Many people think of Hawaii as a vacation destination. But what about the people who call it home? In this episode of Zip Code Economies, we travel to Honolulu to uncover “hidden” Hawaii. Through the stories of a blind shopkeeper, Filipino immigrants transitioning jobs, and a native Hawaiian working to build financial resilience, we encounter a community striving to adapt to tough economic realities in a landscape dominated by tourism.

Interviewees:

• Ryan Kusumoto
• Zachery Grace
• Shantel Jones
• Kim Gillis-Robello
• James Hardway
• Janny Mendoza
• John Dumayag
• Lahela Williams

Organizations:

• Parents and Children Together (PACT)
• Hotel And Restaurant Industry Employment & Training Trust (HARIETT) Hawaii
• Hawaiian Community Assets