Episode 213: 'I've been so blessed.' How the owner of Kauai Fresh Fish juggles family and business

This week on 'Muthaship', we meet a small business owner who's connecting local fishermen with Hawaii restaurants. Cadena Ragsdale is a single mom of two young boys and runs Kauai Fresh Fish in Lihue. She was also selected as an outstanding entrepreneur as the winner of last year's Catch a Wave con…

Episode 212: Internationally acclaimed ukulele virtuoso shares tips on how to turn your dreams into reality

Want to turn your dreams into reality and embrace the life you've always imagined? Internationally acclaimed ukulele virtuoso Derick Sebastian, who hails from the island of Maui, shares valuable tips from his bestselling book "Daydreaming With Purpose".

Episode 211: Mental health support for mothers

It can be hard to talk about or admit that you're experiencing challenges with your mental health, especially moms who take on so much. Fellow mom Noe Sagapolutele started Wa'a Collective for locals and Native Hawaiians to have access to therapists that they can relate to. She explains why it is so…

Episode 210: A special Mother's Day message from Stephanie Lum

Moms, this is your week! Thank you for navigating a wild ride juggling kids and doing it all! As a mom of three young boys, life is bursting at the seams! I openly talked about my most memorable motherhood experiences on stage at a recent storytellers event by Civil Beat. Please have a listen and I…

Episode 209: Graduation season is here! Tips to prepare for the big day

Graduation season is here for high schools and colleges across Hawaii. These celebrations can come with lots of stress and a large to-do list. Brooke and Noli have tips to help parents get through their graduate's big day.

Episode 208: Survey finds more people are leaving Hawaii due to financial hardships

A growing number of residents aren't sure how much longer they can afford to stay in Hawaii according to a survey by non-profit Holomua Collective. Executive Director Josh Wisch details the financial hardships of local workers, the biggest expenses and what's being done now to change policies or la…

Episode 207: Why do so many women working full time in Hawaii earn less than men?

Asking someone how much money they make is often seen as rude or taboo, but University of Hawaii researcher Rachel Inafuku encourages people to talk about it. She found full-time working women are earning less than men in 74% of jobs in Hawaii, and the gender pay gap is even larger in higher-paying…

Episode 206: What's in store for 2025? This Hawaii astrologer might have the answer

As we approach the new year, a Hawaii astrologer says 2025 will be a time of many big changes. Feng shui expert, author, life coach and an astrologer for 25 years, Alice Inoue is the host of the YouTube show "Following Journeys," which documents the life and professional journeys of Hawaii entrepre…

Episode 205: Tips on buying video games that are age appropriate this holiday season

Hey parents, do you know what your kid is playing? A new report by the Entertainment Software Association reveals video games are the #1 requested holiday gift for kids. It's not just boys, 67% of girls are now asking for video game related gifts. Aubrey Quinn, Senior Vice President of the ESA join…

Episode 204: Excitement builds for Kauai’s first north shore public charter school

There's a lot of excitement for Kauai's first public charter school on the north shore! Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg donated $1.5 million to the Namahana Education Foundation. Namahana School leaders, a prospective student and parent join Stephanie Lum as they share plans for the school that ha…