This was the Commencement Address for the Class of 2020, Mid-Pacific Institute as it aired on social media for the Virtual Graduation.

I took a couple of minutes to put together how fortunate I feel to be in this business that I love. I have a passion for celebrating moments with people, organizations, families thru emceeing, radio and television. After my run-in with cancer and surviving the ongoing health battle, I feel fortunate to be able to continue my journey.

ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Take time to listen to your body. When busy is your passion, sometimes you donʻt take time out for your body. The host for this episode is Wendy Loh. The guest for this episode is Billy V. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Hawaii time most weekdays, then we stream our earlier shows all night long. Check us out any time for great content and great community. Our vision is to be a leader in shaping a more vital and thriving Hawaii as the foundation for future generations. Our mission is to be the leading digital media platform raising public awareness and promoting civic engagement in Hawaii.

Hawaii Recording Artist Ana Vee already has her hit song "Hawaii" on Hawaii Radio Stations, but now has caught the eye of Janet Jackson who is no stranger to Hawaii. Not only has Janetʻs people reached out to Ana Vee, but has now asked her to duet the song tomorrow night at the Blaisdell Arena. Ana Vee is on cloud 9. Her mom/manager is Hawaii Recording Artist Namahana who had a hit song in 2003.

Hawaii Recording Artist Makana talks about his brand new release "A Hawaiʻi Interlude" and give us the inside 411 on what he was thinking, his mentors, his music and how his Hawaii roots gives him energy to creating different "vibes" on his take of Hawaii or Hawaiian music.

Talkin with my friend Billy V about how COVID-19 has affected the Hawaiian Islands. This week we discuss The Hoku's, Face Masks (animals included), Paint Pouring and some final thoughts. Photo Credits by Courtney Metzger, Jay Metzger and Safety Video credit Leion Van Osdol. Mahalo for watching! Visit Billy V @ https://www.billyv.net/ His Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyVSunrise/ His Insta: https://www.instagram.com/billyv808/ And His YouTuba: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiHkpL8ZIDoxEJmCk-y9CrQ Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards: https://www.nahokuhanohano.org/ Apple Watch Covers: https://imalittlesomething.com/ Eugene Tanner Photography: http://www.etpix.com/ Shirt Sponsored by Barefoot League https://www.barefootleague.com/ ---------Equipment I Use------------ DJI Mavic Pro: https://amzn.to/2W7o8ls DJI Osmo Plus: https://amzn.to/2Mhp2Mj GoPro 6: https://amzn.to/2WfiMJH Canon 1DX Mark II: https://amzn.to/2JPBOj9 Canon 5D MarK IV: https://amzn.to/2FnxyDN Canon 16-35mm: https://amzn.to/2Z0GPsU Canon 70-200mm: https://amzn.to/2ELQ0Wp Zoom H1n: https://amzn.to/2QE9e4N Rode: https://amzn.to/2JVPDwP LumeCube: https://amzn.to/2Wj9bS7 Insta360 +: https://amzn.to/2JNT3kZ Batteries: https://amzn.to/2WOUyS3 Think Tank Photo Memory Card Case: https://amzn.to/2KYVHnW Think Tank Rolling Bag: https://amzn.to/2IpF8Qb Think Tank Perception Backpack: https://amzn.to/2FjjvyX Think Tank Credential Holder: https://amzn.to/2RlINl3 Seagate Portable 2TB Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/2KZx3n1 Editing Software: https://amzn.to/2WMYbYJ All music used in our videos: ---------- Our Social Links ---------- Instagram: @ Facebook: https: Website: Subscribe to Shoos Here: Leave a comment below and thank you for watching.

Itʻs May Day and we are talking to the group Hawaii Recording Group Keauhou and Artist Josh Tatofi prior to the Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2020: Aloha ʻĀina Concert on KHNL and KFVE Television; also streamed with Keauhouʻs social media pages. Also entertainment news with new releases from Kūpaoa and Natalie Ai Kamauu

Just a casual talk with my friend Billy V about how COVID-19 has affected the Hawaiian Islands. We talk about many subjects and well as have a few laughs to get through these tough times for everybody. Visit Billy V @ https://www.billyv.net/ His Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyVSunrise/ His Insta: https://www.instagram.com/billyv808/ And His YouTuba: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiHkpL8ZIDoxEJmCk-y9CrQ Shirt Sponsored by Barefoot League https://www.barefootleague.com/ ---------Equipment I Use------------ DJI Mavic Pro: https://amzn.to/2W7o8ls DJI Osmo Plus: https://amzn.to/2Mhp2Mj GoPro 6: https://amzn.to/2WfiMJH Canon 1DX Mark II: https://amzn.to/2JPBOj9 Canon 5D MarK IV: https://amzn.to/2FnxyDN Canon 16-35mm: https://amzn.to/2Z0GPsU Canon 70-200mm: https://amzn.to/2ELQ0Wp Zoom H1n: https://amzn.to/2QE9e4N Rode: https://amzn.to/2JVPDwP LumeCube: https://amzn.to/2Wj9bS7 Insta360 +: https://amzn.to/2JNT3kZ Batteries: https://amzn.to/2WOUyS3 Think Tank Photo Memory Card Case: https://amzn.to/2KYVHnW Think Tank Rolling Bag: https://amzn.to/2IpF8Qb Think Tank Perception Backpack: https://amzn.to/2FjjvyX Think Tank Credential Holder: https://amzn.to/2RlINl3 Seagate Portable 2TB Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/2KZx3n1 Editing Software: https://amzn.to/2WMYbYJ All music used in our videos: ---------- Our Social Links ---------- Instagram: @ Facebook: https: Website: Subscribe to Shoos Here: Leave a comment below and thank you for watching.

Caution: This is 10 minutes of rambling...Iʻm in my car headed down to Hawaiian 105 KINE Radio to do my Saturday radio show. (I regular job is with Hawaii News Now Sunrise) So, Iʻm taking you along for the ride, letʻs talk story for a little while...

COVID19 has our state on lockdown. Go to work, then head right home. We an go to the store and thatʻs what wife and I went to do...except my experience was not what I expected. (Full disclosure: I was told not to video inside Longs. I was told later online that they have a long time policy against video in store. I SHOULD have asked first instead of getting disappointed. Good Lesson for me...)

My name is Billy V and Iʻm from Hawaii. Because of COVID19, we are on a "Stay at Home" mandate from our Governor, just one state out of a growing number of states doing this. Itʻs also the same week Iʻm supposed to be on vacation with my family. SO, little talk story of how my true "Stay-cation" is going....Hope you are healthy and your family is happy and healthy too. Mālama Pono!

Kaleo Phillips was on Hawaii News Now Sunrise promoting performances on the islands of Oʻahu and Maui. Kaleo originally comes from Maui and has worked a lot with Willie K. Kaleoʻs Dad and Willie played together on gigs in Willieʻs younger days in Lahaina.

Taylor Inouye in 2018, was an 8th grader at Honwanji Mission School and made it on to national television as part of the Food Networksʻ Kids Baking Championships in Season 5. Taylor made it to the finals in the competition. She still maintains close relations with most of her competitors and visits them or appears on social media with them. She now attends Punahou School in Hawaii and makes monthly appearances on Hawaii News Now Sunrise (CBS/NBC)

Billy V as Honolulu Fire Inspector Capt. Romero with Scott Caan and Alex OʻLoughlin in the H50 offices.