In this episode of Ka Pewa Podcast, host Kanoa Leahey sits down with Wes Lo, President & CEO of Ohana Pacific Health, to discuss the topic of rethinking our healthcare delivery system — exploring how housing access improvements and job training can reshape the way care is provided, especially here on Maui.

Together, they explore how investing in people and place can help create a healthier, more connected Maui — one built on care, opportunity, and resilience.

Guest: Wes Lo, President & CEO of Hale Makua Rehab & Nursing, Ohana Pacific Health

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Brought to you by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation

Hosted by: Kanoa Leahey

Produced by: Karey Kapoi, Karey Kapoi, LLC

Video Producer: Ivy Lagodlagod, HI Style Media

Audio & Mix Producer: Shawn Pimental

Production Assistants: Hāloa Dudoit & Teilana Akre, Karey Kapoi, LLC

In this episode of the Ka Pewa Podcast, host Kanoa Leahey sits down with U.S. Senator Brian Schatz for an in-depth conversation about the challenges and opportunities shaping Hawai‘i’s future.

Senator Schatz shares candid reflections on the evolution of political leadership in Washington, the growing polarization fueled by social media, and the urgent need to rethink how we approach housing, sustainability, and progress in the islands.

This is more than politics—it’s about values, resilience, and ensuring that Hawai‘i remains home for generations to come.

Guests: U.S. Senator Brian Schatz

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Credits

Brought to you by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation

Hosted by:
Kanoa Leahey

Produced by:
Karey Kapoi, Karey Kapoi, LLC

Video Producer:
Yasu Yokoyama

Audio & Mix Producer:
Yasu Yokoyama

Production Assistants:
Hāloa Dudoit, Karey Kapoi, LLC
Teilana Akre, Karey Kapoi, LLC

In this episode of the Ka Pewa Podcast, Stefan Pellegrini, Principal and VP at Opticos Design, shares insights from the Missing Middle Housing Scan Analysis and Definition of Barriers completed for Maui in September 2024. As a leader in the Missing Middle Housing movement, Pellegrini explains why this approach is key to addressing Maui’s housing challenges, how regulatory barriers stand in the way of progress, and where this strategy could have the greatest impact. He also explores how design, zoning, and transportation realities intersect with housing access and affordability, offering a clear vision for creating more livable communities on Maui.

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Credits

Brought to you by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation

Hosted by:
Kanoa Leahey

Produced by:
Karey Kapoi, Karey Kapoi, LLC

Video Producer:
Ivy Lagodlagod, HI Style Media

Audio & Mix Producer:
Shawn Pimental

Production Assistants:
Hāloa Dudoit, Karey Kapoi, LLC
Teilana Akre, Karey Kapoi, LLC