In this episode of Accidental Business Owners, we reflect on the realities of running a growing business - the kind you don’t see on Instagram.

From building a new podcast studio, navigating cashflow, and rethinking our business priorities… to a cancelled flight that derailed an entire strategy day – we unpack what happens when the pressure quietly builds up behind the scenes.

Steve opens up about an unexpected emotional moment during a key advisory meeting - and what it revealed about time, energy, and how running a “dream” business can still weigh heavily.

We talk:

• Growth vs. sustainability
• Why building your own studio doesn’t guarantee more freedom
• The weight of juggling business, family, and grief
• What we’re focusing on next (and what we’re not)

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Jeremy Wells has one of the most fascinating careers in New Zealand media - and in this episode, we cover it all.

From Eating Media Lunch to Seven Sharp, Havoc to the ACC, Jerry reflects on the wild ride that’s taken him from alternative TV icon to mainstream household name.

We talk broadcasting pillars, radio antics, the price of opportunity, family, fame, and what the future holds. There’s laughter, nostalgia, and a few surprising confessions (including one about Wanganui Collegiate), Jerry was a huge influence on us growing up, and this one meant a lot.

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In this episode of Hambassadors, we unpack a pretty intense couple of weeks - from advisory calls and missed flights to tears, burnout, and some much-needed honesty.

Steve shares what led to a moment of reflection that caught even him off guard, and we talk about what it’s like to keep the podcast and business going when life feels full-on.

Also in the mix:

• Our Christchurch trip and emotional breakfast
• MCing the Four Square conference
• Off-mic gold from Jay Reeve’s episode
• A sex dream that sparked an unexpected group chat
• The closest we’ve come to packing it all in

Thanks for being along for the ride.

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Dr Timoti Te Moke's story is one of the most powerful we've ever shared.

He was raised in violence, survived years in boys' homes and prisons, and spent his youth deep in gang life. At one point, he was known as “the Jake the Muss of South Auckland.” But Timoti didn’t just escape the cycle—he transformed his life.

Today, he holds a PhD, lectures on Māori health, and is helping break the very system that once trapped him.

In this episode, we trace Timoti’s life from his early years of trauma and crime to the moment everything started to change—step by step. He speaks openly about addiction, gang culture, his time in prison, surviving a wrongful manslaughter accusation, and how he found healing, purpose, and redemption later in life.

This is not just a story of survival—it's a masterclass in transformation.

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In this listener-fueled Q&A episode, Seamus and Steve are joined by Di to tackle the biggest questions around business growth, personal development, coaching breakthroughs, and how to define success when the rules keep changing.

You'll hear about the real-time coaching moment that changed everything, why Steve cried in a café (again), and the difference between a mentor and a coach that everyone should understand.

What you’ll learn:

The surprising power of safe-but-tough coaching

Mentorship vs coaching: what you need and when

How to align personal and business growth

The evolution of success metrics (from vibes → revenue → profit)

Why emotional moments are part of building something real

Whether you're growing a podcast, scaling a business, or just figuring it out week by week — this one’s packed with insight, humour, and honesty.

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He’s been a member of the NZSAS – New Zealand’s elite special forces unit - and is now an America’s Cup-winning grinder with Emirates Team New Zealand.

In this episode we talk about what it takes to pass SAS selection, his insane physical feats (including breaking NZ’s 500m indoor rowing record), how he emailed his way into Team New Zealand, what it’s like grinding in the cyclor cockpit, the pressures of running the team’s comms systems, and how he balances it all with being a father of three.

We also hear about his time managing MIQ during Covid, a wild story about “Goose Eggs”, and his new project - “The Forge” - an intense personal development course that sounds like Outward Bound on steroids.

This was a quietly extraordinary chat. Marius isn’t someone who loves the spotlight, but the more we heard, the more impressed we were - and it sounds like everyone who’s worked with him feels the same.

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In this episode of Hambassadors, we reveal the stories that didn’t make the final cut of our chat with Jay Reeve - and why.

We also dive into some spicy listener questions, including:

– The biggest lies we’ve told on the podcast

– Guests we’ve disagreed with

– Our most cringeworthy podcast moments

– And… a surprising discussion on female pleasure

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Dame Noeline Taurua is one of New Zealand’s most successful and respected coaches — and one of the most compelling minds in high performance sport.

In this raw and revealing episode, Noeline opens up about her journey from a childhood shaped by violence, to leading the Silver Ferns to World Cup glory just eight months after taking the job. We talk about the pressures of elite coaching, the spiritual wisdom she receives from a monk advisor, and how she juggled motherhood with one of the toughest jobs in sport.

We also dive into her Māori identity, her unconventional coaching methods, the heartbreak of missing out on the Ferns job the first time, and how she built a culture that brought a team back from rock bottom.

It’s honest, wise, emotional and powerful — a masterclass in resilience and leadership.

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In this 1:1 episode, Steve sits down with Di Foster for a raw, honest conversation about the busy trap so many business owners fall into — and how to escape it.

They unpack:

• The art of saying no without guilt
• How to reclaim your time and energy
• Why "busyness" is often just bullshit
• The fear of letting go – and what happens when you finally do
• Imposter syndrome, and backing yourself
• Di’s personal goals, mindset shifts, and what she’s still learning on her journey

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or unsure when it all stops — this one’s for you.

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Jay Reeve opens up about the behind-the-scenes magic of Jay & Dunc, the wild ride of building Pals into one of NZ’s most beloved drinks brands, and the personal battles that shaped him — including IVF, fatherhood, and what real male friendship looks like in 2025.

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