Mana Up "Meet The Makers": Haku Collective
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. Read More →
Mana Up "Meet The Makers": Nāpili FLO Farm
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. Me...
Mana Up "Meet The Makers": Ao Organics
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 h...
Mana Up "Meet The Makers": Ua Body
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 he...
Small Biz: Building a better nail polish
Pacific Business News The product is simple: a water-based, non-toxic and eco-friendly nail polish line formulated with natural ingredients. Read More →
Mana Up "Meet The Makers": Aloha Modern
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' s...