Episode 6: Mauiʻs Hometown Hero with Alika Seki

<p> </p> <p></p> <p>Alika Seki is the owner and operator of Maui Comics. He talks with us about the importance of serving your community, particularly in challenging times like what the world is experiencing with COIVD. Alika is a champion for the people of Hawaii and the work ethic many natives possess to thrive and survive the high costs of paradise.</p> <p>In this episode, you will learn:</p> <p>About the strength and adaptability of Hawaiiʻs communities</p> <p>How Hawaiiʻs local families work multiple jobs to feed and care for their families</p> <p>Why the exorbitant shipping costs to Hawaii play a critical part in the high cost of living in the islands and often makes owning a small business very challenging</p> <p>How Alikaʻs engineering career positioned him to open his community-oriented comic shop</p> <p>You can find more about Alika at:</p> <p><a href='http://www.facebook.com/MauiComics'>http://www.facebook.com/MauiComics</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.ebay.com/usr/mauicomicsandcollectibles'>https://www.ebay.com/usr/mauicomicsandcollectibles</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/maui_comics'>https://www.instagram.com/maui_comics</a></p> <p>Follow the Moana Nui Podcast:</p> <p><a href='http://www.moananuipodcast.com/'>http://www.moananuipodcast.com</a></p> <p><a href='http://bit.ly/MoanaNuiTube'>http://bit.ly/MoanaNuiTube</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.facebook.com/moananuipodcast'>http://www.facebook.com/moananuipodcast</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.twitch.tv/moananuipodcast'>http://www.twitch.tv/moananuipodcast</a></p> <p>MERCH: <a href='http://bit.ly/MoanaNuiMerch'>http://bit.ly/MoanaNuiMerch</a></p> <p>Contact: <a href='mailto:moananuipodcast@gmail.com'>moananuipodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p>About Moana Nui Podcast:</p> <p>Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples. </p> <p>#MoanaNuiPodcast #IndigenousExcellence #OurStoriesMatter #OurVoicesMatter #EmbraceYourPowe