Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett

Former boxer and founder of Buttabean Movement, Dave Letele, joins Paula for the first episode of her new season to talk about his life growing up, his entry into sport, and how he shifted to being a community leader and how others can do the same. 

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In this summer bonus episode, Paula is joined by Amanda Luxon, wife of new PM Christopher, for an intimate chat about finding herself in the public eye, her 30 years of marriage, how they've made it work moving around the world, her thoughts on social media, the title 'First Lady', and people's obsession with her arms.

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For Paula's last guest of the year, Paula is joined by actor, comedian and writer, Chris Parker. They discuss his upcoming tour, his first year of marriage, how things have changed for gay teens, and his many successes in 2023, before diving in to how to survive and thrive in a tough industry likes the arts.

New episodes of Ask Me Anything are back in 2024. 

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This week, Paula is joined by Margo and Rosa Flanagan - AKA Two Raw Sisters - to discuss their growing business empire and how they found themselves as plant-focused food pioneers. They also discuss how health issues prompted them to revisit their relationship with food, and share their advice for how to embark on your own food journey and find what works best for you. 

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This week, Paula talks with Crimson Education founder Jamie Beaton. They discuss his background and entering the world of education, and finding his multi-million dollar business in his teen and how he got there. Then, he shares his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and offers his thoughts on the tragic death of his friend, Jake Millar. 

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This week, Paula is joined by comedian and tv host, Dai Henwood. They discuss how comedy is Dai's zen moment - providing him a break from cancer, how he's helping others with their cancer journey as well as sharing advice on how to find your calm and live life to the fullest, regardless of what you are going through.

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This week, Paula is joined by New Zealand's iconic footwear designer and businesswoman, Kathyrn Wilson. They discuss where her love of shoes came from, how she got Beyoncé to wear her shoes, as well as sharing advice on how to thrive as a New Zealand business with international pressure, particularly with competition from fast fashion.

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This week, Paula is joined by Topham Guerin co-founder, Sean Topham. They discuss his time as a Young Nat and entering the world of politics, how the agency was formed, his famous, election-winning clients and the backlash he's faced, as well as sharing advice on how businesses and individuals can adapt their companies and brands to the digital world. 

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This week Paula is joined by one of New Zealand's favourite actresses, Robyn Malcolm, to discuss her new show, After the Party, and how she took charge to co-create the show and character. She also discusses her varied career, putting political differences aside, things she would change about her past, and the best acting advice she ever received. 

Warning: This episode does include discussions of eating disorders. 

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Paula is back for another season, and she is kicking things off with Newstalk ZB drive host Heather du Plessis-Allan. They discuss the recent election, Heather's childhood spent in a Christian commune in South Africa, parenting, and her husband's recent health scare, before digging into how to hold people to account. 

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