Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast
Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast explores stories of the Laie and BYU–Hawaii communities. Hosted by France Valerie Lucillo, Haley Cowan, and Abigail Adams they interview members of the community about their experiences, projects, and takes on life.
Episodes
186 episodes
Why Your Brain Won't Focus
In this episode, BYU–Hawaii counselor Susiane Manning and student leader Shane Reinward break down what distractibility actually looks like in college life—from constant mental overload to the role of curiosity and environment. Drawing from res...
Behind The Winning Voice
Adrian Pramoso shares his journey as a music student navigating the realities of pursuing a career in music. From nearly quitting music to winning three categories at a national singing competition, he talks about mentorship, the realities behi...
The (Lost) Art of Conversation
Lucy Miller shares how curiosity and meaningful conversations have shaped the way she understands others and herself. In this episode, she reflects on why the “art of conversation” feels lost today and how intentional dialogue can lead to deepe...
What Mental Health Looks Like in College
In this conversation, BYU–Hawaii Counseling Services counselor Kaeokalei Alo and student leader Kalela Stone discuss what mental health can actually look like in college life—from everyday habits like sleep and relationships to the role of comm...
Stepping Off Autopilot
Alan Pineda shares his journey of making bold, intentional choices during college—from deleting social media after working in digital marketing to changing his major and co-founding Kahuku App. In this conversation, he reflects on the tension b...
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Self-Love: Recovery Isn't Linear
As a young child, Talea Bloomfield struggled with accepting her appearance.Because of her family and choosing to change, she was able to overcome her challenges. Listen and learn more about her journey on self-love, acceptance, and resili...
Modern Dating: Island Edition
Are we dating—or just talking? This episode dives into the gray areas of modern campus relationships, including first-date expectations, approach dynamics and the role of dating apps. Don't miss our myth vs. truth breakdown at the end.
Leadership Is Not About Being Irreplaceable
After facing repeated rejection , Dominic "Dom" Belda reflects on how leadership, service, faith, and his educational background as a Communication background opened doors to campus leadership, club founding, and meaningful opportunities to upl...
There is Help: Knowing & Managing Anxiety
Having anxiety? Don't know what to do about it? We got you! For today's episode, Sister Linda Wilson and Mika Konno of the Counseling Services will walk us through the process on learning more about what anxiety is how to manage it.
When Resolutions Don't Go As Planned
France Valerie Lucillo and Haley Cowan open Season 14 of Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast by unpacking their New Year's resolutions, examining failed habits, false assumptions and the realistic changes they're making for themselves and the podcast this ...
Thank-yous, Goodbyes, and See-You-Laters
In this season of Thanksgiving, Valerie, Haley and Abbey closes Season 13 reflecting on the episodes they loved recording and sharing what they are most grateful for. See you next season!
Life of a Thespian Family
Lola, Mele, and Sam Morgan talks about their life as a family on and off the theater stage. Listen to their stories of how singing and acting strengthens their bond.
Where Music Meets Magic: A Peek Into the Woods
Ever wondered what it is like to be on stage playing characters while performing songs? In this episode, Mya Muhlestein and Parker Stanley, shares about their roles in the play "Into the Woods," and what life looks like on stage. Mya plays the ...
Taking the chances and braving the challenge
Preston Snyder, a sophomore from Vermont, majoring in business finance, shares his experience as a participant on Fox’s reality TV show called 99 to Beat and what it's like to perform under pressure.
A Halloween Special: Folklore (Ke Alaka'i's Version)
Superstitions are created to offer comfort by giving explanations to the unknown, by serving as a reminder, and by honoring our roots from where we came from. In this episode, Ke Alaka'i editors joined us in discussing superstitions we encounte...
Intercultural peacebuilding: A way of life
Peacebuilding is more than just a major. It is any effort that aims to end conflict, says Nate Pierce, a senior from Washington, D.C., majoring in intercultural peacebuilding. In this episode, he shares his hope for the world and how he strives...
Silver linings and tender mercies
Rean Abancia, a senior from the Philippines majoring in communications shares about how faith, perseverance and resilience helped him overcome his challenges growing up.
Staying rooted to your purpose
Fetuao Tuaina, a senior from Samoa, majoring in information technology, shares what keeps him rooted to his purpose as he furthers his education at BYUH.
Sharing aloha from Fiji to Hawaii
Timoci Kean, a senior from Fiji, shares his experiences being featured on a documentary film "Sharing Aloha."
What you wish you knew during your freshman year
Abbey Adams and Myco Marcaida share what they wish they knew during their freshman year and their biggest takeaway from college life so far.
Looking forward to another season
Listen to Sai, Myco and Abbey as they reflect on the podcast's 5-year anniversary and their experiences as hosts this semester.
Memories in Meals
Join Pim Hootini, one of the podcast hosts, as she shares how food and travel shape her memories and relationships with people.
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Faith and music with Myshaan
Myshaan Komene, a soulful R&B artist from Hamilton, New Zealand, shares how his Māori roots and gospel values influence his music.
25 years in 25 minutes
LeeAnn Lambert reflects on what she learned from the past two decades of her service as an adviser for Ke Alaka'i at BYU–Hawaii.
When Gospel Meets TikTok
Tautai Kealakaikupaa Fano aka "Elder TikTok" shares about his life on social media and what is it like to share the gospel to all walks of life. He also shares about how his social media efforts and his podcasts are a safe space for everyone re...
