Noa Kai is created, designed, and operated by mother-daughter duo Mika and Mari Suyama, who spend their time between Miami, Hawaii, Tulum, and Toronto. The brand grew out of their shared love—and obsession—for tropical adventure and the nomadic lifestyle. Their mutual belief is that launching a brand should be more than profit and loss. Tough times made the Suyamas rethink why they were launching Noa Kai and think about the women who have inspired them AND impacted their swimwear designs. Its corporate mission is focused on embracing a community of female entrepreneurs—some of whom are struggling financially—and focus on giving back rather than focusing completely on sales.
“We believe our program serves many purposes, the most important of which is uplifting female entrepreneurs to partner with Noa Kai, and building a global swimwear brand unlike any other,” said Mari. “We are in a unique position to launch a versatile and unique swimwear brand AND provide an opportunity for those in a difficult position to earn income.”
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