Alapaki PerkinsAJ Paki Perkins is a renewable energy and sustainability CEO - turned award-winning author who best known for his work teaching Hawaiian Values through story. He and his children (HIwalani - 17, Puniaikeao - 15 and Alapaki - 13) wrote the award-winnig children's book: Mahalo Does Not Mean Trash, fun story about gratitude and the true meaning of this treasured Hawaiian value taught by pupu (grandma) to her mo'opuna (grandchildren) that makes you take pause for the truly important things in life.Paki is a semi-finalist on the new TV show: America's Next Great Author. He just finished his learning course called "Visit Hawaii Like A Hawaiian" to help first time visitors to his home in Hawaii. He is also finishing his first business book which is a parable on how the values of MAHALOHANA can change your life, family, community and business. Read More Read Less