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Photos Over The Years
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
These photos mark the journey — from boardrooms to community halls, from Hawaiʻi to capitals abroad — each image a reminder that trust and connection are built one relationship at a time. Adrian's story has always been about people, place, and purpose.
Friends and Partners
Karey Kapoi is one of Adrian's best friends. She operates a consulting firm based on Maui but operates statewide. Karey's area of expertise is strategic planning, highly skilled community engagement and project management. Adrian often joins Karey's team when projects require a communications component.
Legends
Adrian surrounded by Wahine power who are also dear friends. Trailblazing attorney Beadie Kanahele Dawson, National Geographic Explorer, Filmmaker and Thought Leader Elizabeth Kapuʻuwailani Lindsey Crowley, and longtime Hawaiʻi Film Commissioner Donne Dawson.
Representation at the Legislature
Assisting long-time Maui resident Steven Tyler as he addresses issues at the State Legislature.
Friends and Pillars
Days after Maui's devastating wild fires, Karey pulled together a top notch team of communicators, including long time friends Sarah Blane, Nāʻālehu Anthony and also a long time mentor of Adrian's, Elisa Yadao - a master at crisis communications.
The Ultimate Foodie
Adrian with friend and former client Blaine Miyasato, Amy Hānaialiʻi and the Chairman of DelicaWing - the company that produces all of the amazing food for 7-Eleven Japan.
NO MORE Gala Event Hawai'i
As a longtime Advisor and Consultant to the Global NO MORE movement and Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation, Adrian gathered with friends to celebrate another year.
Who are you?
Adrian and Amy Hānaialiʻi must don these covers before entering the processing plant that creates all of the delicious foods produced by DelicaWing for 7-Eleven Japan.
KKL Team in NYC
The Karey Kapoi LLC Team joins Adrian in New York City for a few days.
A Joyful Night
Friends join Adrian at Lincoln Center in New York City for the Joyful Heart Foundation Gala.
A Joyful Night
Friends join Adrian at Lincoln Center in New York City for the Joyful Heart Foundation Gala.
Bridge Building
Former Diplomatic Representative of Flanders to the USA and Quebec, Yves Wantens, joins Adrian to meet Sherry Menor, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi. Adrian has been working with the the Flanders Government and their US based offices since 2015, giving tribute and honor to St. Damien of Molokai.
Hawaiʻi's Chef to the WORLD
Maui-based Chef Sheldon Simeon was featured at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City. Adrian left his office a few blocks away to catch up with his friend.
A Reunion For All Time
Adrian and Karey Kapoi hosts a CD release party at Washington Place, home of Hawaiʻi's Governors and the last home of Hawaiʻi's beloved Queen Liliʻuokalani. Legendary artists Amy Hānaialiʻi and Willie K reunited to release their final work together before Willie's untimely passing.
Hawaiʻi in NYC
Friends gathered to listen to the captivating voice of Kealiʻi Reichel and to witness the effortlessness of his hula dancers. A sneak peek performance happened, showcasing select songs from "The Epic Tale of Hiʻiaka" - a Broadway-style show over a decade in the making. Special guest is Adrian's good friend Cheryl Wills, a venerated NY1 anchorwoman and a trusted voice in the city.
A Place in the Middle
The U.N. is a slow-moving, but integral part of world politics. It is a large and complex organization that often takes on the brunt of criticisms - but many don't know the importance the organization holds in the stability of world powers.
Friends in the City
Aunty Patti Danko is the quintessential "Aunty" to all Hawaiʻi people when in NYC. She joined Adrian and friends Kainoa Carlson and McKenna Maduli for breakfast at the Standard Grill.
Te Varua o Te Fenua
Friends spending time in French Polynesia, a second home to Adrian.
Lūʻau In Queens, NY
Friends Cheryl Wills of NY1, her husband John and Aunty Patti Danko, join Adrian at a lūʻau at a restaurant in Queens, New York.
Moʻorea Me Manque
Enjoying time with friends. Good food, good people, great time.
Bridging Connections
Adrian has the Attaché to the President of French Polynesia meet with Hawaiʻi State Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Dru Kanuha and Chamber CEO Sherry Menor.
Whangamatā
On a delegation trip made of legislators and business leaders, hosted by Adrian's long time friend Jason Momoa on location while filming his epic series, Chief of War.
Broadway Clients & Friends
Dr. Jeffery Grove and Dr. Michael Jackowitz are not just friends and clients, but Tony Award winning Broadway producers. A night in NYC at a broadway after party.
Friends
Spending time with friends - taking our work hats off - in a vineyard in Virginia.
Panel Discussions
Adrian moderating a panel to tourism in Las Vegas with Hawaiʻi State Senator Lynn DeCoite, Chair of the Committee on Tourism, Las Vegas Senator Fabian Doñate and Hawaiʻi State Representative Daniel Holt.
DC Friends
Adrian with friend and DC-based superstar photographer Robert Banez. Known to Adrian as Boobah, Robert is also the founder and Chairman of The PUSO Foundation - Purposeful Unconditional Service to Others.
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