Aloha!  

I was Born and raised on the Big Island in Hawaii, I am someone who wears many "hats" as one might say, so when conversation starts with "So Kai, what do you do for a living?" usually the response is, well, how can I help you!?

Growing up on an island I naturally became a waterman & lifeguard at an early age, which led to getting my boat captains license & becoming a tour guide, as well as working part time for private beach clubs & events such as Iron Man Triathlon & also lifeguarding for feature films/ TV Shows filmed in/ around the ocean.  I am certified in open ocean jet ski rescues and very knowledgeable when it comes to being in/ around the ocean. I also love to teach & pass on my knowledge and experiences to the next generation and all who show interest in becoming lifeguards/ stewards of the ocean as well.  Taking people out on the water and sharing experiences and special places that I was blessed to grow up with, is simply priceless.

I am also an artist that has had to get creative making a living living on an island.  Throughout my life I have created and managed multiple businesses that showcase my passions for not only the ocean, but for music, photography/videography, and event hosting. This love simply comes from seeing people gather, smiling & enjoying quality time together at events, while also sharing a love for live music.  

My love of hosting events and Dj'ing I feel comes from my family history.  My father is a professional drummer, and my grandparents were also professional musicians as well so this definitely influenced my passion to pursue music as well as my other businesses.  My newest and consistently growing project the "BOOMBOX" Truck, is an off-grid, mobile DJ/music venue capable of hosting high quality off-grid events/ shows, and has many features of something you'd find at Burning Man. Its newest addition being a removable aerial acrobatic rig that attaches to the rooftop stage.  Over the last couple years this project has brought many smiles and priceless moments to the many unique and one of a kind events hosted by other creatives around the island.  

To touch on my love of photography, I enjoy capturing special memories with those I share them with.  Except for the photos of myself, all the images on this site are from my own archives.  My inner tech nerd also shows in my drone video work, which I used to just share for fun, but then quickly turned into requests to work on projects with companies such as Hawaiian Airlines, Western Digital, and many more.  

Oh, and I'm also a licensed realtor in the state of Hawaii, most people wonder how I go about balancing all of these things but I always find a way to work it out smoothly!   Over the last 8 years have been working on helping the local community find creative ways to become homeowners and find affordable housing during these difficult times.  Locals getting "Priced out of paradise" is absolutely a real thing, and from everything I have witnessed growing up in Hawaii, I strongly feel the importance of reminding those traveling to Hawaii with intentions of solely making money from selling paradise, to also try to find ways to give back to the local community.   To help make it easier for everyone to continue to live here in Hawaii, because the locals are who make Hawaii what it is, not just a destination, but "Home".   I have loved to see more and more locals becoming realtors over the years too, because I feel it's important for everyone to understand not only how how it all works, but because at the end of the day, who will help you better understand homeownership in Hawaii, other than those who grew up here?

Big Mahalo to you all!  For your continued support of my small businesses!