Saying ‘I Do’ to A Job That Will Never Be on My Résumé
Becoming a wedding officiant wasn't part of my career plan. It ended up teaching me an important lesson of my twenties.
Careers
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 Health Gap Hawai‘i’s Women Are Talking About
Research from the McKinsey Health Institute finds that women spend an average of nine years of their lives in poor health, limiting their ability to participate fully at home, at work and in their communities. Women also spend 25% more time in poor health than men. McKinsey estimates that closing this gap could add at least $1 trillion a year to the global economy by 2040.
Public Speaking Without the Panic
Glossophobia – the fear of public speaking – is often cited as the most common fear. Here’s how I finally achieved feeling calm and confident behind a mic.
Big Island Artist Gary Ackerman Inspired by Creative Muses Over 5 Decades
Still going strong at 85, Ackerman has built a global following but remains anchored in his North Kohala community. He continues to see the world with fresh eyes and paints every single day.
Hard-Won Lessons on Rejection from 39 Years in Sales
Nobody likes rejection, but it is an inevitable part of any career. Here is what a 39-year sales veteran taught me about how to pick yourself back up after being turned down, refine your pitch and find the courage to try again.
From Black Sheep to Model of Success, Waipahu High School’s Amazing Transformation
The school’s “six schools in one” robust career academies are transforming the way education helps students prepare for the workforce.
Time to Leave the College Nest. Now What?
Searching for a job right after graduation can be a perilous task. Here's what I learned from my journey that might help others.
Llamas With a Purpose: Inside Maui's Most Unexpected Farm
Christine and Sam Heidama turned a fiber arts hobby into a full-on llama and alpaca experience on the slopes of Haleakalā. The animals are stealing hearts at weddings, hikes, and everything in between.
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.
Peter Ho to Retire as Bank of Hawai‘i CEO
He will be succeeded by bank President James Polk. Ray Vara to take leading role on the bank's board.
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
Rewriting My Life: Why I Left the Workforce for My Family
I didn’t want to look back in 20 years and wish I were a better mother.
Zigzagging From Degree to Jobs While Finding the Right Career Path
Many young professionals in Hawai‘i find their careers look nothing like the degrees they earned. Here’s how I found my way.
8 Women Who Save Lives
Their jobs are difficult, stressful and sometimes dangerous but Hawai‘i depends on these women to step up when lives are on the line. We tell their stories and honor their courage, resilience and compassion.
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.
Exploring Women’s Issues in Writing and In Person
Ahead of the 2025 Wahine Forum with 1,000 women attendees, this October issue explores workplace challenges, the 'motherhood penalty,' and celebrates trailblazing leaders.
Tua Remains Hawai‘i's Best Paid Pro Athlete
NFL Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will make $50 million this year, returning as the highest-paid pro athlete on our annual list.
The Highest Honor in Our Field
A story doesn't come alive through words alone. It's the photographers, designers and art directors who give our reporting its visual heartbeat. And no one does that better than our creative director, Jeff Sanner.
On Patrol, With the Retired Deputy Chief of Police
Honolulu former deputy chief of police John McCarthy describes the stresses, and rewards, of police work in Hawai`i. Some days, "it's zero to 60" with a single call.
A New Path After Prison
A recently launched program offers inmates carpentry and drywall training to “break the cycle of reincarceration while meeting workforce needs.”
What It Takes to Make Kona’s Ironman World Championship a Success
The senior VP of world championship events relies on meticulous planning and more than 5,000 volunteers to pull off the annual triathlon.
For Jennifer Ablan, Coming Home Was a “Full Circle Move”
Hawaii Business’ new editor in chief had an impressive career in the national business media. Now she’s back in Hawai‘i, in her dream job.
For Them, It’s Hawai‘i 2.0
After years on the mainland, these locals are coming home – and bringing their thriving careers with them.