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Madame After Midnight
by Madame Donut
We will probably make you hungry or horny or both!Maui's very own Madame Donut makes some of the most delicious donuts you'll ever eat at her little shop called Donut Dynamite!. But this whimsical badass has more to her than her sweet narcotics.We discuss life and its many pursuits, highlight living sustainably on a faraway island, talk story with people who are shakin' and makin' Maui nō ka ʻoi. Why are we on this paradise? Are we lost, or found?
Episodes
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Kindness Matters
Why Kindness Is My Greatest Act of Strength. Life has thrown some heavy curveballs lately. And instead of letting them harden me, I’ve been leaning on kindness. This is my final Madame After Midnight episode before a short break — but soon, you’ll find me on The Madame Donut vlog, sharing my...
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Chasing Goals Won't Fulfill You
What’s the point of chasing my goals?In this episode of Madame After Midnight, I open up about something real:While packing up my apartment recently, to start anew, again -- I hit an emotional wall. I found myself sobbing — not just from exhaustion, but from grief. Grief over goals I felt I...
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A Hui Hou Maui. Letting Go to Move Forward.
Maui will always be home, but this visit has reminded me of something deeper: to move forward, I have to let go — of the version of me that started here, of connections that no longer fit, and of a chapter that shaped me in every way. This trip to Maui brought back memories, friendships, and...
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Are You Being Bullied?
Why Do Adult Bullies Pick You? (And How Do You Stop Them?)Bullying doesn’t stop with age. It grows up, gets quieter, and hides behind passive-aggression, micromanagement, control, and gaslighting.In this episode of Madame After Midnight, I’m getting personal — because like many of you, I’ve been…
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Just Say "No"!
Let Them Misunderstand You -- The Power of Letting Go.We’ve all been there — explaining ourselves into exhaustion, justifying ourselves as if it needs a presentation, a mood board, and a peace treaty. Stop chasing closure and let go without that “final word”.This episode of Madame After Midnight…
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Stop People Pleasing!
Stop People-Pleasing: Here’s What Happens When You Don’tWhat actually happens when you stop twisting yourself into a human pretzel just to keep the peace?In this episode of Madame After Midnight, I talk about what it really feels like to let go of being “for everyone.” Not everyone’s going to get...
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Start Over! Again!
You Can Start Over Again (And Again) What do you do when life keeps falling apart before you can even catch your breath? In this episode, I share the real, raw truth of starting over — not once, but multiple times — through wildfires, heartbreak, creative shifts, and misjudgments that weren’t…
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It's Not Me. It's You!
I’m speaking directly to anyone who’s ever been misjudged, misunderstood, or painted into someone else’s story. Welcome to Madame After Midnight — the podcast where we talk life, loss, resilience, and the persistent pursuit of sustainable happiness.This episode is about perception — how people...
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Banned From Donuts
Rental Rules and the Sizzle that Won't FizzleWhat happens when your passion gets banned by a lease?In this episode of Madame After Midnight, I share the raw and real story of what it felt like to have frying — yes, deep frying — banned in my own kitchen, just three months after moving in. This...
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Creative Doing More with Less
You don’t need more — more money, more time, more tools — to make something meaningful. In this episode of Madame After Midnight, I’m talking about my creative process — not from a pedestal, but from the kitchen table. From scraps. From the in-between moments. From care. This is for anyone out...
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The Reintroduction. She's back!
Episode 1: Reintroducing Myself 10 things you didn’t know about me — or forgot. I’ve worn many hats — donut maker, performer, small business owner, storyteller.But these days, I’m leaning into something deeper: creative sustainability, beauty from scraps, and embracing the chaos of reinvention…
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Creative Problem Solving
My guest tonight is a problem solver. And he uses an artistic mindset to do so through his sculptures, jujitsu and fighting crime. It may seem like Jacob Bonnell started some of his endeavors at a fairly later age than typical, to become a master in his chosen crafts -- whether it be his art,...
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Spell it Backwards for Family
I couldn't come up with a great title except that I think the gist of this episode is how important family is to contentment and sustainable happiness. Nylos is the only "Chef's Tasting Menu Only" restaurant on Maui. Spell it backwards and it's their family last name. And yes, it is a family…
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Chefs on Top
Top Chef and CIA Alums - Chef Spike Mendelsohn and Chef Marcel Vigneron have had some real bromance going on for well over a decade. They first met at a Bar outside of culinary school and reconnected and bonded as fellow competitors on Bravo TV's famous cooking competition show, Top Chef. I...
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Molto Ono!
Mamma mia! This woman makes me so hungry! Rosa Mariotti was born and raised in the green heart of Italy - Umbria, and has been a Maui based Chef for the past 7 years. She got her formal Culinary and Hospitality training in Oregon. For the past 20 years she has worked as a Kitchen Manager, Recipe...
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Wagyu Beef has Swagger
Meet the man behind Swagyu Chop Shop - Chef Steve Brown. He lives, breathes Wagyu - the sexiest beef around! And Swagyu Hawaii's Managing Partner, Nic Gadouas who found the brand compelling enough to pursue and bring to the Valley Isle. I have to admit, I felt a little dirty when I found myself…
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Amazingly Helpful Human Intelligence
I have to admit, I'm not a tech person so I took the opportunity to talk story with my guest, Adelle Brianne, to enlighten me more about the world of website building and marketing. Because I just want to make donuts and get some play time in. This website and marketing thing in order to do...
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Be your own BadAss Hero
Tasha Ina Church has had practically a lifelong practice in several modalities in Martial Arts. However, while her flying axe kicks are beautiful to behold in a Jackie Chan movie, it wasn't what saved her when she was drugged and taken by a man she knew. She has since been a passionate educator…
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Say Mahalo for Beer
This week's guest is Ben Kopf, co-Owner and Mastermind Brewer behind Mahalo Aleworks. Mahalo Aleworks serves up some of the freshest and unique Sours, Ales and Beers in Hawaii. Artisanal, small batch and made with fresh local fruits sourced right here on Maui. They are even starting to grow an...
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Sex with Strangers or...?
Sex with Strangers or Friends with Benefits? Neither was the real subject of the conversation but it made good clickbait. 😉 Beyond the lure, the very talented Lin McEwan and I talked story about success in finding your own joy, funneling your talents into doing more acts of service, growth and...
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High on Spice!
Justin Orr, Co-Founder, and the Hot Saucier Extraordinaire behind HI Spice, a Maui-based Hot Sauce company is making some of the most flavorful Hot Sauces I've ever had burn my tongue! HI Spice started out as a backyard hobby turned small business and now quickly becoming some of the most popular...
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Finding Common Ground
What a brilliant and inspiring human! -- my guest, Jennifer Karaca founded the nonprofit, Common Ground Collective on Maui and spearheaded the creation of a county level Department of Agriculture in the state of Hawaii! And because we simply were due to catch up, we slipped into girl talk mode…
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Chef on Point
Chef Taylor Ponte was born and raised working the farmlands in the paniolo town of Makawao, Maui. He has an honest appreciation for the land, fresh produce and livestock which is reflected in his food and his support of Maui's food sustainability. While his cooking style is primarily modern...
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Who's the Boss?
Our guest is not just her famous Chef-husband's wife. Quite honestly, for the ones in the know, she is mostly in charge to make sure things get done right in two of the most iconic local restaurants on Maui - Tin Roof and most recently, Tiffany's - a local joint beloved to many locals in the…
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Music and Magic!
Fill your holes holistically. Let yourself be a whole human and go on “f*ck it” mode and feel your desires, chase your dreams and unlock that room inside of yourself that everybody else told you to not ever go in. Make no excuses. That’s where my guest — the very talented Sara Jelley found the…
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Maui Grown Pinay Roots
The local Maui Entertainment scene is rich. ✨ How does one sustain their star shining through the years? Well, I got to talk story with Kyra Karren about being a Maui Child Star. Decades later, and now with a hubby and three kids, she continues to reinvent herself as an Entertainment Professional...
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Homegrown Food is Sexy AF
Edible Landscaping. Why don’t we grow more food, less grass? I mean, yeah. We can roll around the grass and it’s kind of romantic. But if you grow something delicious in your garden that you can put in my mouth, I think that’s even more sexy! 😉 🥕🍄 🍆 🌶 🔥 My guest is Dave Pollmiller of…
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Ride a Bad Wulf Good
You don’t have to take your clothes off to feel liberated and empowered to do Burlesque. But it could be oh so fun! 😉 Felicia as Miss Riding Good knows how to handle her dance and life Jason aka Her Big Bad Wulf, just right. We talked story about finding vulnerability and discovering yourself...
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Too Legit to Quit
My guests tonight opened their upscale Mexican Food Truck just a little over a year ago. They may have Closed their windows for good this early in the game and have to leave Maui but we all know this is just momentary. Well, It better be temporary because this Haole Chef makes some of the most...
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Play to Win!
I'm so excited that two of my Beast Friends are my guests on this Podcast to talk about their Olympic Games journey! They both were two-time Olympic Athletes who represented the USA -- Kellie Suttle - Pole Vault, 2000, 2004 Vernon Patao - Weightlifting, 1992, 1996 Olympic Day is June 23. So what…
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Beautiful Food. Beautiful Life.
Keep your eyes open for Kitoko. Don't let the Food Truck status fool you - they offer some of the most beautiful food you’ll find on Maui. The menu is truly phenomenal! My guest, Chef and Owner, Cole Hinueber had his eyes on the prize — to open his own restaurant by the age of 35. Pandemic…
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Windows of Opportunity
Do you want them to peek in when you're naked? Or not? Our guest was born and raised on Maui and is the 3rd generation in the family working under the “Naka’s” name. Grandfather, Katsuji, started Naka’s Draperies & Furnishings in the mid-1950’s and his father continued with Naka’s Carpet and...
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Beauty is Not Skin Deep
Can Self Care make you hungry or horny? Well, the Creators of To Be Organics probably weren’t thinking that when they started their amazing Indie Beauty Brand. But with super fresh ingredients that you could eat - local Maui pineapples to brighten your skin, turmeric to keep off skin…
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Mastery, Mentorship, and Making an Impact
Our guest, Chef Kyle Kawakami not only serves up some of the most popular food truck staples on Maui. He is also a role model and a pillar in the community through being a teacher and a mentor to many budding young Chefs. He is also very active in community outreach with programs like the Aloha…
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Malama Maui
Mahalo nui to our guest, Leanne Pletcher from the Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau! We had a great conversation that I hope you listen to, about the many programs they champion to promote responsible tourism — To hana kūpono (do what is right) while visiting the lands and waters of Maui, to...
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Beyond being a Drama Queen
Patty Lee is an Actor/Model/On-Air Host who dabbles on everything from Makeup Artistry to Carpentry to Entrepreneurship. She is a multitalented Star, a BossBabe and all the while maintains a kind, sweet and generous demeanor that will surely make you fall in love with her (if you're not…
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Elite and Pono kine Cuisine
We were talking some beautiful story with Chef Daniel Lipson, owner of Elite Maui Chef and founder of Pono Soup Kitchen. The gifted Chef creates beautiful Menus for his Private Chef clientele and juggles that with making food for the less fortunate through his nonprofit organization. What is his...
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Lawaia'aina
Our guest, Angela Yoon is an Illustrator and Graphic Artist who moved her okole from New York to Maui and has since connected with the earth by raising and growing food to consume and keeps her garden blooming to encourage pollinators. And extra HOT points that she is also a skilled...
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Wild Women in the Wild!
My special guest, Wild Woman — Sunny Savage was primed for a wild life with back-to-the-land parents. This adventurous spirit has traveled to every continent before the age of 30 -- A year in Antarctica, 3 years of life aboard a sailboat, work with the Pygmy in Congo, volunteering in the Dalai...
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Bonus After Hours Episode with Jeanne Bitz
We continued to have a casual conversation after we turned off the cameras for the Live broadcast. This is After Hours with guest, Artist Jeanne Bitz. Raw. Unedited (except for length).
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Do you want the Truth or something beautiful?
Jeanne Bitz knows a thing or two about turning ugly truths to some things beautiful. She's a master of multiple art disciplines, an adventurer, a rule breaker and she used her formidable superpowers to whip out magic in order to triumph over what life had thrown at her.
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Thirst Trapping for Food Sustainability with Charles T.
You will be charmed by our guest, Charles Tressider of Mother Mushrooms. He's a mushroom farmer on Maui. He is super smart, witty, funny and does not mind using his sexiness to promote Maui's fungal food sovereignty.
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Meet Mr. Brad Starks!
Last week, Brad Starks introduced Madame Donut to the podcast world. Tonight, Madame gets to present her good friend and lovely Co-Host to you by sharing some funny stories about him smuggled from his Mom! This is Mr. Brad Starks. To know him is to love him. He is multitalented, kind, generous,...
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Meet Madame Donut
Aloha from Maui! Welcome to the brand new Madame After Midnight! Co-Host Brad Starks talks story with Madame Donut to give you a bit of insight about Maui's most colorful, powerful donut unicorn!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We will probably make you hungry or horny or both!Maui's very own Madame Donut makes some of the most delicious donuts you'll ever eat at her little shop called Donut Dynamite!. But this whimsical badass has more to her than her sweet narcotics.We discuss life and its many pursuits, highlight living sustainably on a faraway island, talk story with people who are shakin' and makin' Maui nō ka ʻoi. Why are we on this paradise? Are we lost, or found?
HOSTED BY
Madame Donut
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Madame After Midnight currently has 44 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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We will probably make you hungry or horny or both!Maui's very own Madame Donut makes some of the most delicious donuts you'll ever eat at her little shop called Donut Dynamite!. But this whimsical badass has more to her than her sweet narcotics.We discuss life and its many pursuits, highlight...
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Madame After Midnight is created and hosted by Madame Donut.
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