it was an honor to co-author this speech for jason’s global address to the United Nations. I am truly privileged to be here in NYC, in Lenape territory, fighting for the future of humanity. mahalo nui, what an unforgettable day #samoapathway
mahalo nui loa to everyone who sent me a kind message about the show 🌟 filming this while juggling everything else in my life at the time was certainly overwhelming. but when a young woman comes up to me with light in her eyes, and enthusiasm to learn about surfing and kānaka culture, i find that it was all worth it. surf girls hawaii is streaming live now, in the top 10 for the united states @primevideo@hellosunshine@togethxr
unlike any other place in the world, gray whales of Baja playfully request love from observational boats 🫶🏽 our scratches also help them exfoliate dead skin, which was a big surprise for me haha 🥴 one of the best memories from coastal restoration work with la Mujeres de El Dátil || @roxy@sea.trees@wildcoastcostasalvaje
LĀ WĀHINE || and some of the badass women who inspire me to be brave, humble, strong, compassionate, brilliant, and resilient against all odds 🖤 e aloha kākou #internationalwomensday
whhhaattt!!!! @maineikinimaka ‘s first independent short film “Ka Huli” has been officially accepted into the 2024 Māoriland international film festival in Aotearoa 🌀 couldn’t be more proud of mainei, from writing, to shooting, directing, running sound, editing, even styling costumes. also very grateful that our entire community came together to share this story. this mo’olelo is about ‘ōhana, it’s about strength, and it’s about connection even in times of profound change. it was a labor of aloha, and i hope it inspires you to make art, share your truth, and change the way people see the world. e ola nā kūpuna, e ola hanalei!
@maineikinimaka@laiulaolanolan@tiare.olanolan@kinimakasurfing@keakaikauai@naiastar@ohanalei_gallery
