What Alumni Say About the
Islander ‘Ohana Experience
Real stories from real people
Yes, Yes and Yes Again!!
You NEED to be part of the Islander Ohana cohort!
If you are considering a move to Hawaii you don’t just want to be a part of the Islander Ohana cohort, you NEED to be part of the Islander Ohana cohort! You can’t put a value on the information you receive or the connections you make. Add to that if you purchase a home in Hawaii your Islander Ohana fee goes towards the purchase — that is a win win all around!
I absolutely love the Islander Ohana and found all of the information so useful in my preparation to make my move. I also love that right away you are connected to people who have either already made their move or are like you trying to prepare for a potential move.
The private FB page is awesome and great for sharing other information about Hawaii. It’s also great for setting up Cohort meet ups, which is a great way to build community!
Another great thing about the Islander Ohana cohort is that you are always a member and you can be a part of any of the Cohorts. This allows for continued learning as well as sharing. So would I recommend Islander Ohana… Yes, Yes and Yes again!!
My wife and I have been planning to retire in Hawaii for about 10 years. I’ve done a ton of research, have friends on all four major islands, and have a real estate agent. But I am SO GLAD I took the Islander Ohana course. I learned so much more and gained so much thought-provoking, valuable information and insights. The course is well worth ‘the price of admission’. And you’ll gain a new network of friends, just like you, who are entering uncharted waters. Aloha.
If you are planning to live in Hawaii you have to join this group. You will learn things that you will use the rest of your life. Even if you don’t plan to move there but want to learn more about Hawaii – join. You won’t regret it.
This course can save you time, money and frustration. It covers all the essential knowledge and answers questions you may not even know existed.
So Much About What It Takes to Move to Hawaii
…helped me learn about myself and what I really wanted from Hawaii
My name is Jody and I joined the Ohana programme 2021 cohort, after many years of research and procrastinating about really deciding to move to Hawaii. The Ohana course showed me so much about what it takes to move to Hawaii, to learn more about the culture of the Hawaiian people and also it helped me learn about myself and what I really wanted from Hawaii.
‘Making it financially work in Hawaii’ was such a great aspect of the course. ‘Ace the job interview’ has also been a great guidance in preparing for job interviews. Furthermore ‘Is Hawaii right for you?’ — this was a very sensitive topic for me. I had to really focus on answering the big questions back to myself. Would I still long to live in Hawaii? And the answer was YES!
I would 100% recommend this course as it helped encourage me and gave me more drive to want to make it happen by putting all into action.
I appreciated the helpful information Peter presented but also enjoyed hearing the experiences of other cohort members and the opportunity to meet the members.
You might think you already know everything that’s pertinent to your move. Believe me you will learn things you weren’t even aware of. It’s a different mindset than living on the mainland. It’s wonderful to interact with others who may have, or have already had the same questions you have. The Ohana Cohort is a valuable tool in your move and is money well spent.
Joan from Colorado Springs, Fall ’21 Cohort
It is an excellent source for networking. In fact, I don’t know a better way to network and meet new folks that live on or are in the process of moving to the islands. You’ll definitely never be alone or without friends when you make the move.
The Information Is Literally Priceless
I genuinely want to meet and hang out with everyone from my cohort
The information that Peter imparts in his videos and in the cohort meetings is literally priceless. He covers nearly everything imaginable, and if he doesn’t cover it in a video, he’ll happily answer any questions you may have.
And possibly the best part is that you get to mingle with other people who are trying to do the same thing you are doing… Moving to paradise! The sharing of knowledge, swapping stories, and learning from what others did right (or wrong) is invaluable.
If you want to move to Hawaii, you should absolutely join the Islander Ohana.
Especially good to go through this before the move – there are decisions you will need to make that will be put in perspective – some you may not have even considered. Great info even after you have arrived.
DO IT!!! YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT ALL THE THINGS YOU HADN’T THOUGHT OF BEFORE YOUR MOVE. If you are serious about moving to Hawaii, you must absolutely take advantage of Peter Kay’s knowledge of all things Hawaii.
After taking the course, I’m more determined than ever to relocate but I’m going into the process with a more fleshed out plan. I am saving money, I am downsizing, researching neighborhoods and practicing my Hawaiian! I believe it to be an essential investment in your relocation costs.
I would recommend the Islander Ohana to anyone considering moving to Hawaii. Peter Kay shares practical tools, candid advice, and his own real-life experiences, thoughtfully engaging all class members. The combination of course materials and cohort interactions have been invaluable to our family.
The Cost Is Risking Pennies by Comparison
The best part is the encouragement and excitement in the group
Our family of six was ready to buy sight-unseen during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. After 8 months of research, we sold our house and almost all of our belongings. While waiting for a property to open up, we were able to take a breath…pause…and consider again all the facets of moving to Hawai‘i by joining the Islander Ohana.
The best part of the group, apart from the kind host, is the encouragement and excitement. By relating with other people who are also trying to live in Hawai‘i, we remained optimistic amid the very real logistical struggle. The course cost is risking pennies by comparison if your move is a mistake or if you’re unprepared.
What makes the Islander Ohana different is that it has a wealth of context from Peter and his partners are right behind ready to help you. He sincerely wants the “right” people who will make Hawai‘i better to come.
To be honest, when I first heard about this cohort course, I was intrigued, but also wary. I was unsure about spending the money. But I’m glad I took a chance. Many of the things you talked about were things I’d noticed about Hawaii during my visits, but it was helpful to have you consolidate these observations. Having other people in the class made it more special than I had expected.
I would never want to move to Hawaii without first being part of Peter Kay’s Islander Ohana group. It’s so amazing to have gained information from Peter and others in the group. I look forward to the meetings and classes and just can’t get enough. I’ve gained Peter and a group of people who feel like ohana.
There is a lot to think about and do in planning a move to Hawaii. The experiences that Peter shares make a great deal of the process easier. Peter’s open and honest lessons will save you time and frustration. Beyond what Peter teaches he binds the Ohana together and makes each member feel comfortable sharing their experiences.
I Was Unsure About Spending the Money
Having other people in the class made it more special than I had expected
To be honest, when I first heard about this cohort course, I was intrigued, but also wary. I was unsure about spending the money because I wasn’t sure if it was a scam of some sort, but you seemed genuine on the real estate shows, so I decided to take a chance.
I’m glad I did. Many of the things you talked about were things I’d noticed about Hawaii during my visits, but it was helpful to have you consolidate these observations. You confirmed things about Hawaii and its culture that I thought I saw, but wasn’t sure I was interpreting things correctly.
Having other people in the class made it more special than I had expected. One thing that I appreciated was the range of readiness to move. Some folks were getting ready to move this year and some were not going to be ready for several years, and perhaps might never move to Hawaii, but the whole range was acceptable.
Others suggested some details about logistics, and I had been thinking about that too. Also, I had been wondering about the banks. People in the class had good questions, and usually I don’t like long stories, but yours were fun.
I would never want to move to Hawaii without first being part of Peter Kay’s Islander Ohana group. It’s so amazing to have gained information from Peter and others in the group. I look forward to the meetings and classes and just can’t get enough. It’s fun being around people who share the love of the islands and we are there to learn from and support each other. I’ve gained Peter and a group of people who feel like ohana.
The information in those 6 informative courses are really precious where you will never ever read in a tourist guide book. I could relate with the things he mentions because I am going through it right now. I am so happy and privileged to take the courses and get to meet Peter Kay and join the Islander Ohana group looking forward to meet Peter in the next 2 years hopefully!!! Thank you
Save You Time and Frustration
We learned from each other as well as Peter
There is a lot to think about and do in planning a move to Hawaii (understatement). The experiences that Peter shares make a great deal of the process easier.
There are things that I never would have thought about until the move was done and there are things I guessed to be very different. Peter’s open and honest lessons will make you think and will save you time and frustration.
Beyond what Peter teaches he binds the Ohana together and makes each member feel comfortable sharing their experiences and questions. That is important because we learned from each other as well as Peter.
When decisions need to be made, the lessons learned in the Ohana classes come quickly to mind and help to ease the stress. Knowing that the Ohana is there if more questions come up is helpful too. It will be exciting to meet everyone in person at Makapu’u!
When you’re dreaming of moving to Hawaii you can often feel completely alone. You can do all of the research online and watch all of the YouTube videos but still feel like the dream is so big and unattainable.
Joining the Hawaii Islander Transformation Program has given my family the confidence and resources to make this dream a reality. Connecting with a cohort of other like-minded individuals going through a similar process has been incredibly rewarding.
The cultural, financial and practical lessons give you all of the tools necessary to see if Hawaii is right for you. Which (spoiler alert!) Hawaii isn’t for everyone. If you have a vision of creating a life in Hawaii you will be so glad you joined the Islander Ohana.
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