Behind the Lavalava
Welcome to Behind the Lavalava! Here, you will find authentic, firsthand perspectives on Pacific Island culture and life from a group of seasoned veterans. We share stories and express our opinions, all drawn from our own life experiences. This podcast places a special emphasis on all veterans, the people and cultures of the Pacific, and small businesses.
Podcasting since 2022 • 102 episodes
Behind the Lavalava
Latest Episodes
#102 Building Confidence in Cyber: The DTA Approach.
In this episode, we chat with Frank Unpingco III, co-founder of Domination Thru Automation (DTA), about the journey from military service to entrepreneurship in the cybersecurity realm. Frank reveals how DTA emerged from a tight-knit group of v...
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Episode 102
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#101 Empowering Small Businesses with Comcast: A Conversation with Bryce Scanlon.
In this episode, we talk with Bryce Viliamu Scanlon, a Comcast Business representative who shares his journey from residential technician to business account manager. Bryce now focuses on helping small businesses in Utah find solutions that dri...
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Episode 101
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21:17
#100 Navigating Medicare: Insights for Veterans and the Community
In this episode, we dive into the world of Medicare with sales agents Renee Curtis and Kyle Cross, exploring their passion for community service and their journey from different professional backgrounds into the health insurance industry. They ...
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Episode 100
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41:27
EP 99. Am I the Fiapoko?
In this episode of our podcast, we introduce the new segment "Am I the Fiapoko?" where we dive into real-life dilemmas and offer our candid opinions. First, we discuss a man who refused to congratulate his sister on coming out due to concerns a...
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Episode 99
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EP 98. From Bomb Technician to Entrepreneur: Eduardo Marquez's Journey.
In this episode, we sit down with Eduardo Marquez, the founder of Mortal Triumph, to delve into his journey from a bomb technician in the military to a business owner in Utah. Eddie shares his background, including his extensive travels and the...
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Episode 98
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27:49