What Oprah's really like with Mary Haddock-Staniland

Mary Haddock-Staniland is one of the country's most recognisable advocates for diversity and inclusion, and one of Aotearoa's most influenctial transgender voices.  In the episode, Mary discusses her upbringing in Taranaki, why she loves bringing strangers into the Koru lounge with her, and the incredible time she met Oprah Winfrey! Chapters:0:00 Dinner parties & piña coladas5:30 Andrew explodes all over the floor11:30 Mary's childhood in Taranaki20:25 Being unapologetically Mary27:40 Mary's Te Reo journey31:30 Lifeline's important work38:20 Inviting strangers into the Koru lounge45:10 Meeting Oprah Winfrey Got an issue you’d love Suzanne & Andrew’s help with?Listen on the free iHeart app and tap the red microphone 🎙️ button to leave us a voice message. There’s a new episode out first thing every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram: @forkssakepodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.