THIS is a Poly Girl — Stories Behind the Name

Portrait of Lita Lilomaiava, founder of Crumbed Up, smiling confidently for her Poly Girl feature — a 19-year-old Polynesian entrepreneur balancing school, work, and business.

THIS is a Poly Girl: Lalita Lilomaiava

At just nineteen, Lita Lomu Prema Lilomaiava is doing more than most people twice her age — balancing school, behavioral health work, and her dessert brand, CrumbedUp. Her days start before...

THIS is a Poly Girl: Lalita Lilomaiava

At just nineteen, Lita Lomu Prema Lilomaiava is doing more than most people twice her age — balancing school, behavioral health work, and her dessert brand, CrumbedUp. Her days start before...

THIS is a Poly Girl: Manūfou Liaiga-Anoa’i

THIS is a Poly Girl: Manūfou Liaiga-Anoa’i

Manūfou Liaiga-Anoa’i is a proud Sāmoan woman, wife, mother, and lifelong public servant whose strength and service have opened doors for Pacific Islander communities across California. With unwavering conviction, she...

THIS is a Poly Girl: Manūfou Liaiga-Anoa’i

Manūfou Liaiga-Anoa’i is a proud Sāmoan woman, wife, mother, and lifelong public servant whose strength and service have opened doors for Pacific Islander communities across California. With unwavering conviction, she...

What is a Poly Girl?

What is a Poly Girl?

“Poly Girl” isn’t a trend or a misinterpreted label — it’s how millions of Pacific Island women proudly describe who we are. Rooted in Polynesian identity and inclusive of Micronesian...

What is a Poly Girl?

“Poly Girl” isn’t a trend or a misinterpreted label — it’s how millions of Pacific Island women proudly describe who we are. Rooted in Polynesian identity and inclusive of Micronesian...

A Legacy of Service, Strength, and the Skies

A Legacy of Service, Strength, and the Skies

Kamelia “Papa” Zarka, the first Tongan woman to captain a major commercial airline, turned a life of service into a soaring legacy - now flying alongside her daughters and inspiring...

A Legacy of Service, Strength, and the Skies

Kamelia “Papa” Zarka, the first Tongan woman to captain a major commercial airline, turned a life of service into a soaring legacy - now flying alongside her daughters and inspiring...

TokoUso: Unity You Can Wear

TokoUso: Unity You Can Wear

TokoUso is more than a word - it’s a feeling. This blog dives into the meaning behind our TokoUso Hat, how it represents unity, love, and cultural pride, and why...

TokoUso: Unity You Can Wear

TokoUso is more than a word - it’s a feeling. This blog dives into the meaning behind our TokoUso Hat, how it represents unity, love, and cultural pride, and why...

A Storyteller Who Lives Her Truth

A Storyteller Who Lives Her Truth

Get to know Sisa Grey: Samoan actor, storyteller, and creative. From her roots in Samoa, Hawaii and US Mainland to the big screen, she shares her journey of resilience, artistry,...

A Storyteller Who Lives Her Truth

Get to know Sisa Grey: Samoan actor, storyteller, and creative. From her roots in Samoa, Hawaii and US Mainland to the big screen, she shares her journey of resilience, artistry,...