Founder of Le Vasa Island Apparel, Irae Hosea, joins the show to update us on what's new with The Brand and what festivals and events you can catch them at this Summer. We take time to talk through the uncertainties that come with trying to accomplish new things, trying to correct your self-talk when you're your biggest doubter, and holding space - for others to feel safe to be themselves around you, for your own mental health or even to have family prayer each night.

We also talk about the Iam Tongi Haters on Social Media sounding suuuper salty smh. Very helpful to sit down with the homies and share how we’re dealing with our day-to-days. Listen to all the life questions we're working through and then probably go to therapy yourself.

We wrap with our shoutouts to non-profit organizations like Central Valley Pacific Islander Alliance; Nephew Leo; Our Panel; Nora Jean Asolulu; Monica Miller and Harry, Leon and Alfred; Sami Jobes; Carl and Nackie of PasifikaByDesign; SamoanDoughBoiPhotography; 2023 graduates; Kimo the White Husky; RoseyKoiFish and Aynsley Broom (sippingkoko); Irae Hosea of Le Vasa Island Apparel. 

If you've got a question or story you want us to research, send us an email at ballinesian@gmail.com or send us a message on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok at @ballinesian. Recorded 5/29/2023, Zoom. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 54 - Irae Hosea - Le Vasa update, What Breaks Your Heart?, Imposter Syndrome, Holding Space

Weekly Pacific Islander podcast about sports, news and life. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com

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