22. Allison Chu and Hopena Pokipala: Miss Hawai'i, big wave surfing, and starting Oyster Hawai'i together

Allison Chu is a Hapa model, actress, singer, hula dancer and beauty queen. She was the valedictorian of her high school and became the only person to win both Miss Hawai'i and Miss Hawai'i USA. Hopena Pokipala is a Native-Hawaiian waterman who was born with paddling in his blood. He joined the canoe club at age seven and guided his team to 7 consecutive junior state championships. In 2018 he built his own outrigger canoe, which is takes out in front of his home in Kailua. Together Allie and Hopena founded Oysters Hawai'i, the only mobile oyster bar in the islands. In this episode we talk about how they met, Allie's reign as Miss Hawai'i and Miss Hawai'i USA, growing up in Hawai'i and big wave surfing, their new business Oysters Hawai'i and so much more. Enjoy!  Buy our merch on: https://keepitaloha.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadias Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepitAlohaPod/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod