Born & raised on the Hawaiian island of Maui, is a woman of patience, grace, and pure aloha, Leonani. 'Leo' in Hawaiian meaning 'voice' and 'nani' is beauty. Along with her beautiful voice of encouragement she also conceals patience. Patience for the powerful traditional Hawaiian lei she creates. The Aloha put into the making of the lei hulu begins with the first string setting, and ends when it is gifted. Meaningful mana(power) is transferred from one hand to the other. Leonani is a woman of many kuleana(responsibilities) but, keeping the spirit of lei making alive is one of her first priorities in life.