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YWCA O’ahu, Changing Women’s Lives One Day at a Time

Aloha all, Have you ever found yourself wandering in downtown Honolulu, looking for things to do, places to see, or people to meet? On 1040 Richards Street, tucked away, lies an old building, YWCA O’ahu Laniākea center- which stands as a safe haven for women to gather and find community. Founded in Hawai’i in 1950,…

Working with a social media influencer

The Garcia Diaries is a social media influencer/brand that was started by Bethanie Garcia when she was 17 years old. She is now in her early 30’s and her brand has significantly grown, reaching 340,000 followers. I have been lucky enough to work closely with her and learning and navigating the “influencer life”. I want…

Everything you need to know about Plumerias in Hawai’i

Aloha, Plumerias are one of the most beautiful flowers of the tropics, and Hawai’i is home to many stunning variations. Plumerias come in an array of shapes, sizes, and colors. The most common varieties to see, are white petals with small yellow centers, light pink with dark pink insides, white with pink undertones, yellow ones…