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What Makes You Feel Beautiful: A Season of Care, Connection & Community
End-of-year highlights from What Makes You Feel Beautiful — sharing stories of care, connection, and community through ʻOhana Care, MAUI GEMS, and heartfelt volunteer efforts across Maui.

Monica Marrow
Oct 274 min read


ʻOhana Care Outreach: Gathering in Aloha
Join us for the ʻOhana Care Outreach Event on Sept. 26 at Unity on Maui, Wailuku. Families will receive free self-care and hygiene products — lotions, body creams, sanitizers, candles, makeup, and more. Each item is given with aloha, reminding families they are valued and supported.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Sep 92 min read


From Maui to the World: A New Chapter in Girls' Empowerment Begins
Achieving equality as a woman in the United States today remains a multifaceted challenge. Despite advancements in various areas of life,...

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Aug 272 min read


A Fresh Look, The Same Heart
Change is a beautiful part of growth. Explore our new website and colors — created to reflect healing, inclusivity, and aloha for Maui’s girls, women, and families.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Aug 262 min read


Community & Compassion: Island Art Party & What Makes You Feel Beautiful Team Up for Maui Toy Drive
Bringing Joy to Maui: Island Art Party & WMYFB's Heartwarming Collaboration Uniting Community and Creativity: The Remarkable Maui Toy...

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Aug 252 min read


Supporting Our Island Families Through ʻOhana Care
At What Makes You Feel Beautiful , we believe every woman and her family deserves to feel honored, supported, and cared for. Through our...

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Aug 251 min read


When Your Feed Shapes Your Feelings: A Loving Guide to Healthier Social Media.
Many teens spend hours daily on social media—often without realizing the toll on their mood, sleep, and self-esteem. Discover simple, research-backed ways to reclaim your attention, protect your peace, and make your feed a place that truly supports your heart.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Aug 124 min read


When It Feels Like Nothing Will Ever Get Better: A Loving Message for the Moments You Feel Stuck
Even when life feels impossibly heavy, your story isn’t over. This post is a gentle reminder for women and girls in survival mode — and for those supporting them. Healing is possible, hope is real, and one small shift can begin something new.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jul 73 min read


Self-Love Isn't Selfish: Why Prioritizing Yourself Matters
I want to begin by saying that choosing yourself is NOT a crime . For too long, we've been taught that prioritizing ourselves is...
arsha47
Jun 213 min read


Breaking the Cycle: How Mentorship and Support Programs Help Underserved Youth Overcome Learned Helplessness
Many underserved youth struggle with learned helplessness—but mentorship can break the cycle. Discover how in our latest blog post.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Mar 44 min read


Breaking Barriers Together: A New Partnership Between What Makes You Feel Beautiful and Ma’i Movement Hawai’i
Partnering with Ma’i Movement Hawai’i to fight period poverty! Together, we assembled 500 kits to support menstruators in need.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Nov 27, 20242 min read


It's All About the Future of Girls: Maui GEMs Career Conference In Wailuku April 12th
Unleash Your Potential: Join the Maui GEMs Career Conference Are you a high school girl or a young woman up to age 19 in Maui? If so, we...

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Apr 4, 20242 min read


"What Makes You Feel Beautiful" Receives a Grant Boost for Internship Program
"What Makes You Feel Beautiful" Receives $10,000 Grant from JD Finish Line Foundation to Boost MAUI GEMs Internship Program

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Aloha to Balance: Maui's Secrets to Overcoming Hormonal Stress for Young Women.
Discover the unique practices and traditions from Maui that can help young women balance hormones and reduce stress. Dive deep into nature's

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Celebrating Women’s and Girls Day: The Power of Investing in Women and Girls
Celebrating Women’s and Girls Day: The Power of Investing in Women and Girls

Essential Life Academy
Oct 11, 20232 min read


Shaping Tomorrow: The Maui GEMs Initiative to Boost High School Girls Through Internships
The Maui GEMs Initiative to Boost High School Girls Through Internships. Internships are often seen as valuable experiences for college...

Essential Life Academy
Oct 11, 20232 min read


The Maui Fires Empowering Women and Girls Through Devastation: How You Can Help
Mahalo for joining us on our journey at 'What Makes You Feel Beautiful'. Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization has always been centered on...

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Aug 20, 20231 min read


The Transformative Power of the Trauma Tapping Technique (TTT) Session.
What Makes You Feel Beautiful 501c3 nonprofit organization is proud to have delved into the world of self-help and healing, and today,...

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Aug 17, 20232 min read


Filling Your Cup First: The Power of Self-Care for Moms and Their Daughter
Strengthening the Maui Mother-Daughter Bond with self-love, By nurturing our own emotional, mental, and physical health, we set a powerful

Essential Life Academy
Jul 27, 20234 min read


What Makes You Feel Beautiful: Empowering Girls and Women for a Brighter Future
The Significance of Supporting Girls and Women:
Investing in girls and women is vital for the advancement of communities.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jul 20, 20233 min read
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