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Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Will Kinikini
32 episodes
7 months ago
Embark on an enlightening journey with Doug Fiefia, a Utah native whose diverse background—from football athlete to Google leader to State House candidate—reflects his unwavering commitment to community and progress. In our conversation, Doug shares insights into the profound support of his Tongan family, the essence of community empowerment, and his optimistic vision for the future. He also reflects on the transformative lessons learned through the unexpected loss of his brother. Join us as ...
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Embark on an enlightening journey with Doug Fiefia, a Utah native whose diverse background—from football athlete to Google leader to State House candidate—reflects his unwavering commitment to community and progress. In our conversation, Doug shares insights into the profound support of his Tongan family, the essence of community empowerment, and his optimistic vision for the future. He also reflects on the transformative lessons learned through the unexpected loss of his brother. Join us as ...
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Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Doug Fiefia - Building Community
Embark on an enlightening journey with Doug Fiefia, a Utah native whose diverse background—from football athlete to Google leader to State House candidate—reflects his unwavering commitment to community and progress. In our conversation, Doug shares insights into the profound support of his Tongan family, the essence of community empowerment, and his optimistic vision for the future. He also reflects on the transformative lessons learned through the unexpected loss of his brother. Join us as ...
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1 year ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Feli Ika - Vocalist, Influencer, Family Girl
Dive into the melodic world of Feli Ika, Utah's very own musical sensation, on this episode of "Now U Know." With millions of views and over 300 thousand followers on social media, Feli's voice has not only captivated local hearts but also garnered attention from industry giants like Brandy and Yebba. Join us as Feli discusses her musical journey, inspirations, and creative process, offering a glimpse into the life of a viral sensation deeply rooted in Utah. As she gears up to release new mus...
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1 year ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Ala Brown - Coding Waves, Family Tides
Meet Ala Brown - A trailblazer in the world of software development, breaking barriers in the Polynesian community. Despite being a man of few words, Ala is incredibly humble and intelligent. He's not just a coding genius, but also an amazing father to two kids and a supportive husband to a strong wife who triumphed over cancer. Ala's journey began in humble beginnings, and he's proof that with dedication and passion, anyone can make waves in the tech world. In the face of personal chal...
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1 year ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Sione Pouha - Leading On & Off the Field
Discover the incredible journey of Sione Pouha in this podcast episode. From being a football star at the University of Utah to becoming an NFL captain for the New York Jets, Sione's story is both inspiring and powerful. But he's not just about football – Sione is also a successful entrepreneur, a coach, a loving husband, and a dad. In our interview, we explore how Sione's unique experiences shaped his leadership and development, making him the remarkable person he is today. Join us as we del...
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2 years ago
1 hour 14 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Rob Poleki - Washie
Have you heard of a smart toilet seat? It's a special seat that helps make going to the bathroom easier and more hygienic. The Inventor? Our guest, Rob Poleki! He noticed that even with all the fancy gadgets in public restrooms, they still weren't perfect. So, he took a break from his job in government and worked hard to create a new kind of toilet seat that was smarter than all the others. At this moment Washie, was born! Now, you can find Washie in places like the Vivint Arena, ...
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2 years ago
1 hour 7 minutes

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Edgar Carreon - Cultural Intelligence / Founder of Dree
As a child Edgar Carreon migrated with his family from Mexico to America, forcing him to adjust to a new culture, language, and way of life. While that adjustment would take a toll on any child, Edgar has used those hard times as fuel to help build his businesses and change the world today. One of those businesses Carreon would eventually start is Dree, a peer to peer platform that takes care of your laundry through its community. Listen as he shares how he has utilized his...
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2 years ago
1 hour 3 minutes

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Calyann Barnett - Celebrity Stylist
She's worked the likes of Dwayne Wade, Shaggy, Nicki Minaj, and of course our Utah Jazz! Calyann Barnett has pioneered the merging of 2 major industries: fashion and professional sports. And true to form, she has done it with style. Barnett, originally from Miami, has excelled in her profession as a stylist. Catapulting her in the pathway of the world's biggest stars, but the success was not merely handed to her. From a young age Calyann knew she wanted 1 thing... to...
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3 years ago
54 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Joe Hansen - Resilience
Joe Hansen and his wife Jenna are the founders of Awaken Studios. A class based fitness studio here in our lovely state of Utah. With 2 current locations, Awaken Studios continues to grow and is on track to make a much larger footprint in the industry. The origin story of this dynamic duo perhaps serves just a much value as does their recent success. Joe shares vivid memories of when his family was propelled into the world of entrepreneurship literally overnight. ...
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4 years ago
1 hour 17 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Star Lotulelei - Family Man & Football Standout
It doesn't take an NFL recruiter to know that Star Lotulelei has what it takes to dominate at the highest level of football. Since he started playing in high school, Star has always been touted and talked about as one of the state's best athletes. And while he maintains a quiet and humble disposition, his resume clearly speaks to the impact he makes on the field. What's more is his "why"... his family. Lotulelei opens up about the guiding influence his family and clos...
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4 years ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Stuart Edge - Porta Potty Cleaner to YouTube Star
With millions of views and subscribers on YouTube, Stuart Edge has become one the most notable icons on the video platform. His viral success led to traveling around the world, appearing on Jimmy Fallon, and connecting with many more. All are able to sense Stuart's positivity and optimism through his videos and behind the scenes you'll find he's methodical and very thoughtful. Listen in and he shares his upbringing, learning the principle of vision, and coping with fe...
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4 years ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Chris Kesler - Million Dollar Side Hustle
Chris Kesler like many has a job. And still like many he also has a "side hustle"; an idea turned project turned small business on the side. What separates Chris from the crowd is that with only his 3rd year in the market his business Badflag.com is projected to eclipse over 1 million dollars in sales. Not bad for a "side hustle" right? With calluses earned through old fashion hard work in Montana to boardrooms of top software companies Chris shares how this all came to be....
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4 years ago
1 hour 11 minutes

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Cameron Manwaring - Virality & Ideation
Whether you know it or not Cameron Manwaring is behind some of the most viral videos on Youtube. After working on projects that collectively rack up hundreds of millions of views, Cameron realized there was something that he knew about making videos viral. Forbes recognized this too and in 2015 they listed Manwaring as one of their "30 under 30" leaders in marketing and social media. What's even more is that we're still scratching the surface in regards his experience and kn...
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4 years ago
1 hour 32 minutes

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Mary Lake - Volleyball All Star
Mary Lake has achieved what many aspiring young athletes dream of. Every volleyball record at BYU regarding her position requires you to take notice of her career. With opportunities to continue playing on a national level, Mary has decided to hang up her volleyball shoes (at least at that level, you can still find her tearing it up at the local rec center). Listen as Mary shares her growth as a person while being in the limelight, and how her parents played a critical...
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4 years ago
56 minutes

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Dan Young - Millionaire Code
Through the years Dan Young has become a household name to the Utah business community. Dan's earliest years started in California, where he began developing his entrepreneurial craft at beaches selling t shirts. After moving to Utah, Dan seized an opportunity when the company he was working for went bankrupt. So he started his first official business, PC Laptops. He lost money the first year, but quickly bounced back in year 2 with over 1 million in sales. ...
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4 years ago
49 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Heber & Erica Rivera - Chef Heber
Heber and Erica are the masterminds behind Chef Heber, the brand. Together they provide a blueprint of how to navigate through family, business, and good food. With the new year upon us, we all have set goals to eat healthier. For some this feels like a bummer, but for those having meals prepared by Chef Heber it's exciting. If you don't believe me, check out Chef Heber's Instagram page. Today they serve some of the most influential people in our community. Listen in as the...
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4 years ago
1 hour 32 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Jordan Pendleton - Discipline & Leadership
Jordan Pendleton's athletic ambitions were clear as early as 5 years old, he was going to be a professional athlete. He certainly understood the price that he needed to pay and consistently demonstrated that he was willing to pay it. However when an unforeseen career ending injury was thrown into the mix, Jordan had to quickly pivot in order to stay above water. It's at this time that Pendleton tackled fear and started his company Performance 1., where he and his staff...
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4 years ago
1 hour 14 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Reno & Sunny Mahe - Growing Through Grief
Top tier athletes, like the Mahe's, often achieve public notoriety because of their prowess on the court or field. For Reno & Sunny however, athletic accolades only scratch the surface (this includes Reno's time in the NFL and Sunny training for the olympics). In 2016 the Mahe family endured a tragic accident involving the loss of their beautiful 3 year old daughter Elsie. How do you get through something like that? How would you help? Is it possible ...
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4 years ago
1 hour 16 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Audrey Burton - Non-Profit Expert
Audrey Burton is a nonprofit organization expert. Today she lets us in on the mission of one of our local nonprofits that has a worldwide footprint, Interweave Solutions. She'll share her experiences in learning and understanding poverty and what the most effective way to help actually is. With passion Audrey shares the powerful impact that is being made globally. Listen in as she even lifts the curtains a bit to see the inner workings of how a nonprofit organization w...
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4 years ago
59 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Moana Wolfgramm Feinga - Fame, Family, & Music
What would it be like to hear your song on the radio? For most of us, we'll never know... Lucky for us our guest Moana Wolfgramm Feinga fills us in. Her family band, better known as The Jets, filled the radio waves around the world in the late 80's. Moana shares her unique perspective on growing up in the limelight with her family, while giving insight to the entertainment industry through a lens of honest reflection. Today you might find Feinga at her daughter's...
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5 years ago
57 minutes

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Sunia Tauteoli - Successful Teams
As a life long athlete, Sunia Tauteoli certainly has been a part of many successful teams. However, you'll find that his off the field team is just as important. Tauteoli's family support system has always played a big role in his success. From his father's advice to his brother's network to his business ventures with his wife; Sunia is a family man. Through the ups and downs he has learned that his family will always be there. Perhaps this is why Tauteoli's approach t...
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5 years ago
1 hour

Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Embark on an enlightening journey with Doug Fiefia, a Utah native whose diverse background—from football athlete to Google leader to State House candidate—reflects his unwavering commitment to community and progress. In our conversation, Doug shares insights into the profound support of his Tongan family, the essence of community empowerment, and his optimistic vision for the future. He also reflects on the transformative lessons learned through the unexpected loss of his brother. Join us as ...