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Hawaiian Culture
Hula
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, United States
Polynesian Tattooing
Hawaiian Language
Ola Lo Hawaii
Hawaiian Healing and Wellness
Education & Apprenticeships
Hui Mauli Ola
Esther Street, Kapuhulu, Hawaii
Kapuhulu
Makaha, Hawaii
Hawaii
Lomi Lomi
Kakau Uhi / Tatau
Kaneohe, United States
Umuhula
Southern Paiute Nation

Leo Kupa. e hoolono mai. The thought-provoking podcast on perpetuating Hawaiian Healing and Wellness, brought to you by Hui Mauli Ola.

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Chris Spotted Eagle is the spiritual leader for the Las Vegas Paiute Nation, a role he carries with deep reverence and responsibility. Raised on the Paiute Reservation in Las Vegas and connected to the Moapa Band of Paiutes, Chris is a living bridge ... more

We are honored to feature Tiffanie Zuttermeister. A respected kumu hula, lei maker, and community minded guest whose work reflects the heart of Hawaiian Culture and connection in Las Vegas.

Born and raised in Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, she carries a long and ... more

Healoha Kamanu is not only a gifted Polynesian tattoo artist, but also a cultural custodian, utilizing the ancient art of tatau (tattooing) to tell stories, honor heritage, and mark significant life journeys for the Hawaiian and Pacific Islander comm... more

Mikiʻala Wills is a young Hawaiian living in Las Vegas who carries the spirit of her homeland in everything she does. Far from the shores of Hawaiʻi, she speaks ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) fluently, dances hula with deep intentionality, and em... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Spotted Eagle
Native Paiute tribal leader, Las Vegas Paiute Nation
Las Vegas Paiute Nation
Episode: Chris Spotted Eagle | Leo Kupa Season 2, Episode 5
Tiffanie Zuttermeister
Umuhula, laymaker and community-minded guest
Kane'ohe, Hawaii; Las Vegas, Nevada
Episode: Tiffanie Zuttermeister | Leo Kupa Season 2, Episode 4
Lindell Alekahi Aloha Kamalani Kamanu
Polynesian tattoo artist, cultural custodian
Lōkahi Studios, Las Vegas
Episode: Healoha Kamanu | Leo Kupa Season 2, Episode 3
Miki'ala Wills
Young Hawaiian living in Las Vegas who practices Hawaiian culture and healing traditions
Independent practitioner (Las Vegas)
Episode: Mikiʻala Wills | Leo Kupa Season 2, Episode 2
Vincent Iokimo Souza
Kumu Hula, guest with deep Hawaiian lineage and teaching role in Las Vegas
Kumu Hula Vincent Souza
Episode: Kumu Vincent Iokimo Souza | Leo Kupa Season 2, Episode 1

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Mailani Makainai
Host of the Leo Kupa podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • So appreciative of the knowledge shared

    This is my favorite podcast by far and I’m sad to have listened to the last episode recently. I just want to say that I really appreciate you guys putting these stories out there and allowing me (an Indigenous person from the states/ non Hawaiian) to start to learn about your beautiful culture through first hand accounts and incorporated language. Mahalo for all that you do! I look forward to your future episodes. 🙏🏼☀️💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SongoftheSunCeramics
    United States5 years ago
  • He momi na ka lāhui!

    Mahalo nui Palala Kamaka for bringing on healers and remarkable doers in our community! Truly changing and saving lives! E Ola!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hobrah
    United States7 years ago
  • Mahalo

    Mahalo nui for sharing your Ike and stories. I love this podcast and can't wait for a new one each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trees1A
    United States9 years ago
  • More please!

    An informal and informed view of where Hawaiian culture is from practitioner viewpoints. Hopefully this podcast continues to grow as a means of access to knowledge and philosophies as generations mingle. An invaluable asset in the vein of the archival material in Bishop Museum and Hawaiian language newspapers. E ho’olono mai!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    historynomystery
    United States10 years ago
  • Hawaiian healing massage lomilomi

    As the author of the Bishop Museum book on ancient Hawaiian lomilomi massage, I am delighted by the depth and authenticity of this podcast. The speaker Kapono Souza speaks of his childhood, learning lomilomi from his grandmother, the famed musician and song writer Irmgard Aluli Farden. He talks of the difference between lomilomi and massage, and ho'omaemae, cleansing protocol. Anyone interested in lomilomi and Hawaiian cultural traditions will find wonderful insights in this podcast, the first o... more

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    Makana Risser Chai
    United States10 years ago

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Engages with Indigenous perspectives authentically and accessibly
Brings forward healing and cultural practices with depth
A valuable archive of Hawaiian language and culture in diaspora contexts
Guests offer practical, lived experiences rather than theoretical talk

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Tiffanie Zuttermeister | Leo Kupa Season 2, Episode 4
Q: How do you balance family, teaching, and competition in a place far from Hawai'i?
It's a constant balance; family support is crucial, halao (dedication) to hula remains central, and I rely on kumu, haumana, and community networks to keep the tradition alive while navigating relocation and competition schedules.
Tiffanie Zuttermeister | Leo Kupa Season 2, Episode 4
Q: What motivated you to move from O'ahu to Nevada and continue your Hawaiian practice there?
I moved for greater opportunities for my keiki and to be closer to family while still pursuing my passion for halau, which ultimately led me to become kumu hula and expand our practice in Las Vegas.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leo Kupa

What is Leo Kupa about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A culturally focused interview series centered on Hawaiian healing, language preservation, and indigenous identity, often filmed in urban contexts like Las Vegas. Episodes spotlight practitioners (hula kumu, tattoo artists, healers) and community leaders who weave tradition with contemporary life, sharing lineage, education, and strategies for sustaining culture far from Hawai'i. Notable throughlines include language revitalization, sacred practices, and community empowerment, with episodes occasionally branching into entrepreneurship (cultural enterprises) and wellness modalities. A standout aspect is the emphasis on intergenerational knowledge transfer and diaspora resilience, making it particularly relevant for listeners invested in heri... more

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1. Chris Spotted Eagle
2. Tiffanie Zuttermeister
3. Lindell Alekahi Aloha Kamalani Kamanu
4. Miki'ala Wills
5. Vincent Iokimo Souza

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