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Da Kū Keiki
Aloha, my name is Shardae and I am the owner of the Da Kū Keiki Hawai’i. I have two Keiki Kāne - Kūnuiākea (4) & Pāhili (1). They are the sole reason I started my business. As a māmā who loves to shop for them I always found that the boys section is always smaller & limited compared to the girls section. Which led us here, creating a store where you can always find products for your Keiki Kāne. All mea is inspired by Hawaiian Culture & Hawaiʻi’s Local Lifestyle.
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Kanahele Roots / Pōhinahina Kinis
Aloha Kākou, my name is Lehuanani Kanahele-Santos, a mahi’ai (farmer) and entrepreneur from Pu’uhonua ‘o Waimānalo. My passion for ʻāina-based healing led me to explore lāʻau lapaʻau (traditional Hawaiian medicine), which inspired the creation of my sea moss gel. From there, I expanded my journey into designing bikinis that empower wahine (women) of all sizes and shapes to embrace and celebrate their bodies.
Love Like Buttons
We aim to share the spirit of aloha like Buttons Adreanna Kaluhiokalani through community engagement. Creating a solid foundation built on Hawaiian values, we intend to share, live, and Love Like Buttons. Focusing on helping the youth at-risk and adults in the Native Hawaiian community, being a positive inspiration to all we encounter, we seek to encourage the people of Hawai’i to embrace life.
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Nā Mea ‘Ono
My baking journey began way back when my 3 kids were younger and I would bake for their birthdays, school and sports events. Then for Our Ohana get togethers and other people’s parties. It was something I enjoyed to do for my Ohana. I then stopped baking for a long time as my kids got older and I worked more. Didn’t start baking again until COVID happened. We was all in lock down and things started to open up but no bakery, or people just didn’t want to go out. So my Daughter Hiʻliei started to nag me and tell me mom people keep asking when your mom going bake her Bundt cakes, cornbread etc again. I said no I don’t bake anymore get the heck away from me. Then it got worse with more request, more Mom blah blah blah and then me getting bored just being at home. Plus my husband Wes and Aunty Mai would tell me to just bake because people wanted desserts. So I gave into Hii nagging and here we are today. I’m glad Hiʻilei kicked me in the ASS to get it going again. I really enjoy bringing homemade baked goods to all my Ohana, friends and strangers who are now friends who I meet thru my daughter Lehuas baby (Pu’uhonua Makeke) Mahalo to everyone who supports this Crazy, Wild, Grouchy, and Loving NANA(What my grandsons call me). My grandson from my son Keiki and Shardae Kūnuiākeas favorite is brownie bites and now his brother Pahili tries to grab them off my baking cart when I’m baking. but he’s too young for it right now
Keala Dsigns
Aloha Keala Dsigns was created on October 1 2013. I am Kahinanoonalani the owner of Keala Dsigns. Keala Dsigns was created when my tutu hala. Why palaka? I choose palaka to continue its existence, My kupuna wahine (Kealahinanoopuna) was born during the time when the planation workers still existed - she was a cannery worker as did her sisters and brother. My Kupuna wahine would share memories and stories of how her mama and even she worked down at Duke in Waikiki. Keala Dsigns and its Palaka products are to stay connected with our past.
Aloha Spirit Bakes
Aloha ! My name is Tennille Kanahele, owner/baker of Aloha Spirit Bakes! First Established in 2015 as Goodie licous treats by tennillel, born purely out of Aloha, quickly transformed into a full time small business! Rebranded in 2023 as “Aloha Spirit Bakes” Firmly rooted in My Lord Savior Jesus Christ , My promise to you all is this continue to serve you with a pure heart of Aloha ! “Let love and kindness be the motivation behind all that you do.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 TPT . God bless you all !
