The Island Wave Podcast

08/05/2025

09/03/2025

🌊 The Island Wave Podcast 🌊

🎙️ New Episode! Hosts Oreta Tupola and Kamaile Tripp sit down with Jolisna Hong, founder of Ladies in Bloom, a powerful organization dedicated to empowering young women through self-love, education, and advocacy. https://ladiesinbloom.com/

🌺 Our Vision: Ladies in Bloom uplifts young women by focusing on four key pillars:
✨ Self-Love – Building confidence and emotional well-being
🩺 Feminine Healthcare – Promoting knowledge of reproductive health and self-care
📚 Education – Transforming lives through learning
🚨 Domestic Violence Awareness – Equipping young women with the tools to protect themselves and others

In this episode, we dive into Jolisna’s inspiring journey, the passion behind her work, and how her heritage shapes her mission. Learn about the impactful programs Ladies in Bloom offers and how YOU can support this movement!

🎧 Tune in now! Don’t miss this insightful and uplifting conversation. Mahalo! 💙

Podcast Record: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-bf5id-183384e

🌊 The Island Wave Podcast 🌊 🎙️ New Episode! Hosts Oreta Tupola and Kamaile Tripp sit down with Jolisna Hong, founder of Ladies in Bloom, a powerful organization dedicated to empowering young women through self-love, education, and advocacy. 🌺 Our Vision: Ladies in Bloom uplifts young w...

31/01/2025

On this episode of the Island Wave Podcast, Oreta and Kamaile welcome community experts; Ciriac Alvarez Valle with Voices for Utah Children and Jeannette Villalta, CHW with Vamos Healthcare.

Join us as our panel unpacks the latest executive orders that have profoundly impacted the communities we serve. Learn about your rights—regardless of your immigration status—and gain valuable insights on how to navigate these changes.

Our guests share messages of solidarity, empowerment, and unwavering support, reminding us that we stand together. We will not stop fighting for justice and will continue advocating for our diverse communities.

For more information about Emergency Family Planning and to know your Immigrant Rights, go to the Utah Immigrant Advocacy Coalition.

Mahalo!

Podcast Recording
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uk8jg-17db8e8

24/01/2025

Aloha,

We are giving away two (2) tickets to a Sundance Film Festival screening at Broadway Centre Cinemas for the Short Film Program 4: https://festival.sundance.org/program/short-info/67534c5d63b943493cc22bb0

This compilation of diverse cultural films includes Stranger, Brother; Written and Directed by Pacific Islander Filmmaker, Annelise Hickey. https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/675659cbfefa32b6de018ac4

Film summary: Stranger, Brother - When Adam, a self-absorbed and lonely millennial, wakes one morning to find his estranged half brother on his doorstep, he must face the family he’s been running away from.

If you would like to attend this screening, please send us a message ~ Mahalo

Sundance Film Festival Program Schedule: https://festival.sundance.org/program/films/

24/01/2025

On this episode, Oreta and Kamaile sit down with an incredible panel of guests:

*Celina Diaz, a Clinical Community Health Worker at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.
*Michael Anaafi and Brooke Larson, University of Utah School of Medicine Students and Leaders of the South Main Clinic Student-Led Clinic.

We delve deep into their inspiring backgrounds, the motivations that led them to medicine, and the unique journeys they've embarked upon.

Join us as we explore the inner workings of the South Main Clinic, a remarkable initiative that addresses the social determinants of health for its patients. We'll discuss:

- The clinic's unique approach to patient care, including tailored interventions and resource connections.

- The vital role of community engagement in improving health outcomes.

- The diverse perspectives and life lessons our panelists bring to the table, reflecting the rich tapestry of the Utah community.

This episode offers a glimpse into the compassionate and innovative spirit of healthcare, and the profound impact it can have on individuals and communities.

To book an appointment at the South Main Student-Led Clinic, call (801) 587-2525 ~ Mahalo

On this episode, Oreta and Kamaile sit down with an incredible panel of guests: Celina Diaz, a Clinical Community Health Worker at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. Michael Annafi and Brooke Larson, University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Students and Lea...

17/10/2024

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and it is the 10th Annual K.A.V.A. Talks 10th Annual Heels 2 Heal 1 Mile Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Saturday October 26, 2024 at 12pm at the International Peace Gardens at Jordan Park. We hope you will join us for remarks from Representative Angela Romero.

This event highlights the devastating impact on families, with over 9,000 incidents reported in Utah in 2022. Men will walk in high heels to show solidarity with victims and survivors and for males to be part of the solution not just the problem.

We proudly pledge to stand up, speak out against violence, and create a non-violent community. Admission is free, and organizations are invited to table with resources.

Please register at noexcuse4abuse2024.eventbrite.com.

Please invite your friends and share this with your networks. A fun event for a serious cause.

03/10/2024

At todays' Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce I was so impressed with Mele Fililava with Fililava Immigration, a certified non legal Immigration consultant. I was so impressed with her journey to this business and like so many business owners started a business doing what she had done with no assistance to help the next.

While living in Tonga she applied for the US Green Card Lottery all by herself, with no assistance from anyone and it was hard I am sure and she won the Lottery!! Got her green card and moved to the US and got to work. Got certified to assist with immigration paperwork. She is so grateful to live in the US, the land of opportunity and in the last 2 years she has assisted hundreds of people with their immigration situation. And guess what?!?! She is from Ha'api where my Grandfather is from. If you need non legal immigration services here is her website, give her a call 385-227-4300.

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