Filed under: Greater Good Radio, Women leaders, Technology entrepreneurs, Music and Arts, Social entrepreneurs — jayr - February 23, 2008 @ 10:00 am

Leslie Wilcox sits as president and chief executive officer of PBS Hawaii. Leslie holds more than 30 years of professional experience in journalism. She is a graduate of the prestigious Poynter Institute, and has spearheaded various community initiatives including the Lokahi Giving Project.

Leslie has won various awards in line with her profession and as a community volunteer. These include the Outstanding Community Service award 2007 from the Lions Club of Wahiawa, Outstanding Volunteer of the Year 2005 from Salvation Army (Hawaii), and the “EMMI” Award for Community Service 2005 from Emmis Communications Corporation.
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Filed under: Greater Good Radio, Young entrepreneurs, Music and Arts, Social entrepreneurs — jayr - February 9, 2008 @ 10:00 am

Augie Tulba is Hawaii’s very own comedian, actor and entertainer. Augie has won two Na Hoku Hanohano Awards and in 2002 was named “Comedian of the Year” by Midweek and the Honolulu Star Bulletin. He is the founder of Speak the Dream Foundation, which aims to provide scholarship to incoming college students.

Augie has been at the forefront of Hawaii comedy renaissance in the past years. His humor reflects his humble beginnings and the multicultural facet of the Islands and his style rings around sensitive issues like race, sex, politics, and stereotypes. Augie hosts his own radio and television show.
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Filed under: Greater Good Radio, Restaurateurs, Social entrepreneurs, Athletes in business — jayr - February 2, 2008 @ 10:00 am

A certified serial entrepreneur, Kelly McGill’s business experience extends across the vast expanse of the Pacific. Kelly is the owner and part owner to a number of highly recognized Hawaii businesses including Tiki’s Grill & Bar, Nicky Shoe Company, Holokai Grill, and Grand Pacific Resources. He has worked in Australia and entered business ventures in Vietnam.

Tiki’s has already received numerous awards since its opening in 2003. Nicky Shoe Company, which Kelly runs with his wife Thao, has won several design awards and most recently was voted “Best of Honolulu 2006” by Honolulu residents. NSC is acknowledged as the only “boutique-style” shoe store in the State of Hawaii.
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