About — Magic Hour Hawai’i

Who We Are

Magic Hour was created because we dreamed of a place where BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists, entrepreneurs and community can be themselves, feel supported, and thrive. Magic Hour is Queer-Latinx owned, and we’re working with a Native Hawaiian advisor to make sure the space is highlighting and honoring the land it’s on.

A multi-use inclusive space focused on creating community for local BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks and allies. A place to host and attend intentional events, support local retailers, co-work and co-create, and make authentic community connections- all in an environment that celebrates your identity and expression. Creatives, small business owners and entrepreneurs, locals looking for safe, inclusive community: you are MAGIC, and we’re so excited you’re here.

Owner/Founder - Kandice Stone

Kandice may be known as the artist behind Nail Stoned, but she has many past experiences, both professional and personal, that have all contributed to the Magic Hour vision. After years in the corporate world, Kandice began her entrepreneurial journey with her first business: event planning, which she ran successfully for 3 years. Craving a change of pace, she started her career as a nail artist in 2018. Since then she has been co-owner of a salon and owner in a private nail studio before opening Magic Hour. The idea for Magic Hour was born out of Kandice’s own past experiences of not fitting in or feeing safe in traditional spaces and wanting to give back and help her community find belonging. Since she arrived on the island she has been working on changing the game with a focus on building authentic connections. Being a Queer Latinx business-owner makes Kandice especially passionate about creating a safe, inclusive space for her community.

acknowledgement - Aria Leighty

Aria has been a fundamental part of the Magic Hour journey from the very beginning; helping with everything from bringing ideas to life, fundraising, space renovation, and everything in between. With over 20 years of business experience, networking and relationship building expertise, and overall visionary force, it was a no-brainer to bring Aria on as our Director of Community, which she served as for our first year. While she has moved on from her Director of Community role and hands-on duties at Magic Hour, she continues to advise in ethical and equitable partnerships, fostering community and being the ultimate Magic Hour hype-woman. Having Aria, a Kānaka woman, on our side is an honor and helps to ensure that we are working and collaborating with others who are aligned with our values of community, inclusivity, and amplifying the voices of the underserved.

Community guidelines

It is our goal at Magic Hour to provide a safe, inclusive space for everyone who walks through our doors. In order to provide that, we require that members, guests and vendors follow these guidelines:

Respect pronouns. If you don’t know or aren’t sure, just ask! If you misgender someone, apologize and move on courteously.

We have a zero tolerance policy regarding queerphobia of any kind: homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, etc.

We do not tolerate racism, ableism, sexism, body shaming or any type of harassment or bullying.

Please respect boundaries and refrain from intrusive behavior and non-consensual physical contact.

Physical violence, the threat of physical violence, or any behavior that endangers the safety of any individual or group will not be tolerated.

If any of these behaviors take place at Magic Hour or if we are made aware of a history or pattern of this behavior outside of Magic Hour, it will result in removal from the community.