Fenton Lutunatabua and Climate Change
We’ve been following Fenton Lutunatabua’s work for a while, after discovering him on Instragram, the place where creatives connect and can build meaningful working relationships. To begin with, we were inspired by the photos he’d post, and even more so by the stories we’d read via his...
Adriana Lear & Ace The Amara
We first came across Tongan-Australian Adriana Lear (also known as Ace the Amara) at a charity event, and found that not only is she a talented musician, she’s also driven by a sense of purpose. With a passion for social change and a career in entertainment,...
10 Steps to a Productive Day
When it comes to being productive, we could all use a little push in the right direction (if we’re being honest!). To fit in with our ‘Timefulness Tips’ on a Tuesday, we’ve come up with 10 steps to help you get the most out of your...
Island Rose Dream
For centuries, Pacific people have been using coconut oil for everything from cooking to hair and beauty purposes. Over the past few years, health and beauty fanatics have finally caught onto the secrets of our beautiful coconut, and today, siblings Rosie and Heamasi are combining...
How Can I Make the Most of My Pacific Background, in Business?
Some of the most rewarding moments with Talanoa happen during the conversations we have with young Pacific people. We listen as they pour out their dreams, struggles, and bright and beautiful ideas. More often than not, we hear them voice a common concern – at...
MissTez
Terri, founder of MissTez is someone we’ve had our eye on for a while! We’ve always been interested in her work, but it wasn’t until we had the chance to interview her, did we realise just how amazing she really is. We love her work, her...
UrbanNesian and Lainee Fagafa
We love following and supporting the work of up and coming designers from the Pacific, and that’s how we found UrbanNesian and their amazing work – created and designed to match the identity of a young Samoan woman raised in America, who combined her talent...
Island Thrift and Karla Leota
We found Island Thrift on a late night, scrolling through the explore page on Instagram, and boy are we glad we did! We’re huge supporters of young Pacific people who have the courage to find their way and follow their dreams, especially when they’re based...
Are You Trying Too Hard?
Do you believe it’s your responsibility to keep everyone happy in order to have a successful business? Do you think “the customers always right” and would you go to the ends of the earth to make sure your people have everything they need? While there’s...
Tongan Ballerina – Eliana Vaha’i Feao
At the age of 13, the Tongan Ballerina, Eliana Vaha’i Feao, has won the hearts and admiration of her fellow Pacific people, while making her mark in history. As the first Tongan to train at the prestigious Ballet West Academy, she’s also managed to graduate from high school...
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