Episodes

  • Tell Me a Story with Jim Mendoza: Episode 12 "Hope"

    Tell Me a Story with Jim Mendoza: Episode 12 "Hope"
    Apr 8 2021
    Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” In today's episode, Jim talks to several Hawaii residents who are providing hope to others.
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    15 mins
  • Active (Episode 11)

    Active (Episode 11)
    Mar 3 2021
    General George S. Patton once said, “an active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.” In this episode, we take a look how some people are staying active during the pandemic.
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    20 mins
  • Helping (Episode 10)

    Helping (Episode 10)
    Mar 3 2021
    During this time of uncertainty and hardship, helping others is more important that ever. In this episode, we take a look at how some people are helping their communities during the pandemic.
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    16 mins
  • Surviving (Episode 9)

    Surviving (Episode 9)
    Mar 3 2021
    Amid the pandemic, a lot of businesses wonder if they will survive. We first take a look at a Big Island business called "Hawaiiverse," which is helping other businesses stay alive. Also, we head to a new healthcare startup that is providing its members unlimited healthcare.
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    18 mins
  • Talent (Episode 8)

    Talent (Episode 8)
    Mar 3 2021
    In the eighth episode Jim introduces us to two sisters that are performing classical music not only at home but also with the Hawaii Youth Symphony. Jim also talks to a Filipino kite maker who is also an award-winning retired teacher who specialized in STEM subjects.
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    17 mins
  • Adapting (Episode 7)

    Adapting (Episode 7)
    May 29 2020
    A lot of us are being forced to adapt right now amid the COVID-19 pandemic --- and it's not easy.
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    19 mins
  • The New Normal (Episode 6)

    The New Normal (Episode 6)
    May 22 2020
    In the sixth episode Jim focuses on “the new normal” we are all facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Mendoza tells the survivor story of a 79-year-old man who spent 12 days on a ventilator and 3 weeks in the ICU. He also introduces us to a Kailua business owner who has great determination, and students at North Shore high school who are giving other kids the technology they need to study from home. Plus, in another example of making the best out of a hard time - Jim found one Hawaii couple who tied the knot virtually via Zoom.
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    14 mins
  • The Classroom (Episode 5)

    The Classroom (Episode 5)
    May 22 2020
    In this episode Jim shares one teacher’s incredible and inspiring lesson plan that has received the attention of the Grammy awards. He also explores how the stage can be transformed into a classroom. And Mendoza visits Hawaii’s first “Men’s Shed” that helps seniors fight loneliness.
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    13 mins