Current Season
Lokahi Backstage with Jamie Ann Blakeman returns with Season Two: Roots in the Islands 🌺
Filmed on location in Hawaiʻi, this season brings a new layer to the conversation—featuring island voices, local stories, and perspectives shaped by the place people call home. Jamie is joined by her co-host, Hawaiian Ryan, whose lifelong experience in entertainment adds a fresh and authentic energy to each episode.
Together, they create space for real conversations—ones that are honest, sometimes unexpected, and rooted in connection.
Season Two continues the heart of Lokahi Backstage: curiosity, meaningful dialogue, good laughs, and the stories behind people who are building lives with intention.
At its core, this season is about remembering where you come from, embracing where you are, and finding the courage to step into what’s next.
These are stories with roots—and plenty of Hawaiian heart.
Roots in the Islands
Season 2
Past Seasons
Lokahi Backstage with Jamie Ann Blakeman kicks off with Season One: Sparks in the Desert—a series of conversations with the incredible people shaping Arizona’s professional landscape.
From politicians and commercial real estate leaders to engineers and entrepreneurs, these stories dive into bold decisions, unexpected pivots, and the drive to create lasting impact.
This podcast began because people kept asking me how I do what I do. That question made me realize there’s an audience for something deeper—not just my story, but the stories behind other amazing leaders.
Season One is about those voices. Stories sparked in the desert to remind you to lean into who you were uniquely created to be—to be bold, different, and unafraid to let your light shine.
Sparks in the Desert
Season 1
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Join me as we pull back the curtain and share the stories that inspire courage, spark connection, and remind you that your journey matters too.