Hello! My name is Lani and I live in the Hawaii state in the U.S.A. I've also lived in France, Austria, and California.

I have a Bachelor's degree from Chapman University in California. I love to engage others in the art of conversation and listen to people's life stories and histories.  As an objective listener, I also like to help others improve their lives through active listening and give assignments or projects for coping with current issues.  I currently co-host a TV show and work in the Japanese Wedding industry as a professional singer.  I also teach mini half hour lessons in vocal technique to help improve songs that you are currently working on.  I have been teaching for over 12 years and have maintained a roster of about 15 private students.  I may offer voice lessons in the future, but for now am available to engage in conversation about any topic of your choice and within reason, for practice in the art of conversation of American-English.  I find different dialects fascinating, such as Southern English, East Coast English, Hawaiian English, Valley girl California English, and Neutral English. America has such a wealth of English dialects/accents to choose from:-).

In my spare time~I enjoy showing real estate to potential buyers and sellers, animals, swimming, jogging, hiking, socializing, wine tasting, networking, and going to spiritual events.  I am a firm believer in bringing out the best in ourselves and others through the sandpaper and the velvet!

I am looking forward to meeting each and every one of you!

Conversational Style: 
Born & raised in Hawaii~I know almost everything under the sun about Hawaii!!  I will listen carefully to your needs and goals and engage you in the art of conversation that is tailor made for you, in a fun, challenging, and encouraging manner.  Being a singer myself, I have a great ear for teaching the correct sounds and inflection necessary for native conversation.

Therapy Style:

Cognitive Therapy style is when I will listen to and guide you through your communication to use efficient tools which will help you cope and be victorious over any situation in which you are dealing with in your life.  I specialize in helping those who are experiencing grief from a loss of a loved one through death or divorce, anxiety, and depression.

Let’s talk soon!