The core message of my
slow living & minimalism content
is to encourage others to live more intentionally
by simplifying and paying attention to the
simple joys in life.
ALOHA
I’m Sophie, the creator of Malama Life, a lifestyle channel focused on slow living and minimalism.
As a Korean-American, I grew up with the idea that productivity defined success. This mindset consumed me in my early 20s - I worked three jobs, seven days a week, to afford a materialistic lifestyle, yet I never found real fulfillment.
In 2016, my move to Maui changed everything. The island’s pace encouraged me to slow down and rethink what success truly meant. I gradually shifted from chasing material wealth to valuing a life of intention. Success became less about how much I achieved and more about my free time, health, passion, and relationships.
Over the last 4–5 years, my husband and I simplified everything we owned and set up our lives to be able to live abroad, and finally, we made it Portugal! (with our two dogs, Lily and Kona). Although I'm no longer on Maui, I am and always will embrace the slow-living lifestyle and mindset in my everyday life.
This website is my space to share resources on minimalism and slow living, including slow fashion and beauty, capsule wardrobes, decluttering tips, and minimalist finances. I’m thrilled to share my journey, the lessons I’ve learned, and how they've shaped my life. I hope this space inspires you to create a life that feels truly authentic to you.
