Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017
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Dear Ocean Ohana, Wow, what an amazing 2016 we have had! And we are extremely grateful for it. We grew our family and expanded, we opened a gallery, we made many new friends, we got wiser and […] |
Revisiting Purpose
Getting back to the core, that’s what this post is about. For some of you, the Betty B. story of making things with dignity in Bali is a somewhat old one…
But for others, you may have only recently been welcomed into our Ocean Ohana– […]
Sojourners
For those of you who get curious about their far off adventures, here’s a glimpse into life on the road to Bali with David & Donna.
From David’s Blog…
Life as a Ceremony
Days and nights have […]
Raising the Bar
“The alternative is the quality ratchet:
Over-focus on quality.
Expectations go up.
Sales rise as a result of word of mouth and customer satisfaction.
More money is spent on quality.
Repeat.”
Making Betty Waves
“Waves are a metaphor for the flow of a life. Born in the union of diverse elements, and destined for a shore beyond the far horizon.” – David Pu’u

A wave is birthed when […]
Sister Betty Bees
The bee is more honoured than other animals, not because she labors, but because she labours for others.” –St. John Chrysostom
To truly live the life of a Betty from the heart, is to practice the daily wisdom that we are One with the Earth, the Ocean, and […]
Made with Dignity Defined
Integrity is not a conditional word. It doesn’t blow in the wind or change with the weather.” -John D. MacDonald
What does “Made with Dignity really mean?” you might wonder…
It means through our business practice we enrich and sustainably support our cherished relationships and environment on […]
Meeting Icons, a Designer, a Luau and Art: A Day in the Life of Betty
Wow, it’s not every day the founders of Surfaid International walk into your shop.
What an honor it was to meet Dr. Dave and Randall! Surfaid has been one of my favorite orgs to give to over the years for the amazing work they do preventing […]
My Story and How Betty Belts Happened in Skirt Magazine
But the very first time Donna stepped on a surfboard at the age of 31 her life changed forever.