meet erin
hey there!
I’m Erin. And I’m always running an errand (aka running an Erin) here in Honolulu, Hawai`i.
I was born and raised here and am a wife to the most adventurous local guy, mom to a 11 year old daughter and 9 year old son, a small business owner of my chocolate company Choco le`a, and an author, speaker, and storyteller.
In my past life, I was an elementary school teacher, professional dance instructor & choreographer, and artisan chocolatier. I have my bachelor’s degree in education, master’s in business administration, and am currently working on my dissertation for my PhD in organizational psychology. My favorite research topics include entrepreneurship, small business, wellness, work satisfaction, leadership, and faith at work.
In 2018, I began this blog to simply be a friend sharing food, places, and things in Hawaii, as well as work and small business tips. Subscribe for access to these blogs as they encourage you to live your life, peace by piece. Take what works for you, and go run your own errands!
-erin kanno uehara
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content creation
I love to create content and can coach you you to do the same too. On my spare time, I read, learn, write, and lead others to faith and be encouraged through my weekly blogs and send out monthly newsletters filled with ideas and hope!
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innovation & collaborations
Innovating and collaborating with designers, other business owners, manufacturers, churches, and organizations is a big part of my work experience and passion. I can help help you create something from nothing.
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my work
As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, small business owner, author, blogger, speaker, community board member and volunteer, I LOVE my work and am deeply passionate about helping others find ways to love their work too!
Fun Facts
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I am completely deaf in my left ear. To compensate, I always move myself to be on the left side of the person I am speaking with. When dining in a group, I will usually pick the far left corners of the table. And when sitting in a large room, I will be on the left hand side facing the front. That’s where you can find me trying not to miss out!
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an air b&b surrounded by nature. I am notorious for packing a suitcase full of books, notebooks, and my laptop to run away to the quiet and think. It brings me peace and it’s my me time that refreshes me.
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dancing and hiking! I love hip hop, jazz and contemporary dance or just blasting Alexa at home and going all out with my kids in front of the closet mirror. I also love to run away to the mountains here in Hawai`i.
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living in Japan with a host family I didn’t know that didn’t speak any English. I learned fast, I got lost a lot, and I had to learn to speak up and find my way around. It was fun to be independent and grow up away from my paradise rock home on Oahu and I am still very close to that host family today!