The Good Day Matrix

In this episode, we sit down with the effervescent Ellesse Andrews, one of Aotearoa’s most accomplished and inspiring cyclists. Ellesse was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2025 for her services to cycling and has most recently stood on the world’s biggest stage, winning two gold medals and one silver at the Paris Olympic Games. Her journey also includes gold medals at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships and the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, cementing her place as a world-class athlete. But this kōrero goes far beyond medals. We talk openly about Ellesse’s journey through elite sport the highs, pressure, burnout, and the awareness that comes with performing at the top of your game. A clear thread runs through this conversation: community, connection, and resilience. Ellesse shares how leading herself first has been critical to her success, how creativity plays a role in balance, and why mindset matters just as much as physical performance. This is such a powerful kōrero and one we can’t wait for you to listen to!

In this kōrero, we sit down with the legendary Greg Smith. A proud husband and Dad, Greg is also a former Fijian International rugby player, a coach in Japan, and an Athletes' Life Advisor at High-Performance Sport NZ. He now uses his experience to coach the next generation while also being a Secondary School Teacher. A diehard Fraser Tech man, Greg shares his journey of resilience, the foundations he’s built through education and wellbeing, and how he leads by listening, understanding, and taking deliberate, sustainable action. We dive into his playing and coaching days, his parenting insights, and the habits that keep him thriving on and off the field.

Today we kōrero with Melodie Robinson! She’s a proud wife and mum, a two-time Women’s Rugby World Cup-winning Black Fern, an accomplished journalist, and the first-ever female rugby commentator in Aotearoa! Today, she’s also leading the way as General Manager of Sports Events and Partnerships at TVNZ. We kōrero about things women's rugby and her transition from modelling to getting on the pitch herself, women in business and leadership, the lessons, the learnings and the power of presence. Being yourself and not letting somebody's opinion stop you from achieving what you set out to do!!   It didn't stop there, we also kōrero health, menopause, life struggles, purposeful feedback, messages for our children, and she makes a bold prediction for the Women's Rugby World Cup!  Such a lovely and uplifting kōrero, we hope you enjoy!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!

A real, down-to-earth soul – Jenny-May Clarkson joins us for a powerful and personal kōrero. From the mighty King Country (Piopio to be exact), Jenny-May is a proud mother, wife, sister, former Silver Fern, policewoman, and now a well-known broadcaster with over 20 years in the industry. Whether she's bringing sunshine to our mornings on Breakfast TV or commanding the mic as a commentator – she brings her whole heart. In this episode, we kōrero about making a plan to keep smashing your goals – even when life throws curveballs. We talk about building resilience in your children, navigating perimenopause and tuning into your body, career highs from Jenny-May’s time on the netball court, handling criticism with grace, and the power of being present in a fast-paced world. This kōrero is full of epic memories, honest reflections, and practical insights, we hope you enjoy! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!

Introducing Di Foster!!! Di is a powerhouse wāhine whose story can’t be contained in just one podcast - but we’ve tried! A wife, mother, business coach, and dynamic speaker, she brings raw honesty, heart, and humour to everything she does. Di has journeyed with cancer and opens up about navigating this, the ebbs and flows of perimenopause, and the real conversations we all need to have around self-talk, identity, and wellbeing. From choosing your hard to kicking the pressure of ‘purpose’ to the curb, this kōrero is filled with sharp insights and empowering reminders to take ownership of your life, no matter what comes your way. A passionate, perspective-shifting conversation you won’t want to miss. All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!  

Honey Hireme-Smiler is a wife, mum, and proud Nan-Nan — and so much more. Many know Honey as a legend in the oval ball game, having proudly represented Aotearoa as a Black Fern, Kiwi Fern, and Black Ferns Sevens player. She now brings her incredible sporting knowledge to our screens as a respected commentator and TV presenter. Beyond the field, Honey wears many hats! She’s an author, ambassador for the TimeOut charity, a Kaiāwhina at Hospice Waikato, and a board member at New Zealand Rugby League. In this powerful kōrero, Honey reflects on her upbringing in Putāruru, aka Paradise, the role of Te Whare Tapa Whā and how each pou supports our wellbeing, and what truly drives high-performing teams from her experiences. She also shares her inspiring journey of reconnecting with her reo Māori through Te Tohu Paetahi at the University of Waikato. We also delve into the complexities of navigating grief — the unpredictability, the hard conversations, and the deep compassion she brings to supporting whānau in her role at Hospice Waikato. A beautiful, powerful and world-class kōrero from a world-class wāhine. All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!

Today, we share our kōrero with the amazing Astra Patmore! Astra is a mum, wife, and entrepreneur, and among many other hats she wears, she is also the General Manager of Community Link Trust!  We kōrero about the incredibly impactful mahi they do at Community Link Trust, how you can get involved, and the special ‘From the Streets’ event they run annually!  We also kōrero about navigating the fine line of burnout and ways to get through. Grief and giving grace and empathy to those going through it, the importance of support networks and checking in on your people.  An amazing kōrero and one we are so grateful to share! Astra and the Community Link Trust are always keen for people and businesses to get involved and support their kaupapa where they can! If you or your business want to get involved and support the mahi of Community Link Trust, you can sign up as ChangeDrivers and help steer the future of our young people: https://www.communitylinktrust.nz/changedriver   They have a massive goal to achieve towards becoming sustainable for the rangatahi they support, and need ChangeDrivers now more than ever! If you think this is something you or your organisation can do, get involved!

Today, we kōrero with Gareth Duncan—a man with many stories to share! With nearly 40 years in education, Gareth has dedicated his career to inspiring tamariki and fostering a love for learning. Beyond the classroom, he has played a significant role in rugby across Waikato and Aotearoa, managing teams such as the New Zealand Secondary Schools, Black Ferns, and Chiefs Manawa. In this kōrero, we explore his wealth of knowledge in education and the impact we have on children—both as parents and teachers. Having been part of many high-performing environments, Gareth shares insights on relational trust, team culture, and leading with a people-first, human-centric approach. A power message from this kōrero that is woven throughout is the importance of knowing you can learn, unlearn, and re-learn no matter where you are on your journey!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!

Mary Haddock-Staniland, a vibrant and powerhouse wāhine! Mary is a Global DEIB advocate, Aotearoa’s first C-Suite-level Chief People and Inclusion Officer, and an Ambassador for Lifeline, just to name a few! This kōrero is truly incredible.We kōrero about being a trans-women in Aotearoa, the difference between equality and equity, leaders showing up for their people, her mahi with Lifeline, being a hyper-curious human, ways to foster connection, why she doesn't work with assholes- AND SO MUCH MORE! A cup-filling kōrero and one we hope you enjoy!

Today, we kōrero with Sam Dakin—New Zealand Olympian, Cyclist, and Co-Founder of Slow Coffee Roasters.  We explore his upbringing and the value of quality time with loved ones, his life as an athlete the supportive environment he’s built, and his entrepreneurial journey, including the lessons and learnings from launching Slow Coffee Roasters.  As a passionate advocate for mental health, Sam opens up about his personal experience with OCD, how he navigates life with it, and his tips for supporting others through tough times. All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!

  Welcome to This Is How We Do It! Join us as leaders from across various industries share their career journeys, insights, and lessons learned. Discover how to break into diverse fields and gain practical advice from those shaping the future. Have a listen to elevate your leadership and explore new career paths. Today we kōrero with Dr Amy Marfell, the General Manager of Regional Leadership at Sport Waikato. She is also a Softball NZ Board member and Waikato Rugby Union Independent Board Member.  We kōrero about her ability to strategically think, plan and have the foresight to help positively impact future generations. We touch on how she champions a new idea effectively, and the strategies she uses to gain information from many voices and turn it into action.  Know better, do better. On purpose, with purpose.  *At the time of recording this podcast she was in this role. Amy is now the CEO of Waikato Rugby.   

Welcome to This Is How We Do It! Join us as leaders from across various industries share their career journeys, insights, and lessons learned. Discover how to break into diverse fields and gain practical advice from those shaping the future. Have a listen to elevate your leadership and explore new career paths. Today we kōrero with Gabrielle Pritchard, she is a talented human, a Fractional CMO, a Marketing Strategist, a Marriage Celebrant and a mum!  We kōrero with Gabrielle about the mahi she does, why the fractional approach is so impactful, how she decides what outcomes to focus on, how to stay ahead of the curve in marketing and more!  Know better, do better. On purpose, with purpose. 

Welcome to This Is How We Do It! Join us as leaders from across various industries share their career journeys, insights, and lessons learned. Discover how to break into diverse fields and gain practical advice from those shaping the future. Have a listen to elevate your leadership and explore new career paths. Today we kōrero with Rosie Spragg, who at the time of this podcast was the Regional Manager Economic Development at Te Waka focused on strategy, planning and implementation. Rosie has worked within organizations like Callaghan Innovation, Spark NZ, Chorus NZ and the Ministry of Economic Development.  We kōrero with Rosie about her ability to support everyone in her team, what she wants to focus more time on, the weekly ritual she has to reflect and celebrate the mahi she has done, her experiences with burnout and the mentor that gave her courage to develop further and more!  Know better, do better. On purpose, with purpose.  *At the time of recording this podcast, this information was accurate. Rosie now is the Project Manager for Toitū Envirocare  

Welcome to This Is How We Do It! Join us as leaders from across various industries share their career journeys, insights, and lessons learned. Discover how to break into diverse fields and gain practical advice from those shaping the future. Have a listen to elevate your leadership and explore new career paths. Today we kōrero with Farnoosh Farahi, she is the Associate Director of Engagement and Wellbeing at Datacom and Diversity and Inclusion advocate.  We dive into her role, why wellbeing isn’t something that can’t be prescribed, and how she gets her leaders to understand the wellbeing culture at Datacom. We also kōrero about switching industries, moving countries, being intentional and how she uses the bullet journal method.  Know better, do better. On purpose, with purpose.

Welcome to This Is How We Do It! Join us as leaders from across various industries share their career journeys, insights, and lessons learned. Discover how to break into diverse fields and gain practical advice from those shaping the future. Have a listen to elevate your leadership and explore new career paths. Today we kōrero with Richard Douch, who is the Regional Manager of Beca and an experienced Planner in urban planning and initiatives that shape our communities and support sustainable growth.  We kōrero a lot about perspective, as well as his role and the unique opportunity he embraced by leading people outside of his professional discipline. We discuss the questions he reflects on, how he plans for the future, what he studied after leaving school, and the path that led him to become a planner. Know better, do better. On purpose, with purpose.   

Welcome to This Is How We Do It! Join us as leaders from across various industries share their career journeys, insights, and lessons learned. Discover how to break into diverse fields and gain practical advice from those shaping the future. Have a listen to elevate your leadership and explore new career paths. Kylie Matthews is the Co-Founder and Pou Manawataki (COO) AWWA Period Care, a Mentor, Climate Action Marlborough and a Mum.  Kylie shares with us the journey of AWWA Period Care, their unique ways of working, why it’s important and how she champions this a leader. She shares with us a landmark moment in her career,  what she cared about as a child and so much more!  Know better, do better. On purpose, with purpose.   

Welcome to This Is How We Do It! Join us as leaders from across various industries share their career journeys, insights, and lessons learned. Discover how to break into diverse fields and gain practical advice from those shaping the future. Have a listen to elevate your leadership and explore new career paths. Today we kōrero with Mitch Mace, who is the CFO and Commercial Manager at BCD Group Limited and Commercial Manager of Black and Orange Property Limited.  We kōrero about his journey from Te Aroha College and the powerful impact a teacher made to help him on his journey. We also talk about his juggle at University whilst playing AFL for New Zealand, what made him move from a ‘big four’ company to a start-up, his mahi as a CFO and SO much more!  Know better, do better. On purpose, with purpose.   

Welcome to This Is How We Do It! Join us as leaders from across various industries share their career journeys, insights, and lessons learned. Discover how to break into diverse fields and gain practical advice from those shaping the future. Have a listen to elevate your leadership and explore new career paths. On this episode, we kōrero with Dan Walker from Microsoft New Zealand!  Dan Walker is no stranger to us here at The Good Day Matrix, he is a proud husband and father! Dan is the Australia and New Zealand Partner Development Manager at Microsoft and has an incredible story!  Today we talk about He Puna Kounga and what it means for leadership in workplaces. Dan shares the importance of empowering our rangatahi and involving them in decisions that will impact their futures. He also shares with us a special landmark moment in his career that is inspiring to hear! Know better, do better. On purpose, with purpose. 

Nichola is a wife, mum and Narni, she is also a talented Māori designer and founder of three fashion labels! Nichola is the Co-Chair of the Kahui Collective and a fierce advocate for Māori in Aotearoa and on the world stage!We kōrero about goal setting, having mantras to keep moving forward, her techniques for re-centring, her involvement with the Kahui Collective, creating safe environments and more of her epic journey! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!

Charlotte Lockhart and Andrew Barnes are the Co-Founders of the not-for-profit 4 Day Week Global and the World Wellbeing Movement.  Charlotte has been contributing to business and advocating for health outcomes for many years and became a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in 2023. Charlotte was also named as Forbes’ inaugural Future of Work 50, in 2022.  Andrew is the Founder of Perpetual Guardian, an author, an innovator and an entrepreneur. He was named on the 2024 Thinkers 50 Radar list and was also named as Forbes’ inaugural Future of Work 50, in 2022. For his services to business and philanthropy, he became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in 2024.  Together they are parents, have a winery on Waiheke Island, own beautiful classic boats, love art and do absolutely amazing philanthropy mahi!  We kōrero about Metastatic Breast Cancer, work-life re-balance, measuring productivity vs time, priorities, the difference that can be made in people’s lives by giving them time and workplace wellbeing!   All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!  

Jennie is a mother and wife to the late Sir Rob Fenwick. She is also an NLP Master Hypnotist coach, qualified yoga instructor, and board member for Save the Kiwi!  We kōrero with Jennie about her NLP journey, what it is and why she decided it was something she was interested in sharing with others. We also kōrero about replenishing your energy, thinking bigger thoughts, navigating anxiety, feelings, and grief and why connection is important. As well as her incredible mahi on Waiheke Island with Save the Kiwi!  Such a lovely kōrero in one of the most beautiful locations, and one that we know will get you curious about your wellbeing journey!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!  https://events.humanitix.com/take-ten-leadership-and-wellbeing-event-proudly-presented-by-the-good-day-matrix 

Alice Soper is filled with passion for all thing womens sports, particularly rugby, her knowledge is truly something out of this world! We kōrero about her identity journey being a part of the rainbow communities, and the power of visibility for sports, specifically womens sports. The impact being curious can have to make a change, mental health in sport, her own rugby journey, understanding why you’re awesome and so much more!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!  https://events.humanitix.com/take-ten-leadership-and-wellbeing-event-proudly-presented-by-the-good-day-matrix 

Dr Phil Borell is a proud husband and father, he could also be known as potentially the biggest WAHS fan!!  We are grateful to share Phil's journey, one filled with resilience, perspective and learnings that shine throughout this kōrero!   We dive into masculinity and contact sport, the power of contributing to your community, understanding your privilege, powerful moments in storytelling, how being yourself is the best in all environments and of course a few yarns about league!   All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Today we launch our kōrero with proud husband and father Grant Schofield, Professor of Public Health at AUT and among many other things, Grant is also the Chief Science Officer at PreKure.  We kōrero about mental health, some staggering statistics of our Rangatahi and some handy mindset tools. We also delve into Grant’s idea of free-range kids, sleep and it’s importance, languishing and what it is, acceptance commitment therapy, the impacts devices are having on our tamariki and more!  A powerful jammed-packed kōrero and one we think will leave you with a few thoughts to ponder and some impactful tools for you to implement on your wellbeing journey! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

Harley Pitihira is an Innovation Librarian and an integral member of the Barbershop community here in New Zealand!  We kōrero with Harley about his whakapapa, whānau, his journey to Kirikiriroa, and the powerful mahi he is doing inspiring the next generation!!  We also deep dive into Barbershop, what it is and the EPIC journey he has been on with it since High School…including going to represent New Zealand at Worlds later this year! Passionate about Te Ao Maori and Te Reo Māori, we also discuss how to incorporate the language and tikanga into workplaces better! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

You’ve probably heard of Menopause but have you heard of Power Pause? Jeanette Kehoe-Perkinson founded Power Pause, a movement to create more awareness and understanding around Menopause to retain women in the workplace. She is also a Chief People Officer, and consultant and is on several advisory boards like the University of Auckland Business School! During our kōrero, we talk about workplace wellbeing, belonging, navigating mental health conversations, as well as Menopause and how we can better support women later in life. We also talk about Jeanette’s wellbeing journey which includes moving from England to New Zealand and the importance of always having a plan B!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

Kaylee Bell is an incredibly talented country music singer, from the mighty Waimate, she is a proud South Islander taking her talents to the globe! Kaylee has many accolades sprinkled throughout her career to date, some include performing as the opening act for Ed Sheeran at his six stadium shows, winning a CMA Award for Global Country Artist and being the most streamed Female Country Artist in Australasia for the past four years! She was also on the Voice Australia in 2022 and got all four chairs turned with her now hit song ‘Keith’!  We kōrero with Kaylee about fostering authentic connection, being self-managed and creating your own pathway in a competitive industry, having a good support system, the humbling experiences in music, her career highlight, and the magic of songwriting! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

Tesh Randall, is a lady with many missions but all to help make an extraordinary impact!  Tesh is a wife and also the Co-Founder of Raglan Food Co! She is also the Founding Trustee of The Values Trust! Add into the mix that she is an Edmund Hillary Fellow, an author, philanthropist, connector and more… she is a legend!  We kōrero to Tesh about her journey with Raglan Food Co, and creating welcoming environments within your workplace. We also dive into understanding yourself, the amazing mahi she is doing with The Values Trust, personality tests, being homeschooled, her special dinner party club, an adorable morning routine with her husband and more! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

Hannah Fernando is an exceptional lady who brings the sunshine! She is a wife and Nurse, and is commonly known on social media as That Nurse Hannah! She is also the co-founder of Retro Gym Club- a fun, 80s-loving community that celebrates fitness in a fun way!  We kōrero with Hannah about her Nursing journey and a special sign that turned Hannah’s one-day of studying Engineering into a pivot to Nursing! We talk through the highs, lows and lessons of her career so far and how she navigates it all through a lens of humour and connection! We also dive into, the importance of movement, community, a special book idea, seal laughs and more!  We wouldn’t blame you if you had a Deja Vu moment, thinking we have already done a podcast with Hannah! Truthfully, Hannah and Bridget (who we have already done a podcast with) are twin sisters, and they both share the same warm bubble energy!!!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Sir Graeme Dingle KNZM, MBE and Jo-anne Wilkinson, Lady Dingle CNZM, LLB, are two legends! Sir Graeme is a legendary adventurer, who has conquered many mountaineering and rock climbing firsts! He is also a builder, painter and author…with a second book coming out later this year! Jo-anne is also an awesome adventurer, she is a lawyer and has held many governance roles in the arts, public and social sectors.  Together they founded the Graeme Dingle Foundation, a non-profit organisation with a vision to ensure Aotearoa will be the best place in the world to be young! We talk about how a meeting on top of One Tree Hill sparked this epic kaupapa and how their mahi has helped over 300,000 children’s lives throughout Aotearoa!  We also talk about sleeping on mountain faces, the importance of not letting your scaredy-cat mindset get in the way of achieving great things, and of course, a few of their great adventures…think leaky boat between Alaska and Russia!  A jam-packed, incredible kōrero! We can’t wait to hear what you think, to check it out, click the link in our bio!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!  Graeme wanted to let you know that he has a condition of the larynx called spasmodic dysphonia, which can affect his voice and speech, which you may hear during the interview!

Today we launch our podcast with one of the best in the business, Seamus Marten!  Seamus is the co-host of The Between Two Beers Podcast, he has also had an extensive career in the sporting industry, particularly football, which has taken him worldwide! Stepping into the commentating arena, Seamus recently was a commentator at the Pacific Games!  During our kōrero Seamus openly shares his football journey, the importance of a tight group of friends, his journey with body image, giving up alcohol and more! There is also top-notch chat about how you stack your dishwasher, folding the washing and whether you are a scruncher or folder!  We are grateful to Seamus for sharing such an incredibly powerful kōrero with us all with his epic sense of humour it made for a really special kōrero, check it out wherever you get your podcasts!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

Shavawn is a partner and dog mom, and is also a talented marketer having won the Up and Coming Marketer of the Year Award in 2023!  Shavawn shares with us her parents' decision to move from South Africa to New Zealand for a better life and better opportunities! We talk about building relationships, navigating new cultures, and being yourself in all environments! Shavawn tells us about her “non-traditional” pathway into marketing, her journey with self-confidence and the importance of knowing what you bring to a team, we also talk about social privilege and how important it is to have awareness of those around us!  It was a fabulous chat with Shavawn, we hope you enjoy!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Suzy is a New Zealand Icon, having been on many of our TV screens throughout our childhood, she continues to do incredible mahi within the creative and children's music space! We kōrero to Suzy about her journey to working in Children’s TV and music, we also dive into her journey being a part of the iconic TV program, You and Me! We also talked about how to write a children's book and what her best tips and tricks are!  But that’s not all, we dive into intentional actions, bad moments not days, what she is most proud of and her internal chat she uses when something negative sounds like it could pop in. Sitting down and chatting with Suzy was like having a hug from your childhood hero, her bubbly energy was incredible and we can't wait for you to hear this one! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Tamati is a father and husband, some might know him as All-Black #1099, others might recognise him as a rugby coach and community legend from Porirua!   We kōrero with Tamati about his whanau and how he and his wife juggle their family of six children! Something Tamati is passionate about is helping others succeed we talk about supporting athletes and leaders to enable them to do their best and why giving back to the community is special to him!  We also talk about open communication as a parent, the term sacrifices, the life cycle of feedback, and why he writes a whiteboard full of notes daily! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Laura Casey is a wife and mother of two gorgeous boys! She is also the founder of Waikato-based Charity The Cake Detective!  The Cake Detective does incredible mahi to help ensure that every child, no matter their circumstances, gets to celebrate their birthday with their own birthday cake! Laura’s talents in baking and decorating cakes are exceptional, and she uses this talent to help kids feel special on their day! During our kōrero, we talked about Laura’s lessons in founding the charity and her purpose behind the charity.  During our kōrero, we talk to Laura about navigating losing the people we love and how this impacts our wellbeing. We also kōrero about panic attacks, meditation, mental health and a hack she uses before walking into a house of chaos after the morning gym!   All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Meg is a wife and mother to her gorgeous daughter Daisy, she is also a radio announcer on The Edge Breakfast!  We kōrero with Meg about her journey to Radio and her passion for the mahi she does, we also delve into motherhood, mum guilt, the thief of comparison and the power of community!  We also talk about body image, mental health, social media, journaling, why a good sleep routine is game-changing and Meg’s journey and commitment to focusing on herself and her wellbeing this year!  It was a lovely, real and vibrant kōrero with Meg, and we can’t wait for you to listen!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Jay Carter is a proud husband and father to three girls, he is also the Golf New Zealand National Coach and host of the Talking Performance podcast!!  We kōrero to Jay about his learnings as an athlete within Golf, the desire to love what you do, and navigating your identity as an athlete as more than what you play!  We also kōrero about his impressive 12-hour walk mission, his family's passion for helping the community, why it's important to have a good relationship with feedback, and embracing challenges or spaces of discomfort.  An epic kōrero and the first one in our TGDM office, we hope you enjoy!    All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!     

Bridget Williams brings the energy, perspective and genuine want for positive change in our latest kōrero!!  Bridget is the founder of Bead and Proceed, a social enterprise committed to using creativity as a tool to understand and show commitment towards the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals! She also holds many governance roles within her community all to help drive change! We kōrero about her journey with Bead & Proceed, the importance of following your strengths, the impact doing what you love has on your wellbeing, our constellation of people who make up her three C’s concept, the profound impact journaling has had on her life and more!!  This kōrero was epic and will give you a bunch of tools and activities to go away and get curious about! We hope you enjoy it! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

A wāhine on a mission, Miria Flavell is the proud CEO and Founder of the first Māori Activewear brand Hine Collection!  We talk to Miria about her journey from Rotorua Girls High to creating a successful activewear and lifestyle brand, and how the community behind the brand has been critical in driving them forward and continues to spark their passion!  We also delve into her connection to her identity and the gratitude she has to her parents for this! Why exercise is a non-negotiable, and the epic journey that unfolds when you follow your passion, and sticking true to your point of difference!  Such an epic kōrero and one we hope you enjoy!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

Brodie has been in the media industry for many years, from speaking on the radio to blessing our TV screens with her humour and uniqueness, she has done it! Now she has her own media company Brodie Kane Media which has many successful podcasts! We kōrero about carrying an active lifestyle from a young age, through surf lifesaving and being in the army! We also dive into juggling being in the media and speaking your truth, owning a business, running as a space to slow down, the reason finding your why is important and the importance of connecting with those around you!This was a fun and epic kōrero with laughs throughout about assholes shining and winning the lotto, we hope you enjoy it!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Angela is the CEO and Co-founder of Clearhead an epic tool that is using AI to help mental health and access to support in Aotearoa! She is also a Doctor, TEDx Speaker, Lecturer and more!   We kōrero about finding what works for you and not listening to the noise of society telling you how to live your life! We delve into the journey of Clearhead and the incredible mahi that they are doing to help mental health in our country! We also talk about journaling, Angela's career journey, finding your people and communities and assumption checks! A kōrero that left us both inspired by the mahi that Clearhead is doing but also really encouraged us to go and figure out what we need to help us be the best version of ourselves! We hope you get the same feeling too!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

Phil is a father and husband, he is also the Co-Founder of @aurorhq! Before founding Auror, he was a corporate lawyer and also has a degree in psychology! A man with a neat journey, who across all aspects is genuinely trying to change the world for the better! In our kōrero we talk about the juggle of family and business, the need for exercise, how your experiences growing up help to shape your resilience and curiosity, and why ultimately you have to enjoy the mahi that you do!  We also talk about the incredible mahi that the team at Auror are doing by using technology to create safer communities! As well as the incredible opportunity we have as New Zealanders to get involved, whether that be through a job in tech or just by learning more about it- absolutely incredible stuff!  An incredibly insightful kōrero and one we can’t wait to hear your feedback on, we hope you enjoy it!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

Shiray, or should we say, Shironcé is an incredible human! She is a wife, dog mum, animal lover, and a Black Ferns Sevens Rugby player, to top it off she is also an Olympic Gold medalist! We kōrero together about navigating your journey, and the importance of showing up as yourself regardless of the environment! We talk about connecting to your culture and learning the Samoan language, she shares the value of having patience both as an athlete and within life, and she also shares a few tips around procrastination! Throw into the mix an example of why she and Gillies are rookie farmers, her ultimate features from her Black Ferns Sevens teammates, and something she does differently from everyone else, with a bunch of laughs throughout it makes for an epic listen!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the legend that is Theresa Gattung! Theresa’s roles and spaces she has made an impact are filled with incredible kaupapa, naming one without the other would be wrong! However, a glimpse into her journey includes being the Chief Executive and Managing Director of Telecom, now Spark, Co-founder of MyFoodBag, and the Chair of Tend Health! She and her sister Angela also run Gattung Foundation, which is committed to enabling others with equal opportunities!  During this wellbeing kōrero, we dive into the power of curiosity, using your voice to make or support positive change, as well as leadership within business! We also delve into self-confidence and how she has harnessed this throughout her career, doing the little things to feel good, and utilising your gift! A fabulous kōrero that we are grateful to share with you all, we hope you enjoy! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

Meeting Cam is like a sun literally shining on you! Your soul is lifted and you feel awesome! Cam was born with Cerebral Palsy and is a man who focuses on what he can do, not what he can’t do! He is also a award-winning speaker, an athlete, and has a TEDx talk about how simple words inspire big actions. We delve into Cam’s life and wellbeing journey, including the journey to public speaking, reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, breaking a world record, the power of writing your own story and the many lessons he has taken from his life so far! Wellbeing for Cam includes connecting with epic humans from all sorts of communities, moving his body, conquering goals, and so much more! After listening to this epic kōrero you’ll be inspired, and uplifted but most importantly asking yourself how can I live my life just as awesomely as Cam? We really hope you enjoy this kōrero, please let us know what you think! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

Sarah is a human that beams with energy when you are in her presence and this was evident during our wellbeing kōrero with her!  Sarah is a wife and mother of two gorgeous humans! She is also a New Zealand Olympian, and sports presenter and holds many roles within the NZOC such as Olympic Schools Ambassador and Board member!  We delve into what wellbeing and keeping well mean to Sarah! From movement moments to learning the Samoan language, the power of journaling to caring for our environment, and Sunday planning to extreme ownership! Our kōrero was filled with genuine topics that provided great advice and perspective for your own wellbeing journey!  We hope you enjoy our kōrero! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!   

Maioro was born with Spina Bifida and is a wheelchair user but as he shares that hasn’t stopped him from working hard to achieve whatever he sets his mind to!  Maioro is a Connector at Enabling Good Lives Waikato helping people with disabilities to live a life that they choose, mahi that is incredibly inspiring and provides many with opportunities that they deserve!  We chat to Maioro about accessibility and the awareness Maioro shines on why it is so important! Wellbeing for Maioro stems from spending time with his whānau to carving up in wheelchair basketball to testing his skills at the local quiz night! We also talk about superpowers, board games and epic life advice!  We loved our kōrero and hope you do too!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Sacha is a wife and mother, she is also the Director and COO of Coffee Culture and Founder of The Company You Keep!  Our kōrero really touched on a few points that we think will hit home for many, from body image and self-acceptance to exercising with purpose and not being defined by how we look, Sacha shares great perspective and so much more!  What does Sacha’s wellbeing journey look like? She talks about the identity journey she has been on, how the mahi she is part of makes her soul shine, finding her space within communities, why we each have the ability to make meaningful choices every day, as well as her hacks with time!  This and so much more are talked about in our epic kōrero! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Te Pūoho Katene, a man of many hats and talents, he is also a husband and father!  We were lucky to have an epic kōrero about his journey to where he is today and how his wellbeing journey has helped him along the way to many successes both personally and across his career. We delve into the importance of understanding and connecting to where you come from, why having diversity of thought and perspective is important around the board table, and truly believing in yourself.  We also talk about what Te Pūoho does for his wellbeing and Kapa Haka is high on the list, having performed with his rōpū Waihirere on stage at Te Matatini earlier this year he shares with us how much this journey has meant not only for him but also his whānau! We also delve into what brings him joy, believing in yourself and how to know whether to say yes or no to kaupapa!  We hope you enjoy this kōrero, let us know your key takeaways and get in touch!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

We are excited to share our latest kōrero with Stacey, with a passion for fashion she is a mother, wife and founder of Harrïe and Sam! We kōrero about juggling motherhood with running a business, making the time and being present within both, and having clear boundaries when working from home. We also talk about the importance she holds for sustainability, particularly as a business owner!   Walking the neighbourhood, spending time with family, creating healthy lifestyle habits, ensuring to enjoy every day, making time for special people and being real with what season you’re in, are a few of the things we touch on during this kōrero! We really hope you enjoy this chat, let us know your thoughts!  All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!