Life in general can be very tough, especially coming to college and moving out of your comfort zone, even moving to a new state. Or in my...

Mentoring is defined in many ways. At its core, mentoring is best explained as the process of providing specific, specialized skills to...

The word “family” can carry many different meanings. For some, family are the people you are biologically connected to, for some it is...

Lovers and strangers, colleagues and peers, family and friends - the many different kinds of relationships we navigate in our lives....

When I was growing up and something great happened to me, I was told, “You have five minutes to celebrate. Reach to the heavens but donʻt...

Anyone planning on starting their own business can relate to the anxiety inducing decisions and commitment it takes to create something...

Gratitude is the practice of feeling content with what you have been given, whether it is a gift from someone or it’s a life...

After the hazy freedom of summer, the months of August and September douse kids in a bucket of cold, harsh reality – school is starting...

Mood regulation is the ability to manage your emotions, as well as the things that you do in response to such strong feelings. It...

High school is so tough. And I mean this in the least vague, cliché, or condescending way possible. High school means experiencing life...

Dear “Gifted” Kids, In the third grade, I was placed into what they called the academically “gifted” kid program. I was excited about it....

What does it feel like having one foot in one world, and one foot in another? What does it feel like being pulled into two completely...

Earlier in June, we had our very first international Mahina and Me Virtual Retreat. The goal of this retreat was to create a new...

You may not recognize me right away and thatʻs okay. You will not learn about me in text books at school and many times even your own...

In preparation for the Maina and Me retreat, I wanted to do some research on how other indigenous peoples are reclaiming their menstrual...

“Together we’re making a difference” If there is one thing Raina and Rhema Wong, co-owners (and twin sisters) of R Planet, would like...

For many of us, when we recall the first time our period came, it was riddled with confusion, embarrassment, as well as some fear....

Stuff That Sucks: A Teenʻs Guide to Accepting What You Canʻt Change and Committing to What You Can When facing challenges, we’re often...

As a professional indigenous woman, I’m familiar with the hamster wheel of trying to do everything. The pressure placed on women in...

Our level of happiness and satisfaction in life are in direct correlation of how we communicate. Communication is not only a verbal...