Baskets Of Knowledge

Baskets Of Knowledge

By Prajesh Chhanabhai; Tane WhiteheadEducationSelf-Improvement
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Baskets Of Knowledge episodes

  • Episode 120 - Pulling a Pivot: From from the water to the airwaves with Grace Lewis

    Following the "normal" life trajectory is the way our guest this week was living her life as she looked to go to university to get a "normal" career. However, having

    picked up the sport of rowing late in her teenage years our guest received an offer out of the blue that presented her the opportunity to study in the United States on a rowing scholarship.


    This week Grace Lewis talks to us about how this moment was the start of her many pivots that have seen her saying yes to opportunities that have presented

    themselves to her. BUT the key ingredient with each of these opportunities has been Grace's ability to pivot. From realising she might not be the physically strongest person on the rowing team to choosing to stay on in the United States to complete a Masters. Grace takes us through a pretty epic story so far.


    We also talk about her fantastic podcast "Tall Poppy Talk". We delve into the Tall Poppy phenomena that many people from New Zealand seem to face. We explore that this is not a good thing or a bad thing but something to be aware of. 


    It is a fantastic chat, with lots of laughs, mind blowing learnings and two really fabulous lessons.


    Enjoy

    Prajesh and Tane

    55 min
  • Episode 119 - Tino Rangatiratanga: Taking control of my Māori Identity with Nick Parata

    Growing up in Dunedin, New Zealand our guest this week speaks about the importance that his whanau/family has had in his life. This became more evident as Nick Parata started to explore, learn and embrace his Māori identity.


    We speak about how this was and has not always been an easy exploration especially as humans use outward appearances to make judgement calls

    about a person. A trait that we can all be guilty off. The early challenges Nick faced only further strengthen his resolve to not just embrace his heritage but to be proud of it. We talk about how this as influenced his study and research passions while having a laugh over a few stories.


    We also talk about how Nick's involvement in hockey essentially started by just going along to weekend games to now being a representative player for a number of teams. The interesting thread through these endeavours is once again tied to his Māori identity.


    This is a fun conversation with lots for us all to ponder about as we think about the world today.


    Enjoy!

    Prajesh and Tane

    50 min
  • Episode 118 - Dreams can come true: From India to New Zealand with Rakesh Banerjee

    Growing up in india our guest this week would never in a million years think that he would be sitting in an office in New Zealand talking about the journey that has taken him halfway across the world.


    This week Rakesh Banerjee talks to us about how growing up in india he had never thought that he would

    end up in New Zealand. His life story has many ups and downs has Rakesh relates the story about living, working and growing up in India. The opportunities that he took during that time opened up pathways and doors that he had not expected. With each one of those opportunities he learnt not only about himself but also more about the things that truly mattered to him both as a person and the area that he was passionate about.


    We delve into his PhD research, where he echos the wise words that his supervisor gave him which allowed Rakesh to view his PhD with a different light. We

    also talk about the amazingly welcoming demeanour that Rakesh always seems to have. 


    This is a great conversation about reflection and remembering that it is all about the journey.


    Enjoy

    Prajesh and Tane

    56 min
  • Episode 117 - From electric vehicles to Jenga towers with Aleida Powell

    The universe works in crazy ways! This week's guest happened to come on at the same time that the skies were being lit up around the world with the Aurora's and

    at the same time power companies around the world were warning customers about possible network outages. You might think what has this got to do
    with our guest? Well the inspirational Aleida Powell is someone who works in the power and energy sector! Coincidence or more...


    We delve back to where this all started for Aleida, as a young woman that enjoyed the sciences there was an obvious (and often incorrect) thought that she should be an engineer. Aleida was not a fan of that idea but

    went to university with an open mind about sciences. it is here that she discovered the world of energy science and the rest as they say is history.


    In this conversation Aleida gives us a really great perspective about EV's by explaining the science to debunk any myths. But more importantly we talk about Aleida being a young woman in a field that is predominantly male. Aleida speaks with passion about her work in encouraging young women to think about STEM as a viable option and pathway. 


    There is so much brilliance in this episode, you will not want to miss out!


    Enjoy

    Prajesh and Tane

    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 116 - Embrace challenges with grace and resilience with Manpreet Dhanjal
    As we think about our lives, we all go through certain stages where things happen. These are a mixture of the "good" the "bad" and sometimes the "ugly". Our guest this week summarises this really well as she speaks to us about how different phases of her life led to growth at different parts of her life.
    Manpreet Dhanjal talks to us this week about how from being someone that was a super homebody not wanting to leave home to become a person who helped set up a company that allows her to be a digital nomad. The amazing thing about this is that Manpreet was doing this well before it became mainstream. We speak
    about the motivation behind this way of working. We also talk about how she was always passionate about all things computing but so very nearly followed a different path. Manpreet talks to us about the importance of failing but also how we all need to exercise our resilience muscles to ensure growth.
    This conversation is filled with beautiful analogies, learnings and wisdom.
    Enjoy
    Prajesh and Tane
    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 115 - Life: Bring on that rollercoaster with Anna Clark

    This week our guest grew up in a small rural community in the South Island of New Zealand. It was in this community that our guest embraced the beauty and the fragility of nature. Being an island nation, New Zealand native flora and fauna is, like other island nations,

    always under threat from invasive species. This is where our conversation with Anna Clark starts.


    However, as the title says, Anna's story takes on the twists and turns of a rollercoaster. We talk to Anna about how an accident literally threw her off course through the impact of a concussion. We also navigate how Anna has been around people that have presented her with opportunities from the most unlikely of conversation. We have a fantastic chat about being a Fulbright Scholar and giving a TedEx talk. 


    This episode is full of laughs, exploration of adventures with the passion that Anna has for so many things coming through so clearly.


    Enjoy


    Prajesh and Tane

    1 hr 19 min
  • Episode 114 - The Courage to Speak Your Truth with Salma Abdalla

    This week's episode is a hard hitting and very powerful chat with our guest who shares her journey of being a woman, 

    a woman of colour, 

    a woman of colour who wears a hijab

    Our guest Salma Abdalla talks to us about navigating the question "Where are you from?" How that question has so many layers and so many answers that provide a rich

    tapestry for our conversation. We talk about the sacrifices her parents made for them to move to New Zealand and the challenges that they faced
    when they moved here. We talk about self-love, self-compassion and the power of always remembering your Why, in any context. 

    There is so much emotion, passion and beauty this week, with two amazingly impactful pieces of knowledge that Salma shares to put into our basket.

    Enjoy

    Prajesh and Tane

    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 113 - Reclaiming the Pen: You are the master of your own story with Luis Perez

    Our guest this week has been leaving an impact in all the mahi/work that he is involved in. However, in this episode we go right back to where it all started from. We speak to Luis Perez about arriving in New Zealand as a refugee. He has used his experience to provide platforms such as Voice of Aroha to allow people that live in minority ethnic communities to share their stories.

    We also delve into Luis's foray with the importance of exposure, the power of allowing people to have an experience that in turn opens up opportunities.  Luis talks to us about how a rolled ankle became one of

    the worst best things to happen to him as it allowed him to stop, pause and think about his priorities. 

    This conversation is rich with experiences, with inspiration, with aspiration, but also oozing with passion for the power of storytelling.

    Luis'sknowledge that he shares at the end is one of the most powerful ones we have heard on our podcast. You will not want to miss it!

    To learn more about Voice of Aroha have a look at their website here :https://voiceofaroha.org.nz/

    and to drop a few coins to help Luis in his fundraising campaign to help fund someone to attend Outward Bound here's the link : https://www.justgiving.com/page/luis-perez-1713510864143

    59 min
  • Episode 112 - Following your heart beat to make a change in the world with Sean Prenter
    Our guest this week shares a story that should inspire anyone that hears it to stop for a moment to think about what their real passion for doing things is.
    Sean Prenter shares his story about an accident that changed the trajectory of his life. This change has resulted in Sean becoming an advocate for marginalised
    young people in education. In this episode we speak about the various projects and roles Sean has been involved in. From setting up a disabled students association, being Co-President of the National Students Disabled Association, to being part of the Peace Club as they offered Online English Courses for young people in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
    There is also a segway in to Sean's practice of meditation and how reframing has changed the way he has looked at things as well as imparting the
    knowledge to us.
    This is open, honest and beautiful conversation with so many amazing takeaways
    To see the work that Sean is involved in check out these pages on IG:
    @ndsaaotearoa and @thepeace.co.nz Enjoy
    Prajesh and Tane
    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 111 - Sparking that Chat and Stoking that Flame with Jack Jensen
    Trigger warning, this podcast touches on suicide, If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately a professional to help you.
    On this week's podcast the passion, the drive and the mission our guest Jack Jensen has is palpable throughout the whole conversation.
    We speak to Jack about the creation of MSFT Productions and how that tapped into a space that is close to Jack's heart, the ability to do some really living on the edge things to get the blood pumping.
    Jack talks to us also about the reality of losing friends to suicide. Instead of sitting around and doing nothing about it, Jack and his crew as MSFT Productions started up a campaign called "Spark that Chat". The power, the emotion, the reality of this campaign is awe inspiring. Jack speaks to us openly and candidly about what this means to him and the people around him especially in the Hawkes Bay.
    As always this is another conversation filled with so much knowledge, so many truth bombs and emotion. It is one that you do not want to miss!
    You can follow their work herehttps://www.msftproductions.net/sparkthatchat@spark_that_chat
    Enjoy
    Prajesh and Tane
    44 min

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Real people. Real stories. Real growth. Baskets of Knowledge is a weekly interview podcast with Prajesh Chhanabhai & Tane Whitehead, exploring storytelling, leadership, mindset, resilience and…