Welcome to the RiseHI Blog
Stories from Hawai‘i that spark growth.
How to Thrive When Everything Around You Changes | with Naehalani Breeland
What do you do when life keeps shifting beneath your feet and the only constant you have is who you choose to become? In this Manaʻo Bomb, Naehalani Breeland’s journey across islands, continents, careers, and industries shows us that clarity comes from courageous adaptability. A story for anyone learning to thrive in the unknown and building a future shaped by purpose.
No Can? Always Can: 5 Lessons in Local Grit | with Blaine Apo
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.
Growing Aloha | with Ola Brew’s Nahealani Breeland
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.

