{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fabove-the-sides.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fcultivating-an-above-the-sides-approach-fddviFlm","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Cultivating an “Above the Sides” Approach with Cat Awakuni Colón, Dori Baba, Tyler Mejia and Molly Mamaril","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/98e3bd82-6cec-49d2-8573-04b3e21ccf14/c0f73c0e-f088-404f-84da-fed6f5f97fcb/above-20the-20sides-202025-20logo.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/796a6c31-ef88-45c6-b63e-7e0cd169b9be\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Cultivating an “Above the Sides” Approach with Cat Awakuni Colón, Dori Baba, Tyler Mejia and Molly Mamaril\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"Mahalo for tuning in to our 50th episode! For the first time, the Oahu Economic Development Board team - Cat Awakuni Colón (President & CEO), Dori Baba (Operations Manager), Tyler Mejia (Community Outreach & Compliance Specialist), and Molly Mamaril (Community Innovation Connector) - comes together to talk  OEDB’s effort to bring aloha and care into business practices. They share about the origins of the “Above the Sides” podcast and how Pono Shim’s commitment to storytelling continues to drive their approach to community-based economic development and their vision for Hawaii’s future. The team discusses various community-facing programs, offers personal stories, and reflects on striving to live in reverence of aloha in everyday life. The conversation closes with advice for the next generation and what’s ahead for the nonprofit. Mahalo for listening.\n\nEpisode Highlights \n01:51 Meet the OEDB Team: Cat, Dori, Tyler, Molly\n05:11 The Origin Story of 'Above the Sides' Podcast\n11:23 Continuing Uncle Pono's Storytelling Legacy\n20:58 Vision for Hawaii's Future\n24:39 OEDB's Approach to Economic Development\n36:28 Personal Stories of Aloha\n40:45 Aloha in Pop Culture (Movie Recommendations)\n42:22 Reflecting on the Aloha Connects Innovation (ACI) Program\n46:14 Honoring Uncle Pono Shim\n53:23 Personal Stories and Lessons Learned\n58:03 Advice for the Next Generation\n01:02:30 Planting Seeds for Hawaii's Future\n01:09:05 Favorite Memories and Team Dynamics\n01:14:59 On the Horizon\n\nLearn more about the Oahu Economic Development Board: https://www.oedb.biz"}