Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks with Marc McDowell, the Executive Chef &amp; Owner of SixtyTwo MarcKet.  In this episode Marc talks about his introduction into the culinary industry, the path that took him from the Culinary Institute of America in New York to Maui, lessons he learned at different resorts &amp; restaurants he worked at on Maui over the years, what gave him the confidence to branch out and open his own restaurant, what the process was like going from a new restaurant concept to opening the doors, the challenges he faced both pre and post pandemic, his approach to a revolving seasonal menu at SixtyTwo MarcKet, the importance of knowing your farmers, some of his favorite items on the menu, and how to learn more about SixtyTwo MarcKet in Wailuku including hours of operation.  

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks with Marc McDowell, the Executive Chef &amp; Owner of SixtyTwo MarcKet.  In this episode Marc talks about his introduction into the culinary industry, the path that took him from the Culinary Institute of America in New York to Maui, lessons he learned at different resorts &amp; restaurants he worked at on Maui over the years, what gave him the confidence to branch out and open his own restaurant, what the process was like going from a new restaurant concept to opening the doors, the challenges he faced both pre and post pandemic, his approach to a revolving seasonal menu at SixtyTwo MarcKet, the importance of knowing your farmers, some of his favorite items on the menu, and how to learn more about SixtyTwo MarcKet in Wailuku including hours of operation.

Marc McDowell (Chef/Owner SixtyTwo MarcKet)

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Graeme Swain, owner and founder of Gather In Maui.  In this episode Graeme talks about the origins of the Gather restaurant concept, his first introduction into the restaurant industry, what brought him from Jackson Hole to Maui, opening a hydroponics farm in his hometown, taking over the restaurant from what used to be Gannon's, what the transition was like changing the location from Gannon's to Gather In Maui, the approach to the food and bar menu, navigating the challenges of the restaurant industry, and his goals for Gather In Maui in the future.  

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Graeme Swain, owner and founder of Gather In Maui.  In this episode Graeme talks about the origins of the Gather restaurant concept, his first introduction into the restaurant industry, what brought him from Jackson Hole to Maui, opening a hydroponics farm in his hometown, taking over the restaurant from what used to be Gannon's, what the transition was like changing the location from Gannon's to Gather In Maui, the approach to the food and bar menu, navigating the challenges of the restaurant industry, and his goals for Gather In Maui in the future.

Graeme Swain (Gather In Maui)

Paula Hegele

Diane Woodburn speaks to Paula Hegele, President and co-owner of MauiWine.  In this podcast Paula talks about the history of MauiWine, her involvement as a mentor with the University of Hawai'i Maui College, the business challenges she's had to work through over the past few years, how the Tasting Room experience has evolved since 2020, what makes the location of MauiWine in Ulupalakua so special, working through production and supply chain challenges, her near term and long term outlook for MauiWine, a recap of the products that are available, and her advice to young women looking to establish a career in the agriculture or wine industries. 

Diane Woodburn speaks to Paula Hegele, President and co-owner of MauiWine.  In this podcast Paula talks about the history of MauiWine, her involvement as a mentor with the University of Hawai'i Maui College, the business challenges she's had to work through over the past few years, how the Tasting Room experience has evolved since 2020, what makes the location of MauiWine in Ulupalakua so special, working through production and supply chain challenges, her near term and long term outlook for MauiWine, a recap of the products that are available, and her advice to young women looking to establish a career in the agriculture or wine industries.

Paula Hegele (President/Co-owner of MauiWine)

Nicholas Winfrey

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Nicholas Winfrey, President &amp; Chief Professional Officer of the Maui United Way.  In this podcast Nicholas talks about what the past year has been like for the Maui United Way, the ups and downs of the non-profit sector since the beginning of the pandemic, lessens learned and applied since 2020, the overall mission of the Maui United Way, what it was like to win the 2022 Mayor's Small Business Award for Outstanding Nonprofit Business, the goals for Maui United Way for the next year, the upcoming Keiki Talapia Fishing Tournament on August 26th (and a way you MIGHT be able to get tickets if you haven't already...), plans for a 2024 golf fundraising event in Wailea, advice for anyone considering a job with a non-profit, and how to get involved with Maui United Way.  

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Nicholas Winfrey, President &amp; Chief Professional Officer of the Maui United Way.  In this podcast Nicholas talks about what the past year has been like for the Maui United Way, the ups and downs of the non-profit sector since the beginning of the pandemic, lessens learned and applied since 2020, the overall mission of the Maui United Way, what it was like to win the 2022 Mayor's Small Business Award for Outstanding Nonprofit Business, the goals for Maui United Way for the next year, the upcoming Keiki Talapia Fishing Tournament on August 26th (and a way you MIGHT be able to get tickets if you haven't already...), plans for a 2024 golf fundraising event in Wailea, advice for anyone considering a job with a non-profit, and how to get involved with Maui United Way.

Nicholas Winfrey (Maui United Way)

Barry Rivers

Diane Woodburn speaks to Barry Rivers, Executive Director of the Maui Film Festival.  In this podcast Barry talks about his original pitches to begin the film festival over two decades ago, how the vision for the festival evolved over the years, the 2023 festival schedule including the in person and virtual cinema options, the vast number of short films this year including incorporating films that were produced in Hawaii, a night by night run down of what to expect between June 28th-July 2nd, and how people can learn more about the festival and purchase tickets. 

Diane Woodburn speaks to Barry Rivers, Executive Director of the Maui Film Festival.  In this podcast Barry talks about his original pitches to begin the film festival over two decades ago, how the vision for the festival evolved over the years, the 2023 festival schedule including the in person and virtual cinema options, the vast number of short films this year including incorporating films that were produced in Hawaii, a night by night run down of what to expect between June 28th-July 2nd, and how people can learn more about the festival and purchase tickets.

Barry Rivers (Maui Film Festival)

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Daryl Fujiwara, the event coordinator for the King Kamehameha Day Parade in Lahaina on June 17th.  In this podcast Daryl talks about the significance of King Kamehameha Day, what goes into planning for this event, how the parade has evolved over the past decade, the schedule of events on June 17th in Lahaina for the parade, why this commemorative tradition is so important to continue, and how to learn more about the event.  

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Daryl Fujiwara, the event coordinator for the King Kamehameha Day Parade in Lahaina on June 17th.  In this podcast Daryl talks about the significance of King Kamehameha Day, what goes into planning for this event, how the parade has evolved over the past decade, the schedule of events on June 17th in Lahaina for the parade, why this commemorative tradition is so important to continue, and how to learn more about the event.

Daryl Fujiwara (King Kamehameha Day Parade)

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Charlene Ka'uhane, event organizer of the Maui AgFest &amp; 4H Livestock Fair.  In this podcast Charlene talks about the history of Maui AgFest, the importance of connecting the community to agriculture, what goes into planning an event like Maui AgFest, adding a Grand Dessert tasting event, goals to expand to a multi-day event in the future, how the pandemic reinforced the importance of local agriculture, how the agriculture industry formed new partnerships island wide due to the pandemic, a rundown of events for this years AgFest event, and how people can learn more about the event and purchase tickets in advance.  

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Charlene Ka'uhane, event organizer of the Maui AgFest &amp; 4H Livestock Fair.  In this podcast Charlene talks about the history of Maui AgFest, the importance of connecting the community to agriculture, what goes into planning an event like Maui AgFest, adding a Grand Dessert tasting event, goals to expand to a multi-day event in the future, how the pandemic reinforced the importance of local agriculture, how the agriculture industry formed new partnerships island wide due to the pandemic, a rundown of events for this years AgFest event, and how people can learn more about the event and purchase tickets in advance.

Charlene Ka'uhane (Maui AgFest)

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Laura Night, CEO of Vida by Sip Me Maui.  In this podcast Laura talks about the inspiration to open a coffee shop in 2014,  how she was denied funding 16 times before opening her business, the impact the Maui Economic Opportunity program provided to open Sip Me Maui, the balance of excitement vs nerves when opening a business, the importance of community engagement, how the pandemic impacted the business, innovations from the pandemic that she thinks will stick around, challenges from the pandemic that have not be solved yet within the service industry, her role as chair with the non profit Common Ground Collective who seeks to help with food security on Maui, 

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Laura Night, CEO of Vida by Sip Me Maui.  In this podcast Laura talks about the inspiration to open a coffee shop in 2014,  how she was denied funding 16 times before opening her business, the impact the Maui Economic Opportunity program provided to open Sip Me Maui, the balance of excitement vs nerves when opening a business, the importance of community engagement, how the pandemic impacted the business, innovations from the pandemic that she thinks will stick around, challenges from the pandemic that have not be solved yet within the service industry, her role as chair with the non profit Common Ground Collective who seeks to help with food security on Maui,

Laura Night (CEO, Vida by Sip Me Maui)

Diane Woodburn speaks with Roger Stettler, Executive Chef &amp; Partner of Taverna.  In this podcast Roger talks about growing up in Switzerland, the early culinary influences of his mother and grandmother, the path that led him from Switzerland to the Caribbean thru Asia and then eventually Maui, winning the Aipono Chef of the Year Award in 2012 while at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, the importance of being involved in the local community, his decision to  help open Taverna, what it was like navigating through the pandemic, the ongoing challenge of staffing for the hospitality industry, the upcoming event Taverna will host in June as part of the Kapalua Wine &amp; Food Festival, some of his favorite things on the Taverna menu, &amp; his advice for those looking to move up in the restaurant industry. 

Diane Woodburn speaks with Roger Stettler, Executive Chef &amp; Partner of Taverna.  In this podcast Roger talks about growing up in Switzerland, the early culinary influences of his mother and grandmother, the path that led him from Switzerland to the Caribbean thru Asia and then eventually Maui, winning the Aipono Chef of the Year Award in 2012 while at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, the importance of being involved in the local community, his decision to  help open Taverna, what it was like navigating through the pandemic, the ongoing challenge of staffing for the hospitality industry, the upcoming event Taverna will host in June as part of the Kapalua Wine &amp; Food Festival, some of his favorite things on the Taverna menu, &amp; his advice for those looking to move up in the restaurant industry.

Roger Stettler (Executive Chef & Partner, Taverna)

Yvonne McClean

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speak to Yvonne McClean, Community Relations Director of Habitat For Humanity on Maui.   In this podcast Yvonne talks about what the past few years have been like navigating through the pandemic,  how the organization has dealt with the overall labor shortage on Maui, the success of the Brush With Kindness program that helps underserved homeowners help to update and maintain their houses, the ongoing efforts to help construction with Hawaiian Homes in Kula, what it was like to recently hand over the keys to a local family who just had their home completed, details about the upcoming 25th anniversary Silver Hammer Gala that will be held at the Andaz Maui at Wailea on June 3rd, goals for the remainder of 2023 and into the future, details about ReStore where people can donate building materials and household items to be put to use, and how people can learn more about volunteering or donating to Habitat for Humanity.  

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speak to Yvonne McClean, Community Relations Director of Habitat For Humanity on Maui.   In this podcast Yvonne talks about what the past few years have been like navigating through the pandemic,  how the organization has dealt with the overall labor shortage on Maui, the success of the Brush With Kindness program that helps underserved homeowners help to update and maintain their houses, the ongoing efforts to help construction with Hawaiian Homes in Kula, what it was like to recently hand over the keys to a local family who just had their home completed, details about the upcoming 25th anniversary Silver Hammer Gala that will be held at the Andaz Maui at Wailea on June 3rd, goals for the remainder of 2023 and into the future, details about ReStore where people can donate building materials and household items to be put to use, and how people can learn more about volunteering or donating to Habitat for Humanity.

Yvonne McClean (Habitat For Humanity)

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Diane Woodburn speaks to Master Sommelier Michael Jordan about the upcoming Kapalua Wine &amp; Food Festival in June.  In this podcast Michael talks about his introduction to the restaurant industry at an early age, how Frank Sinatra became his Godfather, moving to Oahu at a young age, his love of music in Hawaii, what it's been like to see the Kapalua Wine &amp; Food Festival evolve over the years, a preview of the panels &amp; tastings at this years event from June 8th-11th, how the Kapalua Food &amp; Wine Festival helps to raise money for the University of Hawaii-Maui College Culinary Arts Program, how the event has become less intimidating for those who are not regular wine consumers, and how to learn more about the calendar of events along with ticket options (single event vs the festival pass).

Diane Woodburn speaks to Master Sommelier Michael Jordan about the upcoming Kapalua Wine &amp; Food Festival in June.  In this podcast Michael talks about his introduction to the restaurant industry at an early age, how Frank Sinatra became his Godfather, moving to Oahu at a young age, his love of music in Hawaii, what it's been like to see the Kapalua Wine &amp; Food Festival evolve over the years, a preview of the panels &amp; tastings at this years event from June 8th-11th, how the Kapalua Food &amp; Wine Festival helps to raise money for the University of Hawaii-Maui College Culinary Arts Program, how the event has become less intimidating for those who are not regular wine consumers, and how to learn more about the calendar of events along with ticket options (single event vs the festival pass).

Michael Jordan (Kapalua Wine & Food Festival)

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to McKenna Shea, Assistant Executive Chef at Pacific'o on the Beach and recent winner on a March 2023 episode of Food Network's TV series "Chopped."  In this podcast McKenna talks about her interest in the culinary industry at an early age, her path to Maui, joining the Pacific'o team in 2019, navigating through the challenges of the pandemic in 2020, how the industry has been changed since 2020, some aspects of industry changes that she thinks will stick around, challenges the industry is still facing, what it's like undergoing changes with the culinary team &amp; ownership group at Pacific'o, how she ended up on an episode of Food Network's "Chopped" television series that aired in March of 2023, what it's like competing on a television cooking competition series, her goals for the future, her advice for younger women looking to work their way up in the culinary industry, and how to find out more about Pacific'o on the Beach (including some of her favorite dishes).  

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to McKenna Shea, Assistant Executive Chef at Pacific'o on the Beach and recent winner on a March 2023 episode of Food Network's TV series "Chopped."  In this podcast McKenna talks about her interest in the culinary industry at an early age, her path to Maui, joining the Pacific'o team in 2019, navigating through the challenges of the pandemic in 2020, how the industry has been changed since 2020, some aspects of industry changes that she thinks will stick around, challenges the industry is still facing, what it's like undergoing changes with the culinary team &amp; ownership group at Pacific'o, how she ended up on an episode of Food Network's "Chopped" television series that aired in March of 2023, what it's like competing on a television cooking competition series, her goals for the future, her advice for younger women looking to work their way up in the culinary industry, and how to find out more about Pacific'o on the Beach (including some of her favorite dishes).

McKenna Shea (Pacific'o / Winner on Food Network's "Chopped")

Tapani Vuori

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Tapani Vuori, General Manager of the Maui Ocean Center.  In this podcast Tapani talks about what the past few years have been like navigating through the pandemic, why the Maui Ocean Center has made it a priority to be ingrained in the local community, how 2023 will mark their 25th anniversary, the challenge Maui faces with tourism, how the Maui Ocean Center has supported Bill 21 in order to help lessen the impact on native sea turtles and birds, the inspiration for their Kaho'olawe exhibit, how the Humpbacks of Hawaii exhibit evolved, working with local elementary schools, and how to learn more about Maui Ocean Center (including a special $10 entry for local residents on Earth Day).  

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Tapani Vuori, General Manager of the Maui Ocean Center.  In this podcast Tapani talks about what the past few years have been like navigating through the pandemic, why the Maui Ocean Center has made it a priority to be ingrained in the local community, how 2023 will mark their 25th anniversary, the challenge Maui faces with tourism, how the Maui Ocean Center has supported Bill 21 in order to help lessen the impact on native sea turtles and birds, the inspiration for their Kaho'olawe exhibit, how the Humpbacks of Hawaii exhibit evolved, working with local elementary schools, and how to learn more about Maui Ocean Center (including a special $10 entry for local residents on Earth Day).

Tapani Vuori (Maui Ocean Center)

Diane Woodburn speaks to Clifford Nae'ole, Cultural Director at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.  In this podcast Clifford talks about how he first starting working with The Ritz-Carlton, some of the early history of the property location and the importance of the grounds nearby, the inspiration to start the Celebration of the Arts 31 years ago, how the event has grown over the years, the daily schedule for this year's event, why it's important to keep it free of charge and open to the public, examples of artists and artisans that will be showcasing their work, what to expect at the luau to wrap up the event on Sunday, and how people can learn more about this years Celebration of the Arts including a schedule of events and how to purchase tickets for the luau. 

Diane Woodburn speaks to Clifford Nae'ole, Cultural Director at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.  In this podcast Clifford talks about how he first starting working with The Ritz-Carlton, some of the early history of the property location and the importance of the grounds nearby, the inspiration to start the Celebration of the Arts 31 years ago, how the event has grown over the years, the daily schedule for this year's event, why it's important to keep it free of charge and open to the public, examples of artists and artisans that will be showcasing their work, what to expect at the luau to wrap up the event on Sunday, and how people can learn more about this years Celebration of the Arts including a schedule of events and how to purchase tickets for the luau.

Clifford Nae'ole (The Celebration of the Arts / The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua)

Tom Houston

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Tom Houston, Director of Food &amp; Beverage at the Fairmont Kea Lani.  In this podcast Tom talks about what his role entails, his first introduction to the hospitality industry, his path from Ontario Canada to the Fairmont Kea Lani, starting his new role at Fairmont Kea Lani weeks before the start of the pandemic in 2020, industry innovations and challenges that have resulted from the pandemic, the inspiration for opening a new food truck ('Opihi) on property at the Fairmont Kea Lani, how the beverage trends have evolved over the past few years, details about the upcoming Easter Brunch at Kō, the impact of the late Chef Tylun Pang on Tom, what advice Tom would give those who are interested in the hospitality industry or those who currently work in hospitality and want to work their way up, and how to learn more about Kō and the rest of the Fairmont Kea Lani Food &amp; Beverage operations.   

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Tom Houston, Director of Food &amp; Beverage at the Fairmont Kea Lani.  In this podcast Tom talks about what his role entails, his first introduction to the hospitality industry, his path from Ontario Canada to the Fairmont Kea Lani, starting his new role at Fairmont Kea Lani weeks before the start of the pandemic in 2020, industry innovations and challenges that have resulted from the pandemic, the inspiration for opening a new food truck ('Opihi) on property at the Fairmont Kea Lani, how the beverage trends have evolved over the past few years, details about the upcoming Easter Brunch at Kō, the impact of the late Chef Tylun Pang on Tom, what advice Tom would give those who are interested in the hospitality industry or those who currently work in hospitality and want to work their way up, and how to learn more about Kō and the rest of the Fairmont Kea Lani Food &amp; Beverage operations.

Tom Houston (Director of Food & Beverage, Fairmont Kea Lani)

Diane Woodburn speaks to recently retired Chef / Restaurant Owner Bev Gannon.  In this podcast Bev talks about her decision to retire from the restaurant industry, what it was like opening the restaurant at Hali'imaile General Store in the late 80's, how she navigated the early days of running a restaurant, the challenge of navigating the early stages of the pandemic in 2020, how the effects of the pandemic reinforced her decision to sell her restaurants, how the industry has evolved in the past few years and where she sees changes continuing in the years ahead, how she first started her career in the entertainment industry prior to working in the culinary field, reacting to the recent passing of friend &amp; colleague Mark Ellman, and her advice for chefs trying to work their way up in the restaurant industry.   

Diane Woodburn speaks to recently retired Chef / Restaurant Owner Bev Gannon.  In this podcast Bev talks about her decision to retire from the restaurant industry, what it was like opening the restaurant at Hali'imaile General Store in the late 80's, how she navigated the early days of running a restaurant, the challenge of navigating the early stages of the pandemic in 2020, how the effects of the pandemic reinforced her decision to sell her restaurants, how the industry has evolved in the past few years and where she sees changes continuing in the years ahead, how she first started her career in the entertainment industry prior to working in the culinary field, reacting to the recent passing of friend &amp; colleague Mark Ellman, and her advice for chefs trying to work their way up in the restaurant industry.

Bev Gannon (Gannon's & Hali'imaile General Store)

John Carty

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks with John Carty, Vice President and co-founder of the Save Honolua Coalition.  In this podcast John talks about the inspiration behind starting the Save Honolua Coalition, why Honolua is such an sacred place, the original intent for the moorings set up at Honolua Bay for boats, his reaction when he first learned of the yacht that was grounded over the past few weeks, the importance of community involvement to protect natural places, how the response system for an incident like the recent grounded yacht can be improved, the need to have cultural practitioners as part of the decision making process with the county, ways to prevent an incident like this from happening again, his reaction when he saw the boat removed from Honolua Bay, his thoughts on the vessel sinking in the channel, what’s next for the Save Honolua Coalition, and how people can learn more and get involved.  

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks with John Carty, Vice President and co-founder of the Save Honolua Coalition.  In this podcast John talks about the inspiration behind starting the Save Honolua Coalition, why Honolua is such an sacred place, the original intent for the moorings set up at Honolua Bay for boats, his reaction when he first learned of the yacht that was grounded over the past few weeks, the importance of community involvement to protect natural places, how the response system for an incident like the recent grounded yacht can be improved, the need to have cultural practitioners as part of the decision making process with the county, ways to prevent an incident like this from happening again, his reaction when he saw the boat removed from Honolua Bay, his thoughts on the vessel sinking in the channel, what’s next for the Save Honolua Coalition, and how people can learn more and get involved.

John Carty (Save Honolua Coalition)

Diane Woodburn speaks to Raul Bermudez, Executive Chef at the Kula Lodge.  In this podcast Raul talks about being a part of the new management team that has taken over the Kula Lodge, coming to Maui from the Philippines when he was 8 years old, his path working in the restaurant industry on Maui that led him to Kula Lodge, how the restaurant industry on Maui has evolved over the past few decades, his goals for dining options at Kula Lodge, insights on a few of their current menu items, his process in designing a menu, the importance of sourcing local ingredients, the challenge of rising costs for restaurant ingredients, and how his working partnership with new Kula Lodge owner Simon Vojdani has worked so well over the past few decades.  

Diane Woodburn speaks to Raul Bermudez, Executive Chef at the Kula Lodge.  In this podcast Raul talks about being a part of the new management team that has taken over the Kula Lodge, coming to Maui from the Philippines when he was 8 years old, his path working in the restaurant industry on Maui that led him to Kula Lodge, how the restaurant industry on Maui has evolved over the past few decades, his goals for dining options at Kula Lodge, insights on a few of their current menu items, his process in designing a menu, the importance of sourcing local ingredients, the challenge of rising costs for restaurant ingredients, and how his working partnership with new Kula Lodge owner Simon Vojdani has worked so well over the past few decades.

Raul Bermudez (Executive Chef, Kula Lodge)

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Kumu Kapono'ai Molitau, founder of Native Intelligence.  In this podcast Kapono'ai talks about growing up on Oahu, his early influences, his path to becoming a Kumu Hula, what the role of a Kumu can entail, what it's like participating in Merrie Monarch, how innovations in technology over the years can impact hula, what inspired him to open Native Intelligence in Wailuku, how perseverance was so crucial to get the business up and running, how Native Intelligence works with local practitioners, what it was like navigating the business through the early stages of the pandemic, and how people can learn more about Native Intelligence.  

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Kumu Kapono'ai Molitau, founder of Native Intelligence.  In this podcast Kapono'ai talks about growing up on Oahu, his early influences, his path to becoming a Kumu Hula, what the role of a Kumu can entail, what it's like participating in Merrie Monarch, how innovations in technology over the years can impact hula, what inspired him to open Native Intelligence in Wailuku, how perseverance was so crucial to get the business up and running, how Native Intelligence works with local practitioners, what it was like navigating the business through the early stages of the pandemic, and how people can learn more about Native Intelligence.

Kumu Kapono'ai Molitau (Native Intelligence)

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Flip Nicklin, a National Geographic photographer and one of the world's leading photographers of whales.  In this podcast Flip talks about his introduction to the underwater world, the evolution of photography gear from when he started to modern day,  one of the biggest surprises he's witnessed with whale behavior, the conditions that need to be in place to take a good underwater photo, what was one of his most memorable assignments, what makes Maui such a great place to study humpback whales, what inspired him to be part of a team that started the annual Whale Tales event that will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua this weekend, what people can expect at the event both in person and virtually, and how to find out more about Whale Tales 2023 taking place February 17th-20th.  

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Flip Nicklin, a National Geographic photographer and one of the world's leading photographers of whales.  In this podcast Flip talks about his introduction to the underwater world, the evolution of photography gear from when he started to modern day,  one of the biggest surprises he's witnessed with whale behavior, the conditions that need to be in place to take a good underwater photo, what was one of his most memorable assignments, what makes Maui such a great place to study humpback whales, what inspired him to be part of a team that started the annual Whale Tales event that will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua this weekend, what people can expect at the event both in person and virtually, and how to find out more about Whale Tales 2023 taking place February 17th-20th.

Flip Nicklin (National Geographic Photographer / Whale Tales)

The content here and is amazing definitely my new to go to podcast.

Great listen

Love hearing the Maui community come together during these trying times.

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