That's what Measina Treasures of Samoa is doing - meeting needs of the global community who are interested in Samoan education, products, stories, and entertainment.

​What sets Measina apart from other Samoan online stores and platforms?
Morwenna Petaia, the owner and founder. You'll find her personal touch and care in Measina programs. 

One of the many solutions that I'm happy to find at Measina Treasures of Samoa is their work with Samoan writers. Measina meets this under-served need because they list and promote Samoan authored books.

What sets Measina apart from other platforms that list Samoan authored books?
Measina Treasures of Samoa does not charge a listing fee which saves money for the author.
Although Measina takes a small commission fee, the author enjoys most of the profits.
Unlike other platforms, Measina supports small authors and content creators who just need a chance to get their foot through the door. They root for the little guy (even if in fact, we're tall and big in stature).

Measina Treasures of Samoa has a stylish website, YouTube channel, and social media presence. They work tirelessly in keeping their word to promote the culture, language, and stories of Samoa.

Want to see a Measina interview with one of their Samoan authors? Then check out this video:
https://youtu.be/Wdmd7WzND7c

Morwenna A. Petaia met me on skype, from across the pond, to talk about her experiences as the owner of Measina Treasures of Samoa in Melbourne, Australia.

Measina Treasures of Samoa does three things: 
1) Sell products, made by Samoans from all over the world;
2) Blog about all things that are Samoa;
3) Share educational programs through the Samoan culture.

Morwenna is a talented Samoan business owner, wife, and mother. Our Samoan culture is the basis of her business, and the bridge for Samoans in the diaspora to connect with Samoa. In today's world, we import a lot of non-pacific goods into the Pacific Islands. Refreshingly, Measina Treasures of Samoa helps us share Samoan made products with the rest of the world. As a result, this business has its reach into the United States. 

We also discussed the importance of developing a business community, and the impact of economic power. Please check out our talk.

This is a Two Part interview. Click on the links below to listen:
Part One: (1/2) Measina Treasures of Samoa
Part Two: (2/2) Measina Treasures of Samoa

​Pacific Business Podcast ​

Who is the Pasifika community? Pasifika people are indigenous to the Polynesian, Melanesian, and Micronesian islands. But they live in the diaspora, such as the United States.

Many societal problems that the pasifika community faces require economic solutions. For that reason, there is a strong push for business development because of the potential for wealth and job creation. Surplus of money can help in paying for solutions in education, health, and civic engagement.

Here are some helpful Small Business Resources:

U.S. Small Business Administration: is a government agency that helps start and grow your business with free business counseling, finding a SBA lender for business loans, and much more. Visit their website to find the nearest SBA District Office.

Coconut Wireless United States facebook page: has 3000+ followers which means that it has a large reach. Business owners should contact the page, and ask if they can share announcements which helps promote events/products/services

Islander Elevation app: reinvests in our Islander People by connecting Pacific Islander businesses with each other, and providing job resources. This app is great for iPhone entrepreneurs who do a lot of business and communication on their phones. (The link leads to their Instagram page, but from there you can download the app.)

Pacific Business Podcast: is my own podcast in which I interview Pasifika business owners, and talk about their business experiences in the United States. Please subscribe to hear us talk story about interesting community topics.


If you know of additional resources, then please comment below and I will update this blog entry.