A Michigan native who has been on the move! She is a military spouse who has live all over the United States, currently calling the island of Oahu her home. Ashley has a passion for travel as she has explored countries across Europe, the Middle East and Asia! She is an entreprenuer, a mother of two beautiful children and a fitness enthusiast. When she isn't making jewelry, she loves experiencing the beautiful island paradise in Hawaii! Ashley loves the Lakuna Links experience and is excited to bring it to her corner of paradise in Oahu!

Mandy was born & raised in the small town of Hilo, before she ventured to Japan for school. From Japan, she moved to Florida for an internship at Walt Disney World, which turned into an 11-year career. Mandy graduated from Valencia College in Hospitality & Event Management, and later left Walt Disney World as a Resort Manager to return to her roots to start her family in her hometown of Hilo. She’s currently a mom-trepreneur, a stay at home mom who runs her own handmade jewelry and gems business out of her home. You can find Mandy enjoying food (cooking and eating), traveling, art, animals, and spending time with her family in her spare time. Since creating things and building relationships are important aspects of her life, being a linker is a perfect fit!

Mandy loves Lakuna Links because it’s a creative outlet and opportunity to connect with amazing people. Not to mention, the ability to support another women-owned small business!