PODCAST · society
The CasualTea
by Kona Faamoe
Host Kona Faamoe & the Uncensored, Unapologetic Diaries of Real People.
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The Reality of Going All-In on Social Media—No Plan B
Ernest Quiocho and his wife made a decision most people wouldn’t—they quit their jobs and went all-in on social media… with no plan B.In this episode, we get into the reality behind that decision—balancing bodybuilding, fatherhood, marriage, and the pressure of building a life online. This isn’t just about fitness… it’s about risk, identity, and what it really takes to bet on yourself.If you’ve ever thought about going all-in on something, this conversation will make you think twice.
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We All Watched Her… Then She Disappeared (ft. RissRose2)
I finally sat down with someone I grew up watching… and yeah, it was a full circle moment.Before influencers were even a thing, she was already THAT girl on YouTube. In this episode, I talk with RissRoseDoss about what it was really like being a YouTube OG, the era we all miss, and what life looks like now beyond the internet.We get into everything — from early YouTube fame, to motherhood, to pageantry, and the reality of growing up online. This isn’t just about where she’s been… it’s about who she is now.If you were on YouTube back in the day, this one’s going to hit.🎙 Topics we cover:The original YouTube era (before influencers)What it was like being “internet famous” early onLife after YouTubeMotherhood & personal growthPageantry & evolving identity
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This Girl at the Gym Told Me We Were Cousins...
A girl walked up to me at the gym and said, “I think we’re cousins.” I thought she was joking, but it turns out she might have been right. In this episode, we talk about how we figured it out, our Polynesian roots, and the wild coincidence that brought us together.
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My Blind Date From 2 Years Ago Finally Confronted Me…
Two years ago I went on a blind date that left a lot of unanswered questions. Now he’s on my podcast and we’re finally talking about it — the date, the tension, and the moment he says I outed him.
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Talent, Trauma & Tonga 🇹🇴 | The Making of a Rising Star w/ Kakala
In this episode, we sit down with a rising Tongan artist from Utah to talk about music, culture, faith, identity, and what it really takes to chase a dream while carrying your roots. This is more than music — this is story, pressure, and purpose.
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Why a 16-Year Therapist Is Walking Away w/ Celia Moleni
She spent 16 years helping people heal.And then… she walked away.Burnout. Identity. Compassion fatigue.Even therapists reach a breaking point.
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Ese Milan on Being Trans, Samoan, and Unapologetically Herself
🎙️ Influencer Ese Milan opens up about being Trans, Samoan, and living authentically while navigating culture, family, faith and visibility.
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Big Body Cisco on the Polynesian Music Scene | Culture & Industry
In this episode, Big Body Cisco joins the podcast for a real conversation about the Polynesian music scene, the culture behind the sound, and what it really takes to break through in the industry.
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Samoan, Gay & Don’t Give a F*** with Shane Omeka
😳 When Utah meets San Bernardino — Shane Omeka brings chaos, laughs, and unfiltered truth from the streets of San Bernardino to your ears. Wild stories, savage takes, no apologies!
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EP 21 | Why I'm leaving Utah...
Thank you all for your support—it means the world. ❤️
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EP 20 | Elder TikTok "the internet hates me"
A different side of Elder TikTok... from stirring up controversy to claiming clarity, to navigating his spirituality.
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EP 19 | Why Polynesians are Committing Su*cide...
The heartbreaking truth behind the rising su*cide rates in Polynesian communities — and why no one is talking about it.
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EP 18 | When a Washed-Up Reality Star Comes for You: Legal Drama, TV Chaos, and Grace
The Tea is HOT!!! Juicy Life Updates: Lawsuits, Reality TV, and my journey to Grace.
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EP 17 | God, Guilt and The Gay Kid In Church
Bigga Ben: Saints, Secrets, and finding Balance between Faith and Sexuality.
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EP 16 | How a Temple Visit Turned Into The Plot Twist of A Lifetime 😳
What Ailani Shockingly Discovered in the Temple that Changed Everything.
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EP 15 | Revie's Heartbeat: A Mothers Battle to Hold Primary Children’s Hospital Accountable
Has Primary Children Hospital of Salt Lake City, Utah failed Revie? This is Brittainy Quinn Moala and the fight to save her daughter Revie's life.Revies Journey IG @brittainyquinn
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EP 14 | I Was a Poster Child for Body Positivity — Why I Chose Surgery
Ashley Auva'a and her Journey to Self Love.
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EP 13 | The Wounds We Inherited & The Healing We Chose
Pela Freeman, and her journey to finding truth.
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EP 12 | The Former Witch that Saved My Life
How this former witch found God, and introduced me to him.
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EP 11 | I found God, but lost everyone...
Why I left social media.
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EP 10 | Why I left the Polynesian "Community"
The reason I left the Polynesian "community" of business owners and entrepreneurs for good.
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EP 9 | The Real Reason I Quit Drinking
What God revealed to me through my sisters Homicide Charge
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EP 8 | Why God is stripping you of everything
Why our suffering is not always punishment.
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EP 7 | God wants you to FORGIVE yourself
A story of Redemption.
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EP 6 | Our Mothers Trauma, Breaking the Cycle
Unpacking the uncomfortable truth about Our Mother's Trauma... and why I'm dissolving my company of 8 years.
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EP 5 | My Biggest Sin, Spiritual Warfare, & Burning Sage
My Testimony, My Biggest Sin, Spiritual Warfare, & Burning Sage. Controversial topics... that shouldn't be.
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EP 3 | The gift of an Absent Mother... Culture, Manhood, and God
A deep conversation about our Culture, God, and the adverse effects of Motherhood with my friend Steve Moeai.
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EP 2 | Building a 9-Figure Cookie Empire
CEO of Dunked Cookies Lieta, drops her knowledge and story behind her journey to building a 9-Figure Cookie Empire!
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The Trailer
Welcome to The CasualTea Podcast with host CreditKona, and the Uncensored, Unapologetic Diaries of Real People.Launching 2.1.2025
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EP 1 | The Prayer That Changed My Life
The Prayer that Changed my Life | My Journey Back To God
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