Picture the last mile of a marathon.
It’s been hours. The sun came up somewhere around mile 14, and it hasn’t gotten any kinder since. The crowd has thinned out since the elites crossed the line. But here comes a runner, not fast, not easy, grinding toward something they’ve been working toward for months. And the one thing between them and that finish line is a voice in the air saying: you’re almost there, keep going, we see you.
That’s the job. And I don’t take it lightly.
Race Announcing
I’ve had the privilege of calling the Honolulu Marathon, the Hapalua Half-Marathon, Iron Man Hawaii, and a string of other races that bring thousands of people to the streets of this island. Each one is different. The Honolulu Marathon alone draws over 30,000 participants from around the world. You learn to read a crowd, pace the energy across hours, and find the specific human moment in what could just be a logistical exercise.
Race announcing isn’t just narrating. It’s holding the emotional space for everyone in the field.
Beyond the Finish Line
The same energy carries into every event I host. I’ve emceed:
- Nonprofit galas and fundraising events (Including auctions! Yes, I can move a crowd toward an open checkbook.)
- Miss Hawaii — a storied, meaningful event that deserves exactly the right touch
- Corporate conferences and award ceremonies
- Community events across Oahu and the neighbor islands
The Philosophy
I’ve spent enough time in front of audiences to know the difference between a host who’s managing a room and one who’s genuinely in it with the people. I aim for the latter. You should be able to feel it in the room when it’s working.
The goal is always the same: connect, uplift, and leave people better than you found them.
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