Magical Inspiration: Women Connecting Through Stories & Style

Start your morning surrounded by inspiring women and meaningful conversation. Women on the Rise – Hawaiʻi invites you to join us for a two-part networking experience designed to celebrate local women in business and leadership.

We’ll begin at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, founded by the granddaughters of Maurice Sullivan (Foodland), to enjoy good company and a warm drink while we connect. From there, we’ll head to 2BeDesired in Ka Makana Ali‘i, where owner Desiree Akiona will share her story of entrepreneurship, resilience, and growing a women-owned business rooted in Hawaiʻi values.

✨ Event Highlights:

• Casual networking over coffee and conversation
• Learn from local women entrepreneurs
• Discover a community of supportive leaders

📍 Location: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf & 2BeDesired, Ka Makana Ali‘i
🕘 Time: Arrive at 9:30 AM to order coffee; networking begins at 9:45 AM and we walk over to 2bdesired at 10:15 AM.

Come as you are, connect with purpose, and leave inspired.

Not on Oʻahu or can’t make it in person? We have launched Women on the Rise: Virtual Meetups to help you connect from anywhere in Hawai‘i.

Space is limited—RSVP today.We can’t wait to meet you!

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