If you can think it, Tyler Bernabe can probably create it. Using artificial intelligence, the 38-year-old video effects artist has the ability to bring outlandish fantasies to life. Some of his recent works include adding diamond grills to childhood cartoon characters and making ferocious animals tame enough to cuddle.

If you can think it, Tyler Bernabe can probably create it.&nbsp;Using artificial intelligence, the 38-year-old video effects artist has the ability to bring outlandish fantasies to life.&nbsp;Some of his recent works include adding diamond grills to childhood cartoon characters and making ferocious animals tame enough to cuddle.

Episode 9: Tyler Bernabe

On this week's episode of "Slow Your Scroll," we talk to social media star Micah Tengan. The 22-year-old from Waikiki has gained nearly 1 million TikTok and Instagram followers. His man-on-the-street videos have gone viral and he has become a local celebrity here on Oahu. He joins us to talk about the keys to his success.

On this week's episode of "Slow Your Scroll," we talk to social media star Micah Tengan. The 22-year-old from Waikiki has gained nearly 1 million TikTok and Instagram followers. His man-on-the-street videos have gone viral and he has become a local celebrity here on Oahu. He joins us to talk about the keys to his success.

Episode 8: Micah Tengan

Keeping it real and keeping it local. That’s Chelei Kahaleiwai.

She is a hospice nurse with a huge social media following — and a perspective on life far wiser than her years.

Keeping it real and keeping it local. That’s Chelei Kahaleiwai.
She is a hospice nurse with a huge social media following — and a perspective on life far wiser than her years.

Episode 7: Chelei Kahaleiwai

He has nearly 44,000 Instagram followers and a budding Hollywood career, but Russell Satele still considers himself something of an introvert.

He has nearly 44,000 Instagram followers and a budding Hollywood career, but Russell Satele still considers himself something of an introvert.

Episode 6: Russell Satele

Ever humble, Kamaka Dias won't shout his own praises. But with nearly 85,000 followers on Instagram alone, the Hilo native is one of Hawaii's preeminent podcasters. Before he started interviewing some of the islands' biggest celebrities, Dias was lighting up soccer and football fields on the Big Island while attending Hawaiian immersion schools.

Ever humble, Kamaka Dias won't shout his own praises. But with nearly 85,000 followers on Instagram alone, the Hilo native is one of Hawaii's preeminent podcasters. Before he started interviewing some of the islands' biggest celebrities, Dias was lighting up soccer and football fields on the Big Island while attending Hawaiian immersion schools.

Episode 5: Kamaka Dias

Whether you're looking for a perfect date night, a hot new spot to grab cocktails or a cute weekend brunch, Taylor Date has you covered.

Better known to her 35,000 Istagram followers as "Townie Tay," the 27-year-old Punahou alum wasn't always a townie.

In this episode, Date discusses growing up in Hawaii and her journey to becoming influencer. 

Whether you're looking for a perfect date night, a hot new spot to grab cocktails or a cute weekend brunch, Taylor Date has you covered.
Better known to her 35,000 Istagram followers as "Townie Tay," the 27-year-old Punahou alum wasn't always a townie.
In this episode, Date discusses growing up in Hawaii and her journey to becoming influencer.

Episode 4: Taylor Date

Whether she's in high heels, blind folded using one arm or competing in a singlet, Stacia Cambra can move some serious weight. Just shy of 5 feet tall and just a tick over 100 pounds, the 27-year-old from Nanakuli is a 12-time world record holder in powerlifting. Her biggest raw numbers: 292 pound back squat, a 214 pound bench and a 385 pound deadlift. The former Kapolei High softball star says her training began in grade school, growing up doing 100 push-ups, squats and sit-ups every night. With a strong foundation, Cambra was a natural with the barbell. 

Whether she's in high heels, blind folded using one arm or competing in a singlet, Stacia Cambra can move some serious weight. Just shy of 5 feet tall and just a tick over 100 pounds, the 27-year-old from Nanakuli is a 12-time world record holder in powerlifting. Her biggest raw numbers: 292 pound back squat, a 214 pound bench and a 385 pound deadlift. The former Kapolei High softball star says her training began in grade school, growing up doing 100 push-ups, squats and sit-ups every night. With a strong foundation, Cambra was a natural with the barbell.

Episode 3: Stacia Cambra

Before Tik Tok and Instagram, Hawaii's original content creator was Alex Farnham.

Fifteen years ago his 'One Dolla' video blew up in the islands

Now 35, the Kailua-Kona native, says he was destined to entertain despite growing up an ocean away from Hollywood.

Before Tik Tok and Instagram, Hawaii's original content creator was Alex Farnham.
Fifteen years ago his 'One Dolla' video blew up in the islands
Now 35, the Kailua-Kona native, says he was destined to entertain despite growing up an ocean away from Hollywood.

Episode 2: Alex Farnham

At 6-foot-4, Kulani Watson is hard to miss. But it's his big sense of humor that's made him a social media star.

The Kalihi native's videos have earned him nearly 63,000 Instagram followers and 55,000 on TikTok.

Watson got his start in front of crowds leading the haka for his Damien Memorial Football team.Before going viral, Watson spent years working side jobs, creating t-shirts and answering angry customer service calls at a local bank

.Watson eventually started gaining followers after a move to Utah and submitting a video to fellow Polynesian content creators.

Since moving back to Hawaii, Watson now writes skits with his own sketch comedy group and hopes to one day transition to short films and sitcoms. (edited) 

At 6-foot-4, Kulani Watson is hard to miss. But it's his big sense of humor that's made him a social media star.
The Kalihi native's videos have earned him nearly 63,000 Instagram followers and 55,000 on TikTok.
Watson got his start in front of crowds leading the haka for his Damien Memorial Football team.Before going viral, Watson spent years working side jobs, creating t-shirts and answering angry customer service calls at a local bank
.Watson eventually started gaining followers after a move to Utah and submitting a video to fellow Polynesian content creators.
Since moving back to Hawaii, Watson now writes skits with his own sketch comedy group and hopes to one day transition to short films and sitcoms. (edited)

Episode 1: Kulani Watson

Social media influencer is more than a fun title these days. It's a job description. On "Slow Your Scroll," an original HNN podcast, we feature some of the biggest names in social media in Hawaii -- and go beyond the platform to understand what makes them tick.

Social media influencer is more than a fun title these days. It's a job description. On "Slow Your Scroll," an original HNN podcast, we feature some of the biggest names in social media in Hawaii -- and go beyond the platform to understand what makes them tick.

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