LOVE BEING YOURSELF

OHANA FOUNDATION

OHANA FOUNDATION IS A GLOBAL MOVEMENT THAT EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO FEEL SAFE TO LOVE THEMSELVES COURAGEOUSLY

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IMPOSTER SYNDROME.

STEREOTYPES.

CULTURE.

BREAKING THE BIAS

For many reasons, lots of us feel self-doubt, and where our self-love should be - we fill it with seeking external validation, hustling for our self-worth etc, By amplifying stories and research on the transformative power of self-love, we want to inspire every single person to have the self-assurance to proudly proclaim IAmMe.

I'M WENDY GARDNER.

I'm the Founder of Ohana Foundation.

I launched the Ohana Foundation after witnessing the gaps in support for people facing emotional crises, especially parents, children, and teens.

My own daughter’s struggles opened my eyes to how difficult it can be to get meaningful help. While I was fortunate enough to have the resources to seek therapy, coaching, and more, I realised many families simply don’t.

Some parents can’t even get time off work to attend hospital or counselling sessions. It struck me that help should be more accessible, more consistent, and ultimately more human than what’s typically on offer.

The name of my foundation, ‘Ohana,’ comes from the Hawaiian concept of family. It also connects to my daughter who was born sleeping and named Hannah, so ‘Ohana’ carries a deep personal resonance for me.

The foundation’s mission is to promote self-love, self-care, and emotional resilience for everyone, regardless of background. We focus on guiding people to reconnect with themselves, because I believe genuine transformation starts from within.

We also aim to empower carers, parents, and anyone in a support role, so they can truly be there for the people depending on them.

The sad truth is that many of us only look for help once we’re in crisis, rather than building a foundation of self-understanding and resilience beforehand.

I envision a world and a future where everyone feels safe in their own skin. Where our lives are filled with joy and self-worth. All of that starts from within.

That’s why I’m building Ohana.