Photographer • Stuntwoman • Māmā
This month's Māmā of the Month is someone who brings motion, strength, and grace to everything she does—whether she's in the ocean, behind the camera, or raising her keiki.
We're honored to share the story of Haʻa Keaulana, a lifelong waterwoman, creative force, and proud mama deeply rooted in her Hawaiian identity.
💛 Giving from the Heart
“I learned how much of yourself you have to give when you’re running on empty.”
Haʻa shares what many moms know but few say aloud: the way you continue to give—even when you have nothing left—because of love. Exhaustion is real, but so is the deep purpose that drives her to keep showing up for her daughter, day after day.
🌺 Raising Keiki in Hawai‘i
“There's no place like this. I've traveled all over the world—and it just made me fall in love with my home even more.”
For Haʻa, raising her daughter in Hawai‘i is not just a blessing—it's a continuation of something sacred. The land, the ocean, the culture—it's all part of what she's passing down. From the traditions she learned as a little girl to the values she lives as a woman, her daughter is growing up in the same waters that shaped her.
🎥 Balancing Work & Motherhood
“She's my inspiration, my motivation—and my newest favorite subject.”
Between photography, modeling, and working in film as a stunt performer, Haʻa's creative world is non-stop. But when she can bring her daughter on set, it's a full-circle moment: her keiki gets to watch her mom in action, living her passion and working hard. With the support of her partner, she's learning to navigate the balance—one moment at a time.
🌈 Legacy of Aloha
“I hope she always appreciates where she's from and who she came from.”
If there's one thing Haʻa hopes to pass down, it's a deep respect for place and people. To live with aloha, to lead with intention, and to know that her roots run deep. That's the kind of legacy she's building—day by day, with her daughter by her side.
