Heartbeat Narratives

About Heartbeat Narratives

Welcome to Heartbeat Narratives, a podcast that uncovers stories of joy by celebrating the people, places, and passions we love. Based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, guests from the islands and beyond explore what makes their hearts beat - what lights them up. Host Molly Noelaniokekai Mamaril created this space for uplifting, organic conversations that allow listeners a glimpse into people’s inner lives and interests. She feels that everyone has a valuable story and that by leading with curiosity and aloha, we will cultivate meaningful relationships. Tune in for personal stories that remind us of the power of human connection.

Publisher

Molly Mamaril

Category

society & culture · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2025

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

85 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Nancy: "You're Gonna Love Me" — Entrepreneurship, Empathy and Excellence

   ENTREPRENEURSHIP & EMPATHY · Nancy Korsah, founder and CEO of Black Business Enterprises (BBE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, joins Heartbeat Narratives for a lively and reflective conversation about entrepreneurship, identity, community, and living life with purpose. Molly’s sister-in-law and a true citizen of the world, Nancy was born and raised in Montichiari, Italy to Ghanaian parents before moving to the United States and eventually building a life and business in Minnesota. Nancy reflects on growing up Black in Italy, moving to America, finding confidence through adversity, traveling the world as a flight attendant, and learning to connect with people across cultures. A multilingual entrepreneur who speaks seven languages, she shares why human connection is at the heart of everything she does—and how her love of people  led her to build BBE, a thriving community supporting Black entrepreneurs and small business owners across the country. She also takes us back to one of the wildest chapters of her entrepreneurial journey: leaving Minnesota at 17 with $160, building a successful cleaning business in Los Angeles, hiring a team, and eventually cleaning homes for celebrities including Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Harvey, all while navigating life as an immigrant. From building businesses and creating generational wealth to traveling the world, supporting local businesses, and imagining the future of Black entrepreneurship, Nancy shares hard-earned lessons about resilience and confidence. She also shares why she believes one of the most powerful ways to support small businesses is simple: slow down, spend locally, and choose community over convenience. Filled with laughter and unexpected twists this is a conversation about what it means to choose connection everyday. Thank you for listening! Learn More 🌐 Black Business Enterprises (BBE): blackbusinessenterprises.org 🥂 Black Business Ball: blackbusinessball.com.                                                                                                                                                 🎤 BBE Youtube + Hello Nancy Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@blackbusinessenterprises2805 Episode Highlights 01:48 Nancy’s roots in Ghana and Italy 02:47 From New Jersey to Minnesota 04:36 What makes her heart beat 05:47 Building confidence 08:55 The love-at-first-sight mindset 11:57 Finding purpose through service 13:29 The Black Business Enterprises (BBE) origin story 16:20 Success stories that keep her going 18:48 Her vision for the next generation 20:57 The Hollywood hustle 25:56 Scaling a cleaning business 26:12 Cleaning celebrity homes in LA 28:15 Getting her documentation papers and moving on 29:32 Business lessons, mishaps, and everything in between 30:57 The freedom to fly 32:35 Self-care through travel 33:35 Nancy loves Korea 36:02 Seven languages, almost a polyglot 38:35 Spend local, support small 42:52 Inside the Black Business Ball celebration 44:30 The ultimate auntie rivalry 46:09 Signing off with your girl, Nancy

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Megan & Mila: "Let's Go on an Adventure"

   MOMMY & MINI: Happy Daughter's Day! For this special occasion, we invite you to meet Megan and her five year old daughter, Mila, in this candid conversation about motherhood and love. While visiting Minnesota for the summer, Molly reconnects with her longtime childhood friend Megan, whom she first met in preschool. As Mila pops in and out of the conversation, Megan reflects on growing up as an adopted child, cherished memories with her grandparents, and how becoming a mother has given her a new appreciation for her own parents. It is a lively, reminiscent and honest conversation. The final few minutes take a fun turn as Mila takes the microphone and interviews Molly, asking thoughtful questions that highlight her curiosity and unfolding personality. This episode offers a sweet snapshot of Megan and Mila’s relationship at this point in time as Mila enters kindergarten. Thank you for listening! Episode Highlights 01:11 Who makes your heart beat? 💓 01:20 Mila on loving Mom 02:27 Megan on motherhood & adoption 03:19 Family, grandparents & growing up 04:45 Games, pranks & favorite shows 🎲 06:08 Megan on their mother daughter bond 08:03 A typical summer day ☀️ 10:12 Rain boots & worm hunting 12:12 Minnesota farm memories 🌾 16:17 A message to Mila 18:05 Bonus: Mila’s rapid fire questions 19:30 Mila sings "Golden" 🎤 21:11 Mila interviews Molly: sharks, Hawaiʻi & love 🌺 24:05 BYE 👋

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Ryan: Where Everyone Knows Your Name

   “Your name just has to be Ryan, and you automatically have friends.” — Ryan Shoutout to all the Ryans! Thanks for landing here for this conversation. In this episode, we meet Ryan Jewell, the Director of Ryan Operations with Ryan Meetup, a community of Ryans from around the country. What started as a lighthearted idea in Brooklyn, NY years ago has grown into an fun, inclusive movement: Ryans are finding friendship and connection simply because they share a name. Ryan shares what it’s like to be a girl named Ryan and how she found her place in this growing community. She also shares her unexpected cancer journey and how Ryans she had never met showed up for her with kindness, care packages, and encouragement. We talk about friendship, finding your people, and creating fun and safe spaces where everyone can connect as humans. Ryan also shares how the empathy she found in this community has changed the way she sees people who may not share the same beliefs, backgrounds, or perspectives. Thanks for tuning in! Episode Highlights 01:35 — Meet Ryan Jewell: yes, she’s a girl Ryan 03:14 — So… what is Ryan Meetup? 05:18 — Welcome to a room full of Ryans 08:40 — From one Ryan to hundreds: how it started 10:00 — When the Ryans showed up for Ryan 14:34 — What Ryans taught her about love & division 16:36 — Life after cancer: choosing more joy 20:04 — Karaoke, 1,300 Ryans & other favorite moments 23:53 — Girl Ryans, having more brothers & feeling safe 25:09 — How to join + where the Ryans are headed next 26:04 — You don’t have to be a Ryan to find community Calling all Ryans! Connect with Ryan Meetup: https://www.ryanmeetup.com/ Instagram: @ryanmeetup

Who has been a guest on Heartbeat Narratives

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Amund Gismervik
• Sean Dunnington
• PuaOEleili Pinto
• Harry Baden
• Reshma

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

19 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

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Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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