Heartbeat Narratives

Malachi: Boots & Beats [mini]

Episode Summary

LINE DANCING · Some of the best conversations happen when you least expect them. At 11 p.m. on a Saturday night in Hilo, Molly interviews Malachi, a 22-year-old born and raised on Big Island who recently found an unexpected new passion: line dancing. Decked out in his palaka shirt and cowboy boots, Malachi shares how a TikTok dance and a friend’s invitation led him into a community he now looks forward to every week. His line dancing curiosity quickly became a favorite pastime. Malachi talks about learning the dances and meeting new people,. He also shares why he chooses to stay positive through life’s ups and downs. Pull on your boots and enjoy this mini-sode! Episode Highlights 01:10 — born and raised big island 01:54 — good vibes 02:35 — tiktok dance = a new obsession 03:55 — favorite songs 04:42 — from hula to hip-hop to line dancing 05:44 — cowboy boots, palaka shirts 06:04 — beginner line dancing tips: just jump in 07:07 — live, laugh, love ✌️ 09:11 — be kind

Episode Notes

LINE DANCING · Some of the best conversations happen when you least expect them. At 11 p.m. on a Saturday night in Hilo, Molly interviews Malachi, a 22-year-old born and raised on Big Island who recently found an unexpected new passion: line dancing.

Decked out in his palaka shirt and cowboy boots, Malachi shares how a TikTok dance and a friend’s invitation led him into a community he now looks forward to every week. His line dancing curiosity quickly became a favorite pastime.

Malachi talks about learning the dances and meeting new people,. He also shares why he chooses to stay positive through life’s ups and downs. Pull on your boots and enjoy this mini-sode! 

Episode Highlights

01:10 — born and raised big island

01:54 — good vibes

02:35 — tiktok dance = a new obsession

03:55 —  favorite songs

04:42 — from hula to hip-hop to line dancing

05:44 — cowboy boots, palaka shirts

06:04 — beginner line dancing tips: just jump in

07:07 — live, laugh, love ✌️

09:11 — be kind