In this episode of Elevate 808, we visit Mana Up, the accelerator helping local entrepreneurs grow globally while staying rooted in Hawaiʻi. Co-founder Meli James introduces us to two of their amazing alumni: Mānoa Chocolate, crafting award-winning chocolate from bean to bar in Kailua 🍫, and Aloha de Mele, creating vibrant art that celebrates Hawaiʻi’s beauty, culture, and aloha spirit 🌺. It’s a deliciously inspiring journey you won’t want to miss!
📺 Originally aired on KHON2 on August 17, 2025.
Elevate 808 is a spin-off of Here in Hawaii where we get to know the local small businesses and nonprofits that are making a difference in our communities.
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