Our Story

I was working as a plumber back in COVID-19 time five years ago already! Can you believe that?
I’d go from house to house, fixing leaks, replacing pipes, doing the usual. But there was something that stuck with me, it wasn’t the plumbing. It was what I saw on the walls of nearly every home I walked into: quotes, scriptures, and little positive messages. Some were handwritten, some framed. They were in kitchens, bathrooms, hallways…everywhere.

That was during lockdowns. People were stuck at home for what felt like forever. And I realized these weren’t just decorations. These words were lifelines. People were hanging hope on their walls. It was their way of saying, everything will eventually be alright, That hit me.

I saw how powerful positivity could be in chaotic times. And even though we’ve moved on from those days, life hasn’t exactly gotten easier. Different challenges, same need for something to hold onto.

That’s when the idea came.
What if positivity didn’t just live on walls but on us? What if we could carry it into our day, wear it, and pass it on just by showing up?

That’s how Positive Polynesian was born. A way of spreading peace effortlessly.

Now, you might wonder: why call it “Positive Polynesian” instead of something more general?
Because I’m Polynesian and I believe Polynesian values like community, family, respect, cultural heritage,  peace of mind, love, generosity, and sharing… those things mean something. I believe they can add something good to a world that desperately needs it. They’re not perfect. They’re not the answer. But this is my way of bringing something to the table.

And beyond positivity, there's another part of the mission:
I want Polynesians here in the U.S. and around the world to feel proud of who they are.
To never feel like they need to water down their culture to fit in.
To carry their roots with confidence whether they’re in a classroom, a job interview, or just walking down the street.

Positive Polynesian is my reminder to them and myself that our culture isn’t something to hide or only bring out during a dance or a ceremony. It’s powerful. It's within us And it belongs here, now, always.

This is my way of bringing something to the table.