Wahine
Hōkūle‘a’s 50th Anniversary
As Hōkūle‘a celebrates 50 years of sailing, female navigators carry a message of cultural resilience and hope to a worldwide community.
Mindy Eun Soo Pennybacker’s “Surfing Sisterhood Hawai‘i” Is a Literary Tidal Wave
A blend of interviews, history, Hawaiian legends and memoir, the book offers insight into women surfers while inspiring a new generation.
Photos: HONOLULU x Neiman Marcus Hawai‘i “Celebrating Women Writing Their Own Stories” Conversation Panel
On Thursday, March 30, HONOLULU Magazine honored Women’s History Month with a talk-story held at Neiman Marcus Hawai‘i.
Meet the 6 Women Who Made History Competing in The Eddie 2023
Among the fearless wāhine who charged in the big-wave surf contest: a mom-paramedic, environmental and LGBTQ+ activists, a huntress and equal rights warriors.
Exciting Mu‘umu‘u Month Events Happening in Honolulu
From shopping pop-ups and a vintage fashion show to a mu‘umu‘u repair class, get in on the fun celebrations and activities still to come this January.
Leading Wāhine: Sylvia Luke Serves as a Role Model for Lawmakers
Striving to transform into a new kind of lieutenant governor who works more as a chief operating officer.
Leading Wāhine: Shelee Kimura Wants to Transition Hawai‘i Away from a Reliance on Fossil Fuels
Making Hawai‘i more energy efficient and sustainable.
Leading Wāhine: Claire Sullivan Connects Food Choices with Values
Rethinking and rebuilding our relationships with food, with access—and joy—in mind.
Leading Wāhine: Debbi Eleneki Paves the Way for First Responders
Inspiring current and future generations of female firefighters.
Leading Wāhine: MMA Star Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Fights for Women’s Safety
A force to be reckoned with—both in the MMA cage and when fighting for the safety of women and the ‘āina.
Leading Wāhine: Pat Saiki Encourages Women to Persevere
Advocating for women as a state and federal lawmaker.
Leading Wāhine: No‘u Revilla Recasts the Contours of Pacific Literature
Revilla, a queer ‘Ōiwi poet and educator, continues the tradition of literary excellence by Hawaiian writers.
Leading Wāhine: Suzanne Vares-Lum Connects People from Many Backgrounds
Breaking barriers and building bridges to foster stability and security throughout the Pacific.
Wāhine Issues: What Needs to Change for Women?
In the past 50 years, women in Hawai‘i have gained in individual rights, pay equity, and access to education and sports. But we haven’t achieved equality as many women still earn less than their male counterparts and shoulder more family responsibilities.
Leading Wāhine: These 5 Local Surfers Are Blue Crushing It
After decades of pressure, politicking and feats of raw courage by pioneering women, this year’s pro surf tour has an unprecedented five women from Hawai‘i.
Meet 15 Who Inspire and Push Honolulu Forward in Everything
From arts to government and restaurants to sports.
How 3 Women Veered Off the Traditional Restaurant Route to Forge Their Own Culinary Paths
Cooking on their terms.
2022 Wāhine of Hawai‘i
HONOLULU Magazine celebrates some of Hawai‘i’s inspiring, powerhouse trailblazers making positive changes in the community and moving Honolulu forward.
Up Next: Keep An Eye Out For These Wahine-Owned Lines On The Rise
Three wonder wāhine we adore for their standout styles, bright ideas and support of one another.
Spring Fashion Feature: Local Multicultural Model Amber Abara Is the Face of #StopAsianHate
Being on a billboard in New York’s Times Square is a huge honor, but being on a billboard in Times Square representing a movement close to your heart and home was beyond incredible for newbie model Amber Abara.
Spring Fashion Feature: After Years of Modeling Shaholly Ayers Steps Into A New Role Advocating For Amputees
Shaholly Ayers and other models with disabilities are redefining our notions of beauty, and opening doors for different body types in a cutthroat industry.
Spring Fashion Feature: Proud Hawaiian Model Mahina Florence Inspires Murals
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
