# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lead & Lift 2026: Women Who Lead Hawai'i
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am (-10:00)
- **Event Description**: Join JLH for a morning conversation with Kumu Hina, Meli James & Dr. Maenette Benham exploring the question: What does courage look like?About this EventPurchase tickets here: https://givebutter.com/lead-lift-2026-women-who-lead-hawaiiExplore this question with us: What does courage look like?Leadership doesn't always look the way we expect.Sometimes it's standing firmly in who you are. Sometimes it's creating space for others to grow. Sometimes it's taking a risk on an idea. And sometimes it's finding common ground when the path forward isn't easy.Lead & Lift 2026, presented by the Junior League of Honolulu, brings together Hawaiʻi leaders with different backgrounds and experiences for a meaningful conversation about leadership, courage, purpose, and impact.Meet This Year's PanelistsHinaleimoana Wong-KaluA kumu (teacher), cultural practitioner, and community leader promoting the Kanaka (Hawaiian) language, philosophy, and traditions of her people across diverse educational, political, and media landscapes.Meli JamesAn innovative ecosystem builder, serial entrepreneur, and venture specialist empowering Hawaiʻi's local product brands to scale globally while creating high-wage economic opportunities across the Islands.Dr. Maenette BenhamA visionary academic leader, Native Hawaiian scholar, and mentor dedicated to fostering inclusive, community-rooted spaces of learning that blend traditional Indigenous wisdom with contemporary global excellence.Together, our panelists will explore the choices, challenges, risks, and experiences that have shaped their leadership journeys—and what their stories can teach us about finding the courage to lead.What to ExpectJoin us for a morning of conversation, connection, and reflection featuring:Panel Discussion — Hear three distinct perspectives on courage and leadership.Audience Q&A — Bring your questions and join the conversation.Skill Spotlight — Take away a practical leadership tool or insight.Guided Reflection — Consider what courage looks like in your own leadership journey.Networking — Connect with others who are leading, learning, building, and making an impact in Hawaiʻi.Who Should Attend?Lead & Lift is designed for people at every stage of their leadership journey. Whether you're a student or emerging professional, entrepreneur, nonprofit or community leader, educator, established professional, or simply interested in learning from leaders in Hawaiʻi, there's a place for you in this conversation.The event is open to everyone.Event DetailsSaturday, October 10, 20269:00–11:30 a.m.Limelight Hawaiʻi at Ala Moana Hotel410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu$30 General Admission$15 Junior League Members & StudentsLight refreshments will be provided during registration and networking.Register: https://givebutter.com/lead-lift-2026-women-who-lead-hawaii  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/53c9df20-b625-11f1-a286-03acc9eb40ab-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 09:00 AMRegistration and Networking (light refreshments provided)🕑: 09:30 AMWelcome🕑: 09:45 AM Panel Discussion🕑: 10:45 AMAudience Q&A🕑: 11:00 AMGuided Reflection🕑: 11:20 AMSkill Spotlight🕑: 11:30 AMClosing
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/lead-and-lift-2026-women-who-lead-hawaii/100002001712942295
- **Event Categories**: business
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Honolulu
- **state**: HI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Limelight Hawaii
- **lat**: 21.2902197
- **long**: -157.8389519
- **full address**: Limelight Hawaii, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lead & Lift 2026: Women Who Lead Hawai'i being held?
  - **A:** Lead & Lift 2026: Women Who Lead Hawai'i takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am at Limelight Hawaii, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lead & Lift 2026: Women Who Lead Hawai'i?
  - **A:** Lead & Lift 2026: Women Who Lead Hawai'i is organized by Junior League of Honolulu.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lead & Lift 2026: Women Who Lead Hawai'i is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Honolulu, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lead & Lift 2026: Women Who Lead Hawai'i sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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