Meet Mama Donna
"Living in harmony with Nature, we help make our world a better place now and for future generations."
Aloha, I'm Mama Donna
For more than 40 years, I've dedicated my life to one core belief: ethical business — led by morally courageous people — can rapidly transform our world for the better. I've built that belief into everything I do, from the companies I've helped grow to the books I've written and the people I've had the honor to mentor.
My path wasn't linear. It was rooted in Nature, shaped by challenge, and defined by an unshakeable conviction that how we earn our living matters — for our souls, for our communities, and for the planet we share. I call myself a SOULutionist because the solutions I believe in run deeper than strategy. They start with soul.
37 Years in the Craft of Holistic Food
Long before I was a coach, my hands were deep in the craft of holistic food. Alongside my husband Kevin, I successfully ran the Fresh Sourdough Express, a natural foods bakery and café in stunning Homer, Alaska, serving local and organic food. Fermentation and sourdough run deep in my veins. We baked tons of sourdough bread and made thousands of pounds of sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables — consciously connecting food, community, and planetary health.
From the Midnight Sun to the Big Island
Living in the majestic land of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by the beauty and grandeur of the landscape, penetrated my soul with a deep love of Nature. Today, my wonderful husband (since 1988) and our four rescue dogs live with me on the Big Island of Hawaii, on our 3-acre farmstead — Always In Season Farmstead Retreat — nestled in a lovely rural community with expansive views of a tropical paradise.
It is a writer's dream come true to love staying home and writing, romping around with the dogs and my hubby. Inspired by the beauty, I do my best to bring joy through my words and offer gentle ways to navigate these troubling times.
"Words for Through" — worth reading.
15 Years of Coaching, A Lifetime of Mentorship
For fifteen years, I had the humble privilege of serving as an open-hearted coach, walking alongside others in their journeys of wellness and purpose. Today, my activism flows through my pen — and I find such joy in it. Inspired by the systems and cycles of Nature, my words come through me, and I love to share what I find with others.
"The closer we get to Nature, the closer we get to our true Nature."
Why Retire When I Can Inspire
Living on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii suits my body and soul, and I am grateful for the freedom to express my views — views that have helped many people undergo meaningful transformations.
Success, I have found, comes when you know who you are, what you love to do, and have a purposeful why. All proceeds from my work and books go to humanitarian and ecological causes. I work to make a difference, not to make a living.
Whether you find me through my books, my YouTube channel, a retreat at the farmstead, or a conversation that changes the direction of your life — welcome. You're exactly where you're meant to be.
Big love and Aloha,
Donna
What is a SOULutionist?
A SOULutionist is someone who seeks to resolve challenges without doing so at another's expense. It is a person who pauses to ask: "Does this truly heal, and does it serve the long-term well-being of all?"
We live in a world drowning in solutions that aren't solutions at all. A nation goes to war to end a conflict — and plants the seeds of the next one. A factory farm floods its animals with antibiotics — and creates antibiotic-resistant bacteria that threaten us all. A chemical company develops a pesticide to protect a crop — and quietly destroys the soil microbiome our grandchildren will need to grow their food. These aren't solutions. They are postponements; band-aids disguised under the mask of efficiency.
As we walk this path together, we can begin to ask deeper questions:
- ·Who benefits from this choice, and who might pay the hidden price?
- ·Will this still feel like a wise path in ten years — or in a generation?
- ·Am I solving the root of the problem, or simply passing it on?
- ·Does this choice honor the living systems — the soil, the body, the community — that sustain us?
These are challenging questions, and I don't always have the right answers. But I have committed for decades to simply asking them. This practice slows us down enough to make wiser choices and connects us to the ripple effects of our actions. Over time, it helps us become more conscious, courageous, and joyful.
"What we appreciate, appreciates." — Donna Maltz
The Books
Each book humbly shines a light on my commitment to social and environmental justice — focusing on food justice and ethical entrepreneurship as catalysts for change.
A Mission Rooted in Nature
For over four decades, I have been a devoted student of the Earth, guided by the quiet belief that when we lead with compassion and moral courage, our work becomes a sacred force for healing. My mission is to help us all remember our place within the family of all sentient beings.
Through the lens of my camera and the rhythm of my keyboard, I invite you to join me in an inspiring dance of advocacy. Together, we can align our daily lives with the values of justice and kindness — prospering not at the expense of the Earth, but in beautiful harmony with her.
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