The Coppuccino podcast with Isabel Neal — a 400m superstar who somehow manages to be both blisteringly fast and genuinely one of the kindest humans you’ll ever meet. Izzy brings warmth, humility, and that quiet determination that makes you proud to call her a Kiwi.

Our kōrero is full of laughs, honesty, and those little gems of inspiration you carry with you long after the Coppuccino ends. She’s a champion on the track, but an even better person off it .....

This week on Coppuccino, we’re pouring a conversation that hits heart, science, and humanity all at once. My guest is Nicola Knoble— researcher, safety leader, legal mind, and one of Aotearoa’s strongest voices for neurodiversity done right in the workplace.

Nicola doesn’t just talk about ADHD, autism, and AuDHD — she dismantles myths, reframes support, and brings clarity to the messy, beautiful reality of how different brains thrive. We dive into her TEDx message, her research, her lived experience, and the practical changes every organisation needs to make if they truly want people to flourish.

If you care about people, leadership, wellbeing, or creating workplaces where humans can be humans… this episode is your next cup.

Tune in, take a sip, and let Nicola shift the way you see the world.

Rainbow's End NZ most beloved theme park ! Susan Mudie the CEO of Rainbow's End and I have a Coppuccino and we discuss everything from the day running of the park, How do you start to acquire a Pirate Ship for a new ride, Mental Health, Amusement parks and even ask the question are amusement parks scary after the lights go out ??

Global Keynote Speaker, storyteller and TEDx Coach. National Trainer - BNI NZ. MC of the year 2024/25.Master of Creative Practice - Keynote Speaking So I sit down the 'guru' of communication and speaking and ask the questions we want answered about confidence, speaking and what is it Monique does to be one of the best speakers in New Zealand.

My guest is the legendary Duncan Wood — the mind (and mischief) behind Boomfa Vintage

We get into it all:

• His gritty @Westcoastrugbyunion days

• Rugby, identity, and mental health

• What really happens when the boots come off for good

• How Boomfa Vintage was born

• And yes… where that name came from

• Plus the wild world of vintage shirts and the stories they carry

If you love rugby, reinvention, or a good yarn over a good brew, this one’s for you.

Cattle rancher, funeral celebrant, wedding celebrant, professional speaker, positivity expert, tv personality, mum, tedx speaker, air hostess.... is there anything Melanie Kerr can't do ...

We find out and we discuss positivity, death, Mel's best travel hack and what's it like to do a TEDx talk too...

Warning - Some of the topics discussed in this podcast may be upsetting to some please take care of yourself

Thomas Coyle MNZM has worked in forensic science for over 37 years, including service with New Scotland Yard in the United Kingdom and the New Zealand Police.

He currently works as a consultant forensic scientist and expert witness for the courts of New Zealand and Australia. Thomas is also a facilitator for the Ministry of Education, delivering forensic science education to students throughout New Zealand, and regularly conducts forensic workshops for corporate groups and professional training seminars.

Thomas is the author of a brand-new book 'The Dead Speak'

Grace Brown is a 2025 Winston Churchill Fellow whose work focuses on reimagining accessibility for deaf and neurodivergent learners. She brings a rare blend of creative agency experience, kaupapa‑driven communication, and lived expertise as a multilingual, neurodivergent Māori communicator.

Grace has worked across some of Aotearoa’s most recognisable campaigns, weaving together English, te reo Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language to make information clearer, kinder, and more culturally grounded. Her Fellowship will take her to the UK to explore how AR, digital media, and global accessibility design can transform the way we teach and learn NZSL back home.

I'm joined by the Coppuccino Xmas Angel - Cst Laurie McCann of the Toronto Police Service and we talk about the year that was 2025, the lessons learnt, Christmas traditions, favorite xmas songs, gifts and best moments plus is it weird to Laurie that we are in the middle of summer in New Zealand but yet we still have snow decorations ??

#coppuccinoxmas2025

Karen McMillan is the author of 25 books, published in eleven countries, a mixture of fiction, non-fiction and children's books.

Her books have published in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Poland, Germany and the US. She has had three books hit the NZ top ten bestseller list. Her work has been short-listed for the Ashton Wylie Book Award and was the New Zealand finalist in the Gourmand World Awards 2018 health and nutrition category. Most recently, Karen has been writing children’s books, with her series Elastic Island Adventures published by Duckling Publishing. Karen is also the Director of NZ Booklovers, has instigated the NZ Booklovers Awards, and she is a regular reviewer on TV and radio.

So we find out what is it about our fascination with books, how hard is it to write a book, why do we love certain characters in books and what would Karen recommend to purchase this xmas for a great read.