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COMFORT AND STRENGTH: Empowering women, one flowing garment at a time
For Michelle Smith, owner and designer of Lani Lau Hawaii, fashion is more than fabric—it’s a lifestyle of freedom, femininity, and connection. The brand name, Lani Lau, which translates to... -
DAINTY YET POWERFUL: Jewelry rooted in meaning and comfort
As she navigated military life, Erin Grimm noticed something missing—a place where women could find delicate, elegant jewelry that felt both meaningful and practical. She envisioned a unique space for... -
EMBRACING GROWTH: Enjoying cocktails and lifting spirits
With 25 years of bartending and mixology experience, serial entrepreneur Katy Tsark has launched infused cocktail kits that anyone can easily create at home. These kits feature naturally flavored blends... -
MAKING LOVE VISIBLE: Fostering authentic connections and personal growth
Founded by visionary entrepreneur June Dillinger, Heart Cards Global LLC is dedicated to creating tools that promote self-discovery and meaningful relationships. The company’s signature product—a deck of 51 affirming cards... -
INGENIOUS FASHION: When sustainability is woven into the business culture
Anna Kahalekulu, inspired by a rich lineage of weavers, has seamlessly integrated her passion for sustainable clothing and fashion into a beautiful homage to her heritage and culture. Based in... -
SWEET YET TOUGH: A sugar scrub business journey with heart for community
Satoko's journey begins in the picturesque town of Waihee, where she and her family nurture a variety of fruits like lilikoi, pineapples, and mangoes on their property. It's from this... -
BRUSHING AWAY THE ASHES: Tina adapts and continues to paint
As a renowned artist, Tina Ah Puck’s paintings have been featured in several galleries around Maui. Her work is inspired by ancient Hawaiian legends, natural places of mana (energy) and... -
INTUITION: Alena spills the tea on her thriving small business
While Maui is known for its serene and peaceful scenes, one small business has been brewing up a storm, captivating the senses of locals and visitors alike. Maui Rainbow Tea,... -
WHEN SANAK ATTACK STRIKES: Reach into a bag of joy
Sanak Attack-that wasn’t a typo. Entrepreneur and YWahine in Business graduate, Kainoelani Lee created a playful twist to snack attack, embracing how most locals would say the term - sanak. It’s... -
REBRAND SUCCESS: Jams are out, low sugar fruit spreads are in
With a renewed desire to innovate and rebrand, Claudia Bustamente's journey with Koko Val Hawaii takes us to exciting opportunities this year. From being featured in last year's Maui Wahine... -
INFUSE JOY: For those who love to cook or love to eat
At the height of the pandemic, Kit Furukawa and her husband Deron spent time in the kitchen not only for culinary creations but unknowingly also to the birth of a... -
DIGITAL RESILIENCE: Measuring the real value of success
In the heart of the mid-90s', amidst the bustling center court of a mall, sisters Dawn Ravelo and Debbie Hopkins, alongside their mom Sharrie Ah Chick, decided to go on...
