”Sacred Work: Conversations about Evolving in the Workplace” is a podcast that taps into the profound shifts many experienced during the global pause. This transformative period sparked greater self-awareness and a reevaluation of what truly matters to our whole self. Featuring a diverse array of top business leaders, this series unveils the insights, stories, and pivotal experiences that have shaped their approach to leadership. Through reflection, vulnerability, and courage, these leaders share how they have harnessed their deeper understanding of themselves to foster environments where authenticity and innovation thrive. Join us for enlightening discussions that promise to inspire and empower you to lead with greater purpose and insight.
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Leadership, Service, and Growth with Tiera Covington
In this month’s episode of Sacred Work: Conversations About Evolving in the Workplace, we sit down with the inspiring Tiera Covington, founder of Integrated Facilities Services Hawaii (IFSH) and the #1 veteran-owned business in the state. With over 215 employees providing janitorial, maintenance, landscaping, and site management services across Oahu, Tiera shares her journey from a 16-year career in facility management to becoming a thriving entrepreneur and president of the Entrepreneurs' Organization Hawaii Chapter.
We explore:✨ The power of vulnerability in leadership✨ How mentorship and team development drive success✨ The importance of service before self in business and community
Tiera’s approach to leadership is deeply rooted in empowerment and opportunity, proving that success isn’t just about degrees or titles—it’s about dedication, adaptability, and a commitment to growth.
🎧 Tune in now and be inspired by her journey!
25 Feb 2025
February Spotlight: Innovating Opportunities with Good Jobs Hawaii!
This month, we're excited to highlight two inspiring voices shaping our community.
Vincent Kimura, Good Jobs HawaiiVincent shared his vision for creating sustainable, quality employment opportunities in Hawaii. His insights emphasized:
The transformative power of community-focused job creation.
Innovative strategies to drive economic growth in our islands.
Andreah Mamaia, AlohaHP Success StoryAndreah’s journey is a true testament to opportunity in action. Through a grant from Good Jobs Hawaii, she landed a role with AlohaHP and shared:
How targeted support can open new career doors.
The real-life impact of investing in people and potential.
Their vibrant stories remind us that strategic partnerships and community investment are key to building a brighter future. Don’t miss out on the full audio for more dynamic insights from Vincent and Andreah!
21 Jan 2025
The Power of Opportunity: How AlohaHP is Changing Lives with Monty Pereira & Wayne Moore
In this inspiring episode of Sacred Work, host Kathleen sits down with two remarkable guests—Monty Pereira, General Manager of Watanabe Floral, and Wayne Moore, a Purple Heart recipient whose journey from military service to civilian success is nothing short of extraordinary.
Monty shares insights from his 28-year career at Watanabe Floral, where he has transformed the company into a pillar of the Hawaii business community, while also championing local organizations and mentorship. Wayne opens up about his transition after an 18-year work sabbatical following his honorable discharge from the Army. Thanks to AlohaHP, he found purpose and stability at Watanabe Floral, allowing him to dream again—now setting his sights on becoming a pilot.
Together, they discuss the power of opportunity, resilience, and community support in shaping lives and businesses across Hawaii. Tune in for a conversation that highlights how the right connections can lead to incredible transformations. 🌺✨
22 Dec 2024
Empowering Hawaii's Future Through Hospitality and Education
In this episode of Sacred Work, Julie Morikawa, President and Executive Director of ClimbHI, shares her inspiring journey from a young hula dancer on cruise ships to a trailblazing leader in the hospitality and education sectors. Drawing from her experiences in global hospitality giants like Expedia, Bellagio, and Aston Hotels, Julie explains how her passion for uplifting Hawaii’s youth laid the foundation for ClimbHI.
Julie opens up about the challenges she faced as a local student seeking career resources, and how her drive to fill that gap has redefined pathways for thousands of students across Hawaii. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, experiential learning, and building meaningful industry connections to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Key Insights from the Podcast Include:
Building Bridges Between Industry and Education: How ClimbHI creates opportunities for Hawaii’s youth.
Leadership and Impact: Why early mentorship shapes successful careers.
Empowering Through Experience: The value of hands-on learning in education and hospitality.
Navigating Challenges as a Leader: Lessons from Julie's journey to the top.
Discover how Julie Morikawa’s vision continues to transform Hawaii’s education and workforce landscape, fostering innovation, leadership, and community empowerment.
2 Dec 2024
The Power of Empathy in Leadership and Education
Gerald Termae, Head of School at Island Pacific Academy, reveals how authentic leadership and empathy can transform lives and communities through self-awareness, resilience, and growth-oriented learning.
22 Oct 2024
Embracing the Mundane. Embracing it all
In this episode of Sacred Work, Ruthie Kaminskas, a top-ranked real estate agent and world traveler, shares profound insights on living a life that embraces both the extraordinary and the everyday. Ruthie, who recently sold the most expensive home in Oahu for $24.38 million, reflects on her personal journey shaped by a strict Latina mother and an engineering father. Through her experiences, she has learned to embrace the mundane and find wisdom in everyday life.
A pivotal moment in Ruthie's life occurred after she read Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss and underwent a past-life regression therapy session with him. This experience shifted her perspective, helping her develop a calm acceptance of life and death, which deeply influenced how she approached daily challenges and joys.
Key Insights from the Podcast Include:
Psychonaut Exploration: Learning to “experience ourselves” on a deeper, introspective level.
Embracing All of Life: Whether it’s the mundane, the triggers, or the joy, embracing every aspect of life.
Gratitude for the Present: Encouraging listeners to cherish the now, reminding us that what we can do today may not be possible tomorrow.
Tune in now to explore Ruthie’s vibrant energy as she reflects on the importance of being true to one’s inner self and cultivating gratitude for life's moments.
17 Sept 2024
Harnessing Energy for Impact: Featuring Charles Kaneshiro
In this episode of Sacred Work, we are thrilled to be joined by Charles Kaneshiro, AIA, LEED AP, President and Chief Operating Officer of G70. As Hawaii's foremost sustainability expert, Charles has been instrumental in shaping the future of educational facilities across the state, leading projects for Iolani School, Hawaii Baptist Academy, the University of Hawaii, and the Hawai‘i Department of Education. Since joining G70 in 2000, Charles has steered the firm through an incredible phase of growth, expanding its services and global reach.
As one of the state’s first LEED Accredited Professionals, Charles has fostered a culture of sustainability at G70, where over 40% of the staff have pursued LEED certification under his leadership. In today’s conversation, Charles shares his thoughts on sustainable design, the importance of intentionality in where we invest our time and energy, and how the impact of our actions often becomes clear only when we step back and reflect.
Key Takeaways from this Powerful Discussion:
Sustainability: Learn about the role of sustainability in architectural design and how it impacts communities for generations.
Leadership: Gain insights into leading with purpose and creating a work culture focused on growth and environmental responsibility.
Energy and Impact: Understand the profound effects of being mindful about where we direct our energy and the unseen influence of those choices.
Tune in now to explore how conscious leadership and sustainability can shape the future of education and beyond.
#SustainabilityInDesign #AuthenticLeadership #WorkisMoreThanATransaction #LEEDAccredited #SacredWorkPodcast
Theme Music by Bethany Carder and Abram Morphew.
20 Aug 2024
Episode 4: Authentic Leadership Leads to Healthy Work Environments
Join us in learning about how showing up authentically in leadership can lead to healthy work environments. This episode of Sacred Work Kat speaks with Elisia Flores, CEO of L&L Franchise Inc. Elisia shares her insights on her choice to not fight a monster head on, but instead, boldly stepped away. This showed her how to become more confident as an authentic leader, and in turn, how being an authentic leader can create a work environment that promotes community. By making this choice she has experienced important personal growth, introspection, and liberation that drives her leadership.
Key Takeaways from this Powerful Discussion:
Authenticity: how being authentic in every aspect of your life can create fuller, more profound experiences.
Leadership: the type of leadership that encourages people to be their best, most authentic selves.
Work Environment: the importance of what it means to create a work environment that promotes human experience.
Tune in now and be inspired to embrace challenges and grow!
#EmbraceChallenge #Introspection #SelfAwareness
#Authentic Leadership #SacredWork #EveolvingInTheWorkspace
13 Jul 2024
Finding Your Light
Listen to the latest episode of the “Sacred Work” podcast to gain wisdom from Sandy Narvaez, Market Director of Leisure for Marriott, Hawaiʻi & French Polynesia. Sandy speaks beautifully about how we can remain authentic through the practice of shifting energy and focus through the different positions we hold and how this practice can ground and connect us to ourselves.
Key Takeaways from this Powerful Discussion:
Gratitude: Being grateful for the extraordinary people in our life
Vulnerability: Normalizing being open and in touch with emotions in every aspect of our lives, even in the workplace
Self-Connection: Learning how to be in touch with ourselves AND learning how to work
Self-Awareness: Understanding ourselves better to learn and grow at work.
Admitting Limitations: Admitting when we can give more and learning how to be self-aware so that we can identify our future mistakesTune in now and be inspired to embrace challenges and grow!
#EmbraceChallenge #Introspection #SelfAwareness
#InsatiableAppetiteForChallenge #podcasting #newpodcast #podcastcommunity #businesspodcast
18 Jun 2024
Episode 2: If you Build an Insatiable Appetite for Challenge, Success is the Only Thing You Will Burp
We're excited to share our latest podcast episode with Joy Barua, President at Finance Insurance Ltd. In this insightful session, Joy delves into his lifelong journey of embracing challenges that have shaped his personal and professional life. With a focus on cultivating an insatiable appetite for challenges, Joy discusses his transformative experiences from a young age, leading to profound personal growth, introspection, and liberation.In this powerful episode, Joy joins host Kathleen Hurtubise to share key strategies on how to shed limiting self-identities and thrive in every aspect of life. Discover hidden strengths and live a growth-focused life as Joy reveals how challenging environments and a curious mindset are crucial for personal and professional success.Key Takeaways from this Powerful Discussion:
Embrace Challenges: Learn how to uncover hidden strengths and embrace a life focused on growth.
Self-Truth: Understand the importance of authenticity in your personal and professional journey. You can fool others, but not yourself.
21 May 2024
Transcending Fear: Evolving in the Workplace
In the inaugural episode of "Sacred Work: Conversations about Evolving in the Workplace," Sarah Guay, President & CEO of Hawaii Employers Council, shares her journey of transformation amidst adversity. Through her battle with breast cancer and the subsequent process of self-reflection, Sarah discovered the profound power of facing fear head-on. She eloquently likens this transformative process to being distilled to one's authentic essence, shedding fear and embracing freedom.
Sarah's experience informs her leadership style, allowing her to cultivate empathy, authenticity, and safety in the workplace. By transcending fear, she empowers her team to embrace their unique gifts and talents, fostering a culture where individuals can thrive. Sarah emphasizes the importance of caring for each team member as a whole person, facilitating their growth and evolution in the workplace.
Key Takeaways:
Facing fear leads to profound transformation and freedom.
Authentic leadership creates a safe space for individuals to thrive.
Work is more than a transaction; it's a conduit for personal evolution and relationship-building.
Challenges will persist until we learn and grow from them, emphasizing the importance of personal development in the workplace.
14 May 2024
Sacred Work - The Podcast Introduction
Every third Tuesday, join Kat, a serial entrepreneur and yogini, on "Sacred Work: Conversations about Evolving in the Workplace." In each episode, Kat talks with global business leaders who share their transformative "aha" moments that have shaped lives and relationships. Most of these moments have occurred in the workspace, a place where we spend about one-third of our lives. Kat deems this space sacred because it’s where we can connect with our core existence, fostering a transformative effect on our lives. Embark on a journey of discovery and empowerment as Kat delves into stories that have shaped lives and relationships worldwide.
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