The starting point
The transition, barrier, or opportunity that brought someone into the circle.
Nā moʻoleloStories and impact
The best proof is a real next step.
We share participant stories with consent, dignity, and specificity. As stories are approved for sharing, they appear here. This page shows what we look for and where the work comes from.
Ka maka lehaAt a glance
How does Wahine Wellness measure success?
Success is measured through participant stories, attendance and returning participants, youth leadership moments, mentorship matches, business progress, grant readiness, partner contributions, volunteer hours, and practical barriers removed.
Last updated: July 9, 2026
Mai ka noiʻi a i ka hanaFrom research to action
Where this work comes from.
The roots of Wahine Wellness began with a question: what would it look like for Native Hawaiian women to be supported not only through crisis, but through culture, leadership, economic opportunity, and community connection?
Misty Carter's early research explored intimate partner violence, incarceration, economic well-being, leadership, civic engagement, culturally relevant support, kuleana, and hoʻoponopono, and named the need for wāhine-centered spaces in East Hawaiʻi. Today Wahine Wellness carries that work forward through programs that support women, youth, and families with care, mentorship, leadership development, and culturally grounded pathways to resilience.
Nā hōʻailonaWhat every story shows
Three signals, told with consent.
What helped
Mentorship, a workshop, a meal, a referral, a field day, a circle, or a relationship.
What became possible
A business action, a youth leadership moment, a grant step, a stronger family support system, or renewed confidence.
Ka mea nāna i hoʻokumuFounder story
The heart behind the work.
CanvasRebel's feature on Misty Carter captures the origins of Wahine Wellness, the need for thoughtful and relational spaces, and the growth of Ka Lokomaikaʻi Collective™.
Misty Carter
Founder, Wahine Wellness Resilient Hawaiʻi
E pili mauContinued connection
Help create the next story.
Funding turns support into real next steps for wāhine, youth, families, and emerging leaders.