Cultivating Groves of New Talent and Possibility | Chief of War Talk Story Ep. 8

Update: 2025-09-13

Description

Pa‘a Sibbett sits down with Mainei Kinimaka. Their talk story explores Mainei’s path into acting, the importance of creating space for Hawai‘i and Pasifika voices, and the kuleana of telling stories with care. They reflect on the weight of portraying historical trauma, the responsibility of nurturing talent, and the power of story to shift perceptions and build community.

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