The word “family” can carry many different meanings. For some, family are the people you are biologically connected to, for some it is...

When I was growing up and something great happened to me, I was told, “You have five minutes to celebrate. Reach to the heavens but donʻt...

We are still feeling the ongoing effects of the world wide pandemic. We personally witnessed the struggle our community members faced as...

Born in India but raised in Indonesia, Sanandha Prabu is the face of young leadership and an innovator of social service. This young...

Anyone planning on starting their own business can relate to the anxiety inducing decisions and commitment it takes to create something...

Gratitude is the practice of feeling content with what you have been given, whether it is a gift from someone or it’s a life...

At Pua Mohala, we are crazy about our animals. We have dogs, fishes, chickens, guinea pigs and one tortoise. We can attest first hand the...

What is Pride Month? Pride is dedicated to LGBTQ+ people. This month is designated as a time to uplift them, celebrate them, and fight...

Earlier in June, we had our very first international Mahina and Me Virtual Retreat. The goal of this retreat was to create a new...

“Together we’re making a difference” If there is one thing Raina and Rhema Wong, co-owners (and twin sisters) of R Planet, would like...

For many of us, when we recall the first time our period came, it was riddled with confusion, embarrassment, as well as some fear....

As a professional indigenous woman, I’m familiar with the hamster wheel of trying to do everything. The pressure placed on women in...

Our level of happiness and satisfaction in life are in direct correlation of how we communicate. Communication is not only a verbal...

Aloha, My name is Love. I mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. As you go through life and experience different...

For this week’s ʻŌpio Spotlight we are featuring musician, Pahonu Coleman. Currently 15 years-old and homeschooled by his mother, Pahonu...

As we near Christmas with only three days left, you may find yourself scrambling with last minute shopping or nearing the end of your...

How many of us have had to take specific training for our jobs? How many of us have to routinely complete CEUʻs (Continuing Education...

This year’s holiday season will be like no other we have ever experienced. Small businesses have had to get creative in trying to adjust...

As the holidays approach this is usually the one time of the year where we tend to be more reflective of our lives and the events of the...

On November 28th, we will be celebrating Lā Kūʻokoʻa. The Hawaiian Kingdom has two major national holidays: Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea (Restoration...