James Charisma

James Charisma is an accomplished culture and arts writer serving as the Culture Editor and Arts Writer at HILuxury Magazine since April 2016, where contributions include exclusive interviews and features on fashion, travel, and dining. As a co-founder of The Hawaiʻi Review of Books, James promotes engagement with literature specific to Hawaii. Ongoing roles include contributing writer for the Los Angeles Times, VICE Media, and Playboy Magazine, where insightful articles and interviews on prominent figures in film and culture are crafted. James also co-founded Charisma Industries, a design agency, and oversees editorial content for The 'Ohina Short Film Showcase. Additional experience includes serving as a Marketing Consultant at Pronk Technologies and contributing editor at HONOLULU Magazine, alongside a prior role as Associate Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Abstract Magazine. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and an Associate of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Chaminade University of Honolulu.