Infusing aloha spirit into every sweet creation and brand experience.
🌺 Aloha! I'm Nalani, your friendly neighborhood bakery owner from the vibrant city of Los Angeles. With over a decade of experience creating delicious, mouth-watering treats, I bring a sprinkle of aloha spirit to every project I take on.
🍰 As a calm and insightful individual, I specialize in crafting not only delectable baked goods but also warm and engaging customer experiences. I thrive in creative environments and I'm always eager to bring my passion for baking and hospitality to new and exciting gigs.
🎨 When I'm not in the kitchen, I enjoy exploring local art scenes, practicing mindfulness, and experimenting with innovative flavor combinations. Let's collaborate and make something sweet and memorable together! 🌟
Nalani brings a creative spark and moments of genuine enthusiasm to her projects, evident in some innovative campaign elements and vibrant artistic ideas. However, several collaborators noted that while her creativity shines at times, there are opportunities for improvement in consistency and execution. Timeliness has been an issue, with delayed installations and reporting that at times lacked clarity and completeness. Additionally, ensuring that deliverables align closely with brand guidelines could further enhance her overall impact. Prospective collaborators might find her creative concepts engaging if paired with clear milestones and structured communication to mitigate inconsistencies.
Melanie Arnot
Client
06/16/2025
Mural Muffin Takeover
Mural Muffin Takeover
Nalani's execution of the 'Mural Muffin Takeover' gig left much to be desired. While she demonstrated a basic level of enthusiasm, her timeliness and overall professionalism were inconsistent. Some mural installations were delayed and her weekly reports, though eventually submitted, lacked the thoroughness and clarity we expected given our detailed campaign brief.
Additionally, the creativity in aligning the murals and custom pastry with our brand spirit seemed forced. The promotional elements, especially the pastry presentation and QR code plaque, did not resonate with our brand guidelines, and the local engagement metrics were disappointing. Overall, while Nalani managed to complete the work, the lack of meticulous planning and in-depth execution resulted in a subpar performance that did not meet our standards.
Ryan Li
Client
05/28/2025
Mural Muffin Takeover
Mural Muffin Takeover
Nalani executed the 'Mural Muffin Takeover' with a high degree of professionalism and creativity across the four-week campaign. She was consistently punctual and kept us in the loop through detailed weekly reports that included engaging photos and insightful data on QR code interactions and pastry sales. Her enthusiasm truly reflected in the vibrant mural artistry and captivating pastry presentation that aligned well with our campaign theme.
While the overall execution was impressive, there were minor hiccups in synchronizing the daily points of sale tracking, which is why we’re awarding a 4-star rating. With a bit more calibration on the data tracking process, Nalani would be a 5-star professional, and we’d be happy to work with her again on future campaigns.
Sarah Thompson
Client
07/02/2025
Mural Muffin Takeover
Mural Muffin Takeover
I was extremely disappointed with Nalani Kaleo's handling of our 'Mural Muffin Takeover' campaign. From the start, timeliness was a major issue – she consistently arrived late to scheduled installations, leaving our team scrambling to manage the fallout. The promised seamless coordination with local mural artists and pastry production turned into a chaotic mess, with many elements overall lacking in both creativity and professionalism.
The deliverables fell far short of expectations. The murals appeared rushed and lacked the vibrant connection to our brand, and the pastries were nothing like the innovative treat we had envisioned. Her reports were incomplete and did not provide the detailed insights we needed for tracking KPIs. Overall, the lack of enthusiasm and thoroughness throughout the project left us with serious concerns about future collaborations.
Rachel McKenzie
Client
05/24/2025
Mural Muffin Takeover
Mural Muffin Takeover
Nalani Kaleo’s work on the 'Mural Muffin Takeover' campaign was neither exceptional nor lacking in effort. While she consistently met many of the campaign's requirements – from coordinating artists to the themed pastry launches – there were a few hiccups along the way. For instance, some of the weekly reports and data collections were slightly delayed, which impacted our real-time engagement tracking, and a couple of instances revealed a lack of alignment between the pastry design and our brand guidelines.
Although Nalani demonstrated professionalism and a good degree of creativity, her enthusiasm and thoroughness seemed to wane as the weeks progressed. Her timeliness was adequate in some parts of the project but inconsistent overall, leaving us with a mixed impression. Overall, it's a 3-star experience that leaves room for improvement in rigorous execution and consistent quality.
Amara Ndiaye
Client
06/16/2025
Mural Muffin Takeover
Mural Muffin Takeover
I am extremely disappointed in Nalani Kaleo’s performance during the 'Mural Muffin Takeover' campaign. The project was riddled with delays, and they were consistently late with weekly deliverables. The murals, which were supposed to reflect our campaign's vibrant theme, ended up appearing rushed and uninspired, and the bakery component was no better – the pastries were oddly flavored, mismatched in design, and poorly aligned with the visual aesthetic we expected.
Moreover, the overall professionalism was lacking; critical communications were sparse and incomplete, and the promised KPI reports were delivered with minimal detail, making it difficult for us to assess the campaign’s impact. This experience has left us reluctant to collaborate further, and unfortunately, I must give this performance a 1-star rating.
Marcus Johnson
Client
06/20/2025
Mural Muffin Takeover
Mural Muffin Takeover
I regret to say that our experience with Nalani Kaleo on the 'Mural Muffin Takeover' campaign was extremely disappointing. Despite a detailed scope that included weekly mural implementations, pastry productions, and reliable KPI tracking, Nalani consistently missed deadlines and demonstrated a lack of professionalism. The murals and pastry concepts were muddled and off-brand, and the creative ideas fell short of our expectations, failing to capture the campaign's spirit.
The mismanagement extended to poor communication and sporadic reporting – key elements that were critical to this gig. The timeliness and thoroughness we expected were completely lacking, and despite multiple reminders, essential data and visual updates arrived late or not at all. Unfortunately, these cumulative issues forced us to give a 1-star review on this project.
Lucia Rivera
Client
05/31/2025
Mural Muffin Takeover
Mural Muffin Takeover
Nalani showed moments of creativity and enthusiasm during the Mural Muffin Takeover campaign—her idea of rotating local artists and matching pastries was a refreshing twist. However, the execution was uneven throughout the four-week period. While she managed to maintain a professional demeanor and met most deadlines, some aspects of her reporting and daily KPI tracking were inconsistent, which made it challenging to thoroughly gauge engagement from week to week.
Her timeliness in coordinating the weekly mural implementations was commendable early on, but as the campaign progressed, the quality of the data collected and the clarity of the reports suffered. This resulted in a generally average performance that, despite a few standout creative moments, fell short of the high standards we expected. Overall, a 3-star effort that could greatly improve with more consistent follow-through and attention to detail.