The HiConnect Podcast

Philip Lemoine, @philip_lemoine, is Hawaii’s premier YouTube /TikTok home chef and foodie. His YouTube channel has over 75,000 subscribers and focuses on cooking, vlogging, and of course, eating food of Hawaii. He also runs a TikTok with a whopping 280,000 followers! In today’s episode, we talk about how he started his YouTube channel, our love for rollerblading, and how a chocolate chip cookie recipe got him over 1.5 MILLION views. Socials: Philip’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GANoYU  Philip’s Youtube: https://bit.ly/3pU8pH4  Philip’s TikTok: https://bit.ly/3oYA9Lz 

Candice Liang, @candicexx_, literally does it all. She has won multiple beauty pageants, modeled for many brands including Coach, and even starred in the reality tv show, Naked and Afraid of Love. However it doesn’t stop there. Candice has worked for the United Nations, taught English in low income Sri Lankan schools and the University of Hong Kong, AND is currently in medical school to become a doctor. In today’s episode, we talk about her humanitarian efforts, her modeling background, and what it was like to be on a reality tv show…where everyone is completely nude. True story.  Socials:  Candice’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YIz1kU 

Keith Adam, @keith_adam_, is a sneaker Youtuber who specializes in helping people get the hottest sneaker releases. On Youtube, he has built a massive following of 217,000 and has built up a community of resellers through his online platform, Endurance. In today’s episode, we talk about his Youtube career, reselling group, and his obsession with Muay Thai training. Socials: Keith Adam Twitter: https://bit.ly/3bxrMiG Keith Adam Youtube: http://bit.ly/2H9afRj 

Jason Park, @jasonparksucks, is a professional skater from Hawaii. Jason is not your average skater though. He continues to push the envelope on developing new ‘weird’ tricks, skating locations that no one else would attempt, and also documents all of his skating antics on his YouTube and Instagram. In today’s episode, we talk about his skating origins, his passion for gaming, and I spill the beans on my first love….rollerblading. Blades > Boards. No Cap. Socials: Jason’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3FhXFbY  Jason’s Youtube: https://bit.ly/3qxdRSp 

Scott Skinner, @solesteals, is the owner and operator of the Number 1 Sneaker Membership Website in the world. With a following of 237,000 on Instagram, he has also built up one of the biggest social media followings of any sneaker shop out there as well. In today’s episode, we talk about the origins of Sole Steals, spill the tea on posers, and the most important question…how many times has he sent me a “juiced” sneaker mystery box. Socials: Sole Steals Instagram: https://bit.ly/3q24pWY Sole Steals Website: http://bit.ly/32KIMgf

Taylor Kaneshiro, @taylorkaneshiro, is a 7x Karate USA National Champion and 3rd degree black belt in Kotaka-Ha Shito-Ryu Karate. If that wasn’t impressive enough, Taylor is also an active model in Hawaii with thousands of followers on her Instagram. In today’s episode, we talk about her beginnings in Karate, her National Championships, and her ‘love’ for the Netflix show, Cobra Kai.  Socials:  Taylor Kaneshiro Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ETCdcR

Tumua Tuinei, (@tumua_), is the biggest standup comedian in Hawaii! Whether it be on stage at Blue Note Hawaii, at his sold out sets in the Blasidell, or simply in front of his 300,000+ social media followers, he never fails to get a laugh out of the locals. In today’s episode, we talk Hawaii comedy, his viral success, and his plans for the future. Socials: Tumua’s Website: https://www.tumuacomedy.com  Tumua’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3mmZBcd  Tumua’s TikTok: https://bit.ly/3jNqSmt  Tumua’s Youtube: https://bit.ly/3q6rHuP 

Elle Dang, @elle_dang, is taking the Hawaii Instagram scene by storm! She has built a following of over 34,000 through her stunning modeling photos. She’s much more than just a pretty face though. Elle is also an active gym goer, UHM graduate, and outdoor adventurer. In today’s episode, we talk about her freelance modeling experiences, global travels, and the crazy messages she gets in her DMs. Socials:  Elle’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3EbeAfo 

Ayaka Suzuki Crilley, @ayakasuzukii, is a professional bodyboarder from Japan. She is the 2018 Women’s Bodyboarding Champion and 3x Pipeline champion. She also has competed and won in the men’s division as well. With over 38,000 followers on Instagram, Ayaka continues to make waves on social media and in local competition. In today’s episode, we talk about her victory in 2018, what its like competing against the men, and that time I almost died bodyboarding. True story. Socials:  Ayaka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3vlxVaB