Hosted by Akanesi Kaufusi · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 47 episodes
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Pacific Empowerment Podcast was founded by a Tongan woman entrepreneur, Akanesi Kaufusi, to uplift and inspire Pacific Island people to take bold action, chase their dreams, and dream as big as they dare. This podcast challenges the limitations of traditional thinking and cultural expectations that often hold our people back. It’s a space to break free from fear, take risks, and rewrite what’s possible - no matter your background or environment. Your situation doesn’t define you. Your vision does.
Akanesi Kaufusi hosts Pacific Empowerment, a education show with 47 episodes published.
In this powerful episode, a former Samoan tattoo artist, Mua Posala, shares his journey from running a successful tattoo business to giving it all up after accepting Jesus Christ. He talks about learning the art through
IS TOU'A HUMAN TRAFFICKING? In this episode, we tackle one of the most difficult questions facing our communities today. Drawing on the testimonies of former tou'a women, we explore the connections between family pressur
What is the church? Is it a building, a denomination, or the people of God? In this episode, we explore what the Bible actually teaches about the church and respond to the common claim: "It's not the church, it's the ind
In this episode, I sit down with Fiji Senior Methodist Minister, Reverend Wilfred Regunamada, to discuss his personal battle with kava addiction. We talk about how kava affected his life, family, and ministry, the journe
In this episode, Akanesi Kaufusi speaks directly to the wives of faikava men and any wives struggling emotionally in their marriages. We discuss emotional neglect, boundaries, healing, supporting husbands with unhealthy
In this episode of the, we discuss the shocking rates of domestic violence and sexual abuse against women in the Pacific and ask the hard question: Why do so many Pacific men treat their wives badly? We dive into culture
In this episode of the Pacific Empowerment Podcast, I dive deep into the impact of father absence on children, especially within Pacific communities. Drawing on international studies and real-life experiences shared by w
In this episode, we dive deep into the history and evolution of Touʻa in Tongan faikava culture. Was Touʻa originally a male role? How did it change over time from sacred ceremony into modern faikava settings? Drawing fr
In this episode, we go deeper than culture and tradition to uncover the true origins of kava . Where did it come from? What beliefs shaped it? And why does its history matter today? We explore ancient Tongan stories like
In this episode, I explore what happens when culture is placed above God, and why that becomes idolatry. After sharing that kava is classified as a drug, someone responded, “We know it’s true… but it’s our culture.” That
In this episode, we unpack what addiction really is, what leads to it, and why early exposure to substances matters more than people think. From brain development to environment and culture, we break down how habits are
This episode is about my estranged relationship with Pacific media - featuring some interesting interactions, a few receipts, and screenshots that speak for themselves 👀 I also react to a recent faikava and tou’a video
Kava has long been a central part of Pacific culture, but its history goes deeper than many realise. In this episode, we explore how kava was traditionally used in spiritual systems, including rituals, divination, and co
As Queen Salote College celebrates its 100th anniversary this week, I take a trip down memory lane and reflect on my years at the college. In this episode, I share the good, the bad, and the ugly of my high school years
In this episode of the Pacific Empowerment Podcast, we explore the concept of patriarchy and ask an important question: who makes the rules, and who do those rules benefit? Looking at history, from the women’s suffrage m
In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Letitia Shelton, who grew up in Fiji and now serves across Fiji and Australia to have a bold and honest conversation about sexual abuse, exploitation, and the silence that often su
In this episode, I take an honest look at the tou’a practice, focusing on the difficult topic many avoid, the tou’a who willingly engages in relationships with married faikava men. I share real testimonials from wives wh
In this episode, I unpack the disturbing patterns behind Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, including the children’s photos and artwork found throughout his home, and what they reveal about how predators normalize their obsession
In this episode, Akanesi Kaufusi launches the Ban Tou‘a campaign, calling for the protection of women, children, and families in faikava spaces.She shares the challenges she has faced online, the Pacific-wide support beh
This episode marks my final podcast for 2025 as I take a short break over Christmas and New Year , before returning after the holidays. In this episode, I reflect on my journey throughout the year - the growth of the pod
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Pacific Empowerment is hosted by Akanesi Kaufusi. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 47 episodes.
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