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The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership empowers women to become successful entrepreneurs and leaders. Program of @ywcaoahu 🧡

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Have a business idea but not sure where to start? Or already running a business and looking for guidance?

The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership @mcblhawaii is here to help! Through our YWahine in Business program, we offer one-on-one business counseling to support entrepreneurs and small business owners at every stage of their journey.

Whether you're just getting started or navigating challenges as an established business owner, our experienced counselors provide practical advice, personalized recommendations, and support to help you move forward with confidence.

✨ Your first two counseling sessions are FREE! Additional sessions are available at a low cost.

Ready to take the next step? Scan the qr code or visit this link to learn more and schedule an appointment 👉www.mcblhawaii.org/ywahine-counseling

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Calling ALL business owners in that exciting, yet sometimes scary, growth phase!👇✨

If your business is growing but your finances feel overwhelming, this one's for you. The Executive Financial Workshop Fall Series, is here to help you take control, understand your numbers, and lead your business with confidence. And did we mention? It's FREE! 🙌

You may be eligible if:

✅ Your business has revenue of $250K or higher
✅ You have 3 years of business taxes
✅ Your business is in good standing with the DCCA

📅 Dates: Oct 15, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
💰 Cost: FREE Spots are limited! Don't sleep on this!

🔗 Link in bio to register.

#MCBLHawaii #SmallBusinessHawaii #WomenInBusiness #HawaiiEntrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #FinancialLiteracy #WahineInBusiness #ShopSmallHawaii #ExecutiveWorkshop

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✨ Help us make prom dreams come true! ✨

The Bella Project is now accepting donations for our 2027 event and we’re looking for beautiful, new or gently used prom and formal attire to help Hawaiʻi’s high school youth feel confident, celebrated, and ready to shine. 💕👗

Have a dress, pantsuit, or jumpsuit sitting in your closet that deserves another special night? Consider giving it a second life through The Bella Project! We’re seeking contemporary formalwear in all colors, lengths and sizes that is clean, in excellent condition, and ready to wear.

💖 No dress to donate? You can still help!
Scan the QR code in this post to shop our Amazon Wish List and purchase a dress to donate directly to the program.

OR VISIT: https://a.co/0fBxNHaj

Every donation helps us provide formal attire at no cost to youth ages 14–18 and create an experience centered on confidence, empowerment, and belonging.

Please share this post and help us spread the word throughout our Oʻahu community! 🌺

#TheBellaProject #DressForSuccess #YWCAOahu #PromDressDonation #promdressdonation

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Calling ALL business owners in that exciting, yet sometimes scary, growth phase! 👇✨

If your business is growing but your finances feel overwhelming, this one’s for you. The Executive Financial Workshop Series, Fall ‘26 is here to help you take control, understand your numbers, and lead your business with confidence. And did we mention? It’s FREE! 🙌

You may be eligible if:

✅ Your business has revenue of $250K or higher
✅ You have 3 years of business taxes
✅ Your business is in good standing with the DCCA

📅 Dates: Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
💰 Cost: FREE Spots are limited! Don’t sleep on this!

🔗 Link in bio to register or use QR code!

#Maui #MauiBusinessOwners #Oahu #Hawaii #Kauai #SmallBusinessHawaii #WomenInBusiness #HawaiiBusiness

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Stop dreading Mondays and start owning your week! ✨

Join us for The Weekly Reset, a virtual workshop designed to help you create a clear plan for the week ahead, prioritize what matters most, and reduce feelings of overwhelm.

📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
💻 Virtual Workshop
🎤 Facilitated by The Goalden System

You'll leave with: ✅ A better understanding of prioritization
✅ A clear plan for the week ahead
✅ Practical tools to reduce overwhelm

Register today at kokokahi.org/events or scan the QR code.

#KokokahiWBC #KWBC #WomenAndWellthSeries #WeeklyReset #WomenInBusiness #ProfessionalDevelopment #TimeManagement #WorkLifeBalance #WomenEntrepreneurs #YWCAOahu

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Meet the 2026 WE by CPB Rising Tide cohort! 🌊✨

Now in its sixth year, the program welcomes 20 outstanding women entrepreneurs from across Hawaii, including seven from Hawaii Island.

Presented in partnership with the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership, this tuition-free, 10-week program provides participants with advanced financial education, executive networking and practical resources to help grow their businesses.

Join us in celebrating these inspiring entrepreneurs as they begin their WE by CPB Rising Tide journey!

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BIG energy at our recent Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance Cohort 11 Orientation!

We caught up with some of our newest Mink Leaders to hear how they’re feeling as they kick off the 2026–2027 journey, and the excitement is already there.

Over the next 10 months, Cohort 11 will learn, connect, grow, and strengthen their leadership alongside an incredible group of women from across Hawaiʻi.

#ywcaoahu #mcblhawaii #womeninleadership

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📣 Give Aloha Month @foodlandhi has officially begun!

From now through September 30, you can support YWCA Oʻahu every time you shop at Foodland, Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms. When you make a donation at checkout, Foodland will match a portion of your gift, multiplying your impact.

Here’s how you can join in today:
✅ Show your Maikaʻi card or phone number at checkout
✅ Tell the cashier: “I’d like to donate $____ to YWCA Oʻahu, #77403.”
✅ Check your receipt to confirm your gift

Every dollar makes a difference ✨

#ywcaoahu #givealoha #foodland

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Congratulations to Executive Director Dannah Barnes and fellow wahine of the Women Rise Collective Cohort 2 for graduating from the program in August!

A special mahalo to @mcblhawaii @cpb_hawaii @hjweinberg and facilitator @creamsodamini for sponsoring and convening such a meaningful program and providing the spaces and places for connection, growth, support, and collaboration!

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With Labor Day coming up, we’re celebrating the women working toward new opportunities and taking the next step in their careers.

Whether you’re preparing for an interview, growing as a leader, or building a business, YWCA Oʻahu is here to support what comes next.

👉🏼 Visit our website to learn more about our programs and resources www.ywcaoahu.org

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Join us for our next Women's Networking Event!

Learn to manage behaviors to maintain discipline.
Explore solutions to help mitigate behavioral biases
Network with fellow women and women in business.
Shop our NEW Designer Boutique.

Date: Wednesday August 26
Time: 5-7pm
Location: YWCA Kokokahi Hale Nanea

Presented by Jessica Stack, Financial Advisor Edward Jones & Guest Speaker Meg Bavaro CIMA with PIMCO Investments.

Fee: $5 includes workshop, pupus and drinks.

Register at https://clients.mcbl-hawaii.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2460006
or at our linktree in bio under Women & (Well)th Series.

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