Building Community Through Language | Ft. Daniel Aipa | Berad Podcast

Join me as I sit down and chat with my good friend Daniel Aipa, who has encouraged hundreds of thousands to 'Stand tall' through his platform called 'The Kū Project.' We discuss all things Hawaiian language, culture, business, and family!
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:23 Welcome to the Berad Podcast/Daniel Aipa Introduction
1:02 Olelo Hawaii Month
1:36 The meaning and evolution of The Kū Project
3:34 Ethnicity and identity
5:23 The Kū Project on social media
11:11 Challenges and adapting during the pandemic
14:27 The impact of closing the gym
16:31 The current state of The Kū Project
18:01 Working with Native American Tribes
19:30 Financial opportunities and community partnerships
23:25 Identity and creativity
25:17 Family and legacy
28:28 Helping young creatives share their story
32:43 Continuing the language journey
40:07 Importance of storytelling in Hawaiian culture
41:21 Personal journey with Hawaiian name
43:31 Closing thoughts
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