15 Rapid Fire Questions With Artist Kimié Miner

We spoke to Kimié Miner—Grammy-nominated producer, singer-songwriter, and recording artist, CEO of HAKU COLLECTIVE, multi Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winner, mentor, advocate and mama—to get her answers to our rapid-fire questions. See it below!

Lately, she has been dedicating her performances to Maui Wildfire benefit concerts. Don't miss Miner in the upcoming We Are Friends, A Maui Benefit Concert hosted by Henry Kapono on September 23 at the Yokouchi Pavilion and A&B Amphitheater. Proceeds to benefit community members impacted by the wildfires through the People’s Fund of Maui, Hawai’i Community Foundation's Maui Strong Fund, and Henry Kapono Foundation.

1. Favorite Breakfast Spot: Koko Head Cafe
2. Favorite Lunch Spot: Thyda’s Tacos on Queen Street
3. Favorite Dinner Spot: Merriman’s Honolulu in Ward Village
4. Favorite Nightlife Spot: TJ’s Sports Bar & Grill or WorkPlay Hawai‘i
5. Favorite Clothing Store: Jams World at the International Market Place and Manuhealiʻi for all their colorful summer attire
6. Favorite Workout Class: Body Balance Hawai’i with my girls Kashmira and Chala
7. Favorite Beauty Spot: Drybar Hawaiʻi for blowouts and Saaj at Lightroom Honolulu for color/cut
8. Best Kept Secret / Hidden Gem: Ummm, I’ll never tell…
9. Summer Cocktail: Ola Brewʻs Tulsi Berry Hard Tea is my current fav!
10. Summer Recipe: Instant pot shoyu chicken. It is fast and simple and the perfect midsummer night dinner. I add Lilinoe honey from Big Island, brown sugar, orange juice and garlic to add depth of flavor to the classic recipe.
11. Summer Uniform:
    -This summer, I’m all about channeling the Barbie vibes! Thanks to Coco Girl Tanning, I’m proudly sporting my Hawaiian Barbie golden tan.
    -During the day, you can see me rocking my retro ʻilima Poshpua one-piece bikini and pareo, and when the sun sets, I transform into my 5-year-old daughter’s Barbie dream with my custom Kini Zamora all-pink two-piece dress, complemented by a matching Lei Holoholo lauhala bag accessorized with live tropical florals and lei. It’s the perfect blend of beachy chic and playful elegance.
12. Summer Skincare Routine: Ao Organics Hawai‘i all natural skincare line from Hawaiʻi island has been one of my favs for years. I love their ʻolena + honey line along with their Iliwai Hydration Serum with its anti-aging properties. I like to top it off with their rose gold oil for my body to give me that hulali glow for the summer.
13. Three Summer Essentials: A piko papale lauhala hat, Tag Aloha X Catch A Tan collab pareo and matching bucket hat, and a pair of local shades from Mohala Eyewear to hide from the sun.
14. Best Spot to Watch the Sunset: Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, my home town has the best sunsets ever!
15. Best Spot to Catch a Concert: Blue Note Hawaiʻi, Waikiki Shell, and the MACC on Maui are my favorite venues in Hawaiʻi.

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