Hanging Out with Nolan Hong
Nolan Hong: Hawaii Emcee, Actor, Entrepreneur
Nolan Hong: Hawaii Emcee, Actor, Entrepreneur
Hanging Out with Nolan Hong
Nolan Hong: Hawaii Emcee, Actor, Entrepreneur
Nolan Hong: Hawaii Emcee, Actor, Entrepreneur

About

A talk story podcast about life, work, family and anything else that comes up. Listen in as I chat with friends & strangers, people from all walks of life about all kinds of things! The variety of guests we’ve had on ranges from entertainers, musicians, educators, ghost story tellers, professional snugglers, animal communicators, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and more.

Episodes

  • Here in Hawaiʻi is Here! | Nolan Hong | HOWNH Ep 242
    “Here in Hawaiʻi” is similar to “Hanging Out,” but with a focus on local stories inspired by aloha. Our goal is to strengthen understanding and connection between communities by telling stories that bring to light the shared values that make Hawaiʻi so...
  • What Theatre Means to Students | MJ Matsushita | HOWNH Ep 241
    Why is theatre the ideal place to raise a child? MJ shares her insight from 40 years in theatre, including the power of showing students how what they learn in classes like math, physics and social studies can be applied in real life in the theatre.
  • Our 2023 Astrological Forecast vs Reality | Alice Inoue | HOWNH Ep 240
    We were super lucky to have our astrological charts read by Alice Inoue in July 2023, and even more lucky to have her sit down with us at the end of 2023 to talk about what actually happened, and what we can expect for 2024! Join Alice (and us!
  • Fashion That Celebrates ʻĀina, ʻŌlelo, Moʻolelo & Kānaka Hawaiʻi | Kaʻanoʻi Akaka | HOWNH Ep 239
    Kaʻanoʻi grew up dreaming of one day becoming a fashion designer and having her own clothing line. She shares how she got past her tendency to play it safe and overthink things, and started her clothing company Keha Hawaiʻi,
  • Covid Hobby to Butterfly Business | Henry Fang | HOWNH Ep 238
    Butterfly Dad, Henry, is the owner of Paradise Monarchs. He shares how working in the hotel industry got him out of his introverted shell, and how covid led to him learning how to raise monarch butterflies,
  • We’re Making a TV Show?! | The Hongs | HOWNH Ep 237
    We’re at the start of a big new adventure – making a TV show! We decided to make an update episode to share the backstory on deciding to do it, the “why” behind the show, our individual “whys” and what we’re hoping for with the show.
  • Women's Leadership Competencies | Dr. Marshawn Martin | HOWNH Ep 236
    Dr. Martin is a professional speaker and certified leadership trainer. We talk about the experiences that lead to her focus on highlighting the leadership skills women possess and how to utilize them for success. https://www.talkstorywithme.
  • A Sweet Journey to Custom Cakes | Jayme Choi | HOWNH Ep 235
    Jayme is using her training in French, Korean and American baking styles to make custom cakes, macaroons and cupcakes at Pua Cake Studio in Wahiawa. She shares how her desire to try lots of different things – including working in the fashion industry a...
  • Creativity in a Digital World | Ira Bowman | HOWNH Ep 234
    Ira has an incredible back story in how he created his own successful digital company, became a professional photographer covering everything from corporate events to the red carpet at the Emmys, and even did a TED Talk!
  • The Truth about Keto with the Keto Doctor | Dr. Jodi Nishida | HOWNH Ep 233
    Dr. Jodi is Hawaii’s Keto Doctor! She’s a Doctor of Pharmacy and accredited Metabolic Healthcare Practitioner who has been in healthcare for over 27 years. We talk beef (both the food and schoolyard fight kine), her wild stories of being a drag racer,
  • From Tech Marketing to Mental Health Leader | Rachelle Chang | HOWNH Ep 232
    We talk about her life journey, starting her career in marketing in the tech world and then “falling” into her current role as executive director of Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaiʻi, a nonprofit that provides mental health counseling for individuals...
  • Spiritual Entrepreneurship | Michel Ai Reavis | HOWNH Ep 231
    Michel is a coach for spiritual entrepreneurs and Jamie’s business bestie! We talk about her path to becoming a spiritual entrepreneur, making a difference in the world by serving others, her favorite spiritual practices (numerology and Vedic astrology...
  • Silencing Your Inner Critic | Dan Barone | HOWNH Ep 230
    (Content warning: suicidal ideation) Dan opened up about the life experiences – depression and suicidal ideation, substance abuse and divorce – that led him to the work he does now. As a life coach and support partner,
  • Grief Support in the Wake of the Lahaina Fire Disaster | Carole Zoom | HOWNH Ep 229
    Carole is Executive Director of Nā Keiki O Emalia (NKOE), a nonprofit on Maui whose mission is to provide peer grief support for children, teens, and their families to help them heal after the death of someone important to them. Since the fires,
  • Art as a Healing Therapy | Nadia Fairlamb | HOWNH Ep 228
    Nadia is a professional artist who also teaches art to children and teaches adults how to use art as therapy. She talks about how she started out her career in art – working in ARCHEOLOGY! She really digs (get it?
  • Parenting With Mental Health in Mind | Haylin Dennison | HOWNH Ep 227
    Haylin is a therapist, parent and owner of Spill the Tea Cafe, an inclusive mental health clinic for teens. I asked her all my questions about parenting (I had A LOT, sorry and thank you Haylin!). She shared about her journey learning to support her tr...
  • Finding Community After Losing Everything | Michelle Dolan | HOWNH Ep 226
    Michelle and her husband own the J. Dolan restaurants – the best pizza on the island! She’s also the Individual Giving Coordinator at Honolulu Museum of Art. She shared about her experiences in the Peace Corps,
  • The Hōkūle'a's First Voyage | James Kimo Hugho | HOWNH Ep 225
    Kimo was one of the original crewmembers of the Hōkūle’a. He shares how it all started along with stories of their first voyage, and also about his experiences working in rescue before joining Hōkūle’a. Find Kimo’s book, “Hōkūle’a Ohana Wa’a,
  • Random Check-In | Nolan and Jamie Hong | HOWNH Ep 224
    Just us with a totally random check in! This time we’re talking about Invisalign, Jamie’s first haircut in almost 10 years, how Nolan always clicks on facebook ads, and the Fast & Furious, Jurassic Park & Hallmark movies. https://www.instagram.
  • Body Positivity Podcast | Diana Gremillion and Arliss Dudley-Cash | HOWNH Ep 223
    Diana Gremillion and Arliss Dudley-Cash are back to talk about their podcast, “The Body Positivity Podcast.” They share about the value of being authentic and honest with yourself and those around you, and the healing that can occur when you choose to ...