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Spectra Foundation
501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization
‍547 Halekauwila St Suite 203
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 aloha@spectrafoundation.org

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CreativeMornings

What is CreativeMornings

CreativeMornings Honolulu is a free monthly breakfast lecture series a spectrum of creative-types of people. We celebrate our city’s creative talent but also promote an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. From design legends to creative hometown heroes, speakers are selected by each chapter based on a global theme each month and include live music, free breakfast and coffee.

Some of our past speakers include Matt Bruening, Kuhao Zane, Michelle Jaime, Aaron and Jordan Kandell, Ben Flores, Ara Laylo, Anne Bush, Kamea Hadar John Hook, Shar Tuiasoa, Vicky Holt Takamine, Jasper Wong, Nick Kuchar, Kamalani Dung, Melon James, Keilana, and more speak on the topics of INCLUSIVE, PRESERVE, WONDER, END, MUSE, FLOW, TRUTH, JUSTICE, etc... for the creative community in Honolulu and had an amazing response. Think of it like a TED Talk for creatives.

The program is currently in 248 cities across 70 countries, and every chapter has someone speak on the same topic each month.Speakers are community-nominated and selected by each chapter based on a global theme each month. CreativeMornings is not a self-promoting platform and does not accept self-nominations.

Manifesto

Everyone is creative.
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A creative life requires bravery and action, honesty and hard work. We are here to support you, celebrate with you, and encourage you to make the things you love.

We believe in the power of community. We believe in giving a damn. We believe in face-to-face connections, in learning from others, in hugs and high fives.

We bring together people who are driven by passion and purpose, confident that they will inspire one another, and inspire change in neighborhoods and cities around the world.
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Everyone is welcome.

Upcoming Events

25
Apr

Crossroads: TBA

The Barn at Salt

30
May

Revival: TBA

The Barn at Salt

13
Jun

Punk: Edwin Ushiro

Fuzz Box Productions

25
Jul

Mentor: TBA

The Barn at Salt

29
Aug

Nomad: TBA

The Barn at Salt

19
Sep

Blossom: TBA

The Barn at Salt

24
Oct

Soft: TBA

The Barn at Salt

21
Nov

Growth: TBA

The Barn at Salt

19
Dec

Innovation: TBA

The Barn at Salt

Watch the Past Talks

Parallel: Meleanna Aluli Meyer
Layers: Kaplan Bunce
Journey: Solomon Enos
Cycle: Dusty Grable
Threads: Nainoa Langer
Vision: Bernard Uy
Reflection: Ninja Sketch
Ritual: Kris Goto
Trust: Melon James
Pattern: Keilana
Vibrant: Heather Aiu and Rachel Leinaala
Spicy: Lauren Hana Chai
Perspective: Jay Howell
Perspective: Jay Howell
Native: Kuhao Zane
Rise: Talk Story
Pain: Dani G
Rhythm: Talk Story
Endurance: Kamalani Dung
Simplicity: Jack Soren
Pride: Talk Story
Treasure: JT "Aloha de Mele" Ojerio
Reverie: Robin Maii
Acceptance: Matt & Roxy Ortiz "Wooden Wave"
Movement: Vicky Holt Takamine
Corruption: Aaron and Jordan Kandell
Sanctuary: Nick Kuchar
Abundance: Kamea Hadar
Truth: Reem Bassous
Ethos: Shar "Punky Aloha" Tuiasoa
Invest: Kyle Reutner
Roots: Mark "Gooch" Noguchi
Silence: Izik
Lost: Jasper Wong
Flow: John Hook
Muse: Ara Laylow
Justice: Seth Buckley
End: Anne Bush
Wonder: Ben Flores
Preservation: Michelle Jaime
Inclusive: Matt Bruening