Chase Kauhane (Olelo): Faith, Family First, and Netflix Songwriting

Chase Kauhane’s story is one of resilience, family, and purposeful creativity. Raised on Hawai‘i’s Big Island in a musical household of nine siblings, he grew up surrounded by kani kapila—family jam sessions and songwriting. But at age 14, when his father left, Chase and his brothers faced a defining trial: living in tents while learning construction skills to build their mother’s home on the slopes of Mauna Kea. That season forged endurance, brotherhood, and a deep dependence on God. Out of that hardship came music with meaning. Chase and his brother Carl eventually formed Olelo, a band that draws listeners in with its Hawaiian roots while carrying a message of culture, legacy, and hope. Their songs have found homes in films and shows on Netflix, but Chase emphasizes that music only has power when it carries purpose. In this conversation with host Teko Bailey, Chase shares how timing, patience, and faith—like farming or fishing on the islands—have guided him as a musician, husband, and father. From serving people first in the music industry, to giving back by rebuilding homes in Lahaina after the Maui fires, his story reveals that legacy isn’t about spotlight moments but about building people, ohana, and community. For men balancing faith, family, and calling, Chase’s journey offers clarity: put ohana first, keep business at arm’s length, create space for God to move, and trust His timing. Chapters 00:00 – Farmers, Fishermen & Patience 01:20 – The Birth of Olelo 03:02 – Growing Up by Kilauea 04:47 – A Family of Nine Musicians 05:31 – Writing Songs with Every Sibling 06:56 – Building Mom’s House on Mauna Kea 08:46 – Music with Purpose 10:43 – From Mentorship to Maui Homes 13:31 – Lessons in Timing & Patience 17:13 – Seasons, Rest & Social Media 19:41 – Songwriting as Farming 22:34 – Creating Space for God to Move 25:19 – Reframing Hard Seasons 27:44 – Ohana First, Always 31:18 – Relationships Make the Music World 32:53 – Following Chase & Olelo About Chase Kauhane On Spotify: Olelo - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lSBO5iwiuH2qFyJoF0KIi Website: https://chasekauhane.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/chase_kauhane/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OLELOmusic About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices