Social media influencer is more than a fun title these days. It's a job description. On "Slow Your Scroll," an original HNN podcast, we feature some of the biggest names in social media in Hawaii -- and go beyond the platform to understand what makes them tick.
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RSS FeedWhether she’s on the beach in a bikini, or out at the club in a cocktail dress, Maci Ono is proud to show off her physique. But that wasn’t always the case.
“For the longest time growing up, like I think because I hated myself so much, I was just angry,” she said.
Since she was a child, Maci struggled with her weight, even resorting to dangerous eating habits.
In this episode of Slow Your Scroll, the 22-year-old from Kaneohe explains how she lost weight the right way, and the message she has for others looking to make a change.
Instead of chasing their shot of choice with a lime or soda, customers flock to get water thrown in their face and receive a vicious slap from Tiare Akiona at Whiskey Dix Saloon in Aiea. Although many are left stumbling and all takers have to sign a waiver, the 25-year-old from Windward Oahu has to follow rules to not hit anyone full force.
If you can think it, Tyler Bernabe can probably create it. Using artificial intelligence, the 38-year-old video effects artist has the ability to bring outlandish fantasies to life. Some of his recent works include adding diamond grills to childhood cartoon characters and making ferocious animals tame enough to cuddle.
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On this week's episode of "Slow Your Scroll," we talk to social media star Micah Tengan. The 22-year-old from Waikiki has gained nearly 1 million TikTok and Instagram followers. His man-on-the-street videos have gone viral and he has become a local celebrity here on Oahu. He joins us to talk about the keys to his success.
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Keeping it real and keeping it local. That’s Chelei Kahaleiwai.
She is a hospice nurse with a huge social media following — and a perspective on life far wiser than her years.
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He has nearly 44,000 Instagram followers and a budding Hollywood career, but Russell Satele still considers himself something of an introvert.
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Ever humble, Kamaka Dias won't shout his own praises. But with nearly 85,000 followers on Instagram alone, the Hilo native is one of Hawaii's preeminent podcasters. Before he started interviewing some of the islands' biggest celebrities, Dias was lighting up soccer and football fields on the Big Island while attending Hawaiian immersion schools.
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Whether you're looking for a perfect date night, a hot new spot to grab cocktails or a cute weekend brunch, Taylor Date has you covered.
Better known to her 35,000 Istagram followers as "Townie Tay," the 27-year-old Punahou alum wasn't always a townie.
In this episode, Date discusses growing up in Hawaii and her journey to becoming influencer.
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Whether she's in high heels, blind folded using one arm or competing in a singlet, Stacia Cambra can move some serious weight. Just shy of 5 feet tall and just a tick over 100 pounds, the 27-year-old from Nanakuli is a 12-time world record holder in powerlifting. Her biggest raw numbers: 292 pound back squat, a 214 pound bench and a 385 pound deadlift. The former Kapolei High softball star says her training began in grade school, growing up doing 100 push-ups, squats and sit-ups every night. With a strong foundation, Cambra was a natural with the barbell.
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Before Tik Tok and Instagram, Hawaii's original content creator was Alex Farnham.
Fifteen years ago his 'One Dolla' video blew up in the islands
Now 35, the Kailua-Kona native, says he was destined to entertain despite growing up an ocean away from Hollywood.
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