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Meet Kira. My partner in crime, humor soul mate, hula sister, and one of my greatest friends. We joke that we were destined to become friends. We knew it from the first day we met in hula and danced next to each other. From good morning texts to Whole Foods lunches and all the laughs [...]
Last week, I turned 27 on 2/7. To celebrate my birthday, here are 27 questions with fully unapologetic answers. It is me, unapologetically - this year's motto. A few friends compiled a list of questions - I gave them free range to ask me anything and everything, with the promise that I would answer all [...]
Meet my crazy cousin Aaron Yanagi. He is equally inspiring and insane - ask anyone. But that is what makes both coffee brainstorms or pau hana drinks with him so much fun. A true out of the box thinker and entrepreneur. We have spent years exchanging the latest marketing trends, articles, and memes. True story: [...]
Keeping up with the change-makers of the world. Exploring the inspirations of the entrepreneurs, go-getters, innovators, and influencers working to make a positive change in today's society Change-maker: Noun. A person who works actively to effect positive social change. Source: Oxford Dictionary
It was only a matter of time that I made my way to the Nespresso machine. After 15 months without a sip of coffee (okay, maybe I had one sip or two).. I finally caved. I mean, would you expect anything less? I've been caved up in the house for awhile now, just as many [...]
GRL PWR. Girl Power, as defined by Cambridge Dictionary is... The idea that women and girls should be confident, make decisions, and achieve things independently of men, or the social and political movement that is based on this idea.https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/girl-power A quick interlude... I absolutely believe women and girls are confident and can independently make decisions [...]
Mixed Tape No. 8. is filled with A Whole Latte Love... get it? 🙂 The February theme of love continues. Just in time for Valentine's Day! A fun playlist for your week. Enjoy! Follow the playlist here: Spotify | Apple Music 1, 2, 3, 4 - Plain White T'sSweet Pea - Amos LeeDancing In The [...]
Mixed Tape No. 7... A you-do-you mood to start your morning routine. Continuing the February theme of love, a playlist with all the self-love vibes. My 2020 and beyond motto: Be you, unapologetically. Be yourself and don't apologize for being you. It's simple. Why conform to norms of society? Why box yourself in the grey [...]
The month of February is almost here! My favorite month of all! The month of love - love yourself, love each other, love everyone! Well.. maybe it's also my favorite month because everything is pink, sweet treats all around, and.. it's my birthday month! Because I despise the thought of waiting in suspense, even just [...]
Introducing Mixed Tape No.5, Rainy Afternoons & Affogatos! Rainy season is still upon us. That is, however, unless you live in the Pacific Northwest - it’s pretty much always rainy season there. I must admit, I definitely prefer a gloomy day over a summery one. I know.. how odd for someone that lives in paradise. [...]
Hi my friends! Welcome to 2020! ..It's been a minute. I last updated Coffee With Shay in September 2019. I know.. the 30 Days of Coffee With Shay was abruptly cut short. But life happens. We can all relate, right? Now, we enter a new year and a new decade. How exciting! Can we all [...]
