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What Anna Said
by The Kasitati Sisters
We are sisters who have grown up in the Islands and came to America at a young age. Join us as we find time away from our busy schedules and share our journey through life. From childhood struggles to young motherhood, we're breaking generational curses and spreading love. Our podcast is for everyone. Get ready to be inspired, uplifted, and encouraged on this beautiful journey of life together! 🎧💖🌺
Episodes
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When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
Welcome to Season 2 of the What Anna Said Podcast. As we begin this new season, you'll notice a slight change. While Sally may be spending more time behind the camera, she remains very much a part of the conversations and vision that continue to shape this podcast. In Episode 1, we introduce…
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Unstoppable: The Story of Pita Tangifolau Mose
When life gets tough, do you quit or keep pushing? 💭 In this inspiring conversation, Pita Tangifolau Mose shares how he turned setbacks into stepping stones. From failing his EMT exam the first time to facing financial struggles in college, Folau never let excuses define him. Instead, he found…
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You are not forgotten
Are you feeling overlooked or stuck in a season of waiting? You're not alone and you're certainly not forgotten. In this episode of What Anna Said, we dive into the purpose of the waiting season. Kim shares how God sometimes uses this time to prune us. Sally explains that sometimes the wait is...
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His Plan Always Prevails
What started as an empty inbox on the final day of our scholarship deadline turned into an overwhelming response that only God could orchestrate. In this episode, we recap the 2025 scholarship journey, the hard decisions behind the scenes, and how His plan was greater than our own. We also give...
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Take The Next Step
This episode, we are missing Kim but still getting together to encourage our listeners to take that next step. Don’t be afraid of change!
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Pianolyn Music Studio
Episode 37: From Teacher to Entrepreneur - The Journey of Analyn and Pianolyn Music Studio In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Analyn, a beloved member of our Polynesian community, who shares her remarkable journey from public school teacher to the founder of Pianolyn Music Studio.…
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Homeschool & Lit’l Champs
Episode 36: Back to School — Our Homeschooling Journey We’re back after a month off, and we’re excited to share our homeschooling journey! In this episode, Kim and Sally talk about why they chose to homeschool, how they made the switch from public school, and what they hope to achieve together....
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GOAL REVIEW
On this episode, we thank you guys for faithfully tuning in and dive right in to reviewing our goals.
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When Courage Cancels Out Cancer
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Brianna, the founder of Nokelas, a local food business here in Texas. She shares her journey from how to developed her business to the unexpected challenge of being diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite this news, Brianna has found countless blessings...
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The Right Mindset with Jerry Rivera Jr.
In loving memory of Lavinia Asaeli Falahola, we dedicate this episode to her. We know she was so proud of her nephew, Jerry Rivera Jr., and was looking forward to listening to this episode. Please join us as we sit down with Jerry Rivera Jr., recipient of the 2023 Volunteer Youth of the Year…
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Pt. 2 - Paving The Way With Pauline
STAY TUNED TO THE END FOR A SPECIAL TREAT. This episode is part two of a two part series where we dive into why Pauline chose Music Therapy as her major. We also discuss the importance of getting help when you need it and finding the right people to reach out to for help. We enjoyed our time with...
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Pt. 1 - Paving The Way with Pauline Heimuli
On this episode, we are honored to have Pauline Grace Heimuli on this platform to share her story with everyone. In this episode, we dive into her family background and how she came to love Jiu Jitsu which led her to wrestling. She gave her very best everyday with her parents' guidance, listened…
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From The Football Field to Stage
Join us as we sit down with Isaiah Kneubuhl, a recent high school graduate who defied expectations and discovered a hidden talent for acting. Isaiah is one of the five recipients for The Kasitati Legacy Scholarship Program. This scholarship was created to honor the enduring spirit of our...
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Finding Joy In Labor
In this episode, we sit down with Kim, a brave mama who has been through a lot during childbirth. After a scary experience with her third baby, unexpectedly having to give birth naturally without being prepared, Kim was determined to have a different experience with her fifth child. She took...
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Moving Forward With Ilaisaane Likio
In this special episode, we share the heartwarming journey of creating a scholarship in honor of our grandfather, Sione Kasitati. Join us as we award 5 deserving high school students and feature one of them as our special guest. Ilaisaane shares her story of perseverance and dedication…
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Moov With Mumu - Part Two
In this episode, we dive into the delicate yet important topic of postpartum depression, shedding light on its impact and how to navigate through it. We explore the remarkable power of the mind and the profound influence our words and self-talk have on our well-being. From discussing strategies…
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Moov with Mumu - Part One
On this episode, we are so excited to sit down with another guest on the pod. This is someone whose energy is so big, you're bound to catch some of it by just standing next to her. Muimui Fonua is a Zumba instructor amongst so many other things. She shares about how she fell in love with Zumba…
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FIT4U - Heartfelt Conversations with Fa
This week, we continue hearing from our guest, Fa. She keeps it real and remind us to have fun along the way. Fa's tip for our listeners is simple: start now, no need for fancy gear. Let's get moving and feel great together!
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Inspiration, Laughter, and Fitness
After 23 episodes of sharing our journey as moms rediscovering ourselves, we finally bring on our very first guest, Fa. She's been our source of inspiration and encouragement, reminding us that to care for others, we must first care for ourselves. Fa generously shares her wealth of fitness...
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XHH WITH MAMA K
We just celebrated Kim aka Mama K’s last step class. We sit down over coffee and go over her fitness journey. If you know Kim, you know how much of a workout it is for her to get up on her feet to move. It wasn’t until she found xtreme hip-hop that she really dove into her fitness journey.…
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Rainy Days
We are back with a car episode! Before we start our day, we reflect on our rainy day memories in the islands and share how rain has a purpose. We definitely mean this in a literal sense and figuratively.
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A Strong Foundation
Hey guys, today, we take it back! Way back as we reflect on our childhood and the foundation that was laid for where we are today. Our parents made a commitment early in their marriage that has greatly influenced the way that we raise our own families. Tune in and let us know your thoughts!
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Set Your Goals
On this episode, we are following up on our goals. Setting your goals is like planting seeds of success. Each goal you write down is a step closer to achieving your dreams. Make sure you embrace the journey, stay focused, watch your hard work and dedication blossom into accomplishments. Remember,...
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Valid Reasons
This episode, we reflect on the previous week, our commitments, and running on island time. Kim shares a time that she didn’t show up to something she committed to and her reason why. Although it was valid, it didn’t make it right to break her commitment. There are many things we can look back on...
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This Too Shall Pass
As Kim’s body continues to grow our nephew, we are looking forward to how we will serve our sister in postpartum. After having children, we know what it is like to go through the baby blues and postpartum feelings.
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Digital Literacy
Should children have phones? Should they have unlimited access to the internet? We share a bit of our thoughts and share some experiences we had with social media growing up.
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You’re The One That I Want
We share about how we met our spouse and how we knew that they were the one for us.
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Sisterhood Dynamic With Spouses
On this episode, we answer one of the questions about our significant others entering into the picture of sisterhood. We share how things changed and how much richer our life is with them in it. We are truly blessed to have these relationships and grow together through life.
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Sister Heartbreak
On this episode, we address one of the questions we received on our Instagram page. This brings up an experience with sister heartbreak and we share a bit of those details.
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Journey From Judgment To Parenthood
Have you ever witnessed something and passed judgement without knowing what it’s really like? Well, that’s what we went through as teenagers. We had our ideas or judgements about children or things that parents would do. We thought we knew better until we realized that it is different when you…
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A Baby Changes Everything
On this episode, we discuss the feelings we had going back to work along with the sacrifices made to be a stay at home mom.
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JUST DO IT
On this episode, we share about the highlight of 2023 along with the things we went through. We encourage our listeners, friends, and family to walk in the gift that they have been given. Do you have a dream? Do you have a goal? Write them down and put them somewhere you can see them and START...
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THE BEST GIFT
What is the best gift? The best gift that Sally talks about in this episode comes in the form of a baby; the baby born of a virgin. Yes, Jesus Christ. Surely, Mary knew that the baby she delivered would one day deliver her. We dive into what Mary must have felt and what we feel as mothers.
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HEART TO HOST
The heart of exceptional hospitality derives from the heart, as genuine warmth and sincerity are the foundation of a memorable guest experience. When the intention to host guests with kindness and a genuine desire to ensure their comfort originates from the heart, it transcends mere superficial...
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HOSTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
On this episode, we share a few of our tips for the holiday season as you get ready to host. We also share what we loved about being a guest at an event.
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Dreaming Of A Green Christmas
On this episode, we share our memories of Christmas in the Islands. We hope that by sharing these memories, you'll find that Christmas is not the same everywhere. Some give gifts, some don't. A sad Christmas this year doesn't affect the happy Christmases of years to come. The real joy of…
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A Christmas Story of Infant Loss
This week, we dive into Kim’s birth story of her first set of twins; Eliesa and Immanuela. Christmas will always bring up these memories as these boys came into our lives so soon and left quickly to be with the Lord.
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BUCKLE UP
On this episode, we listen to Kim’s dream that she had years ago about having twins. We dive into how she felt, how the twins survived one whole year of life, the hard season of breastfeeding two babies at once, and reflect on watching these babies grow into toddlers.
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OUR BIRTH EXPERIENCES
Join us on this episode as we dive into our pregnancies and births. We share about our cravings, morning sickness, emergency c-sections, and water births.
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Summer Pregnancy & Raising Children
On this episode, we are catching up on our week and recording our podcast in Anna’s backyard. Sally shares about the Texas Rangers parade, Kim shares about homeschooling her children, and Anna talks about children and their superpowers.
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Coming to America
Hey friends! On this episode, we share how we came up with our podcast name. “What Anna said” is a phrase that originated from our childhood and has become something between us siblings. Throughout our entire lives, our big sister Anna always spoke eloquently. As a result, we chose her to speak...
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Just A Dream
This is an introduction to us sharing that we have always wanted to start a podcast. It was a dream of mine to do this with my sisters and I am so thankful that they have finally agreed to start one. Come along as we grow and evolve as we learn more. On this episode, we talk about our childhood,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are sisters who have grown up in the Islands and came to America at a young age. Join us as we find time away from our busy schedules and share our journey through life. From childhood struggles to young motherhood, we're breaking generational curses and spreading love. Our podcast is for everyone. Get ready to be inspired, uplifted, and encouraged on this beautiful journey of life together! 🎧💖🌺
HOSTED BY
The Kasitati Sisters
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