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5 Years of Blogging…

I’ve been blogging for the past five years on everything from small business tips, leadership, team culture, filling our well, balancing work life while parenting little kids, favorite foods, places, and things in Hawai`i, hotel reviews, and the PhD journey.

To simplify this site, in June 2024, I re-committed to creating just one sweet and simple blog per week. But if you join my email list by signing up below, you’ll have access to all of these past blogs and more!

  • work

    Connections: Let’s connect with our team, our customers, our partners, and build relationships. This is the majority of my work at Choco le`a!

    Creations: As a small business owner, we are constantly innovating and creating new flavors, products, packaging, experiences, systems, etc. I’ll take you behind the scenes of the process, and share what’s working for us.

    Entrepreneurship: Let’s get real. My 17 years of experience as an entrepreneur has taught me a lot and I’ll share tips and the lessons learned with you.

    Let’s get to work!

  • wellness

    Scripture: Let’s wake up earlier than the world and have a daily morning routine to dive into scripture as we try to navigate the why and how in this world from The Word.

    Self-Care: Let’s fill our well first, so we can then pour into others.

    Movement: Let’s find fun ways to move and care for the bodies God gave us!

    Let’s stay well!

  • food

    Restaurants: Let’s try new places, support local restaurants, and eat quality favorites with service and style, here in Hawai`i.

    Recipes: Let’s cook simple meals at home together.

    Sweets: Let’s discover some sweet secret spots together beyond Choco le`a chocolates.

    Let’s eat good food!

  • places

    Adventures: Let’s explore adventures that our family loves, here in Hawai`i!

    Activities: Let’s look at some chill activities and simple ideas to spend time with family and friends.

    Hotels: Let’s check out the hotels if you love 24 hour staycations or are looking for recommendations in Hawai`i.

    Let’s go places!

  • things

    Fashion: Let’s look at clothing and all the accessories that makes us feel good!

    Favorites: Let’s find a few of our favorite things that’s worth spending money on.

    Books: Let’s read to better ourselves so we can better others around us!

    Let’s invest in really great things!

  • un-highlight real reel

    Personal: Let’s look more into mental health, aging, and work stuff!

    PhD Process: Let’s go through the hard process of being a college student again, and the 5 year road ahead for a PhD in psychology.

    Real Reel: Let’s dive into anything deeper YOU care about and request for.

    Let’s get real!