Talking Story

A journey from pre-med ambitions to penning a Hollywood film — how Honolulu journalism teacher Brooke Nasser found a calling in Tinseltown.

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Ginger Keller
Ace of Space

As Nicole Hollis’ portfolio of work in Hawai‘i grows with two newly imagined resorts, a residential tower going up in Kaka‘ako, and a series of luxe homes across the isles, her design aesthetic will reach new fans from across the globe.

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Patrick Parsons
Stable Movement

Quietly setting up shop in stables surrounded by pastures and trees, John Koga’s passions for art, life and giving back have only been amplified by the slower pace of country living.

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Patrick Parsons
Blue Sky Seeker

With extreme weather events seemingly on the rise, Raymond Tanabe, Director for the Pacific Region of the National Weather Service, is keeping watch for us here in Hawai‘i — and the rest of the Pacific region.

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Sarah Yamanaka
Keep It Composed

Award-winning composer Frank Wildhorn continues to write music for shows around the world, including a project in Hawai‘i where he now calls home.

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Sean Morris
Finding Sanctuaries

Shangri La Museum’s latest exhibition by Kamran Samimi, its first Hawai‘i-based artist-in-residence, is a visual celebration of the journey of self-discovery and reflection.

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Jaimie Kim
Weitz Haute!

Once a talent agent to tinsel town’s hottest actors, style consultant Andrew Weitz now applies his entertainment biz (and fashion) expertise to help up your game—when it comes to style and life...

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Margie Jacinto