Welcome back to the first episode of 2023!

We kick things off with a woman I admire hugely. Rikki Swannell is a trailblazer in the world of sports journalism, and flies the flag for women's sport in so fiercely and loudly, I’m basically fist pumping right now at how awesome she is and for what she has achieved in her career.

Rikki and I first met when we worked at Newstalk ZB back in 2010 - and I’ve watched her shine ever since.

Welcome back to the first episode of 2023!
We kick things off with a woman I admire hugely. Rikki Swannell is a trailblazer in the world of sports journalism, and flies the flag for women's sport in so fiercely and loudly, I’m basically fist pumping right now at how awesome she is and for what she has achieved in her career.
Rikki and I first met when we worked at Newstalk ZB back in 2010 - and I’ve watched her shine ever since.

Welcome to Kiwi Yarns - those yarns you have where you sit down, put the kettle on, pour a whiskey or crack open a beer I honestly don‘t mind. Anyway! We‘re sitting down and we’re yarning to some great New Zealanders, their back stories, their front stories, even stories where they went sideways, we will go there. It’s a place where we celebrate the great people of this glorious nation.

Kiwi Yarns

Rikki Swannell

Today’s guest is Man Can Cook - a man, who coincidently, can cook ridiculously delicious food. He does this with his Pug, Fraser.

Daniel Rankin’s cooking videos draw you in because he’s always dressed up or Fraser the pug is always dressed up and there’s food being cooked, and Fraser is so well-behaved but it’s hectic and brilliant and I just had to chat to him. You can follow him on Instagram and TikTok, the vibes are fabulous.

Daniel is also the owner and head coach of a gym here in Tamaki Makaurau.

Today’s guest is Man Can Cook - a man, who coincidently, can cook ridiculously delicious food. He does this with his Pug, Fraser.
Daniel Rankin’s cooking videos draw you in because he’s always dressed up or Fraser the pug is always dressed up and there’s food being cooked, and Fraser is so well-behaved but it’s hectic and brilliant and I just had to chat to him. You can follow him on Instagram and TikTok, the vibes are fabulous.
Daniel is also the owner and head coach of a gym here in Tamaki Makaurau.

Daniel Rankin - Man Can Cook!

Today’s guest is the Co-Founder and General Manager of Voices of Hope, Genevieve Mora.

Genevieve is a remarkable young woman who spends a massive chunk of her life, her time, and her energy sharing her story because Voices of Hope believes in the power of sharing your lived experience to create positive change. She is an author, and co-created an app called 'Love your Kite' which aims to support people through their recovery from an Eating Disorder.

A truly beautiful soul helping the lives of so many - Genevieve's an absolute gem!

Today’s guest is the Co-Founder and General Manager of Voices of Hope, Genevieve Mora.
Genevieve is a remarkable young woman who spends a massive chunk of her life, her time, and her energy sharing her story because Voices of Hope believes in the power of sharing your lived experience to create positive change. She is an author, and co-created an app called 'Love your Kite' which aims to support people through their recovery from an Eating Disorder.
A truly beautiful soul helping the lives of so many - Genevieve's an absolute gem!

Genevieve Mora

Today’s guest is part of a very very small group of women here in Aotearoa.

Chelsea Roper - aka SheBuildsBro is a graphic designer turned carpenter - and makes up part of the 2.6 percent of tradies who are women. 

She got into a trade after she and her partner packed up and left Auckland for Queenstown, and she wanted to be able to help build their own home!

She uses her platform to encourage and educate other women to get amongst it, and is kicking down the doors and holding them open for others to come through, and we love that.

Chelsea also shares her story of recently battling Endometriosis.

Today’s guest is part of a very very small group of women here in Aotearoa.
Chelsea Roper - aka SheBuildsBro is a graphic designer turned carpenter - and makes up part of the 2.6 percent of tradies who are women. 
She got into a trade after she and her partner packed up and left Auckland for Queenstown, and she wanted to be able to help build their own home!
She uses her platform to encourage and educate other women to get amongst it, and is kicking down the doors and holding them open for others to come through, and we love that.
Chelsea also shares her story of recently battling Endometriosis.

Rikki Swannell

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