We’re proud to announce Live at Lē‘ahi, a new storytelling series highlighting powerful moments and creative experiences rooted in our campus. Whether captured through film, conversation, performance, or public programming, each installment will reflect our mission to foster meaningful dialogue across our local, national and global audiences.

The series launches with a special partnership episode of Keep It Aloha Podcast (@keepitalohapod), the video podcast. Throughout the year, Shangri La will host episodes of Keep It Aloha Podcast featuring voices that celebrate creativity, resilience, and cultural connection.

Through Live at Lē‘ahi, Shangri La and Keep It Aloha Podcast are creating a space where community, culture, and storytelling come together.

ABOUT KEEP IT ALOHA PODCAST

Keep It Aloha Podcast is a Hawai‘i-based podcast hosted by Kamaka Dias, formerly known as the Hawaii Verse Podcast. Through heartfelt and authentic conversations, Kamaka "talks story" with influential guests from across the islands and beyond. The podcast explores their life journeys, creative work, and the deeper meaning of "keeping it aloha" in today’s world.

Each episode offers a unique window into the richness of Hawai‘i’s culture, highlighting the artistry, resilience, and purpose behind every guest’s story. Keep It Aloha provides a platform for storytelling that uplifts local perspectives while connecting with a global audience hungry for authentic narratives.

With a loyal following of over 86,000 on Instagram, 77,000+ on TikTok, and more than 20,000 YouTube subscribers, the podcast continues to grow as one of Hawai‘i’s most recognized platforms. Available on streaming platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, the podcast attracts audiences from around the world who are engaged in cultural perspectives and artistic experiences.