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Overwhelming Positive Response
April 24, 2009 by admin
Filed under Featured Stories, News
The premier of Life in these Islands received an overwhelming positive response and there are plans underway to re-air the show. We are also in discussion about the release of a DVD and other initiatives that would help to further this vital conversation. As this image from the program shows…we are all connected, when the circle is broken everyone is affected. People feel the same everywhere, what can we do? It is our hope that you will get involved and help to move Hawaii into the future. Please join as a member of the website so that you will receive messages when we post so that we can keep the conversation going. You can then pass these messages along to others that you know. The people are the most vital part of this movement.
Here are some excerpts of responses we received:
Was so glad that a friend told me to DVR the show. We stayed up late after putting both of our boys down and was worth every minute of sleep lost…ten fold. My son attends Kanu O Ka Aina here on the big Island and every section of the show resonated with me and helped to stoke the fire of what we are cultivating in our children.
Mahalo, for taking the time, effort, and fiscal responsibility, to the share the words, feelings and opportunities for actions that so many are ready to hear all packaged in a format ready for the masses.
When will it air again? I would love to make sure that everyone I know sees this and passes it along to someone else. GREAT JOB!!
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Thank you SOOOOOO much for your hard work on this project, guys. It was deeply moving and motivating and, once again, I am realizing what an unreal treasure it is to call this place “home.” Shoots, even the commercials were fun! What an uplifting and challenging 1.5 hours. Mahalo NUI LOA for all you’ve done. Can’t wait to see what is next.
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Just saw the hour and half presentation of Life In These Islands and was taken away by it. I am 72 years old and I feel as motivated as the younger generation that will lead us into the future. Now is the time, let’s roll. Imua Lanakila.
I was so impressed with the comments of those who spoke to the meaning of Aloha that I want to share it with my friends and family on the mainland so they can better understand the meaning of being part of this wonderful culture, place and respect for the aina and each other. Much mahalo from a mainlander that wishes to embrace the true spirit of Aloha and spread the this most soft, spiritual and important message. Mahalo for the effort of all in the making of this program.
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I was captivated by the “Life in These Islands” TV special I watched tonight . I feel that that topics and speakers would be a valuable voice to the children I teach.
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Wow, we loved watching this soon-to-be “award-winning” special, “Life in These Islands”!
Mahalo nui loa to all who were, and will be, instrumental in spreading the Aloha Spirit to
the world through this moving and powerful portrait you’ve Painted for us. Thank you for portraying the magic of Hawaii’s diverse people, cultures, and souls so beautifully.
Can’t wait to share this in class with those who weren’t able to watch it tonight.
Jack Johnson shares his music and love for Hawaii
October 15, 2008 by admin
Filed under Best of Hawai'i, Featured Stories
Kawika Kahaipo and Jack Johnson sat down in the backyard to play some music and talk story about Hawai’i and how we can come together to celebrate and preserve what is best about the islands.
Jack and Kawika performing "Upside Down" in the backyard
Jack is more than a singer/songwriter, he is a concerned husband and father who lives out a life that gives back to society, the land and the ocean. The Kokua Hawai’i Foundation (founded by Jack and his wife Kim) has been a tremendous voice for conservation and change in the Hawaiian Islands especially with our younger generation. In our time with Jack, he and Kawika discuss topics that are close to their hearts such as changing community through educating our children and the preservation of land and resources that will benefit future generations.
Jason Scott Lee: co-host and messanger of change
October 15, 2008 by admin
Filed under Best of Hawai'i, Featured Stories
World renown movie star Jason Scott Lee is the co-host of LIFE IN THESE ISLANDS but first and foremost he is a person on a mission to live out a lifestyle that reflects his values and hopes for the future.
Jason moved back to Hawai’i from Hollywood and is living out a sustainable lifestyle on Hawai’i Island where he grows his own food, fishes and trades goods with neighbors and friends. His goal is to live a simple sustainable lifestyle and by doing that be an example of the Gandhi statement, “Be the change you want to see in the world”.
Although it may seem romantic, Jason’s choice was not always an easy one and brings with it a significant physical, moral, and practical commitment. 
We visited with Jason on his aina and got a feel for what he goes through every day. Within the program Jason shares his reason for moving to the Big Island, his choice to live a more sustainable lifestyle and how that has affected his life.
Get to know a little bit more of what he stands for by watching this promo about the show.
Skylark being interviewed on PBS Hawaii
CO-HOST SKYLARK ROSETTI
Jason’s co-host is long time radio personality Skylark Rosetti. Skylark brings a lifetime of experiences, wisdom and knowledge to the program. Together these two form a tremendous team and reach almost every demographic. Besides her role as the host of different radio broadcasts, Skylark also works at the County of Hawaii Business and Economic Development office. This job gives her insight into many of the financial, ecological and cultural issues we face as a state.
Kaukahi to share their aloha in Life in these Islands
October 9, 2008 by admin
Filed under Best of Hawai'i, Featured Stories
Kaukahi, The 2007 Group of the Year will share their music and lives in the upcoming “Life in these Islands” TV broadcast.
“Kaukahi” is the journey of four diverse Hawaiian men on different paths, all destined to meet. They joined in 2004 for one purpose: to live and share aloha wherever they go. This journey continues as their friendship deepens. The vision becomes clearer as they become more comfortable with who they were created to be, tapping into deep inner resources while at the same time connected by the Spirit. Whether singing, talking story, or laughing together, their synergy is obvious. Faith, and their love for one another, their families, Hawai’i, and the nations, is the common thread that keeps them bound with “singleness of purpose”.
