Melissa AkakaDec 12, 20233 min readMaking WavesIn keeping with my holiday tradition, I bought myself a few things as I shopped for others. I happened upon a beautiful book called Women...
Melissa AkakaNov 13, 20234 min readCheerleader BluesIt’s been a while since I posted a blog. I’ve been…busy. During my blog hiatus I have spent a good amount of time thinking about how I...
Melissa AkakaAug 15, 20233 min readLove. Life. Lahaina.The fires in Maui weigh heavy on my heart. I knew I wanted to write about them, but I couldn’t find the words to say. Sadness, loss, and...
Melissa AkakaAug 7, 20233 min readYou Are What You DoI went to a yoga class at 6:30am this morning. Anyone who knows me at all should be shocked. I don’t like to wake up that early for...
Melissa AkakaJul 31, 20233 min readAm I Kenough?(Warning: There are some spoilers in here and if you haven't see the movie, you should!) Barbie is a doll, an American icon, a reflection...
Melissa AkakaJul 24, 20233 min readThe Future of Markets…is FemaleYou may have heard of a little concert series called the Era Tour. A couple of weeks ago I, along with 73,000+ others, flocked to Denver...
Melissa AkakaFeb 22, 20234 min readNo, I’m not that kind of Dr.Warning: This post includes information about my actual weight and age. If that makes you uncomfortable, please stop reading. I often...
Melissa AkakaFeb 15, 20232 min readTo say or not to say...This week my 13-year-old daughter (she'll be 14 on Friday!) asked me an interesting question..."Should people have an opinion on things...