Meet the newest 10 local companies joining mana up's cohort 9!
Dr. Lyn Lam and Terry Lam, co-founders of Kapa Nui Nails, prioritized listening to the concerns, needs, and wants of women throughout their careers. Kapa Nui nail polish is made of only three ingredients—water, acrylates copolymer, and mineral pigments—the number of components in their recipe is far fewer than the traditional.
Haku Collective, founded by Scotty Wilks and Kimié Miner, works to support Hawai'i-based musicians through live events, production, publishing, product, and mentorship opportunities.
The foundation for Nāpili FLO Farm’s locally-crafted artisanal kimchi and fermented foods is embedded in family love and determination to create a business that benefits the land and community. Meet the founder, Monica Bogar, who is behind the sustainable & organic urban farm.
The idea for Ao Organics Hawaiʻi sparked when its founder Chelsa Davis was looking for a safe product to shield her family from the sun. The reef-safe skincare company started with Davis sharing her skincare line with friends and family. Now, Ao Organics is sold in more than 40 stores with locations across the islands, in New York, California, as well as Belgium.
Ua Body was created through the succession of a recipe book, family business, and the desire to continue a mother's legacy. Owner Leala Humbert, in partnership with her husband Blaine, continued her mother Alice's mission and natural skincare products when taking on the business.
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The product is simple: a water-based, non-toxic and eco-friendly nail polish line formulated with natural ingredients.
Founders of Aloha Modern, Mālia Kaʻaihue and Reyn Mukawa, offer products that can be used casually in daily life that have the heart of an heirloom. Their prints authentically share the islands' stories, honor the past, and offer a genuine product for the generations to come.
Meet Emily Jaime, the woman who defies the toxicity of the fashion industry. Her Oahu-based company, YIREH, creates its pieces to the positive body images it supports through its designs. Jamie manufactures her products ethically as well as encourages comfort and confidence to customers through blog posts and designs.
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Locally brewed and sourced kombucha and nitro cold brew manufacturer Vitalitea Hawaii is expanding its product footprint on Oahu.
Meet Keoki Tavares, founder of Aloha Elixir. As an intuitive and intention coach, Tavares felt compelled to create his soy candles and energetic sprays to help his clients further enhance their intention setting. He wanted to provide intention tools that would be easily accessible to anyone who needed help making positive life changes.
Two craft brewing connoisseurs on Maui decided to get together and make some booch, laying the groundwork for the successful beverage company that is Vitalitea Hawaiʻi. After William Davis and Dante Valentino met at a craft brewing club in 2017, the two decided to turn an enterprise out of Davis' passion project.
June has been full of new and exciting developments, including welcoming new 10 companies into the Mana Up ʻOhana. We are always blown away by the creativity of our founders and this month didnʻt disappoint with many new product releases, new initiatives and more. Weʻre also thrilled to announce that our retail location, House of Mana Up, will be back open for this weekendʻs Open Streets in Waikiki and by appointment. Come see us - weʻve missed you!