Sharing Wahine Superpowers That Drive Business Goals and Open Doors for Others
Speakers at the 19th annual Wahine Forum shared tips to navigate workplace friction, take career leaps and build lasting professional networks.
Mentorship
Hilo Theater Founder Shares His Broadway and Hollywood Experiences With Aspiring Hawai‘i Actors
Overcoming initial pushback as an outsider, HEART theater founder finds warm welcome in Hilo, a town bursting with local talent
The Conductor Who Doesn’t Need to Speak: Colbert Matsumoto, One of Hawai‘i’s Most Consequential Leaders
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hawaii Business Magazine spotlights one of the state's most consequential leaders, Colbert Matsumoto, whose quiet, disciplined approach to leadership continues to shape institutions, mentor the next generation and redefine what influence looks like in Hawaiʻi.
Tanaka of Tokyo Restaurant Chain Founder Shares Tales of Survival as He Passes Baton
New leadership team includes founder's daughter, Bo Tanaka, who promises continuity as well as creativity in an evolving and volatile market.
Shaped By Motherhood, Groomed for the Workplace
How raising children strengthened their resilience and redefined the way these women show up in their careers. Profiles of two women in Hawaiʻi who found that parenting and family life were the superpower skills on their resumes
UH President Wendy Hensel on Listening, Innovating and Reimagining the Classroom
UH President Wendy Hensel is reimagining higher education for the AI era, blending technical skills with human-centered learning while leading with authenticity in a male-dominated field.
To Get to X with Their Ideas, Hawai‘i Entrepreneurs Turn to preX
The virtual “master class” run by XLR8HI is helping people launch and scale their businesses.
Jody Shiroma’s Advice: Never Stop Growing
The PBS Hawaiʻi executive helps young people interested in media and PR, and she still seeks advice from her own mentors.
Government Internships Are Great for Learning Political and Life Skills
Rep. Lauren Matsumoto offers many hands-on opportunities, while UH Mānoa helps political science students land positions.
This Licensed Psychologist Helps Military Veterans Transition to Civilian Careers
Patrick Powaser’s experience as a psychologist and executive coach helps him uncover jobs that his mentees are likely to enjoy.
Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders Pairs Mentors with Hawai‘i’s Youth
Over 500 students across the Islands are enrolled in a variety of CTL programs.
How and Why This Accumulus Executive Mentors
Founder and President Stacey Katakura says, “Don’t underestimate the power of just believing in somebody.”
AIA Honolulu’s Mentoring Program Is Being Adopted Nationally
The American Institute of Architects’ 5x5x5 program connects small groups of architects and designers with seasoned professionals.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Helps At-Risk Youth Achieve Their Full Potential
Young people do better in school and form healthier relationships when a caring adult has their back.
How and Why This Central Pacific Bank Executive Mentors Others
Kisan Jo, the former president of Prince Resorts Hawaii, mentors to encourage new ideas in his employees and he in turn gains new perspectives.
Good Mentoring Changes Lives, But Too Often It’s Done Badly
Editor Steve Petranik highlights Harvard Business Review report on mentoring’s benefits and challenges and one program that succeeds.
5 Steps to Choosing Someone to Mentor
Mentorships provide numerous benefits to both participants and their businesses.