Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast explores stories of the Laie and BYU–Hawaii communities. Hosted by Mutia Parasduhita, Emmie Siebert and Emelia Mike who work at The Ke Alaka'i magazine as multimedia journalists. They interview members of the community about their interesting experiences, projects and takes on life.
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Women's Services & Resources: A place to be heard
April 17, 2024 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBFrom workshops, training, and events to confidential one-on-one consultations, Jeffrey and Kathleen Nye, Women's Services & Resources missionaries, join us to share the different support services available for students on campus. Hosted by Mutia Parasduhita.
Restoring broken people: a conversation with the Palangi Boi
April 10, 2024 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBJeremy Hawkins shares his transformation from being in gangs and getting in trouble to who he is today through the grace of God. Hosted by Emelia Mike.
Side by side with Muslims
April 03, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBHosts Mutia Parasduhita and Emelia Mike, who are both from predominantly Islamic countries, are joined with guest Abiyasa Gathot to talk about celebrating the Muslim Holiday of Ramadan.
Budgeting with love
March 27, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBAnn and Scott Springer, married business professors, join us to share their own financial journey and give tips on how to budget while being a student with host Mutia Parasduhita.
The Historic Gumaca
March 20, 2024 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBJerameel Recodig and Trisha Sumiran join us talk about their organization that works to preserve the historic buildings of the Philippines with host Emelia Mike.
A mutual love story
March 13, 2024 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThomas Kahalepuna, a community member from Kahuku, joins us on our podcast with hosts Mutia Parasduhita and Emelia Mike to talk about his conversion to the church and meeting his wife on the dating app, Mutual.
Twinning & winning
March 06, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBEloida and Eloisa Lulab talk about what it's like to be identical twins with host Emelia Mike.
Nuanced Energy Policy
February 28, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBBYUH political science senior, Wyatt Hunter, joins our hosts Emmie Siebert and Mutia Parasduhita to talk about a topic he has followed over the years. They talk about what energy policy is and the pros and cons to different energy sources like coal, natural gas and wind/solar renewables.
Learning to submit to God's will: a life story
February 21, 2024 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThe local chiropractor, Ty Dennis, joins us today with host Emmie Siebert to talk about his life story which includes an early marriage that ended in divorce, questioning if God exists, submitting to God's will and finding his incredible current wife and a funny story about accidentally surfing a sea lion.
Ask me on a blind date
February 14, 2024 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBLuke Golden joins us to go on a recorded blind date with Host Emelia Mike. Host Emmie Siebert, who set up the blind date, moderates the date as they get to know each other.
Charged by a tiger shark
February 07, 2024 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBJobi Brown shares his tale of repeatedly being charged by a tiger shark while spearfishing of Ehukai beach with our host Emmie Siebert.
Balancing food and fitness with Emarie Majors
January 31, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBOur host Emmie Siebert is joined by Emarie Majors to talk about how to understand food and fitness to feel good rather than chasing health trends to look a certain way.
Pacific Island Studies Club
December 06, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThe Pacific Island Studies Club Presidency joins us this week to talk about who they are, why they started, and what they hope to accomplish with hosts Emmie Siebert and Mutia Parasduhita.
Q&A with Hawaii Laie Mission Leaders
November 29, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBOur host, Emmie Siebert, is joined by some of her family friends who are serving as the Hawaii Laie Mission Leaders, Stephanie and Sid Bassett.
Living gratefully: a conversation with Kevin Schlag
November 22, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBToday Emmie Siebert is joined by Kevin Schlag, BYU-Hawaii's operations vice president, to talk about his devotional, Thanksliving.
Sokiyo: an experience-share company based in Hawaii
November 15, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHadley Wurtz and Emmie Siebert are joined this week by Stephen Tausinga as he talks about why he founded Sokiyo: an experience-share company.
Behind-the-scenes jobs: Keeping BYUH clean and safe
November 08, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBMutia Parasduhita and Emmie Siebert talk with student custodian Erwin Boenari and student security guard Thanush Prathapan to hear the tales of their jobs on campus, discussing the crazy hours, balancing work with school and more.
Feeling God's love and serving others with Tai Gonzales
November 01, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week our hosts talk with student Tai Gonzales about his experience volunteering for HXP, or Humanitarian Experience, this past summer and how it shaped his perspective of others and expanded his testimony God's love.
Learning from the 'āina with the Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability
October 25, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBHave you heard of the Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability? Emmie Siebert and Mutia Parasduhita sit down with student Kinohi Bridges and Kumuwaiwai Education Manager Kihei Nahale-a to learn what the center and farm are, their purpose on campus and how students can take part in the work.
Introducing the hosts!
October 18, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.23 MBKicking off season 7 with our hosts Emmie Siebert, Mutia Parasduhita and Hadley Wurtz, the hosts sit down to share a bit about themselves and what is in store for this season.
Spooky stories and superstitions
October 11, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWith Friday the 13th a few days away and Halloween around the corner, Emmie Siebert and Mutia Parasduhita sit down with Auntie Sonne, the voice of the former Laie Lady. These three chat about Sonne Campbell's experiences doing the PCC's Haunted Lagoon, what Friday the 13th is and share some personal spooky stories of their own.
Enactus: Bridging boarders for good
October 04, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBEli Hadley talks with the president of the BYU–Hawaii Enactus team, Sumiya Munkhbaatar, and her fellow teammates, Nandy Gordillo and Anameere Tennaba. They share their experience and success in this past years international social entrepreneurship competition with their business project ReEarth.
Scooping Sweet Success: An entrepreneur's journey
September 27, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBEli Hadley and Linda Laulu talk with Natalie Day a young entrepreneur and business major. Day shares her journey starting her own ice cream stand, "Main Street Treats," in Montana during COVID-19 and how it has since grown. She shares how the experience has benefitted her business studies at BYU–Hawaii.
Art Club: A Community of Creativity
September 22, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBQing Li and Ice Cesario sit down with hosts Eli Hadley and Mutia Parasduhita to discuss the newly formed Art Club at BYU–Hawaii. They share how they got started in art, the purpose for starting the club and how the club is for the entire BYUH community.
From Russia with Hope: Adoption and Redefining Identity with Michael Schaumann
September 13, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBEli Hadley and Mutia Parasduhita talk with Michael Schaumann about his life and being adopted. Schaumann was adopted from Russia at 8 years old. He shares his experience joining an American family, who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and how it shaped him into who he is today.
Counseling Care: Inside BYUH's Counseling Center
September 06, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBHosts Mutia Parasduhita and Eli Hadley chat with BYUH's Counseling Center Academic Trainees, Vanessa Latchumanan and Dev Ormsby, to discuss the purpose and usefulness of the center for students.
The Life of Teaching Assistant
July 01, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBAs appreciation to the teacher assistants on campus, Eli Hadley and Mutia Parasduhita invited Timothy Samad and Gatlin Jordan, teacher assistants majoring in business management and psychology. They talk about the life of TA and their passion in helping students to succeed in their academic journey.
The Life of Teaching Assistants
July 01, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBAs appreciation to the teacher assistants on campus, Eli Hadley and Mutia Parasduhita invited Timothy Samad and Gatlin Jordan, teacher assistants majoring in business management and psychology. They talk about the life of TA and their passion in helping students to succeed in their academic journey.
Emergency Preparedness With Jeannie Soliai
June 20, 2023 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBOn this episode, hosts Mutia and Eli sit down with Jeannie Soliai, BYUH’s Campus Risk and Safety Manager, to discuss how to stay safe during an emergency. According to NOAA, June 1st through November 30th is known as hurricane season. Soliai shares tips about how students can respond to emergencies and be prepared for the worst, and look for opportunities to serve others in the midst of a crisis.
Father's Day With Anel Canto
June 14, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBCelebrate Father’s Day a little early by listening to a new episode of Ke Alaka’i The Podcast!!! On this week’s episode, Hadley Wurtz and Eli Hadley sit down with senior student Anel Canto to talk about fatherhood. Anel became a dad several months ago when his son Winston was born, and shared about the challenges he faced in this new chapter of life, but also the blessings of building a family with his wife Killian.
From Dream to Curtain Call: Unveiling Joseph's Vibrant Journey
June 06, 2023 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB“Go-Go-Go Joseph!!!” This week, we sat down with the cast and crew of BYU–Hawaii’s production of the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Director Bryan Larson, performer Melody Christman, who stars as one of the narrators, Abrielle Uyehara, the dance lead, and Magda Smith, the set designer, speak about the challenges of putting together a show with a large cast and complex dance numbers. Featuring an army of talent from BYUH, along with about 20 keiki from the community, ...
Lifelong Learning With Dr. Marcus Martins
May 31, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this very special episode, Lexi Langley and Eli Hadley sit down with Professor Marcus Martins, of the Faculty of Religious Education. Dr. Martins shares about his class on Church organization and leadership, which is exclusive to BYU–Hawaii, and shares about his extensive academic journey which took him from Brazil to Utah and eventually to Hawaii. Additionally, he speaks about his books on Latter-day Saint theology.
Terrell Wu's Story: From Malaysia to BYU–Hawaii
May 25, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThis week, we sit down with recent graduate Terrell Wu, from Malaysia, as he recounts how he was first introduced to the Church, and how he was led to BYU–Hawaii to pursue a degree in Communications, with hopes to become an actor. Hosts Eli Hadley and Lexi Langley, on her final episode, also share about how they came to BYUH and the special purpose attending school there gave them.
Summer Fun
May 18, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBOn this week's episode, Lexi Langley, Hadley Wurtz and Eli Hadley talk with Everett Tracy and Liam Wilson, two Oahu locals. They share their favorite summer memories and how to have fun during the summertime in Hawaii.
Empowering dreams with LY Logistics
May 10, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThis week Lexi Langley and Eli Hadley sit down with the first-place winners of BYU–Hawaii's 2023 Empower Your Dreams business competition. The trio from China share how they developed their idea of a logistics shipping company into a successful plan for the future.
The truth about Cinco de Mayo
May 03, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBOn this week's episode, Lexi Langley and Eli Hadley talk with presidency members of BYU–Hawaii's Latin America Club, Alan Pineda, Nandy Caceres and Nicole Martinez to discuss Cinco de Mayo and the truth behind this holiday.
Pakistan to Oahu
April 26, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week Eli Hadley, Lexi Langley, and Hadley Wurtz are joined by Amen Arif Khokhar, a sophomore from Pakistan. In this episode, Khokhar shares her story of how she came to BYU–Hawaii and what it is like being one of the only students from Pakistan.
New York Recap with Nichole Whiteley and Yichi Lu
April 19, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBThis week Eli Hadley and Hadley Wurtz are joined by seniors and Ke Alaka'i employees, Nichole Whiteley and Yichi Lu. In this episode, Whiteley and Lu share about their trip to New York alongside other seniors on the Ke Alaka'i team.
The culture of hip hop
April 12, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBLexi Langley and Hadley Wurtz talk with members of BYU–Hawaii's Hip Hop Club, Shania Datt and Prince Gundaya, and student Sarah Francis to discuss the culture of hip hop and how the club is embodying the culture.
Navigating an intercultural marriage with Rahul Mungamuri and Esther Zhang
April 05, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week Eli Hadley, Hadley Wurtz and Lexi Langley are joined by married couple Rahul Mungamuri and Esther Zhang. Rahul Mungamuri is a student from India and Esther Zhang is a student from Taiwan. On this episode, the couple shares the ups and downs of navigating an intercultural marriage.
Riding the waves with Zane Saenz
March 29, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThis week Lexi Langley and Eli Hadley are joined by waterman, cameraman and BYU–Hawaii student, Zane Saenz. Saenz shares his experiences in surfing around the world, competing in surf competitions and his experiences behind the camera lens.
Housing scam with Mac Tyra
March 22, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBThis week Lexi Langley, Hadley Wurtz and Eli Hadley sit down with Mac Tyra to talk about crazy student housing situations and a housing scam that involved over 40 male students.
Talking Culture Night with the three largest clubs
March 15, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBHosts Lexi Langley and Eli Hadley talk all things Culture Night with the presidents of BYU–Hawaii's largest three clubs: Tonga, Filipino and Samoa. They share their purpose behind this year's performances, their experiences as club presidents and what the BYUH community has to look forward to!
Biking across Japan at 20 years old
March 08, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week our hosts Hadley Wurtz and Eli Hadley sit down with Tyler Schmitt, a junior from Arizona majoring in business management. Schmitt shares some of the experiences he had while biking 1000 miles across Japan, by himself, at just 20 years old.
Women's History Month with Becky Strain
March 01, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week our hosts Lexi Langley, Hadley Wurtz and Eli Hadley sit down with professor, mother and Juris Doctor Becky Strain. Strain shares her experience pushing social barriers as a mother of six attending law school and her new Women and the Restoration class at BYU–Hawaii.
Health and Wellness with Tara McBride and Addie Newman
February 22, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week on Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast, our cohosts Lexi Langley and Eli Hadley sat down with Tara McBride, professor at BYUH and owner of the Kahuku Wellness Center, and Addie Newman, a senior from Idaho studying exercise science, to hear their thoughts and advice on all things fitness, health and wellness.
Introducing our hosts!
February 17, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBThis week we sit down with hosts Hadley Wurtz, Lexi Langley and Eli Hadley and get to know them a bit more!
Love Languages - Valentine's Day Special
February 10, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn the spirit of Valentine's Day, Hadley Wurtz and Lexi Langley sit down with Chad and Amanda Ford, professors in the peacebuilding department, and student Sophia Randall to hear their thoughts on love languages! Follow this link to find out your love language. https://www.truity.com/test/love-styles-test
Celebrating Black History Month with Annie Haws, Chenoa Francis and Lindokhule Mbuli
February 03, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn celebration of Black History Month, Hadley Wurtz and Lexi Langley sit down with a few members of the Afro World Club's presidency to discuss what Black History Month means to them, how to be educated on the topic and upcoming Afro World Club activities!
Siblings at BYU–Hawaii
January 20, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBSiblings Sam and Akira Regidor join us on this week's episode to talk story about their time here at BYU–Hawaii!