I — Who we are
FAMES Hawaii is a Honolulu 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Through business networking, we share our skills and support with one another — regardless of ethnicity, financial means, or economic status.
Mentoring
Pairing emerging leaders with experienced business owners who’ve walked the path.
Educating
Scholarships and free training that strengthen careers and business skills.
Motivating
Helping people become a better version of themselves — in work and in life.
Leadership
Developing strong community business leaders who contribute back to Hawai‘i.
II — Meet our founder
Joni B. Redick-Yundt
Founder & CEO
“I had a dream to create an organization that would help people believe in themselves and achieve their full potential.”
From humble beginnings in the Philippines, Joni built a career as an award-winning entrepreneur, financial professional, best-selling author of Million Dollar Attitude, and motivational speaker. A former Mrs. Hawaii United States, she founded FAMES Hawaii to remove the financial barriers between people and the education, mentorship, and connections they need to lead.
- Empowered Woman of the Year2022
- Featured in Forbes2022
- Top Influential Business & Community Leader2021
- Times Square & Las Vegas billboardsFeatured
III — Our mission
Opportunity shouldn’t depend on who you know — or what you can afford.
Empower
Help individuals achieve business and economic success — while learning to contribute back to the community.
Improve
Strengthen society and create opportunity by sharing the knowledge to succeed through mentorship and leadership development.
Level the playing field
Offer business skills and training free or at minimal cost, so everyone can participate, grow, and achieve their dreams.
IV — 22 years of impact
Education, mentorship & service — reinvested in Hawai‘i.
V — Our vision
From Honolulu to chapters nationwide.
We aim to expand our social impact by developing national chapters — helping under-resourced communities become healthy, prosperous, equal-opportunity places to live and work.
We seek grants and funding to widen our free offerings, pairing today’s technology training with the interpersonal skills every business leader needs.
VI — 2025–2026 Leadership
The officers, directors & advisors guiding FAMES.
Officers
Lyn Lejano
Vice President
Bryan Andaya, Esq.
Legal Counsel
Benjamin Tabios
Director of Mentorship & Program GrowthBoard of Directors
Lorly DeLeon
Director
Joan Shodai
Director
Gina Ross
Director
Cynthia Viloria
Director
Michele Garcia
Director
Executive advisors · Past presidents
- Tiffany Browne
- Rochelle Martinho
- Sarah Hosaka
VII — Who we serve
Hawai‘i’s best place to meet, learn & network.
Students & young leaders
Upcoming community leaders who want to further their education, supported by scholarships and mentors.
Aspiring entrepreneurs
First-time founders building skills in branding, leadership, and confident communication.
Local businesses
Small business owners connecting with peers, resources, and the next generation of talent.
