Meli James

The new Ward Village location offers a curated selection of local art, fashion, home decor and beauty and food products. 

Mana Up co-founder Meli James and local entrepreneur Alana Penaroza join the show to spotlight up-and-coming businesses in Hawaiʻi. As the holidays approach, there’s no better time to shop local.

Listen to new entrepreneurs pitch their products at Honolulu-based Mana Up Hawaiʻi’s annual showcase—then buy them online or in person.

These exceptional women in Hawaiʻi inspire us today on International Women’s Day—and will for many years.

In our new shopping series, we highlight Hawaiʻi-based small businesses—like Mana Up Hawaiʻi—that could use our support.

This week, Cat and Kevin talk story with Meli James, co-founder of local entrepreneurial startup Mana Up Hawaiʻi.