Equilibrium in Motion, with Iwalani Kaluhiokalani

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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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