In this episode of Above the Sides, Ashley Ono, Lisa Maruyama, and Sheri Clark share the inspiration behind Ke Alaula CoLab and their commitment to practicing aloha to the best of their ability in their everyday lives. Drawing on their respective backgrounds in medicine and telehealth, nonprofit strategy consulting, and law and business, they offer personal perspectives on fostering connection, strengthening relationships, and bringing aloha into workplaces, ʻohana, and communities. Through open-hearted stories about family, colleagues, and everyday experiences, they explore the challenges of living aloha in practice and the importance of choosing connection over correction. They also share their vision for a prosperous Hawaiʻi, one grounded in meaningful relationships, a strong connection to ʻāina, and a broader understanding of what it means for Hawaiʻi to thrive. Mahalo for tuning in to Above the Sides! Episode Highlights 02:21 – Introducing Lisa 05:08 – Introducing Sheri 09:39 – Introducing Ashley 12:25 – The Origin Story of Ke Alaula CoLab 16:55 – Retreats and Practices Rooted in ʻĀina 23:13 – How Ke Alaula Supports Organizations 31:28 – Sheri’s Stories of Aloha 36:18 – Ashley’s Stories of Aloha 40:15 – Navigating a Mother-Daughter Clash 42:02 – Breaking the Airport Pattern 44:35 – Choosing Connection Over Correction 46:02 – Defining Prosperity in Hawaiʻi 46:49 – Understanding Waiwai Beyond Money 48:13 – Equity and Resource Justice 51:04 – Sheri’s Career Journey 54:16 – Ashley’s Calling to Medicine 57:30 – Lisa’s Journey in the Nonprofit Sector 01:05:57 – Ashley Meets Pono 01:08:45 – Lisa’s Whidbey Island Experience 01:12:33 – Sheri’s “Sleep Well” Test 01:14:55 – On the Horizon for Ke Alaula CoLab
In this episode of Above the Sides, Ashley Ono, Lisa Maruyama, and Sheri Clark share the inspiration behind Ke Alaula CoLab and their commitment to practicing aloha to the best of their ability in their everyday lives. Drawing on their respective backgrounds in medicine and telehealth, nonprofit strategy consulting, and law and business, they offer personal perspectives on fostering connection, strengthening relationships, and bringing aloha into workplaces, ʻohana, and communities.
Through open-hearted stories about family, colleagues, and everyday experiences, they explore the challenges of living aloha in practice and the importance of choosing connection over correction. They also share their vision for a prosperous Hawaiʻi, one grounded in meaningful relationships, a strong connection to ʻāina, and a broader understanding of what it means for Hawaiʻi to thrive.
Mahalo for tuning in to Above the Sides!
Episode Highlights
02:21 – Introducing Lisa
05:08 – Introducing Sheri
09:39 – Introducing Ashley
12:25 – The Origin Story of Ke Alaula CoLab
16:55 – Retreats and Practices Rooted in ʻĀina
23:13 – How Ke Alaula Supports Organizations
31:28 – Sheri’s Stories of Aloha
36:18 – Ashley’s Stories of Aloha
40:15 – Navigating a Mother-Daughter Clash
42:02 – Breaking the Airport Pattern
44:35 – Choosing Connection Over Correction
46:02 – Defining Prosperity in Hawaiʻi
46:49 – Understanding Waiwai Beyond Money
48:13 – Equity and Resource Justice
51:04 – Sheri’s Career Journey
54:16 – Ashley’s Calling to Medicine
57:30 – Lisa’s Journey in the Nonprofit Sector
01:05:57 – Ashley Meets Pono
01:08:45 – Lisa’s Whidbey Island Experience
01:12:33 – Sheri’s “Sleep Well” Test
01:14:55 – On the Horizon for Ke Alaula CoLab