Join BIG CED on My Friends Are Better Than Yours as he sits down with Hawaii Mike—entrepreneur, cultural curator, and advocate for wellness. From breaking into hip-hop in the early ’90s to pioneering cannabis advocacy and embracing holistic health, Hawaii Mike shares his incredible journey, insights on community, and why gratitude and authenticity matter more than ever.
✅ Topics Covered:
Hip-Hop’s evolution and cultural impact
Cannabis industry realities and advocacy
Building LTD Plus and Chef For Higher
Fasting, wellness, and longevity
Why unity and collaboration are the future
If you’re passionate about music, culture, entrepreneurship, or personal growth, this conversation is packed with gems you don’t want to miss.
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
0:11 – BIG CED kicks off the show
0:30 – What is “My Friends Are Better Than Yours”?
0:56 – Meet Hawaii Mike
1:52 – Gratitude and celebration in life
3:15 – Why Hawaii Mike? The origin of the name
5:37 – Growing up: From Hawaii to San Francisco
6:03 – First encounters with hip-hop culture
8:03 – Dancing, DJ crews, and early hip-hop hustle
9:47 – Sneaking into the Gavin Convention & breaking into the industry
12:01 – First job in music: Diamond D’s “Best Kept Secret”
13:33 – Hip-Hop as authentic expression
15:05 – 35 years in the game: reflections and lessons
17:03 – Hip-Hop’s global influence and misconceptions
20:25 – The real roots of hip-hop culture
23:02 – Hip-Hop as modern foraging and cultural evolution
26:54 – Transition to cannabis advocacy
27:50 – Why cannabis became a business focus
31:02 – The truth about cannabis prohibition
36:02 – THC vs CBD explained
39:01 – Nature as the ultimate healer
41:01 – LTD Plus: Building culture through media
43:04 – Creating Inked Magazine and lifestyle branding
47:56 – Regaining LTD rights and relaunching
49:57 – From media to management: Clark Kent, Nigel Sylvester & more
52:25 – The power of community and collaboration
56:03 – Fasting and health: Hawaii Mike’s wellness journey
1:02:03 – Why fasting matters for longevity
1:05:07 – Balancing food, lifestyle, and discipline
1:08:03 – Breaking negative cycles and reframing perspective
1:12:05 – Connecting generations and building trust
1:18:02 – Final thoughts: unity, prosperity, and purpose
1:26:02 – How to connect with Hawaii Mike
1:30:00 – Closing remarks
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