Ualani Ministries is based on Elise’s inoa Hawaiʻi – Kalikoaʻelakauaikekai – which means, “the rain sparkles on the sea.” Lani means “heavenly” in Hawaiian and pays tribute to her dog.
Elise grew up attending Christian schools, and as a preschooler was involved in a potential school shooting – where she first encountered God in a chapel.
Although she once happily attended school events and Bible studies, Elise renounced her faith for nearly a decade during her teens and early 20s. Wanting to be free of unhealthy lifestyle patterns, she was baptized at The Cathedral of St. Andrew in Honolulu in 2019. Elise has since dedicated her life to full-time ministry, and launched this online resource in 2020.
Elise is a born-again Christian from the Kingdom of Hawaii. She is the author of The Status of Women and Holistic Wellness, and is committed to helping others thrive and live full lives.