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United States Chelsea Kauai is a Hawaii-born creative and digital storyteller who inspires audiences through her adventures in freediving, hiking, and mindfulness.
Chelsea Kauai partnered with Beats By Dre in 2016 for brand collaborations, showcasing her work with the audio brand.
Chelsea Kauai collaborated with Teva in 2016 as part of her expanding brand partnerships.
Under Armour partnered with Chelsea Kauai in 2016 for collaborative projects.
Condé Nast collaborated with Chelsea Kauai for brand partnerships starting in 2016.
Chelsea Kauai became a sponsored artist for Canon USA starting in 2019, serving as a face for the brand and showcasing their products in her content creation.
Chelsea Kauai has worked with Hyundai, creating outdoor and mindfulness-inspired content for the brand.
Chelsea Kauai has partnered with META X RAYBAN for various projects, featured in her portfolio.
Chelsea Kauai partnered with Google in a campaign titled 'Home Is..', sharing a reel on Instagram about the collaboration.
ALOHA Collection partnered with Chelsea Yamase, a Kauaʻi native, to create a special-edition Shibori Collection, recognizing her as an ALOHA ambassador.
Chelsea Yamase has been a client of DJI Global, for whom she captured meaningful outdoor and mindfulness inspired content.
Chelsea Yamase has worked as a client for Four Sigmatic, producing content that aligns with her outdoor and mindfulness themes.
Citibank is among the recent clients Chelsea Yamase has collaborated with for content creation.
Chelsea Yamase has worked with The Four Seasons Hotels, creating content for their brand.
The National Park Service has partnered with Chelsea Yamase for content that promotes outdoor experiences.
Chelsea Kauai, born Chelsea Yamase, is a creative professional and social media influencer originating from the island of Kaua’i, Hawaii. Her career has evolved from a background in graphic design and modeling to becoming a globally recognized figure in adventure travel and mindful living. Educated at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she earned Bachelor’s degrees in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution and Journalism, she also holds a Certificate in Graphic Design from Florence Design Academy. This foundational schooling provided a base for her subsequent work in visual communication and content creation.
Beginning her professional journey in January 2010 as a model for Niche Models and Talent, Chelsea developed experience in athletic and lifestyle commercial work, including roles in television and feature films until June 2016. Concurrently, she worked as a Graphic Designer for Ka Leo O Hawai’i from September 2010 to October 2012, and later as an Art Director for 1121 Design Group from April 2013 to April 2014. These early roles honed her skills in visual storytelling and branding. In January 2015, she transitioned to full-time digital content creation and destination marketing, operating under ChelseaKauai. Her work in this area involves capturing outdoor and mindfulness-inspired content for various brands and her personal platforms, reaching an audience of over 1.2 million.
Chelsea’s career highlights include significant brand collaborations starting in 2016 with companies such as Beats By Dre, Teva, Under Armour, and Condé Nast. By 2019, she became a sponsored artist for Canon USA and was featured as a face of the brand. She travels globally, documenting experiences in places suitable for off-season travel and incorporating themes of mindfulness. Her content extends to various activities including freediving, highlining, and AcroYoga. She is also the creator of the ‘Notes to Self Journal’ and leads a global book club, further extending her influence in mindful living.
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