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The Heart of Maui’s Girls: Help Us Keep It Beating
At What Makes You Feel Beautiful, we are guided by a simple but powerful truth: when a woman or girl feels seen, heard, and supported,...

Monica Marrow
Apr 252 min read
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Wāhine Kaulike 2025: A Night of Honor, A Legacy of Aloha Presented by What Makes You Feel Beautiful
On Friday, March 28, 2025, something truly powerful unfolded in Wailuku. Wāhine Kaulike brought together hearts, hands, and voices to...

Monica Marrow
Apr 32 min read
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Shine Bright: A New Journey Begins with MAUI GEMS
Maui has always been home to strength, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of its people. Among the island’s brightest lights are the...

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Mar 52 min read
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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.

Monica Marrow
Mar 44 min read
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A Powerful Evening at the MAUI GEMS Girls Day Celebration
A night of self-care, creativity, and connection. Read about the MAUI GEMS Girls Day Celebration and its heartfelt moments.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Feb 232 min read
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Celebrate Maui’s Remarkable Women at Wāhine Kaulike: An Evening of Honor and Inspiration
Join us on March 28 for Wāhine Kaulike, a night honoring Maui’s wāhine with Mayor Bissen, live music, and a community celebration.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Feb 192 min read
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Keeping the Light of MAUI GEMS Shining: A Call for Support
MAUI GEMS is at risk—but we won’t let our girls down. We must raise $10,000 to keep this life-changing program alive. Donate now

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Feb 61 min read
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Guiding the Future: A Mentorship Evening with MAUI GEMS
Join us Feb 7 for "Guiding the Future" and learn how you can mentor Maui's youth through the MAUI GEMS program. RSVP by Feb 4!

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jan 271 min read
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Visitors Turned Changemakers: How Roaming with Carri and Compass Tours Brought Hope to Maui
This past Sunday, Unity on Maui was the site of a truly inspiring event that showcased the boundless power of compassion and...

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jan 222 min read
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Celebrate YOU: Join the MAUI GEMS Girls Day Celebration!
Celebrate YOU at the MAUI GEMS Girls Day Celebration! A night of self-care, creativity, and connection for girls aged 13–19.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jan 222 min read
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Discover the Spark: Join Us for MAUI GEMS Parent’s Day!
Join MAUI GEMS Parent's Day on January 24, 2025, to explore the program, connect with mentors, and learn about enrollment!

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jan 163 min read
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Transforming Young Lives: Exciting New Partnership with Lokelani Intermediate School
At What Makes You Feel Beautiful (WMYFB), we are passionate about nurturing self-love, resilience, and emotional well-being in young...

Monica Marrow
Jan 142 min read
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From Heartbreaking Statistics to Hope: How You Can Help Maui’s Girls Thrive
The numbers are staggering and heartbreaking: 85% of girls from low-income families on Maui are at risk for teenage pregnancy....

Monica Marrow
Dec 26, 20242 min read
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Discover Your True Self with the ‘Awareness in Action’ Video Series
Empower women and girls with the transformative ‘Awareness in Action’ video series. Discover tools for self-awareness, emotional resilience,

Essential Life Academy
Dec 22, 20242 min read
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Girls Exploring a Career in Culinary Arts: A Spotlight on the University of Hawai‘i Maui College Program
Explore UHMC’s Culinary Arts program, a pathway for aspiring chefs to gain skills, creativity, & career opportunities in the culinary world.

Monica Marrow
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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Gratitude in Action This Giving Tuesday! Join What Makes You Feel Beautiful on December 3 to thank Maui’s leaders, educators, and community heroes.
Join us this Giving Tuesday as we spread holiday cheer to Maui's leaders and educators! Learn how you can support our mission.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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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
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Change a Life This Giving Tuesday: Sponsor a Girl with MAUI GEMS.
Change a life this #GivingTuesday! Sponsor a girl in the MAUI GEMS program and help her thrive. Make an impact today!

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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Maui’s Youth Face Unique Challenges—Are We Prepared to Make a Difference?
Maui's youth face unique challenges from isolation to limited resources. At WMYFB, we're empowering growth, resilience, and self-worth. Join

Monica Marrow
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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🎁 Holiday Auction for a Cause: Give the Gift of Empowerment with Bath & Body Works! 🎁
Bid, Win, Empower! Shop our Holiday Auction with Bath & Body Works gifts—supporting Maui’s women & girls.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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