About WE by Rising Tide

“I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of the WE by Rising Tide program. The financial education, discussions, and business insights have helped me to step back from my role as a Physical Therapist running my business and take an objective look at key metrics and my goals. Coming out of this program I have a greater understanding of the financial health of my business as well as the various financial options available to help with business investment and growth.

I especially value the networking and friendships I have developed as a result of this program. Meeting other women who have experienced similar challenges in starting and managing businesses as well as social and family life has been a source of inspiration and support.”

“My experience with WE by Rising Tide has been invaluable. As we continue to grow as a company, the resources provided were relevant and well-timed for our journey. It helped to move my strategy conversations to the next level with confidence. Most importantly, the network of other female entrepreneurs really provided support that continues to grow and provide a safe space for sharing and collaboration.”

“The experience helped to improve my confidence and acumen as a female business owner. While the 10-week program itself was amazing, CPB also hosts alumni events that are a big benefit. The greatest outcome is an ecosystem of resources, bankers, and education, all to support local female entrepreneurs.”

"The mentors who came in were all really successful business owners who were all women, and they were just so inspirational, and so open to talking with us and giving their time. That was really impactful and it made me want to be able to do the same thing if I could get that successful. At the end of the day, relationships in Hawaii are so important and the relationships that we were able to build in our cohort were life changing."

"The WE by Rising Tide program is so worth it. There's something for everybody. I think it's so important for female entrepreneurs to connect, especially on island, and I think it's a really great program and everyone should take advantage of it if they have the chance.”

The WE by Rising Tide program really helped to expand my network as far as engaging with women who are like minded. It helped me to realize that I am not alone, that there's other women in the same spot position as I am that are businesswomen and mothers or single mothers. So I found it very empowering to meet other women just like me.