Aloha Oahu

Protea Zero Waste opened in 2020 JUST before the pandemic as Oahu's only refill store selling bulk personal care items including hair care, body care, and cleaning products. 98% of the store is women owned and 70% is local to Oahu! Listen in as founder, Lori, shares the hurdles & strategies to keeping the store afloat the last 4 years. Get her FREE e-guide to do your own self assessment for waste reduction and consumption!   Know someone that should be on the show? DM Alison on Instagram @‌alisonbellphotog

Priya is a watercolor artist and creative business owner. She specializes in painting florals and botanicals and is deeply inspired by the vibrant colors and natural beauty of Hawaii. She has taught tens of thousands of students through her online classes and tutorials, and loves helping beginner artists find joy and creative confidence with watercolors. Check out her website to get a month of free access to her watercolor classes!     Know someone that should be on the show? DM Alison on Instagram @‌alisonbellphotog

Maria is the owner and founder of TIYS Clothing Co. She launched in Oahu in 2018, grew it in Florida, and made it back to Hawaii last summer to celebrate her 6th year! Listen in on how this military spouse entreprenuer keeps it moving back and forth!  Know someone that should be on the show? DM Alison on Instagram @‌alisonbellphotog

Rachel, owner Crossfit Kailua, has a big focus on community. Listen to her story about how she “just happened” to take it over just before COVID shut downs, how she stayed a float. CrossFit Kailua has been offering group functional fitness classes in Kailua, Oahu since 2011! We bring fitness that is fun and challenging to anyone of all ages, genders, identities and backgrounds. On the gram at @‌crossfitkailua   Want to be on the show? Or know someone that should? DM Alison on Instagram @‌alisonbellphotog

It all started with a rogue wave that washed her kids' toys out to sea. Rogue Wave Toys is on a mission to change the plastics industry - and our oceans. Kate is using new plant-based plastics to create beach toys. Kate is a mom of two, Air Force spouse (retired!), rescue animal junkie, bird rehabber, and owner of this innovative beach toy business for almost eight years. When she's not trying to change the plastics industry, Kate loves surfing her local breaks, swimming to Popoia with her friend, beach walking with her dogs, hiking her neighborhood trails, and creating and filming classes for her online spin studio. Find her on instagram at @‌roguewavetoys Know someone that should be on the show? DM Alison on Instagram @‌alisonbellphotog Read more

Adrienne is the phsyical therapist behind the Movement Doc She's a new mom that went from side hustle to all in on her business the day her son was born. She loves to rock climb, run, and weight lift and her goal is to help other women feel strong throughout their pregnancy and postpartum to be the best version of themselves for their little one and family. Instagram: @adrienne_themovementdoc Get her Postpartum exercise checklist here!

Melissa started skating as a kid growing up in Ireland. Listen in to hear how that morphed into a full blown brick and mortar shop dedicated to roller skating in Kailua. Disco balls are involved! Roller Skate Oahu is the first dedicated quad and inline skate shop on the islands, providing locals and visitors alike with skates and accessories for the past 3 years. We aim to help GET you rolling, and KEEP you rolling, and build the skate community. rollerskateoahu.com The Gram: @‌rollerskateoahu Facebook: Roller Skate Oahu Interested in being on the show? DM Alison on Instagram @‌alisonbellphotog  

Lauren Roth Art is in the middle of Kailua Town featuring artists all over the island. Lauren is a painter and designer living on the beautiful Island of O'ahu. She makes happy art, created to make you smile! Creating is her calling and passion, but the people it has connected her to and continues to, is what brings the most joy. MynameisLauren.com http://www.laurenrothart.com The Gram: @‌Laurenrothart @laurenrothartboutique Interested in being on the show? Know someone who should be on the show? DM Alison on Instagram @‌alisonbellphotog

Uloha is Hawaii's largest hiking store in Kakaako, Hawaii's recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Business Leader - Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month, partner of the HURT 100, sponsor of the Oahu Search and Rescue Race for Rescue, champion of all things protecting our outdoors. Co founder Justin shares his passion for the outdoors, hiking (and safety!). In this episode: How Uloha got its start The gear list every hiker needs in Hawaii A few of Justin's favorite Oahu Trails They're on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok uloha.com Interested in being on the show? Know someone who should be on the show? DM Alison on Instagram @‌alisonbellphotog

Earthworks by Mila was created out of the soul of passions, people said it was going to be hard to start a business from plants and/or pottery so she did it anyway, while getting married, pursuing self-growth, and now working a full-time job.  Earthworks By Mila is Aina Based, 95% of everything is sourced locally. As a new business, she was already turning a profit within three months, having completely paid back her initial investment! You can find Mila at the Lokahi Market in Kailua on Sunday mornings!  Follow Mila on the 'Gram Know someone that should be on the show? DM Alison on Instagram @alisonbellphotog  

Welcome! As a small business owner and a military spouse of 14 years, I've come to LOVE entreprenerual stories of how every day people start, struggle & thrive in the small business world.  Listen along as I sit down with small business owners and get to know our newest duty station: Oahu, Hawaii.