Focus Hawaii Jamie Kealoha

Authors

• Lance Chase
• Jamie Kealoha

Files

Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this episode of Focus Hawaii features Jamie Kealoha, a 16‑year‑old Hawai‘i student and successful international teen model, who offers a candid look at balancing education, personal values, and a demanding modeling career. A junior at ʻIolani School and an honor student, Kealoha discusses how she manages academic responsibilities alongside professional opportunities that have taken her to Paris, Spain, and New York. She reflects on both the glamorous and challenging aspects of modeling, explaining the long hours, travel, and competitive environment, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining her religious standards, family support, and personal identity. The conversation also explores her future goals beyond modeling—including college, teaching, and family life—as well as the cultural and ethical challenges faced by young people in high‑visibility careers. Through her perspective, the episode highlights themes of discipline, humility, and the importance of grounding career ambitions in strong personal values.

Length of Video

00:28:32

File Size

191.3MB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

10-23-1989

Keywords

Lance Chase, Focus Hawaii, Jamie Kealoha, teen model Hawaii, international modeling, ʻIolani School, student life Hawaii, fashion modeling industry, youth career balance, modeling challenges, travel modeling, religious values youth, LDS standards, Hawaiian youth culture, education and modeling, teenage success, personal values, family support.

Recommended Citation

Chase, Lance and Kealoha, Jamie, "Focus Hawaii Jamie Kealoha" (1989). Focus Hawaii. 73.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/73