ENTREPRENEURSHIP LIVE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP LIVE WITH JONI REDICK-YUNDT AND ROSE WONG

ABOUT JONI REDICK-YUNDT

Joni Redick-Yundt is an award-winning entrepreneur, financial expert, best-selling author, and renowned motivational speaker. As the CEO and Founder of FAMES Hawaii, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and empowering business owners and future entrepreneurs, Joni has spent nearly two decades shaping leaders through education and advocacy.

With an impressive career spanning business, finance, and philanthropy, Joni has received numerous accolades, including Empowered Woman of the Year (2022) and Top Influential Business & Community Leader (2021) by the International Association of Top Professionals. She has been featured in Forbes, the National Digest, and on billboards in Times Square and Las Vegas, solidifying her status as a thought leader.

Joni’s journey from humble beginnings in the Philippines to becoming a highly respected business leader, mentor, and philanthropist embodies resilience and determination. Her experience in the financial industry—where she has trained and led dozens of professionals—stems from a deeply personal mission to educate and protect families from financial hardship.

A former Mrs. Hawaii United States (2002) and a dedicated advocate for women in business, Joni has helped award over $500,000 in scholarships to aspiring entrepreneurs and students. She continues to inspire audiences worldwide with her “Million Dollar Attitude” philosophy, proving that with positive action and unwavering perseverance, success is limitless.

ABOUT ROSE WONG

At the young age of 16 with an entrepreneurial mindset, Rose Wong began her personal jewelry brand. She sold her first jewelry piece in high school after picking up some pieces from Ben Franklin, making a profit of $50. During college, she was the President of Hawai’i Student Entrepreneurs, a club dedicated to inspiring students to start their own businesses and providing valuable resources. She went on to compete in many PACE events winning many grand prizes.

She always wanted to inspire her 6 siblings that hard work and dedication make dreams a reality. Wong says that none of her dreams could have been possible without the support of her family, helping her pound jewelry when large orders came in.

The Kolohe brand was born in 2014 when its founder was just 16 years old. By 21, she became the youngest store owner in Waikiki, opening her first store at the ‘Alohilani Resort, offering personalized and luxurious modern jewelry. The brand’s name is inspired by the Hawaiian language, meaning to challenge norms and think outside the box. With a custom jewelry bar, Kolohe provides an unmatched experience that customers remember for a lifetime.

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