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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... -
TRANSFORMATIONS: Michele C. Meyer-Shipp Dressing Women in the Real World
Our Shop YWCA featured donor this month is Michele C. Meyer-Shipp, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide. She leads the organization's 144 affiliates in 23 countries as it continues its... -
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... -
ETHICS + FASHION: Doing the right thing in a toxic industry
At YIREH, they believe that fashion is for everyone. They hope to empower and inspire everyone to find + embrace their personal style - to feel radiant and bold as... -
CREATING SMILES: when oral health care becomes a source of aloha
In the aftermath of the devastating Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui, Dr. Sonia Gupta, a dentist with a heart as radiant as the smiles she crafts, knew exactly how to... -
SAY NO TO PLASTIC: Use beautiful, sustainable wraps that work
As generations become increasingly aware of the impact of plastic on the environment, Meli Wraps stands out as a pioneer in sustainability and innovation. Founded by empowered wahine Melia Foster,... -
ART AND GENUINE CONNECTIONS: Hand-painted gifts of positivity and happiness
Since she was a little girl, Tesia Fernandez-Fu has found solace and joy in expressing her visions through art. Her journey as an artist has been deeply intertwined with her... -
INSPIRATION: Artist Kris Goto x YWCA collab
Shop Kris Goto x YWCA O'ahu Collection Emma Louise Dillingham. Elizabeth Fuller. Julia Morgan. Catherine Jones Richards. Toshiko Takaezu. Mary Sia. Patsy T. Mink. Seven inspiring women. Countless lives changed... -
BLOOMING WITH FAITH IN EVERY STEP: Anna Grace Jewelry captures the essence of Hawaii
Anna Grace Jewelry In the bustling world of fashion and accessories, there are creators who stand out not just for their craftsmanship but for the stories woven into every piece... -
SCENT OF CARE: A healing legacy spanning generations
Julia Cummings thrives on the joy she feels every time a customer raves about how her product soothes headaches, muscle sores, and congestion. She considers it her main motivation, finding... -
HOLDING ON TO FAITH: Leinani hopes for the best
We featured Leinani Hong earlier, the talented artist behind She Wood Go, a custom wood engraving business. So we checked up on how she’s doing after the horrific Maui wildfires...
