Episode 105: From Lahaina to Texas: Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice’s Journey of Strength and Flavor
David Yamashiro, co-founder of Ululani’s Shave Ice, joins the show! We dive deep into the after-effects of the fires on Maui regarding tourism and the livelihood of the locals.
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The dialogue uncovers the resilience of Lahaina’s community, Ululani’s continued commitment to help, and the importance of supporting Maui’s other untouched regions.
What we discuss with David Yamashiro:
- Economic strain on locals relying on jobs within the tourism industry.
- Ululani’s commitment to aid the affected community.
- Introduction of new Ululani’s locations.
- Details about the GoFundMe initiative for relief efforts.
- Appeal to tourists to continue visiting parts of Maui besides Lahaina.
- Challenges of rebuilding Lahaina and uncertainties about its future layout.
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Bryan Murphy is the creator of Hawaii's Best Travel and host of the Hawaii's Best podcast, a top-30 U.S. travel podcast with 650,000+ downloads and a 4.9-star rating from 280+ reviews on Apple Podcasts. A Certified Hawaii Destination Expert and member of the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, he helps visitors plan more meaningful trips to Hawaii with practical, respectful guidance. His work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Yahoo!, Simple Flying, USA Today, Parents, and Fox.
