Make a living from
what you’re good at.
Eight weeks in Haʻikū, Maui. Learn to build something of your own, with mentors who live and work here.
It costs $1,200 to $3,600 to put one student through. You do not pay that. If you are accepted and you meet the criteria on Maui, a grant or a sponsor covers it.
Where things stand
The cohort starting in Haʻikū on October 1.
Who you’ll learn from
Learn from 12 local experts in farming, business, design, media, and community leadership.
Program Orientation
Pule, introduction to the project, modules, activities, and instructors. Set markers and collective goals together.
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The Foundation
What you’ll actually do
Four things over eight weeks, with a mentor beside you the whole way.
Strong spirit
Personal development through breathwork, meditation, and visioning to build a resilient foundation.
Hands-on farming
Intensive training in regenerative agriculture, soil health, and land stewardship across Maui farms.
Building your business
Master design thinking, business planning, and digital marketing to launch your sustainable brand.
Leading, and handling money
Develop leadership through team production, disaster recovery, and financial literacy.
“The Light of Knowledge.”
You leave with something you built, and people who know your name.
Your Team
Meet Your Mentors
Learn from local instructors across farming, business, design, media, and community leadership.
Sylvia Cenzano
Program Director
Aram Armstrong
Design Thinking
Akaasha
Higher Visioning
Gerry Ross
Farming Education
Mary Johnson
Regen Agriculture
Shayele Sadler
Marketing & Design
Joshua Seymour
Websites & Tech
Samantha
Business Planning
Jackie
Social Media
Brittany
Community Building
Carl
Photography & Video
Ronnette
Disaster Preparedness
How It Works
What happens next
Questions
Questions people ask
Come and build it.
Applying is free and takes about 15 minutes. The next group starts in Haʻikū on October 1.
Not applying? Sponsor a student.