The 40 Over 40 project is helping women in Hawaii reclaim confidence, beauty, and self-worth, one photo session at a time. Photographer Ashley Smith and makeup artist Amber Sasaki share why celebrating women over 40 isn’t about vanity, but about visibility, empowerment, and finally being seen.
We also meet Max, a 9-year-old beekeeper discovering purpose through mālama ʻāina, take a meaningful visit to Da Kalo Korner in Waiʻanae, and slow down on a forest bathing walk with Phyllis Look.
This episode is a reminder that growth, healing, and self-discovery don’t stop with age — they deepen.
✨ In this episode:
▪️ Confidence and empowerment for women over 40
▪️ Aging with self-worth and authenticity
▪️ Local Hawaiʻi stories rooted in purpose and connection
▪️ Community, nature, and rediscovering yourself
🫶🏼 Mahalo to our title sponsor Hawaii State Federal Credit Union for supporting our mission to uplift community with positive, inspirational content.
