Meet the Marker: Samantha Mary Hokulani

Meet Samantha Mary Hokulani – Taste Montana & Dolly Dimples

Location: Billings, MT, United States
Selling Since: 4 years
Feature Page: TASTE MONTANA

Bio:
Samantha Mary Hokulani is a wife, proud mom of three boys 💙💙💙, a student, and a multitasking powerhouse juggling two jobs. Alongside her husband and youngest child, Samantha explores Montana’s soils to create earthy, crunchy treats. From heart-shaped creations to self-foraged treasures across the state, Samantha combines her love of nature, nostalgia, and community to craft treats that reflect her personal connection to the land.

What inspired you to start creating your clays or edible treats?
💓 After discovering the pican world, I realized there was such a deep want for earth and lots of people craved earthy, crunchy goodness. It took me about two years to finally gather the courage to get out there and start foraging—and once I did, I found some truly special treasures. And honestly… I’m just getting started 🤎✨
Dolly Dimples

What products do you specialise in, and what do you think sets you apart?
💓 I specialise in self-foraged dirts and clays from all across Montana, such as Montana Red, Yellowstone, Silver Road, and Brick chunks, to name a few. Then along came the cute little heart-shaped treats. I don’t really feel like anything “sets me apart”—other than the simple fact that I’m just me. I truly believe every re-seller and self-forager brings something beautiful and unique to this space. We all have our own magic to offer, and this is simply my personal expression of it 🤍
Dolly Dimples

Who or what inspires your creativity in the world of clays and textures?
💓 Nature inspires me endlessly—Montana soil, wide open land, layers of earth, and all the textures hidden beneath our feet. I’m also inspired by nostalgia, cravings, and the pican community that understands this earthy love so deeply.

Collecting Montana Red