’s role in creating space for local voices, community storytelling, podcasts, education, and civic engagement.
