What if the path to where you belong doesn’t look like a path at all? In this Manaʻo Bomb, Robynne Maiʻi’s journey shows how wandering, pivoting, and following what genuinely excites you can lead to a life far more aligned than any perfectly mapped plan. A story for anyone feeling behind, uncertain, or pulled in many directions, and learning that clarity isn’t found first, but earned through movement.

Earning a James Beard Award made history. But for Robynne Mai‘i, the real achievement was everything it took to get there.

Pain and loss have a way of stripping life down to its rawest form, revealing truths we often ignore in the hustle of daily life. For Mark Noguchi—better known as Chef Gooch—career success came at a cost.

Learn from Chef Sheldon Simeon the importance of valuing yourself and the unique talents that you bring to the table.