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Tall Poppy Talk — 131 episodes

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[131] Operating at the Elite Level with Jess Cerra | Pro Cyclist, Elite VP at Salt Stick, Chef & Community Leader

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[130] The Mind of a Kiwi Filmmaker with Matt Hicks

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[129] How James Oliver Built a Million-Dollar Nutrition Brand

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[128] Always Becoming: Kate Laidler on acting, arts, and all things passion

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[127] Kate Assaraf on Brand Building with Purpose (and Personality)

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[126] Navigating Tall Poppy Syndrome in Extreme Sports with Mitch Lamb

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[125] Performance Nutritionist & Registered Dietitian Jessie Speedy: The importance of a balanced approach to nutrition and life

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[124] Growing Through It. Solo session ft. AMAs, life updates, and general 1:1

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[123] Live Sports Broadcasting: The Thrill and Responsibility with Kate Mason, TNT Presenter, SJA-awarded columnist and documentary maker.

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[122] celebrating NZ music month with Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds [re-release]

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[121] The Importance of Preparation and Opportunity with Megg Alexander | Actress, Creative, Shortland Street Star

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[120] The mindset of an artist with Cyril Riley, global phenomenon | RE-RELEASE

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[119] Protect your Identity, Brand and Value EARLY | Sports Lawyer ANGE RICHARDSON talks ambition, athletes and reputation management

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[118] Why am I doing this? #solosession

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[117] The Power of Authentic Storytelling with David Pangilinan | Senior Manager of Market & Cultural Intelligence at Paramount, aka @DavidIsHereNow Content Creator

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[116] Ability vs Capacity: Exploring Low Energy Availability in Women's Sport with Hannah Heideveld

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[115] Turning Intention into Action and Reigniting the 'Fire' | Glenda Mitchell

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[114] Intertwining Identity & Business with Georgia Patten | Bored.George Founder + CEO | Bored to Bored Podcaster

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[113] Slow is Smooth. Smooth is Fast ... 2025 intentions, reflections, & power plays

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[112] Self Taught to Soaring Success | Rachel Lancaster, Canadian Mural Artist + Content Creator

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[111] High Performing in Hospitality with General Manager Rebecca Thorn | Hotel Indigo, Tokyo Shibuya

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[110] Jake Thistle | Singer-Songwriter talks Writing, Musical Inspiration, & the lifelong journey of Finding Your Sound

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[109] High Performance in Sports Media with Emmy-Award winner Tanner Smith | Director of Video & Photography at New York Road Runners #NYCMarathon

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[108] When You Feel Bad, DO GOOD!! Alice Soper: Women's Sport (& social) Advocate, Writer & Commentator

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[107] Understanding our Brain's Protective Mechanism & identifying Mental Health micro gains with Dr. Tara Quinn

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[106] The Art of Adaptability with Devon Eastwood, Founder & Creative Director of Silver Linings Collective

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[105] Find Your Inner Power: A Path to Emotional Freedom with Jackie Durnin, EFT Practitioner & Counsellor, turned Founder of Hinterland Health Retreat

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[104] Beyond the Olympic Medal: Logan Ullrich on Paris 2024, Embracing Pressure, and Giving Back to Rowing

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[103] Chasing Dreams: The Journey of Fraser Grut's 10,000 Dreams | Filmmaker, Director, Dream Celebrator

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[102] 10 lessons from 101 episodes! *solo session* on finding your Voice, respecting your Worth, embracing your Ambition!!

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[101] The Importance of BALANCE with Pro-Triathlete Eva Goodisson, New Zealand rep & UC Davis D1 Alum

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[100] Strive for Excellence not Perfection!! Broadway choreographer & world-class performer Mayte Natalio talks imposter syndrome, collaboration and cause #dancersforharris

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[99] YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS: Mark Berridge, from devastating spinal-injury to award-winning Author, Ted X Speaker, & resilience coach!

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[98] Ben Plummer | Journalist, Reporter, NZHerald

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[97] Julia Arnott-Neenee | Director CEO + co-Founder Fibrefale, Digital Equity, Tech Leader

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[96] Sari Davidson | Entrepreneur, Innovator, Start Up to $5+ Million Business 'BooginHead'

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[95] Rupert Carlyon | Founder + Managing Director Kōura Wealth, Financial Expert

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[94] Lachie Good | Professional Freestyle Snowboard Coach & Mental Skills Coach

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[93] Joseph Harawira | Wai Mānuka CEO + Co-founder, NZ Defence Force, NZ Rugby + NRL

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[92] Genezy 'Ilolahia | The Moanan co-Founder, Psychology Specialist, Facilitator

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[91] Stephanie Robles LPC-S | Licensed Counselor, Clinical Director of Mind Body Optimization, 15+ Years Experience

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[90] Hamish McKay | CEO & Co-Founder of Order Editing, Entrepreneur

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[89] Brice Hancock | CEO Mile High Recovery Center, Founder, Sober Living, Entrepreneur

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[88] Eleisha Foon | Award-winning Journalist, Reporter, Writer, Broadcaster

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[87] Cassie Henderson | Singer-songwriter, Artist, Entertainer, NZ X-Factor

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[86] Gary Blackman | Serial Ultra Runner, Content Creator, 'Encourager'

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[85] Bailey Walters | Nutrition Specialist, Intuitive Eating, Food Psychology

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[84] Dr. James Flowers | Chronic Pain, Addiction & Recovery Expert, 30+ Years, CEO & Founder of J. Flowers Health Institute

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[83] Mark Leishman | Broadcaster: Radio NZ, News, TV | Tux Wonder Dogs & other Kiwi classics

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[82] Kobe Miller | NZ Rower, Northeastern University, Sport Leadership Student Athlete

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[81] SACHI | Nick & Will | Music duo ft. Tomorrowland festival, Club culture, producing & performing

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[80] Jonah Oliver | World-class Performance Psychologist, 20+ Years in Elite Sport, Industry Leader

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[79] Camryn Spina | USA Football High Performance & National Team Ops, D1 Cheerleader

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[78] Jenn Stautz | D1 Athletic Trainer, Gymnastics, Collegiate Sports Medicine

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[77] Marius van der Pol | NZSAS, Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Winner, 500m Ergo NZ Record

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[76] Cyril Riley | Stumblin' In - Producer, Artist, Australian | US Billboard #34 'Sound of Silence' Official Remix

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[75] Dougal Sutherland PHD | Clinical Psychologist, CEO of Umbrella Wellbeing: Mental Health in the Workplace

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[74] Gaynor Parkin | Clinical Psychologist, Author, Business Founder

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[73] Mitch McCann | Newshub US Correspondent, Reporter, Multimedia Journalist

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[72] Jono Trenberth | Content Creator, Business Owner, Reality TV Star: MAFs, Amazing Race

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[71] Steph Tan | FDA Public Health and Regulatory Research Fellow, Science Correspondent, issued Official Recognition of New Zealand Pandemic Response Contribution by Parliament

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[70] Jamie Beaton | Author USA Today National Bestseller, CEO & Co-Founder, Forbes 30 Under 30, Crimson Education: World's Most Successful College Admissions Consultancy

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[69] Julia Vahry | Traitors NZ, Founder & Managing Director, Actress, (former) Police Officer

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[68] Rod Corban | Performance Psychologist, Olympic & Paralympic High Performance, Sport New Zealand,

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[67] Amy Stevens | Founder of Slice, Entrepreneur, Financial Advisor, Problem Solver

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[66] Kelly Kraiss PhD | D1 NCAA Alabama Rowing Coach, Special Education Professor & Advocate, Athlete

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[65] Jessie O'Brien | Musician, Youth Worker, NZ Idol, Amazing Race

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[64] Dan Williamson | Olympic Champion at 21, New Zealand Rower, Yale Graduate, High Impact Athlete (HIA)

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[63] Jennifer Dunne Keeney | Broadway Performer on Chicago, Visual Artist, Podcast Host, Grad Student

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[62] Lachie Holt | Kaiako, Content Creator, Activist

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[61] [revisit] ERIC MURRAY

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[60] Mike Emanuel | Chief Washington Correspondent, Fox News Anchor

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[59] Koi Love | USC Basketballer, Content Creator, Advocate

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[58] Angela Strang | Self made multi-millionaire, Property Investor

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[57] Reo Sakurano-Thomas | Japan Men's Cricket National team Vice Captain

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[56] Stanley Henry | The Attention Seeker, Organic Brand Strategist, Entrepreneur

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[55] Jessie Smith | BMX World Champion, 8x National, Youth Olympian, Mental Health Advocate

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[54] Emmanuel Peyrezabes | Head of Athletic Performance, Rugby Nederland

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[53] Lisa Lampanelli | Stand-up Legend, retired-comedian, actress, 2x Grammy nominated, storyteller

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[52] Holly McMath | Pro Boxer 2x NZ Champ, ANBF Australasian Super Flyweight Champion, Mayhem Boxing

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[51] Brad Olsen | Chief Executive & Principal Economist, NZ Expert, aka 'Bad News Brad'

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[50] Anja Barugh | Olympic Skier, Freeski Halfpipe, Endo NZ Ambassador & Photographer

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[49] Sam Harvey | Backyard Ultra Runner, 101 hours & 677km NZ Record

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[48] Molly Leishman | Producer, Actress, Creator

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[47] Morgan Blind | 'The Weight of Winning' Founder & Harvard Scholar-Athlete

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[46] A'nan Bridgett | 3x All-American, Track & Field, Scholar

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[45] Ben Bell | NZ's youngest ever Mayor, Gore

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[44] Lani Fogelberg | Success & Mindset Expert, Entrepreneur, Business Consultant

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[43] Eric Murray CNZM | Rowing Legend, Olympic Gold (2x) & World Champion (8x), Kiwi Pair

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[42] Dr. Graham Turner | Talent Development in Sport PhD, Author, High Performance Pathways

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[41] Jaden Movold | Para Sport Wheelchair Racer, Athlete, Ambassador, Advocate

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[40] Gracie Francis | Juilliard Doctoral Fellow, Collaborative Pianist, Diversity Advocate

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[39] Dr. Davin Tan | Youth & Forensic Psychiatrist, Empathy Expert

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[38] Tiny Talk | Wellington artists James, Jas, & Jason

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[37] Jared Pickstock | Senior Breakfast Producer, ZM 'Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley' Radio

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[36] Paddy Mayne | Ironman 70.3 wc, Paramedic, Endurance Athlete

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[35] Kyle McLean | The Coaching Gig: training & development, Sport NZ, Educator, Coach

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[34] Jamie Tout | NZCIS, Black Ferns, NZ Rugby, WeAreManaaki, Strength & Conditioning, Game Changer

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[33] Andre Fa'aoso | Yale 2027, UN Youth NZ, 95bFM News, Youth Press Gallery, Dux + Head boy

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[32] Sassafraz Marshall-Johnson | Camera Crew, NZ TV & Film, LOTR: Rings of Power...

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[31] Kerry Hill | Speed & Agility trainer NZ Rugby Sevens, NZ athletics, & more

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[30] Ellesse Andrews | Olympic medalist, Commonwealth triple gold champion, NZ racing Cyclist

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[29] Jay Geldard | E Tū Tāngata CEO, culture shifter

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[28] Grace Prendergast MNZM | Olympic GOLD & Silver Medalist, World CHAMP, Rowing icon

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[27] Kim Crossman | actress, ambassador, Pretty Depressed podcast

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[26] Zane Winslade | Mental Performance Coach

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[25] Alice Soper | Women's Rugby, Writer, Advocate

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[24] Martin Toomey | Chef de Mission Winter Olympics NZ, Director of High Performance NZ

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[23] Mark Beal | Gen Z Expert, Professor, Author

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[22] Jay Reeve | Radio - The Rock drive show, Pals co-owner, Dad, MTV, Harley Davidson ambassador, Influencer

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[21] Josh Pugh - Professional Expat & CEO

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[20] Sam Smith - Comedian, Writer, Author

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[19] Season one recap ft. Rachel, Alex, Jacqui & Deadria

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[18] Season 1 Recap ft. Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds & James Warrender

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[17] Season 1 Highlights ft. elite athletes Jade, Anna, Nikita, & Dylan

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[16] Season 1 Highlights ft. Rod, Ken, Ashley, Marg MNZM and High Performance Systems

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[15] Ashley Stanley - Athlete Advocate & Sports Journalist

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[14] Anna Taylor - Paralympic Cyclist

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[13] Ken Lynch - High Performance Pathways

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[12] Rachel Maeng Brown - CEO and Founder GEN Agency

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[11] Alex Stewart - Founder & CEO WombatNET Limited

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[10] Deadria Farmer-Paellmann - Human Rights Advocacy Executive | Lawyer

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[9] Marg Foster MNZM - Netball Legend

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[8] Jacqui Mackley - Isagenix Executive

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[7] James Warrender - Artist & Entrepreneur

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[6] Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds - Alien Weaponry Bassist & Cultural Content Creator

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[5] Rod Corban - High Performance Sports Psychologist

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[4] Dylan Schmidt - Trampolining WORLD CHAMP & Olympic Medalist

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[3] Nikita Howarth - MNZM, Gold & Bronze Medalist Paralympic Swimmer

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[2] Jade Coates - Rugby Rockstar

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[1] Introducing Tall Poppy Talk