Aloha Oahu

010: Protea Zero Waste

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 [https://proteazerowaste.com/products/guide-to-zero-waste?_pos=2&_sid=5fb786a19&_ss=r] for waste reduction and consumption!   Know someone that should be on the show? DM Alison on Instagram @‌alisonbellphotog [https://www.instagram.com/alisonbellphotog/]

009: Petals By Priya

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 [https://www.instagram.com/alisonbellphotog/]

008: TIYS Clothing Co.

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 [https://www.instagram.com/alisonbellphotog/]

007: CrossFit Kailua

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 [https://www.instagram.com/alisonbellphotog/]

006: Rogue Wave Toys

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 [https://www.instagram.com/roguewavetoys/] Know someone that should be on the show? DM Alison on Instagram @‌alisonbellphotog [https://www.instagram.com/alisonbellphotog/] Read more [http://alisonbellphotographer.com/aloha-oahu-podcas]