Tiana Gamble

Entrepreneur

Through Tiana's lens, you'll discover the many roles entrepreneurs take on and the characteristics that lead to lasting success. This course, part of Hawai‘i Leadership Forum and RiseHI’s ʻOihana Career Exploration series, is designed to help you understand the real-world experiences, skills, and mindset needed to pursue entrepreneurship as a career path in Hawai‘i and beyond.

Time to Complete
1 hour
Location
Online
Certification
Included
Cost

About the course

In this course, we explore the journey of Tiana Gamble, a driven entrepreneur and founder of Bikini Bird, Good Merch Supply, and The Showroom Hawai‘i. Born and raised on the North Shore of O‘ahu, Tiana shares her path from working retail jobs and managing sales teams to building multiple thriving businesses rooted in creativity and community. Through her story, you'll gain valuable insights into what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur—from daily responsibilities and financial planning to mentorship, resilience, and long-term vision.

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About

Tiana Gamble

Tiana’s story highlights key aspects of what it means to be an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs often combine creativity with hard work to turn ideas into businesses. By watching her father’s ups and downs, Tiana learned that setbacks (like a business bankruptcy) can teach valuable lessons and that resilience is important for eventual success.
72%
72% of U.S. small businesses are run by a single person, showing that many entrepreneurs start small and grow over time.
50%
Nearly 50% of small businesses survive five years or more, proving that with dedication and planning, long-term success is possible.
9.4 million
Over 9.4 million women-owned businesses operate in the U.S., contributing $1.9 trillion to the economy — including many in creative and retail industries.

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