In this powerful episode of The Mandate Podcast, we sit down with Kahu Kaiha, an award-winning up-and-coming director and actor originally from the Marquesas Islands and now based in New Zealand. Kahu opens up about his journey of identity, belonging, and artistic purpose—from island life to the creative hustle in NZ. We talk about his short film "Find Where I Belong", which recently earned him well-deserved recognition, and dive deep into the influence of his father, his cultural roots, and how his past shapes his future as a filmmaker.