Fellows mentioned in this story:
Meli James
Dawn Lippert

From HumanizeHer:

For the first time, we crossed the ocean and brought HumanizeHer to Hawaiʻi, gear in tow, women to meet, and a community to build. HumanizeHer x Shangri La brought HumanizeHer’s signature podcast conversations to Shangri La, a Center of Cultures & Ideas and Museum of Islamic Art in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, for our Visionary Voices event, celebrating culture and building community during Women’s History Month in March 2026.

What you’re about to experience is a live panel held on the breathtaking grounds of Shangri La, opened by Leilani Farinas, Director of Content & Engagement, and brought to life through a powerful partnership with HumanizeHer. Together, we hosted a live outdoor gathering that brought women together across sectors; because community doesn’t just live online; it lives in the spaces we create together.

Erica Lockheimer, founder of HumanizeHer, moderates a conversation with three visionary voices of Hawaiʻi, exploring leadership, entrepreneurship, and impact across business, technology, environment, and culture - amplifying women’s stories and perspectives shaping Hawaiʻi’s future.

Featuring three special visionary women leaders from Hawai’i:

• Chenoa Farnsworth | Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Blue Startups
• Dawn Lippert | Founder & CEO, Elemental Impact & GP, Earthshot Ventures
• Meli James | Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Mana Up

Listen and watch at humanizeher.com.