HeyJaredHeartbeat Narratives
Welcome to Heartbeat Narratives, a podcast that uncovers stories of joy by celebrating the people, places, and passions we love. Based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, guests from the islands and beyond explore what makes their hearts beat - what lights them up.
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Ryan: Where Everyone Knows Your Name (opens the original)
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“Your name just has to be Ryan, and you automatically have friends.” — Ryan Shoutout to all the Ryans! Thanks for landing here for this conversation. In this episode, we meet Ryan Jewell with the Ryan Meetup, a community of Ryans from around the country. What started as a lighthearted idea in Brooklyn, NY years ago has grown into an fun, inclusive movement: Ryans are finding friendship and connection simply because they share a name. Ryan shares what it’s like to be a girl named Ryan and how she
John: Still Kicking — Living With Aloha (opens the original)
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This episode is a back porch conversation from the heart with Uncle John Kauhi, a humorous, resilient, heart on his sleeve kind of person who has lived a life full of unexpected turns. Born premature and fighting for his life from the very beginning, John has carried that same determination through growing up in Maunalua (Hawaiʻi Kai), Oʻahu, forming lifelong friendships, and working for years in road construction before building a new life between Las Vegas and Hawaiʻi. He opens up about battli
Elfi: At Home in the Sky (opens the original)
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FLYING THROUGH LIFE · In today's conversation, we welcome Elfi, a longtime friend whose extraordinary life has taken her from growing up in postwar Austria to Alaska and eventually Hawaiʻi. Elfi shares stories from her 44-year career as a flight attendant, including flying through intense storms, visiting countless new cities around the world and becoming a passionate advocate for flight safety. She reflects on balancing the commitments of having family while traveling, and finding adventure thr
Cypress: Firefighting, Faith and Family (opens the original)
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PROVIDE, PROTECT, PREPARE · In this episode, Cypress Navarro-Acio shares his story of family, faith, and his path toward firefighting. Mahalo nui to the Ho‘omau Fire Academy for connecting us with him as a former cadet representing Class 020. From graduating high school during the pandemic to becoming a Division I soccer player, Cypress has continued to challenge himself and build the skills he hopes to bring into a career of service. His love of fitness and desire to serve ultimately brought hi
Giovanni & Luigi: Pizza for the People in Brooklyn, New York [mini] (opens the original)
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PIZZA FOR THE PEOPLE · At Brooklyn’s iconic Luigi’s Pizza, owner and chef Giovanni Lanzo shares why quality pizza starts with family, passion, and staying true to his Calabria, Italy roots. With his 9-year-old son Luigi by his side, he reflects on finding joy in making pizzas, even when his first -generation immigrant father hoped he would choose a different career path. Giovanni shares the importance of being present at meals without phones, and honoring tradition through authentic ingredients
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