Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership - MCBL

Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership - MCBL MCBL is dedicated to inspire and support women to achieve their dreams and success as entrepreneurs and leaders of their organizations.

Spots are still available for Capture. Nurture. Convert. A hands-on, 3-hour workshop happening Thursday, August 27, wher...
08/21/2026

Spots are still available for Capture. Nurture. Convert. A hands-on, 3-hour workshop happening Thursday, August 27, where you'll build a real marketing system from scratch, using tools you already have and AI you'll actually know how to use.

No fluff. No theory-only slides. Just a teach-then-do afternoon that leaves you with a plan ready to launch the very next morning.

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership | YWCA Laniakea
💰 $25
🔗 Link in bio to register.

Bring a laptop/iPad & phone. Claude account required before workshop.

is a program of to support Hawaiʻi's wahine entrepreneurs and leaders. 🌺

Good news, you still have time! 🎉✨The Wahine Rising Cohort 8 application deadline has been extended to August 19, and we...
08/13/2026

Good news, you still have time! 🎉✨

The Wahine Rising Cohort 8 application deadline has been extended to August 19, and we would love to see you apply!

Wahine Rising is a 30-hour leadership program designed for potential women leaders ready to build core competencies, grow in confidence, and connect with an incredible community of like-minded wahine. Through facilitated classes, mentorship events, and Mink Wahine Leadership Series sessions, you'll gain the tools and inspiration to lead with purpose in business, in community, and in life.

🗓 Program Dates: October 1, 2026 – May 11, 2027
📍 Location: YWCA Oʻahu, Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership
💰 Cost: $1,500
📝 New Application Deadline: August 19, 2026

Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Tag a wahine who needs to see this! 🔗 Link in bio to apply.

is a program of to support Hawaiʻi's wahine entrepreneurs and leaders. 🌺

No marketing budget? No problem. 💡✨Capture. Nurture. Convert. is a hands-on, 3-hour in-person workshop designed for busy...
08/07/2026

No marketing budget? No problem. 💡✨

Capture. Nurture. Convert. is a hands-on, 3-hour in-person workshop designed for busy founders ready to stop winging it and start building a real marketing system, without spending a dime.

✅ A lead capture system built on tools you already have
✅ A 4-touch nurture sequence that turns interest into repeat sales
✅ A social content system built for conversion, not just likes
✅ Hands-on AI skills using Claude — for research and brainstorming, not fluff
✅ A personal AI prompt library + 30-day action plan ready to go

📅 Date: Thursday, August 27
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership | YWCA Laniakea
💰 Cost: $25

Requirements: Bring a laptop/iPad and phone. Must have or sign up for a Claude account prior to the workshop.

is a program of to support Hawaiʻi's wahine entrepreneurs and leaders. 🌺

Mark your calendar, the Wahine Marketplace is back! 🛍️✨Come out and show some aloha to our incredible local vendors this...
08/04/2026

Mark your calendar, the Wahine Marketplace is back! 🛍️✨

Come out and show some aloha to our incredible local vendors this August and shop small while you're at it!

Vendors This Month:
🌸 Altinay Designs
🌿 Blue Naturals
🧼 Kapua Pono Soaps

📅 Date: Thursday, August 13
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: YWCA Oʻahu

Whether you're stopping by to browse, buy, or just soak up the good vibes, come through and support these amazing wahine entrepreneurs! Every purchase makes a difference.

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is a program of to support Hawaiʻi's wahine entrepreneurs and leaders. 🌺

Congratulations to two of our very own Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance alumnae recognized as Pacific Business News' 40...
07/30/2026

Congratulations to two of our very own Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance alumnae recognized as Pacific Business News' 40 Under 40 honorees, now in its 27th year, celebrating outstanding young leaders across Hawaiʻi's business and nonprofit communities!

🌟 Khrystyn Huynh — Director of Corporate Marketing, Hawaiian Telcom | PTMLA Cohort 9
🌟 Katie Kaahanui — Director of Safe & Sound Westside, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney | PTMLA Cohort 7

This is what it looks like when Mink Leaders show up and show OUT. We are so proud of these incredible wahine and the impact they continue to make in our community. Congratulations, Khrystyn and Katie, you deserve every bit of this recognition!

is a program of to support Hawaiʻi's wahine entrepreneurs and leaders. 🌺

Congratulations to two of our very own Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance alumnae who have been nominated for Pacific Bus...
07/25/2026

Congratulations to two of our very own Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance alumnae who have been nominated for Pacific Business News' 40 Under 40, now in its 27th year, recognizing outstanding young leaders across Hawaiʻi's business and nonprofit communities!

🌟 Khrystyn Huynh — Director of Corporate Marketing, Hawaiian Telcom | PTMLA Cohort 9
🌟 Katie Kaahanui — Executive Coordinator, Safe & Sound Waikiki | PTMLA Cohort 7

This is what it looks like when Mink Leaders show up and show OUT. We are so proud of these incredible wahine and the impact they continue to make in our community. Congratulations, Khrystyn and Katie, you deserve every bit of this recognition!

is a program of to support Hawaiʻi's wahine entrepreneurs and leaders. 🌺

For many women, the lines between work, family, and community blur, and rest can feel impossible. But embracing vulnerab...
07/21/2026

For many women, the lines between work, family, and community blur, and rest can feel impossible. But embracing vulnerability, setting boundaries, and prioritizing balance aren't signs of weakness. They are essential leadership strengths.

Join us for the Mink Wahine Leadership Series, an honest, inspiring panel conversation on protecting your energy, modeling healthy practices, and leading with authenticity while sustaining success in all areas of life.

🎤 Panelists:
🔸Cheryl Cross: Executive Search Consultant and Career Transition Lead, Inkinen Executive Search
🔸Kathy Morimoto: President & CEO, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaiʻi
🔸Courtnee Nunokawa: Founder, Balanced Brain; Co-Founder, B+HARI Method
🔸Brandy Oki: Chief Administrative Officer, HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union

🎙️ Moderated by Agnieszka (Aga) Westfal-Conboy, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Aloha United Way

📅 Date: Thursday, August 13
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership | YWCA Laniakea
💰 Cost: $50

🔗 Link in bio to register

is a program of to support Hawaiʻi's wahine entrepreneurs and leaders. 🌺

For many women, the lines between work, family, and community blur, and rest can feel impossible. But embracing vulnerab...
07/21/2026

For many women, the lines between work, family, and community blur, and rest can feel impossible. But embracing vulnerability, setting boundaries, and prioritizing balance aren't signs of weakness. They are essential leadership strengths.

Join us for the Mink Wahine Leadership Series, an honest, inspiring panel conversation on protecting your energy, modeling healthy practices, and leading with authenticity while sustaining success in all areas of life.

🎤 Panelists:
🔸Kathy Morimoto: President & CEO, St.
🔸Francis Healthcare System of Hawaiʻi
🔸Courtnee Nunokawa: Founder, Balanced Brain; Co-Founder, B+HARI
🔸Brandy Oki: Chief Administrative Officer, HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union

🎙️ Moderated by Agnieszka (Aga) Westfal-Conboy, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Aloha United Way

📅 Date: Thursday, August 13
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership | YWCA Laniakea
💰 Cost: $50

🔗 Link in bio to register

is a program of to support Hawaiʻi's wahine entrepreneurs and leaders. 🌺

🌺 Welcome to our NINTH YWahine in Business Incubator! 🌺We're thrilled to kick off another incredible round of the YWahin...
07/18/2026

🌺 Welcome to our NINTH YWahine in Business Incubator! 🌺

We're thrilled to kick off another incredible round of the YWahine in Business Incubator with a new cohort of inspiring entrepreneurs! Over the next several weeks, these wāhine will strengthen their business foundations, grow their networks, and develop the tools and confidence to launch and scale their small businesses.

From financial planning and branding to leadership and growth strategy, this program equips participants with the skills to build sustainable, thriving businesses in Hawaiʻi. 🙌

is a program of to support Hawaiʻi's wāhine entrepreneurs and leaders. 🌺

Join Shop Small Hawaii and WestPac Wealth Partners for a free, one-hour workshop covering key strategies to enhance your...
07/15/2026

Join Shop Small Hawaii and WestPac Wealth Partners for a free, one-hour workshop covering key strategies to enhance your financial well-being as a business owner!

You'll walk away with practical insights on:
💼 Financial organization & clarity
🛡️ Protecting your business & personal assets
💰 Savings & wealth management
📊 Long-term tax planning

🎤 Speakers:
Spencer Dung, CFP®, ChFC® | Financial Advisor
Roxy Kiessling | Financial Advisor

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
💰 Cost: FREE
🔗 Link in bio to register!

is a program of to support Hawaiʻi's wahine entrepreneurs and leaders. 🌺

Address

1040 Richards Street #105
Honolulu, HI
96813

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18086952635

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