
Welcome to the RiseHI Blog
Inspiring stories, Valuable Lessons
Stay connected with RiseHI through our blog, where we share inspiring stories and key updates. Discover how kamaʻāina creators and leaders drive positive change and align with our mission.
New posts every two weeks keep you informed and engaged with our community.
Keep It Moving | with Keola Rapozo
No handouts. No blueprint. Just movement.
That’s how Keola Rapozo built one of the most iconic clothing brands in Hawaiʻi—from a kid hustling in Kahalu’u to co-founding FITTED, a streetwear staple woven into the identity of the islands.
Your Why is Your North Star | with Mahina Paishon
Raised on Oʻahu and now living in Kona, Mahina Paishon’s journey as an entrepreneur, community leader, and cultural navigator is anchored by one guiding force: her why. It’s not a job title or a list of accomplishments—it’s her inner compass, pointing her back to purpose whenever the waters get rough.