What is Māmāwalu?

Māmāwalu is a gathering space for Hawaiʻi-based mothers moving through full seasons — holding their ʻohana, and something they’re building.

It’s a space rooted in connection, perspective, and a slower, more grounded rhythm.

The name Māmāwalu is inspired by the word makawalu — “eight eyes.”

A reminder to see from multiple perspectives, and to hold space for the many ways life can be experienced.

As mothers, we often carry many things at once — like the heʻe, moving in different directions while still remaining connected.

Māmāwalu exists as a place to widen perspective, and to remember we’re not meant to hold everything alone.

Māmāwalu began simply.

Two mothers gathering together — making time to sit, talk, and move through the realities of motherhood, home life, and the things we were building.

There was no structure. Just space.

And over time, it became clear that this kind of space was needed — not just for us, but for others too.

Māmāwalu is not a place that asks you to show up a certain way.

It’s a space for mothers who are:
– holding their ʻohana
– tending something of their own
– moving through full, often complex seasons

Here, connection is gentle.
Perspective is shared.
And nothing is required beyond arriving as you are.

This space will continue to evolve — as all living things do.

For now, it exists simply as a place to gather, connect, and be

Meet the Founders


  • Founder

    Kaohu is a mother, business owner, and space holder who has long been familiar with what it means to carry many things at once.

    Her heart in Māmāwalu is to create a space where mothers can be real — to trial and error, to share manaʻo, and to feel supported in whatever season they are in.


  • Founder

    Tiare is a mother, caregiver, and founder of Ho’onani Wellness.

    Her life has been shaped by caring deeply for both her ʻohana and her work — learning how to move through seasons that require adaptability, patience, and steady support.

    Māmāwalu is an extension of that — a space to connect with other mothers, and to remember that care is not something we have to earn.