How Much of My Personal Life Should I Share Online with Shar Tui'asoa | Island Fever Podcast

In this episode of Island Fever Podcast, hosts Vae, Krit & Donato sit down with Shar Tui'asoa, the creative force behind Punky Aloha, to explore how much of our personal lives is relevant and appropriate to share on social media.Shar opens up about navigating visibility, vulnerability, and the responsibility that can come with building a platform online. Together, they unpack conversations around identity, queer Pacific Islander experiences, healing, mental health, culture, storytelling, and art as activism. From celebrating Pasifika women in their fullness to reclaiming narrative power online, this conversation dives into what it means to show up authentically in digital spaces without losing yourself in the process.Whether we are the disruptors, educators, advocates, or storytellers online, we are driving Pasifika excellence simply by showing up fully as ourselves. We don’t need outside validation — we need courage, community, and the willingness to be seen.This conversation is vulnerable, hilarious, emotional, affirming, and deeply unfiltered — offering insight for anyone navigating visibility, identity, boundaries, creativity, and community in the age of social media.🌈 Topics include:• Oversharing vs authenticity online• Queer Pacific Islander visibility• Pasifika representation in media & art• Art as activism and storytelling• Navigating boundaries in public life✨ About Our Guest:Shar Tui'asoa is the founder and creative visionary behind Punky Aloha, a Hawai‘i-based lifestyle and illustration brand known for celebrating Pacific Islander women, Pasifika culture, and radical self-love through bold art and storytelling. Through every medium, her work centers Pasifika joy, social activism, and authentic Pacific Islander representation. Her artwork has been featured in collaborations with major brands including Apple, Disney, Pixar, Sephora, and The New York Times, and she is currently working on her first two picture books as both author and illustrator with Harper Kids, an imprint of HarperCollins.🔔 Subscribe to Island Fever Podcast for conversations centering Queer & Trans Pacific Islander voices, storytelling, culture, healing, relationships, and community.For more resources:www.pasifikarootedtherapy.com/islandfeverFollow Island Fever Podcast:Instagram: www.instagram.com/islandfeverpodcastWatch, share, and join the conversation. 💜