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ENERGY // EDUCATION // EFFICIENCY // ENDEMIC & INDIGENOUS // ECO-FRIENDLY
What does it mean to be self-made? I think entrepreneurial success relies heavily on following your obsession while having the courage to dust yourself off after failure because ultimately, you are doing something that brings you a strange amount of joy and stress combined. I am not sure if a self-made entrepreneur exists because the successes they gain also rely on guidance and interactions from others. I know I would not be where I am today without the incredible support of others throughout my journey. What is it like being an entrepreneur in Hawai‘i? Doing business in Hawaii is an epic roller coaster! It can be unpredictable and unstable at times, being a very tourism-driven economy; however, on the flip side, I think Hawaii is the perfect hub for new, growing ideas and opportunities of sharing those ideas with people from all over the world. It’s incredible. What has been an obstacle to you as a business owner? Finding a healthy work-life balance and getting out of the hustle mindset to make room for more self-care (especially this year) has been tough. We have been working to build this balanced mindset into our brand. This year, we started hosting a weekly yoga class after hours at our donut shop for our team. That is just one fun example, but we are always looking for more creative ways to lift each other up and out of obstacles. Where does your grit come from? My grit comes from caring deeply about what I do. I learned to always take chances, trust my gut, and learn how to live with failure. Never regret taking a chance.
Hana Dreiling CO-FOUNDER HOLEY GRAIL DONUTS
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