Ep 4: The Power of Choice with Kamaile Heide

In this enlightening episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, host Mapuana sits down for an engaging interview with her close friend Kamaile, who is the visionary founder of the innovative brand Okole by Kamaile. Together, they dive deep into Kamaile's inspiring entrepreneurial journey, thoughtfully exploring the myriad challenges and remarkable triumphs she encountered while starting her own business. Kamaile candidly opens up about the emotional ups and downs that come with running a brand, all while navigating the complexities of significant life changes, including her recent move to the mainland. She shares powerful and transformative insights on the importance of letting go of the past, embracing the present moment, and the vital need to advocate for oneself in both personal and professional spheres. Through her heartfelt story, Kamaile emphasizes her ongoing journey of self-discovery and personal growth, reinforcing the necessity of validating one’s own joy and happiness. Listeners can look forward to receiving heartfelt advice for overcoming difficult moments in life, along with an invitation to connect with Kamaile through her meaningful work at Okole by Kamaile. Join them for a candid and enriching conversation that not only celebrates resilience and empowerment but also addresses the beautiful and intricate complexities of life as a woman navigating her path.


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Chapters:

[00:45] About Kamaile
[2:50] Why Kamaile decided to start one of her businesses and transition out of one
[3:30] Evolving proudly as a woman
[7:55] Living an unapologetic life and giving ing yourself permission to be yourself
[11:20] Are you too attached to your past identity or are you behaving like the woman you want to be?
[12:10] Why do we shame ourselves and other for evolving?
[14:07] What Kamaile would tell herself in her lowest moment if she could go back in time
[17:40] Experiencing yourself through living multiple versions of yourself through multiple versions of your life
[20:00] Learning to let go of past identities so you can step into new dreams
[21:30] Just get in the arena and stop sitting on the sidelines
[23:25] What the decision process was like deciding to move to the Mainland
[29:00] Protecting our Hawaiian culture while also allowing ourselves to expand
[34:00] Wanting more for yourself as a woman
[36:20] The difference between surrendering and choosing to let go of something
[39:15] You get to change whenever you want to
[40:19] The biggest piece of advice that Kamaile would give to her daughter/younger women
[41:40] Connect with Kamaile

Follow:

Mapuana Reed @mapuanareedshow

Kamaile Heide @kamaile.heide @okolebykamaile


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