Meet the Cohort
Meet Our 2024 Cohort
Ha'a & Co.
Nostalgic Scents of Hawai’i by HA’A & CO. started as Mother’s Day gifts for my beloved mom and aunties. We are a home and body fragrance line that captures Hawai’i’s beloved flowers and the essence of local luxury. By staying true to each flowers natural aroma we hope to bring our customers back to their “keiki day” (childhood) memories, a loved one, or your cherished Hawaiian vacation. We offer a range of one-of-a-kind glassware that can be repurposed post-use making it as eco-friendly as it is luxurious.
Haʻa & Co. is more than just a fragrance line, all products are hand poured locally on Kaua‘i in small batches using clean and quality ingredients. This is to ensure we continue to serve the community that raised us and prioritize sustainable practices to cultivate a greater future for our keiki (children). We also uplift and empower indigenous women by providing authentic fragrances to honor their culture and upbringing.
Maliana Hamada
Mabï Artisanal Tea
Mabï Artisanal Tea’s story is a compelling blend of history, tradition, and modern wellness. Rooted in a 200-year-old Caribbean beverage tradition, Mauby has evolved from a drink of necessity to a symbol of health and cultural preservation.
Being a Black and Hispanic-owned business, we understand the importance of creating economic opportunities, and empowering our local communities. An example is our partnership with a women-led cooperative from the mountains of Haiti. Revenue collected by the co-op helps local women farmers earn an honest living wage, purchase farming equipment, attend to their family's financial, educational and healthcare needs and plan for a better future for their community.
Erica Ortiz and Jerry Robert Grammont
Nomads Swimwear
Nomads Swimwear creates luxe, sustainable swim and resortwear in sizes XS-5X. It is the trailblazing solution to glaring size-inclusivity and sustainability problems in the premium swimwear market.
Through my experience as a designer and plus-size model, I've seen how exclusionary the fashion industry can be. My passion for enacting change inspired me to create a swimwear brand that was everything I didn't see on the market; luxe, size-inclusive, sustainable, and timeless. I hope that Nomads will lead the charge and inspire the fashion industry to design inclusively because it is important and the right thing to do.
Taylor Long
Qhue Lifestyle
Qhue is a dynamic and innovative brand rooted in the vibrant intersection of fragrance, fashion, beauty, and art. Founded with a passion for celebrating individuality and cultural diversity, Qhue Lifestyle offers a curated selection of premium products designed to enhance everyday life with style and sophistication.
Our mission is to inspire and empower our global community through unique fragrances that reflect the rich tapestry of our shared heritage. Discover the essence of modern elegance with Qhue.
Quentin Hernandez