50in52journey Videos

50 in 52 Journey interview of Marcie Herring. Once again, the Junior League plays a big part in this Journey interview. But Marcie is much more than the President Elect of the Honolulu chapter, she is a volunteer extraordinaire as well as an Author. Watch this video of an amazing woman and her passion for being an advocate for girls and women. Be inspired by how one woman with a true passion can make such a great impact in her community which will lead to a larger impact in her state, the ...

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50 in 52 Journey interview with State Senator Les Ihara Jr.. Many Senators and Legislators may hold claims to being in office for long periods of time. Senator Ihara, who begins his 24th Session soon is unlikely to hold a record in that regard. What makes him stand out however, is that he is not ordinary legislator. Watch this video of a true 'principled politician who believes in living a life of integrity while still finding ways to make things work in the 'reality' of politics. Meet this ...

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50 in 52 Journey sits down with Pono Shim, a native Hawaiian, as he discusses the true meaning and culture behind the words Aloha, Ma halo, and Hawaii. Watch this short video and learn how these words, commonly known from those who visit the islands, actually have much deeper meanings.

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50 in 52 Journey interview of Pono Shim, President and CEO of Enterprise Honolulu. People who accomplish great things are often judged by their actions. In the case of Pono Shim it is his words, as well as his actions, which make him a man that people admire. Watch this video and see how this native Hawaiian is changing the way people think and act; not because he has radical new ideas, but because he recognizes that the old ideas he grew up with are still as applicable today as they were ...

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50 in 52 Journey interview of Kimberly Miyazawa Frank. Like many women involved in the Junior League and those the Journey has interviewed before, Kimberly is an active volunteer in her community. Watch this video and see how this passionate volunteer not only leads by example, but is showing her children and her family the values and joys of volunteering by getting them involved. Be inspired by this mom who makes the time to help her community by her actions, not just her words....

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50 in 52 Journey interview of James Koshiba. Co-founder and Executive Director of Kanu Hawaii, James is passionate about the social movement they've begun. Based on the Hawaiian word "Kuleana", which embodies the notion that with rights and privileges comes duty and obligation, Kanu Hawaii is building a community in which personal commitments and shared values are common grounds for taking on causes, issues and advocacy. Watch this video and learn how one man, with a small group of friends ...

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50 in 52 Journey interview of Lila Johnson. Lila works as a Health Educator for tobacco secession for the State Department of Health and also volunteers for the American Cancer Society. Although Hawaii is in the bottom 5 states in America in terms of Tobacco use, Lila is passionate about not letting their guard down. Her passion for prevention not only fuels her efforts in tobacco secession but also her volunteerism with organizations such as the American Cancer Society. Watch this video and ...

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50 in 52 Journey interview of David Nokada. Although many people work with and volunteer for Boys and Girls Clubs throughout America, few can say, as David can, that they have been the Executive Director for thirty years. Watch this video of a selfless but passionate man who feels that his job is not about him but about helping the kids they serve. A man who's passion for giving the boys and girls his clubs serve hope; hope for a better future, a brighter future, one with possibilities they ...

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50 in 52 Journey interview of Deborah Berger, Jo Curran, Ann Davis, and Debbie Schatz. Like many states, Hawaii has had to make some hard decisions in terms of cuts to deal with low revenue, and like many states, they turned to furloughs as one way to help with their budgets. But when the state of Hawaii decided to institute "Furlough Fridays" and have STUDENTS furloughed for 17 days a year they didn't count on some of their constituents fighting back. Mothers joined together and with their ...

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50 in 52 Journey interview of lareta Lowther, Vice President for wesbanco Bank. At a time where banks have been getting a lot of negative attention, watch this video to see how some banks, like wesbanco, are focusing on community. With community development programs such as the "Blueprint Community Project" this bank is revitalizing three communities and giving back to the very people it serves as a bank by helping to bring new life to downtowns and help revitalize old spaces. By giving back ...

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