Many people think of Hawaii as a vacation destination. But what about the people who call it home? In this episode of Zip Code Economies, we travel to Honolulu to uncover “hidden” Hawaii. Through the stories of a blind shopkeeper, Filipino immigrants transitioning jobs, and a native Hawaiian working to build financial resilience, we encounter a community striving to adapt to tough economic realities in a landscape dominated by tourism.
Interviewees:
- Ryan Kusumoto
- Zachery Grace
- Shantel Jones
- Kim Gillis-Robello
- James Hardway
- Janny Mendoza
- John Dumayag
- Lahela Williams
Organizations:
- Parents and Children Together (PACT)
- Hotel And Restaurant Industry Employment & Training Trust (HARIETT) Hawaii
- Hawaiian Community Assets
