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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... -
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,... -
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... -
THIS TOO SHALL PASS: Zahrah calls for balance after Maui fires
"Come breathe with me." Zahrah Dawood found herself amidst the chaos and fear that enveloped her community immediately after the shock brought by the Maui wildfires that struck on August... -
SHAKEN YET DETERMINED: Katie is not giving up
Running a small business is never a walk in the park. Katie Wilson of West Maui Sports and Fishing Supply knows this all too well. Along with her husband, Lopaka,... -
DRIVEN BY PASSION NOT FEAR: Jess navigates Maui’s uncertain future
In the aftermath of the wildfires on Maui and the uncertainties that follow, there shines a beacon of positivity, hope, and resilience named Jessica Tepora. Known affectionately as Jess, she... -
COMMUNITY: Island Essence’s secret to long-lasting success
In the heart of Maui, where the sun-kissed beaches meet lush tropical landscapes, there's a business that embodies the essence of aloha in every product they create. Island Essence, a... -
RESILIENCE: Claudia Navigates Adversity With the Aloha Spirit
Claudia Bustamente, the passionate owner of Koko Val Hawaii, a female-owned and operated small business based on Maui shares her story of resilience and strength as her community grapples with...
