EP. 13 From Humble Hawaiian Roots to Angel Investor: How Sage Used Negotiation to Build Wealth & Power

Evie interviews Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno, DEI leader and angel investor, about growing up Native Hawaiian, overcoming money shame, building negotiation confidence, and navigating spaces not built for women of color. Includes career, leadership, and pay equity strategies. In this episode, we dive deep into the why behind our negotiation fears, how childhood money stories influence our worth, and tactical tips for taking up space in rooms not built for us.What We Cover:Sage’s journey from painfully shy to powerhouse speakerNavigating money shame as an Indigenous and immigrant-raised womanHow to build your "mana folder" to prep for negotiationsPolitical power mapping inside corporate systemsUsing negotiation skills beyond the workplaceTimestamps:00:00 – Meet Sage & the story of how we met03:58 – Growing up in Hawaii & early fears around public speaking10:46 – Intergenerational money stories & guilt around success20:18 – How Sage built her negotiation skills33:03 – Power mapping, documenting wins & timing your ask38:58 – Building trust to fundraise & build a business41:53 – Advice Sage would give her 22-year-old selfAbout Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno:Sage is a Native Hawaiian leader, global advisor, and national speaker dedicated to creating pathways for women of color in leadership. She’s the award-winning co-founder of Future for Us and a former Global DEI Leader at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, where she led talent strategies across 12 countries.Her work on pay equity and inclusive leadership has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur. Today, she serves as an angel investor focused on Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women founders, while advising boards like Hawaii Peoples Fund and Natives Rising.Sage brings deep expertise in negotiation, equity strategy, and Indigenous values to help build community-driven, transformative change.Follow Sage on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sage-quiamno/Keywords: Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno interview, women of color negotiation, Native Hawaiian entrepreneur, Latina career podcast, pay equity strategies, money stories women of color, negotiation skills for WOC, leadership for women of colorFree Salary Negotiation TrainingJoin me where I teach you the exact strategy behind my clients negotiating and average of $32K in salary increases .👉 Sign up hereLet's Work TogetherIf you want a resume that positions you for higher-paying roles, apply for Evie’s 1:1 Resume Intensive.Until next time amigas ✨Rate this PodcastIf you're loving this content, please give this podcast a 5 star rating and leave your loving review. We’d love to hear form you!Join the Waitlist Join the Self-Worth Accelerator waitlist for early access to Evie’s signature 12-month coaching program. Join Here.Subscribe to our Newsletter 💌Download your FREE Salary Negotiation Checklist today! Let’s get that bag amiga! Free Salary Negotiations Checklist Here.Follow Me on SocialsIG: @LaMalaMujerBlogLinkedIn: Evie Prete LinkedInWebsite: La Mala Mujer