“Transformations at Shangri La” is a sit-down video podcast series offering inspiring conversations set against the iconic backdrop of Lēʻahi (Diamond Head) and the Playhouse (pictured above). The series features interviews with prominent leaders, including retired U.S. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities Shelly Lowe, former New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet, Olympic gold medalist surfer Carissa Moore and civil rights advocate Wayde Henderson. Each conversation explores the interviewees’ unique paths, focusing on leadership, passion and purpose. Watch the full series and subscribe to Shangri La’s YouTube channel to stay connected.