{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fabove-the-sides.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fstoryfinding-with-denise-karratti-s9APPZm5","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Storyfinding with Denise Karratti","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/77981431-e59f-4e00-a2c8-ba76d35d8587\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Storyfinding with Denise Karratti\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this episode of Above the Sides, Denise Karratti, vice principal of Waimea High School on Kauaʻi, shares her journey into education and the sense of kuleana she carries for her community. Denise reflects on the power of “storyfinding,” uncovering meaningful lessons in everyday moments and using them to lead with clarity, humility and aloha. She offers insights from her experience working in a tight knit, multigenerational community, where the impact of education can be seen across decades. Through thoughtful stories, Denise highlights the importance of planting seeds of growth, even when the results may not be visible for years to come. Listeners will find that this conversation is a reflection on how practicing aloha in real, imperfect circumstances is how positive change can take root. Mahalo for tuning in! \n\nEpisode Highlights\n01:07 Home: Waimea, Kauai\n01:53 Why education matters\n05:18 From engineering to teaching\n08:11 Seeds that grow later\n10:53 Cultural revival through games\n14:49 Finding Foundations of Aloha\n16:36 Intuitive nudges \n18:12 Story finding and a lei lesson\n26:21 Aloha in action role models\n30:31 Practicing aloha in systems\n33:27 Hopes for abundance in Hawaii"}