Intro to How It Started

On this episode of The Aloha Thumbprint, Duckie talks about her journey with husband and follow business partner Ryno Irwin. They dive deep about aloha and their work in the Makaha community and discuss how they started MLC and the challenges that came with it. Also, how it led to the MLC's new mission in construction and trade. The Irwin’s reflect on how the practice of aloha has changed their lives and introduces different figures who have impacted their growth, including their grandmother and mentor Pono Shim. They also emphasize the importance of giving back and small gestures of kindness.
Here are three key takeaways from the episode:

1. Giving aloha to others can be life-changing and brings it back to you.

2. People want to feel like they belong and have a purpose.

3. Small gestures, like showing compassion and love, can have a big impact.
[00:00:56] Couple work together after daughter's birth.

[00:05:26] Partnership formed to help disadvantaged youth learn.

[00:07:36] Aloha journey: learning, giving, mentorship, transformation.

[00:12:18] Aloha is important, give and receive love.

[00:16:31] Grandma, wife, father taught valuable life lessons.

[00:20:27] Value impact of kind gestures and support