What does it mean to be indigenous and white-passing? In this honest and layered conversation, Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell sits down with Samantha Genier and Sherrie Catanach to explore the lived complexity of carrying both privilege and Indigenous lineage in the same body. Together, they unpack identity, accountability, belonging, and the responsibility that comes with access to power. This episode of The Evolution of Aloha Podcast moves beyond surface narratives and into relational truth, w...

Dr. G sits down with Marwa Almusawi (she/her). Marwa is of Arab American heritage and spent her formative years in Iraq, Iran, Jordan, and Syria. She is honored to serve as the Director for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Green River College. Marwa holds a Master's degree in Education, with a focus on examining the politicization of Muslim women’s representations, and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations. In her leisure time, she enjoys discovering great local cafe...

In this inspiring podcast episode, Dr. G sits down with Olympia Edwards, the visionary CEO of Project Girl. This impactful organization is dedicated to mentoring young women of color, empowering them to make meaningful life choices, and supporting them in realizing their fullest, most authentic potential. Together, they "talk story," exploring Project Girl's transformative mission and the profound ways it fosters growth, resilience, and advancement among the next generation of leaders. Olymp...

In this timely episode, Dr. G talks story with Dr. Erin Lightfoot about the importance of breathwork and mindfulness in overcoming adult anxiety. “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ~ Carl Jung Dr. Erin Lightfoot, owner and founder of Lightfoot Self and Soul, and a Spiritual Wellness and Feminine Energy coach, has been a passionate and dedicated mindfulness and breathwork practitioner for over a decade. As someone who has struggled with anxiety and a highly sensit...

Illustration: Qoni Fadhilah Singer/Songwriter: Sherry Muchira Author: Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell Song Copyright: 2024 This incredible jingle was based on the work of Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell's Guiding Principles of A.L.O.H.A. It's designed and crafted to sing a long and stay with each of us throughout the day, inviting us always to LIVE ALOHA.

In this episode, Dr. G talks story with Dr. Joan King about identity, politics, love, compassion, and everything that makes our world a better place for ALL. Dr. Joan King is a national Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) conference presenter and consultant. She has a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing, an MA in English, and a Doctorate in Education. She is a published author and former high school teacher for Washington state. Her articles regarding Asian American voices ...

In this episode, Dr. G sits down with the owner of Aloha NW, a small Island-themed retail shop in the heart of downtown Kirkland, WA. Tanya Carnahan, the owner, identifies as haolé and fell in love with Kona after spending several years living there. Some local people see this as an offense, an appropriation of culture. Dr. G demonstrates that the heart of a person is what counts, and we should not quickly judge without attempting to build relationships and understanding first. They are...

Dr. G sits down with Dianna David - Diana has been voted both Global (Filipina) Woman Who Rule and Ranked Top 9 Best Female Motivational Speaker for 2023. She is a coach, consultant, TedX speaker, and a multi-awarded 20-year professional performing artist. For the last 15 years, she has shared her wisdom through her MakeMOVES Coaching, Workshops, Self-Intiations, and Energetic Healing through her moves. She has toured her Red Ball MVMT around the world, empowering through Movement, Visualizat...

In this episode, I invite our new intern for Plowline Media Productions, Paola Quijada, to talk about current news, pushing the movement forward, and self-care through it all. Paola Quijada is a graduate of Washington State University in Comparative Ethnic Studies. She is committed to seeing liberation for all and continuing the path to ongoing learning. #EvolutionOfAloha #GuidingPrinciplesOfAloha #WayfindingLeadership #WholeSystemsParadigm #WesternKnowledge #IndigenousWayOfBeing Give a lit...

In this episode, Dr. G and Heather Johnson, former Executive Director of the Whidbey Institute and now Integral Health Coach, engage in a beautiful and transformative conversation about health, healing, and decolonizing the language we have around our bodies. Heather Johnson’s 25-year professional life has been dedicated to social and environmental change, called by a deep sense that—at the heart of it—such work is about healing: in relationship with ourselves, one another, and the pla...