In episode 1 of season 7, I chat with Mahealani Mika, a hula practitioner based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mahealani held the title of Miss Aloha Hula in 2010, directs a hula studio (hālau) called Kilohana in Tokyo, and is the director and producer of the Hawaiian-centered luau, Na Lei Aloha at the Hyatt Regency in Waikiki. Mahealani is a wealth of knowledge on all things Hawaiian culture and speaks to the deep meaning of hula in the Hawaiian islands.

The full episode Na Lei Aloha is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website.

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@naleialohaluau

PMI’s final guest of season 6 is Jordon Bourgeault! This Calgary airbrush artist loves to interplay the objects in his work, specializing in weaving what the client wants with his world class painting skills to tell a story with specific attention to detail. With his art showcased on the NHL stage, we discuss success in airbrush, the early inspirations into this unique craft, and collaborating with athletes with wild ideas. The episode “JBo Airbrush” is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website.

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More of Artist: @jboairbrush

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PMI’s next guest of season 6 is Amanda Morgan! This iconic ballerina is pushing through barriers to become the first female black soloist in the Pacific Northwest Ballet. In this episode, Amanda explores her creation process, her fascination with film, and touches on how art can shine an important light in a dark world. She is curious. She is ground breaking. She wants to be the inspirational role model for young dancers to be who they want to be. The episode “The Bailarina” is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website.

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More of Artist: @baila_rina

Seattle Project: @theseattleproject

Pacific Northwest Ballet: @pacificnorthwestballet

PMI’s next guest of season 6 is Matt Devine! As a self taught artist, Matt bounced around welding jobs when his artistic touch was recognized and he started to explore his creativity. Artistically, his work is non-representational contemporary sculpture art, but simply, his sculptures are reminiscent of paper, almost weightless. Matt reflects on the importance of open mindedness, using scraps for new ideas, and allowing yourself to work with a creative block. The episode “Steel the Show” is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website.

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More of Artist: @mattdevineart

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PMI’s next guest of season 6 is Kate Tova! She will blow you away with her textured and vibrant art that focuses on the interconnections between people, nature, and ancestry. From Russia to New Orleans to San Francisco, Kate discusses tapping into your roots, finding your artistic drive, and exploring the connection of humans with nature. The episode “Trust the Glitches” is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website.

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More of Artist: @kate_tova

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PMI’s next guest of season 6 is fnnch! This street pop artist based in San Francisco creates unique, controversial, and stunning pieces with stencils, spray paint, and in occasional illegal art… speed. fnnch gets into balancing your art as your passion versus a job, turning street art into a career all while trying to brighten the day. The episode “One Bear at a Time” is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website.

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More of Artist: @fnnch

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PMI’s next guest of season 6 is Duncan Sherwood-Forbes. This incredible Bay-area creator is sculpting stories with a single line. Inspired by line illustrations, he uniquely bends different types of metal wire into recognizable shapes and stories all with his signature touch. The episode “Every Line Matters” is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website.

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More of Artist: @wired_sculpture_studios

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PMI’s next guest of season 6 is Jesse Littlebird! This epic indigenous painter based in Albuquerque is known for his southwest landscapes, abstract pieces that reflect his Laguana/Kewa Pueblo culture, and his radical and political work that sparks a conversation. He thanks the community as it has supported the creation of his gallery Kukani. The episode “Kukani” is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website.

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More of Artist: @jesselittlebird

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Kukani: @kukanigallery

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