Meet Your Heroes: Kimi Werner

Meet Your Heroes: Kimi Werner

July 10, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

Kimi Werner discusses her journey as a world champion spear fisher and chef, sharing insights from her new book, Kimi’s Kitchen.

Born and raised in Hawaii, World Champion spear fisher and renowned chef Kimi Werner has travelled around the world to catch and cook fish big and small, educating others how to lead a life of sustainable consumption. Those are just a few reasons producer Marco Siler-Gonzales spent three years running down an interview with her. In her new book, Kimi’s Kitchen, Kimi connects the many lessons learned in the water to the cherished meals she’s passing down to her son and how we can all reconnect with what makes us feel at home. Support comes from Oboz  Kodiak Find Kodiak at kodiakcakes.com or your local grocery store Darn Tough Free shipping on any order with code DIRTBAG Ka’Chava Go to https://kachava.com and use code DIARIES for 15% off your next order.  Diaries+ Members-- Their support is powering the Diaries- thank you! You can join today.

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