Kekoa Collective - Mindful Living

Mindful Living - Quarantine Edition - Dewey and Bret talk story with Yogi Mayu Kawasaki

Another one from the archives - today we speak with Japanese Yogi Mayu Kawasaki, we talk about her struggles of coming to a new country, learning the language and discovering Yoga. Mayu Is joined by her partner Jonathan and together they run a dance/ yoga studio called  Sakura Arts Collective. Listen all the way to the end where Mayu demonstrates her holistic Sound therapy with her crystal bowls. Simply amazing!

Mindful Living - Quarantine Edition - Dewey and Valentina talk about Happiness and being Fulfilled.

Sorry for the long delay folks but we are back, this Is an older episode that we never published but one for easy listening and a great message. Dewey talks with Yoga Instructor and now business owner Valentina about being happy and living a fulfilled life. How we shouldn't compare ourselves to others and how to overcome the bumps In the road that Is life.

Mindful Living - Quarantine Edition - Community Talk with Shane and Jason from F45

Quarantine Episode number 11 - we talk with Jason Aquino and Shane Angelic Davies. Shane is the owner of the F45 franchise in Oahu and alongside Jason they run the Kahala Gym near Kahala mall. Both are accomplished Jiu Jiteiro's and businessmen. In this episode we talk about the importance of community and growing local business, training Jiu Jitsu and everything in between. Definitely a fun episode and one not to miss.

Mindful Living - Quarantine Edition - Special Guest Andy Taam from Hawaiian Fight Gear - talking about 'Purpose'

We spoke with Andy Taam, the founder of Hawaiian Fight Gear, about career and passion. We met 25 years ago working in a surf shop when we were fresh young college graduates. We ran into each other 2 decades later  in the surf. He found HFG to honored and support all young fighters from Hawaii. The power of passion and synchronicity.

Mindful Living - Quarantine Edition - Dewey and Bret are joined by Kyle and Valentina to talk about Leadership

Leadership - we are taught to lead or be led but either way without good leadership we are lost. We look to those In higher positions with more experience to show us the way, to guide us on the right path but when leadership Is abused or someone Is a bad leader It affects everyone around us.  Be an example to others and be a good person, take control and show the way so that others may follow In your path of being wholesome and positive. Together we can help change the world for the greater...

Mindful Living - Quarantine Edition - 'LOVE' Dewey and Bret are joined by 2 special guests to talk about Love!

Aloha Everyone, we are back after a brief hiatus and this episode Is super powerful and not to be missed. Dewey and Bret and are joined by Valentina and Kyle, both part of the Kekoa familia. We talk about our experiences with love and what healthy love looks like for us. We talk good and bad experiences and get deep - what else would you expect from us... Enjoy!

Mindful Living - Quarantine Edition - Dewey talks about Vulnerability and the important of it for our own emotional growth.

Vulnerability is a key stone for our us to reach our deepest human potential. We explore the why's the how and the what. How do we live more happily, authentically relies on our capabilities to be emotionally vulnerable. 

Mindful Living - Quarantine Edition - Dewey and Bret talk story - Quarantine Chronicles Part 2

In our second Installment of being In Quarantine, Dewey and Bret talk about Leadership, Embracing Failure, the Isolation of quarantine and our mental state, conscious-capitalism and our attachment towards wealth. Be Happy Folks.

Mindful Living - Quarantine Edition - Dewey and Bret talk story about the current situation

Due to CV-19 and social distancing measures the Mindful Living Podcast Is not taking any guests but on this episode Dewey and Bret meet up, while observing the 6 foot rule and together discuss the current situation going on In the world.

Mindful Living - We speak with Gabbi Doan - Deweys Daughter, Graphic Designer and one of the original Kekoa Collective Crew

Kekoa was simply founded by 5 people, Aubrey, Brett and the 2 young college graduates- Gabbi Doan and Nick Hermsen. We speak with Gabbi about the college years, starting Kekoa Collective with her father..and many more life lessons. Tune in and please share!

Mindful Living - We speak with Stu Kam - Owner of ATH Organics - a Health and Protein Supplement company

A long time coming, we finally get Mr Stu Kam on the show - he Is the owner of a local Hawaii based supplement company that Is making big moves In a very competitive market. Stu takes us through his background of always being an entrepreneur, selling car parts online before he had a license, to airsoft guns and finally selling top notch supplements online. He also talks about almost becoming a pro baseball player, his Jiu Jitsu Journey, Injuries and choosing between baseball, the military ...

Mindful Living - We speak with Iain Campbell - A professional Bodyboarder from South Africa and winner of the 2020 Mike Stewart Pipeline Invitational

This episode Is with Iain Campbell, a professional bodyboarder that hails all the way from Cape Town, South Africa. He has just spent the last 2 months on Island as he does every year over the last 7 seasons and just won the 2020 Mike Stewart Pipeline Invitational Bodyboarding competition held at Pipeline. Iain Is also the 2017 World Champion having won the APB tour In that year. Along with Bodyboarding, Iain has been welcomed Into the Kekoa family with open arms, he's also just started his...

Mindful Living - We speak with Ted Kaneda - Brown Belt Jiu Jiteiro, High School Wrestling Coach and Movie Stuntman

Mindful Living - We speak with Nicholas Hermsen - creative, filmer, photographer and one of the original contributors to Kekoa Collective

Aloha Kekoa Fam! Todays episode Is with the legend that we have spoken about numerous times on the podcast, Nick Hermsen. Nick has been a crucial part of establishing the Kekoa Collective creative tone with his eye for detail and his creativity Is Inspiring. Before Kekoa became a brick and mortar store, Nick traveled all the way from Nebraska for love and was Immediately brought Into the Kekoa family. Initially a videographer, Nick filmed the release of multiple products and also the move ...

Mindful Living - We speak with Shama Ko - Director of Girls In Gi's and talks about growth in women's Jiu Jitsu.

Aloha folks and we apologize for the slight break in transmission ( we were moving)  but we are back on air! This episode is pretty awesome with our guest Shama Ko, Director of Girls In Gis.  Girls in Gis (GIG) is an organization dedicated to building and strengthening the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community for females and as a whole. We provide experiences that foster the community of females in the martial art while encouraging new females to participate. By coming together we are increasing t...

Mindful Living - We speak with Shama Ko - Owner of Girls In Gi's and talks about growth in womens Jiu JItsu

Mindful Living - We speak with Scarlett Lewis from the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement. The Sandy Hook tragedy is one of the worst mass shooting in our country. From the loss of her 6 years old son, she found Choose Love Movement to help educate our chil

Bring the tissues as this Is both an Inspiring and emotional episode with a story that needs to be told. Scarlett Lewis started the 'Jesse Lewis Choose Love' movement after her son Jesse was taken too soon by a gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary. From the website: https://www.jesselewischooselove.org/ Scarlett Lewis founded the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement™ shortly after her six-year-old son, Jesse Lewis, was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut in December 201...

Mindful Living - We speak with Scarlett Lewis from the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement.

Bring the tissues as this Is both an Inspiring and emotional episode with a story that needs to be told. Scarlett Lewis started the 'Jesse Lewis Choose Love' movement after her son Jesse was taken too soon by a gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary. From the website: https://www.jesselewischooselove.org/ Scarlett Lewis founded the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement™ shortly after her six-year-old son, Jesse Lewis, was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut in December 201...

Mindful Living - We speak with Scarlett Lewis from the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement.

Bring the tissues as this Is both an Inspiring and emotional episode with a story that needs to be told. Scarlett Lewis started the 'Jesse Lewis Choose Love' movement after her son Jesse was taken too soon by a gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary. From the website: https://www.jesselewischooselove.org/ Scarlett Lewis founded the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement™ shortly after her six-year-old son, Jesse Lewis, was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut in December 201...

Mindful Living - We speak with Mike and Jen from Fibre Creative - An amazing Husband and Wife team that just started pursuing their dreams of a owning a film & photography production company in their late 30's.

Their love story is like a movie. They met on a dating app in Portland. Over 2 beers and 4 hours later on their first date, they knew they belong together. She is an Ex-Cali girl looking for a new start and he is an aspiring filmmaker from the South of France. He sold everything he had to move to America looking for a new start. They were married within 6 months of their first date. Together they refinance their home to start their dream company - Fibre Creative. Kekoa Collective hired them ...

Mindful Living - We speak with Mike and Jen from Fibre Creative - An amazing Husband and Wife team that just started pursuing their dreams of a owning a film & photography production company in their late 30's.

Their love story is like a movie. They met on a dating app in Portland. Over 2 beers and 4 hours later on their first date, they knew they belong together. She is an Ex-Cali girl looking for a new start and he is an aspiring filmmaker from the South of France. He sold everything he had to move to America looking for a new start. They were married within 6 months of their first date. Together they refinance their home to start their dream company - Fibre Creative. Kekoa Collective hired them ...

Mindful Living - We speak with Marcy and Mailani from the Trauma Llama Ding Dong Podcast

Our first foursome on the podcast and today we chat with Marcy and Mailani from the Trauma Llama Ding Dong podcast. They host the podcast together and help people suffering from anxiety, social Issues and depression and share their own experiences and how they overcome their daily challenges.  The twosome pair dark humor and the truth about living with anxiety and depression and hope that others feeling the same way will find their podcast helpful. Although neither are trained mental health...

Mindful Living - We speak with Chris 'Mowgli' Miyashiro - a young, talented artist, film maker, traveller and surfer - His mindset is sure to inspire both young and old

Chris 'Mowgli' Miyashiro was one of the first artists to contribute to the Kekoa Instagram platform and was also one of the first 'Agents Of Change', a small group of talent that are sponsored by Kekoa. Chris continues to astound us with his many talents, he is an accomplished artist, phenomenal film maker, surfer, traveler and skateboarder - he lives with a mindset that we could only wish we had when we were younger, he Is wise beyond his years. In this podcast Chris talks about studying ...

Mindful Living - We speak with Chris 'Mowgli' Miyashiro - a young, talented artist, film maker, wanderer and surfer - His mindset is sure to inspire both young and old

Chris 'Mowgli' Miyashiro was one of the first artists to contribute to the Kekoa Instagram platform and was also one of the first 'Agents Of Change', a small group of talent that are sponsored by Kekoa. Chris continues to astound us with his many talents, he is an accomplished artist, phenomenal film maker, surfer, traveler and skateboarder - he lives with a mindset that we could only wish we had when we were younger, he Is wise beyond his years. In this podcast Chris talks about studying ...

Mindful Living - We speak with Uncle Roy Viera, Owner of RV's Surf Shop in Honolulu and an encyclopedia of Hawaii Surf History and Culture

Uncle Roy Viera takes us on a history lesson of surfing In Waikiki, talks us through his family tree and his lineage, how the 'SHAKA' came to be along with many amazing stories of Hawaiian culture. Sit back and relax, this is an amazing story. Uncle Roy Is a local Surf shop Owner In the heart of Honolulu, he offers guided surf trips and lessons as well as board repairs, all conveniently located close to Waikiki. Check out RV's Surf shop and say 'Aloha'!

Mindful Living - We speak with Jason Baldessari a surfer, skate park builder, entrepreneur and owner of Active Skin Repair

In this episode we speak with Jason Baldessari, a young entrepreneur who has put everything on the line for an amazing skin care product called Active Skin Repair. Designed originally for use during hospital surgery and recovery, he joined forces with a business partner and has brought this skin repair salve to the extreme sports scene. From humble beginnings In San Diego, building skate parks and traveling the world to now promoting a simple but necessary addition to everyones medical kit...

Mindful Living - We speak with Jason Baldessari a surfer, skate park builder, entrepreneur and owner of Active Skin Repair

In this episode we speak with Jason Baldessari, a young entrepreneur who has put everything on the line for an amazing skin care product called Active Skin Repair. Designed originally for use during hospital surgery and recovery, he joined forces with a business partner and has brought this skin repair salve to the extreme sports scene. From humble beginnings In San Diego, building skate parks and traveling the world to now promoting a simple but necessary addition to everyones medical kit...

Mindful Living - We speak with Dawn O'Brien - We spoke about the " choose love movement".An angry thought can be changed. The Choose Love Movement is teaching children and adults how they can choose love. The Sandy Hook tragedy started with an angry thou

How does one transform a teen-aged girl from Hilo, Hawaii into a powerful spokesperson? A self-confessed “Big Mouth for a Big God” – Dawn O’Brien is a media personality with more than 30 years in mega-church, radio, TV, Internet, books and social media expertise. She’s the long-time host of the Dawn of a New Day program and hosts on YouTube “Watch, share, dare to love!” Dawn fell in love with Jesus at 14 and compellingly speaks words of life and hope! We spoke about Choose Love Movement as ...

Mindful Living - We speak with Matt Bromley - An amazing Big Wave Surfer from South Africa, he talks about overcoming his fears, his life growing up, his fathers influence on his surfing and his faith. Not to be missed!

Mindful Living - We speak with Koa Yokota - A Young Talented Musician and Soul Surfer with an Amazing Outlook on Life

Mindful Living - We speak with Koa Yokota - A Young Talented Musician, A Simplist, A Soul Surfer. He shared his outlook of the world as a Millenial.

Koa Yokota was our first surfer sponsored athlete. At the age of 17 yrs he was on his way to becoming a pro-surfer. He grew up on a farm in Waimanalo where he learned how to live off the land which greatly shaped his view of the world. For us Koa represents the new breed of Millenials that is abandoning the traditional upbringing that the Baby Boomer has created.

Mindful Living - We speak with Bret Thompsett - A South African Born Photographer and Producer of the Mindful Living Podcast. He talks to us about growing up in South Africa, Becoming a Paparazzi and his continued passion for being creative.

Bret is one of the original crew that helped launch Kekoa brand back in 2016. He was the visionary for the look and feel of the brand and the brain child of Kekoa Mindful Living Podcast. He spent his early years in S Africa under apartheid being raised by a single mom. His journey took him to London at the age of 21 and eventually became a paparazzi in the Hollywood scene. The 2008 recession took Its toll and he moved to Arizona and In 2012 dealt with the darkest of times, rising from the as...

Mindful Living - We speak with Archie Almario - One of the most influential member of Kekoa Collective.

We talk about Archie's life journey in his early twenties and his new found love for surfing.  On a whim, Archie decided to move to Hawaii with his girlfriend not knowing anything about the Island life. He shared about his struggles and his mission of living simply where he exists with minimum impact on the earth, committed to vegan based diet, continuing sharpening and sharing his jiu jitsu journey and lastly, chasing the endless swells in Hawaii.

Mindful Living - Talk Story: We chat with Archie Elmario - One of the many people involved with Kekoa Collective

Mindful Living - We speak with Archie Almario - One of the most influential member of Kekoa Collective.

We talk about Archie's life journey in his early twenties and his new found love for surfing.  On a whim, Archie decided to move to Hawaii with his girlfriend not knowing anything about the Island life. He shared about his struggles and his mission of living simply where he exists with minimum impact on the earth, committed to vegan based diet, continuing sharpening and sharing his jiu jitsu journey and lastly, chasing the endless swells in Hawaii.

Mindful Living - Talk Story: We chat with James Manibusan. James talks to us about his choice of moving to Hawaii and living simply in pursuing his dreams. He lives in his van as he pursuing his journey in gentle art. We all talk about fear and how we fac

We speak with James Manibusan. A partner/employee at Kekoa Collective CommuStore where he currently works. He shares his journey of pursuing living a simple and a fulfilling life as he's pursuing his journey in Jiu Jitsu. He is living in his van as a choice to follow the bushido way. We all discuss our fears and what motivates us. An episode with a ton of heartfelt messages and Inspiration.

Mindful Living - Talk Story: We chat with James Manibusan - One of the many people involved with Kekoa Collective

Something a little different as we meet James Manibusan, a big part of the Kekoa Family He currently works In the Community Store here In Hawaii and shares his journey, trying surfing for the first time, his Jiu Jitsu journey and along the way we all discuss our fears and what motivates us. An episode with a ton of heartfelt messages and Inspiration.

Mindful Living - Talk Story: We chat with James Manibusan. James talks to us about his choice of moving to Hawaii and living simply in pursuing his dreams. He lives in his van as he pursues his journey in the gentle art.

We speak with James Manibusan. A partner/employee at Kekoa Collective CommuStore where he currently works. He shares his journey of pursuing living a simple and a fulfilling life as he's pursuing his journey in Jiu Jitsu. He is living in his van as a choice to follow the bushido way. We all discuss our fears and what motivates us. An episode with a ton of heartfelt messages and Inspiration.

Mindful Living - Talk Story: We chat with James Manibusan. James talks to us about his choice of moving to Hawaii and living simply in pursuing his dreams. He lives in his van as he pursues his journey in the gentle art.

We speak with James Manibusan. A partner/employee at Kekoa Collective CommuStore where he currently works. He shares his journey of pursuing living a simple and a fulfilling life as he's pursuing his journey in Jiu Jitsu. He is living in his van as a choice to follow the bushido way. We all discuss our fears and what motivates us. An episode with a ton of heartfelt messages and Inspiration.

Mindful Living - We speak with Daynin Dashefsky - Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu, Entrepreneur and Inventor

We speak with Daynin Dashefsky, a single mom, a serial inventor, an innovator,  a serial entrepreneur, and the first and only black belt female jiu jitsu academy owner in Hawaii...She started her dream school at 50 years old. I think her school slogan says much about her character - " WE'RE A LIFE SCHOOL, NOT A FIGHT SCHOOL "...please tune in, share and subscribe and let us take you for a short, fun ride ! Mahalo nui.

Mindful Living - We speak with Daynin Dashefsky - Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu, Entrepreneur and Inventor

We speak with Daynin Dashefsky, a single mom, a serial inventor, an innovator,  a serial entrepreneur, and the first and only black belt female jiu jitsu academy owner in Hawaii...She started her dream school at 50 years old. I think her school slogan says much about her character - " WE'RE A LIFE SCHOOL, NOT A FIGHT SCHOOL "...please tune in, share and subscribe and let us take you for a short, fun ride ! Mahalo nui.

Mindful Living - We speak with Big Wave Champion, Father and Entrepeneur Jamie Sterling

Multiple award winning Big Wave champion Jamie Sterling takes us through what it's like to surf big waves, growing up on the North Shore of Oahu, family life, being a father and dealing with life after competitive surfing. You don't want to miss this one!

Mindful Living - We speak with Uncle George Kaililikane - The Founder of Bay of Dreams where he gives free stand up paddling lessons to strangers across the world.

This is a story of a man whom grew up on the Westside of Oahu; despite his hardship during his youth, he decided to change his life direction by serving mankind. Nearly 10 years ago he founded a non-profit organization call Bay of Dreams, where he has given14,000 free SUP lessons to strangers that live across 43 countries. He lost 70 lbs in the process and he also found his true calling besides being a father and a husband.

Mindful Living - We speak with Yogi Geoff Sato - Owner Of Dream Float Hawaii

“Geoff Sato - A father, a husband, a yoga teacher and also an entrepreneur.  We talk about how yoga and an isolation float tank has helped his anxiety and changed his life. From this he decided to start Dream Float Hawaii to help others heal and live a fulfilling life .

Mindful Living - We speak with Raiza Garcia from Cauliflower Collective. She is a special-ed teacher, a single mother and a community leader.

Cauliflower Collective is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the way foster, adopted, and special needs children navigate through life by introducing them to Jiu Jitsu and other martial arts.

Mindful Living - We speak with Raiza Garcia from Cauliflower Collective. She is a special-ed teacher, a single mother and a community leader.

Cauliflower Collective is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the way foster, adopted, and special needs children navigate through life by introducing them to Jiu Jitsu and other martial arts.

Mindful Living - We speak with AJ Mendoza from Day By Day Jiu Jitsu

We spoke at length regarding AJ's balancing his full time career in the insurance industry and his passion project - Day by Day Jiu Jitsu company...and eventually quitting his job and pursuing his dream of building DxD. 

Mindful Living - Ryan Souza talks about his journey and focuses on his current dealings with Midlife Crisis

In this episode we meet Ryan Souza, an accomplished singer here In Hawaii, he has blessed both our store openings, has performed at live functions we've held and Is an all round Inspiration for the mindfull living lifestyle.

Mindful Living - Our Very First Episode!

In this episode we Introduce ourselves, the two hosts Bret and Dewey and Kekoa partner and black Belt Jiu Jiteiro Jeff Huang. We talk over each other about all things Kekoa and why we are doing the podcast, we also touch on the photo Bret took of Jeff underwater which has become a poster for all things Kekoa and was one of the first pictures Bret took for the brand. Sit back and enjoy as we try and work out how this Podcast beast works.

Mindful Living - We talk Self Discovery with Martial Artist and Author Jon Macalolooy

We meet ex MMA fighter and Martial Arts Instructor Jon Macalolooy, he's written a book on his life Inspired by a tragedy that happened in the ring on his second pro fight card. Facing his demons during recovery, Jon talks us through how he felt and his journey towards self discovery. During a heart to heart discussion with Dewey, something triggers Dewey to open up about a recent loss.  Jon Macalolooy's book - Exit The Dragon Is available via Amazon https://amzn.to/2oMdt4H Author Blurb: ...