So this is all to say, I’ve always been an outlier of sorts just doing my own thing. At the same time, I don’t fit in with working moms either. But even to this day, as a new-ish mom, I don’t quite fit in with the stay-at-home moms – but because I can control my schedule, I participate in a lot more things than working moms can. Eventually I did find my tribe and my best friends who love me for me (with all the ‘extra’ and neuroses I come with as well!). At the same time, I also felt very different because I was so Americanized and didn’t fit in with others at my Chinese school. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt like I was living a double life! Growing up, I was an outsider for being Chinese in a very Caucasian community. To cope with this, I’ve learned that meditation and breathwork can instantly cut through those thoughts and relax my mind and body.” CUYANA, Accessories for the Modern WomanĬaption: The best tasting and high-quality kombucha. However, like anyone, I sometimes feel overwhelmed, anxious and overly stressed.
Because of this, we were able to start MIKOH and build our brand to what it is today. Our parents taught us to create our own paths and confidently take them. Kalani “Oleema and I were raised in a home that always encouraged us to be ourselves - strong, open minded, independent women who aren’t afraid to chase our dreams and achieve them. That sort of faith in yourself can conquer anything.” To me, there was no such thing as failure. And despite these doubts, I was still able to create a successful business because I was fearless – and beyond that, had so much passion, will, and a sheer determination to succeed. Kalani and I had started MIKOH blindly – without any business background and design experience. Oleema “The hardest part about starting MIKOH for me was the fear of the ‘what ifs’ instilled by so many people around us. A modern and chic take on Hawaiian swimwear.
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