She Lights the Way

Equilibrium in Motion, with Iwalani Kaluhiokalani


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Iwalani Kaluhiokalani—a biracial businesswoman, artist, and wellness pioneer—reflects on her journey across two distinct passions: Pilates and painting. She shares how her childhood love for swing sets evolved into running a successful Pilates and GYROTONIC® wellness studio while pursuing her passion as an international artist. Iwalani reflects on the key moments that shaped her, the lessons she’s learned, and her path to embracing her role as a leader. With roots in diverse cultural backgrounds, she brings a rich perspective on identity and the power of creating space for others to thrive.


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Kingston Gallery: https://www.kingstongallery.com/iwalani-kaluhiokalani
ACTivate Residency: https://bostonarts.org/artist-story/activate-residency-iwalani-kaluhiokalani/

KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 Introduction and Early Inspirations
01:16 Meet Iwalani Kaluhiokalani
02:23 Childhood love of swing set foreshadows future career
05:00 Discovering Pilates
12:00 Recognizing her leadership
15:00 Iwalani’s multicultural heritage & identity
17:00 Business journey, transitioning from student to teacher
24:02 Commitment to wellness
29:00 Impact of the pandemic
31:13 Challenges with continuity
33:00 Self-discovery and identity
41:00 Overcoming challenges
43:38 Leadership philosophy
49:54 Evolution of success
01:01:16 Future goals
01:02:00 What ‘She Lights the Way’ means to Iwalani

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She Lights the WayBy Nicole Huesman