About the Podcast
The Pure Class Podcast brings together honest conversations, shared experiences, and community connection. Led by three members of Hawaiʻi Community College, the podcast creates space for meaningful dialogue centered around education, culture, personal growth, and everyday life. Whether the conversation is thoughtful and reflective or lighthearted and fun, the goal remains the same: to create authentic dialogue that makes listeners feel welcomed, connected, and part of the conversation. The podcast blends curiosity, humor, storytelling, and genuine connection in a way that keeps conversations approachable and real. Through each episode, Pure Class connects college with the Hawai’i Island community while welcoming audiences from all around the world into conversations that are open, meaningful, and authentically human.
Meet the Hosts
Rae
Administrative Assistant
Rae Pacheco serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Applied Technical Education Division at Hawaiʻi Community College and brings warmth, clarity, and calm to the Pure Class Podcast. Rae has a natural ability to simplify information and help listeners feel grounded in the conversation, making even complex topics feel approachable and easy to understand.
Her thoughtful perspective and welcoming personality help create the comfortable, community-centered atmosphere that defines the podcast. Rae’s presence keeps conversations balanced, relatable, and listener-friendly, making audiences feel like they’re right there in the room.
Donala
Associate Professor of Marketing
Donala Kawaauhau is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Hawaiʻi Community College who brings energy, curiosity, and big-picture thinking to every conversation. Known for asking thoughtful questions and helping conversations naturally unfold, Donala helps guide the podcast while keeping the focus on people, purpose, and connection.
With a passion for storytelling, student success, and community engagement, Donala enjoys exploring the deeper meaning behind experiences and helping guests feel comfortable sharing their perspectives. Her mix of humor, drive, and genuine care gives the podcast its forward momentum while still keeping the atmosphere relaxed and approachable.
Siniva
Accounting Instructor
Siniva Pota is an Accounting Instructor at the Pālamanui campus of Hawaiʻi Community College and brings reflection, heart, and authenticity to the Pure Class Podcast. A natural storyteller with a vibrant spirit, Siniva has a gift for uncovering the emotional and human side of every conversation.
Her ability to connect ideas to lived experiences helps create meaningful discussions that resonate with listeners long after the episode ends. Whether the topic is education, purpose, personal growth, or community, Siniva brings empathy, insight, and genuine curiosity to the microphone.