From running a struggling gas station to creating one of Maui’s favorite local snacks, Blaine Apo’s story is a masterclass in grit, vision, and staying true to your heart. Here are five real-talk lessons from Blaine’s journey that every future entrepreneur and dreamer can learn from.

From Kailua kid to Hale ʻAina Restaurateur of the Year, Dusty’s journey isn’t about short-term wins, but about growth, service, and building a body of work that attracts opportunity. Through it all, one theme has guided him: what others call luck is often the byproduct of choosing growth over comfort, again and again.

From backyard roots on Molokaʻi to building a community-owned brewery, Naehalani Breeland is redefining what it means to do business in Hawaiʻi. See how Ola Brew turned wasted fruit into $1.8M for local farmers and ownership for the lāhui.