Ellesse Andrews: Power of connection

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…

Greg Smith: Rugby, Resilience, and Real Life

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 Seco…

Melodie Robinson: Life, leadership and line breaks

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 T…

Jenny-May Clarkson: Showing up with heart

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 s…

Di Foster: Being a banana is best

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 navigatin…

Honey Hireme-Smiler ONZM: Beyond the Field

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…

Astra Patmore: Navigating life, leadership, and lifting communities!

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,…

Gareth Duncan: All for a pair of shoes

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 te…

Mary Haddock-Staniland: Being unapologetically me

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 dif…

Sam Dakin: Lessons from cycling, mental health and business!

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 …