How do we lead when the world tells us to be loud, but our ancestors taught us the power of service? In this episode, Erena Kara takes us on a journey through her whakapapa - from the wisdom of her 113-year-old grandmother to the responsibilities of being a kaitiaki of the whenua. We explore the concept of 'servant leadership,' the importance of unlearning colonial constructs, and the rising energy of a new generation of Māori leaders who are ready to row their own waka. Join us for a conversation about remembering who we are.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The profound influence of grandmothers and the values of humility and service.
• Defining leadership not as power, but as responsibility to our people (whakapapa).
• The 'quiet leaders'—the weavers and carvers working in the background.
• Unpicking the layers of colonisation to find our true Māori identity.
• The intersection of tradition and innovation: How we harness technology like AI without losing our essence.