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Moana McAdams, Award-Winning Storyteller

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Native Hawaiian Author - Adventures of Nakoa & Nohea, Disney Lilo & Stitch, Moana Tales of Motunui Audible, Hula Heritage GN

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We had so much fun at today's signing at Midtown Comics GrandCentral who were so accommodating. Shout out to everyone who showed up to see us.

We sold out in store and during the live stream on #WhatNot !!!

I'm honored to be a part of this creative team - @@gregpakpix @natecosboom and feel good about the future of this story!

Someone pinch me ... I still can't believe this is real 💜

If you love Lilo and Stitch, you'll love my books, The Adventures of Nakoa and Nohea which are available at my online shop now. #LinkInBio

#TheRealLifeMoana #DreamBig #GoHardOrGoHome #ForDaLahui #PacificIslanderExcellence by @thereallifemoana

NEW PROJECT ALERT!!

While the listings don't make it easy to see, this one was written by me. For all who have had to leave the people and places they love.

Available Jan 2026 on Amazon, Walmart, Barnes, and your favorite bookstores.

#HawaiiansInTheDiaspora #KanakaAuthors #HomeAwayFromHome #ForTheKeiki #ForTheCulture #MoanaTheAuthor by @thereallifemoana

My favorite kolohe (rascal, mischievous) duo are back! And just when they're settling into their new 'ohana rhythms, trouble is brewing again!

Get ready for a new adventure with @disney LILO & STITCH as the irrepressible pair launch their very first ongoing comic series, brought to you by superstar writer @gregpakpix (Darth Vader, Mech Cadets, Planet Hulk) and the amazingly talented artist GIULIA GIACOMINO with yours truly as Developmental Editor and Cultural Consultant. Our book from @dynamitecomics hits the shelves on Jan 31 so be sure to pre-order your copy from your favorite comic shop today!

#comicbooks #comics #liloandstitch #Disney #stitch #experiment626 #stitchlover #Hawaii #kauai #TheRealLifeMoana #kauaigirl #ohana #newadventuresahead by @thereallifemoana

Beyond the ordinary. Into the wild.

Endless horizons, rugged terrain, golden dunes, and the kind of freedom you can only find off the beaten path.

More than a ride. A feeling. A culture. A way of seeing the world differently.

SINAI, UNFILTERED. 🏜️

#SinaiDesert #DesertCulture #Egypt #OffTheBeatenPath #LetsGo by @thereallifemoana

𓂀 Standing in the presence of greatness, honoring the ancestors of Kemet whose wisdom, power, and legacy shaped history. The Royal Mummies are more than remnants of the past — they are a living connection to the most extraordinary civilization. We don't just visit history; we honor it, remember it, and celebrate the greatness of those who came before us. ❤️𓂀 KEMET: OUR ANCESTORS, OUR HERITAGE, OUR ETERNAL PRIDE.

#Kemet #AncientKemet #HonorTheAncestors #KemeticHeritage #RoyalMummies by @thereallifemoana

Did u know? Egypt 🇪🇬 is the only
AFRICAN country spanning two continents? 🌍✨🗺️

The Sinai Peninsula acts as the sole land bridge connecting Africa and Asia, making Egypt a unique transcontinental country. 🏜️🤝📍 Geographically, while mainland Egypt sits in Northeast Africa, the Sinai Peninsula belongs to Western Asia, separated from the rest of the country by the Isthmus of Suez and the Suez Canal. 🌊🚢📜 #sinai #Egypt #Africa #Bridges by @thereallifemoana

Today is a glorious day in the season of Libra. On this day, a multi-talented force was born. He is a son, an actor, a musical artist, a voice actor, an activist, and so much more!

Help me wish @iloveboostersmovie star and @moananuipodcast outro writer and performer,@alanzmusic , a very Happy Birthday!

Hauʻoli Lā Hānau, e kuʻu kaikaina! Wishing a wonderful day and celebrate it to the fullest all month long!

小弟弟,生日快乐!! by @thereallifemoana

Maybe living your best life just means slowing down enough to see how good it already is. PERIOD. #perspective #gratitude #mood #positivevibes #goodvibesonly by @thereallifemoana

When dreams come true....appreciating our planet's beautiful oceans while we still can. by @thereallifemoana

Restoring Hope After the Trauma: You're Not Alone, a powerful session at CAPAW's 30th Anniversary Conference in September 2025. Together we will explore how honoring the resilience of our past and embracing innovative healing practices can restore hope in the face of trauma. This episode offers practical tools, cultural wisdom, and a reminder that healing is a collective journey - you don't have to walk it alone.

Tune in LIVE on Thursday, September 24th at 8:30pm Eastern on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Kick to take in the conversation with speakers, Lulu Latu-Wolfgramm (Director of Empowered Living Services at PIK2AR) and Oreta Tupola (MSW/PIK2AR Chief Administrative Officer)!
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA5ARNLkSI0
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/moananuipodcast
• Kick: https://www.kick.com/moananuipodcast
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2615556072281664

Make sure to LIKE, FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Moana Nui Podcast on our social media network to watch our episodes and other podcast series!

#MoanaNuiPodcast #Podcast #CAPAW #30Anniversary #Conference #Panel #RestoringHope #AfterTrauma #YouAreNotAlone #Trauma #Healing #Resilence #CulturalWisdom #PIK2AR #LuluLatuWolfgamm #OretaTupola by @thereallifemoana

A favorite highlight visiting the famous #Trevi Fountain, having a refreshing lemon sorbet, and watching the beautiful sites of #Roma from the comfort of a golf cart tour. Wishing more cities would adopt this method to make sightseeing more accessible for travelers needing a little extra help getting around safely and comfortably. #MoanaNui #OnTheRome #HistoryLovers by @thereallifemoana

E ala e
Ka la i ka hikina
I ka moana
Ka moana hohonu
Pi'i ka lewa
Ka lewa nu'u
I ka hikina aia ka lā
E ala e! by @thereallifemoana