EP 13: Living the Sweet Life with Kilohana Honey and Big Island Meadery
12/15/24 • 63 min
Bees are life! 🐝
In this episode, the Inspired by Aloha crew talks story with the “dynamic duo” of Vanessa Houle and Devin Magallanes, co-owners of Kilohana Honey and Big Island Meadery in Keaʻau, Hawai’i. Join us as we explore how this local, family-owned farm produces raw, pure honey and artisanal honey mead with a deep respect and aloha for the ʻāina and the bees. From their careful and nurturing efforts to ensure the bees thrive, to the innovative, sustainable techniques used in their production process, Vanessa and Devin are dedicated to excellence at every step.
“As beekeepers, we've kind of learned over the years what our bees need. We've watched those seasonal shifts, the fluctuation in their health and when to step in, to help either create more colonies or ensure that we sustain our current colonies. It's just a symbiotic feeling of giving more than you take.” ~ Vanessa Houle
We will also learn about the time, patience, and craftsmanship that goes into each jar of honey and bottle of mead, and how the farm's commitment to quality and sustainability shines through. Inspired by Aloha celebrates the thoughtful achievements of Vanessa and Devin and their Kilohana Honey and Big Island Meadery businesses. This small, local business is making huge, positive impacts in our islandʻs environment and communities. Check out their story and contributions at https://bigislandmeadery.com/.
Connect with your Inspired by Aloha (IBA) crew! We look forward to hearing from you!
Instagram: @inspiredbyaloha808
Email: [email protected]
Bees are life! 🐝
In this episode, the Inspired by Aloha crew talks story with the “dynamic duo” of Vanessa Houle and Devin Magallanes, co-owners of Kilohana Honey and Big Island Meadery in Keaʻau, Hawai’i. Join us as we explore how this local, family-owned farm produces raw, pure honey and artisanal honey mead with a deep respect and aloha for the ʻāina and the bees. From their careful and nurturing efforts to ensure the bees thrive, to the innovative, sustainable techniques used in their production process, Vanessa and Devin are dedicated to excellence at every step.
“As beekeepers, we've kind of learned over the years what our bees need. We've watched those seasonal shifts, the fluctuation in their health and when to step in, to help either create more colonies or ensure that we sustain our current colonies. It's just a symbiotic feeling of giving more than you take.” ~ Vanessa Houle
We will also learn about the time, patience, and craftsmanship that goes into each jar of honey and bottle of mead, and how the farm's commitment to quality and sustainability shines through. Inspired by Aloha celebrates the thoughtful achievements of Vanessa and Devin and their Kilohana Honey and Big Island Meadery businesses. This small, local business is making huge, positive impacts in our islandʻs environment and communities. Check out their story and contributions at https://bigislandmeadery.com/.
Connect with your Inspired by Aloha (IBA) crew! We look forward to hearing from you!
Instagram: @inspiredbyaloha808
Email: [email protected]
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EP 12: Talk Story Time ~ Celebrating Wāhine Mana o Hawaiʻi
"If you find your passion, your life is happy and full. Here's to everyone finding their passion!" ~ Erin Thompson, IBA host
In this episode, Amy, Erin and Shareen reflect on the lives and wisdom of three incredible women who each embody the spirit of aloha in unique ways. These guests include a Abigail Eli (a selfless pastor who has dedicated her life to serving others, EP 9), Rachel Radona (a fearless Gen Z artist whose boundless energy and creativity inspire change, EP 10), and Christina Gabriel (a successful, thriving hotel general manager in Hawaiʻi who rose to the top by embracing both her career and the richness of Hawaiian culture, EP 11).
These mana wāhine shared how embracing all aspects of who we are, and taking the time to discover our passions, is the key to living an authentic and joyful life. Through their stories, the Inspired by Aloha hosts learn invaluable lessons about the importance of not judging others, the power of giving aloha to everyone we meet, and the essential truth that the greatest love we can offer is love for ourselves.
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The Inspired by Aloha crew wishes you and your ʻohana a happy and healthy holiday season! In this episode, Amy, Erin, and Shareen reminisce about their favorite family holiday traditions in Hawaiʻi. Laugh, relax, and feel the festive vibes as we share heartwarming stories, cherished memories, and lots of holiday cheer. And because no celebration is complete without kanikapila, we’ll even attempt to serenade our listeners and share our joy!
As we close out 2024 and the first year of our podcast, we would like to sincerely MAHALO all of our guests, supporters, listeners, and followers for being a part of this magical journey. You all helped to make this dream come true and we are so grateful to be...Inspired by Aloha!
Mālama pono and see you in 2025 for Season 2! 🤗🤗🤗
Connect with your Inspired by Aloha (IBA) crew! We look forward to hearing from you!
Instagram: @inspiredbyaloha808
Email: [email protected]
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