About this episode
Evan Leong interviews Ian Kitajima about his personal journey and leadership philosophy.
In this powerful episode, Evan Leong sits down with Ian Kitajima for a deeply personal conversation that traces Ian’s journey from a childhood shaped by freedom, curiosity, and trust to a career defined by courage, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership. Ian reflects on how early life experiences influenced his willingness to take risks, challenge conventional paths, and step into uncertainty—both in business and in life—while sharing lessons on resilience, creativity, and staying grounded in values as responsibility grows. This episode goes beyond titles and achievements, offering an honest look at fear, confidence, and what it really takes to lead with heart while building meaningful impact in Hawaiʻi and beyond.
People in this episode
Host: Evan Leong
Guest: Ian Kitajima
Topics covered
- personal journey
- leadership
- resilience
- innovation
- values
- risk-taking
Keywords
- leadership
- resilience
- innovation
- Hawaiʻi
- risk-taking
- values
- entrepreneurship
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Hawaiʻi
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