KINDNESS WARRIORS

Take one part beating heart, one part creative mind, one part poet's soul, & add another part of deep compassion & you're getting close to the things that make up Madeline Finn.

In this episode of KINDNESS WARRIORS: Creative Commons we dig into Madeline's healing journey, their music, & the Buddhist practice that grounds them daily.

They are a breath of fresh air in, a melody on the out breath. And full to the gills with stories, hope, & inspiring energy.

As always, buckle up. You're going to love this episode.

Wadooah Wali is a thinking woman's crumpet. No, really. Hear me out here.

Not only is she a wildly creative & talented next-gen storyteller, she's also strategic minded digital-innovator of the purest sort with a background in both client & agency side roles.

Beyond her awards & recognition, she's one heckuva good human to boot.

She currently helps steer the ship at New Canvas & I can't wait for you to dig into this conversation!

Valentine's Day is coming up &, if you're like me, you may think that a made-up-day of consumerism is a weak link in a lifetime of loving daily.

I love love. All kinds of love. Giving love is like breathing... except I sometimes skimp on loving myself as well as I love others.

As such, this week's episode is on Love Languages.

Love languages are as ubiquitous as they are individual to us all.

From words of affirmation to acts of snacks, we all love in different ways.

This week's episode is a little toe-in-the-swirling-waters-of-self-love as I dive under the surface on how I grant myself grace - & how you can, too.

Autumn Nicholas is one of those artists who cuts deep. They make you think. They make you feel. They make you get up and dance. They make you stay in a moment - with them at the helm.

Autumn's musical career is a winding road of discovery, art, heart, & adventure. In this episode of Creative Commons Convos, I have the abject pleasure of nerding out with Autumn & diving deep into everything from artistry, over-sharing, how our childhoods shape us, & connecting with audiences.

Hop on in. Listen up. And, make sure you follow Autumn & stream their music!

Brodie Kane is a Wonder Woman, a thinking person's crumpet, a shot of human tequila, & sunshine in feminine form.

A storyteller's storyteller, there's literally nothing Brodie cannot do. From media hard-hitter to podcast producer to TV host & beyond, this gal is one fiiiiiiire!

What a pleasure it is to spend time with Brodie & to share our conversation ranging from Birkenstocks to travel to health to profession.

How wonderful life is while Brodie Kane is in the world.

Tami Neilson is one part firecracker, one part soothsayer, & many parts deep creative soul. She is also one of the most authentic, kind, & driven humans I've ever met.

This week we talk about music, equity, staying power when the powers that be might not want you to stay, & (of course) dill pickles.

Please enjoy this deep dive into the beautiful oceanic waters that are the mind & soul of Tami.

Her stories, art, & heart art the best!

Jimmy Smith is the dopest storyteller I know. No. Really. He is.

Founder of Amusement Park Entertainment (APE), he is an advertising legend who has been in the game since 1985.

Jimmy got his start working on the Nike ‘Just Do It’ campaign and his career has included stints at Wieden & Kennedy, where he created ‘Book of Dimes’, an ad starring LeBron James and Bernie Mac for Nike; BBDO, where he served as Executive Creative Director for Motorola; and TBWA/Chiat/Day L.A., where he was Group Creative Director for Gatorade.

In this episode of Kindness Warriors we talk about passions, sports, barriers to entry in adland, breaking down walls, playing the long-game with GREAT creative ideas, & origin stories.

How wonderful life is with hearts & minds like Jimmy's in this world.

I didn't mean to hyper-focus & deep-dive into Snoop Dogg's life wisdom & mega quotes this week, but I did. And, I am so glad for it.

Snoop is a brilliant artist, brand builder, cultural icon, & change-maker.

His ability to cross generational, socio-economic, & artistic lines makes him one of my favorite zeitgeist personalities ever.

So, here we go: some Snoop wisdom.

Because we all need a bit of it!

Alice Soper is one of my favourite humans. Her heart, mind, passion for life, & her ability to create community around women's sport inspires me daily.

I don't know many things for certain, but I am certain that anyone who knows Alice knows what it feels like to feel seen.

In this episode we talk about gender expression, sexuality, creativity in equity for sport, & about how growing older doesn't have to mean growing up.

Buckle up, this is a helluva conversation!!!

In this year's first episode of the Kindness Warriors Creative Commons series of conversations, I sit down with Dani & Mel - two American imports bringing NZ sports (women's sports, to be exact) to the fore in 2024.

Not only are these two some of the most amazing humans you'll ever meet, but they're building something BIG for New Zealand (& the world) with the launch of WomenzSports.

In this conversation we get nerdy, sporty, & dive into what inspired these two creative souls to bring more equity of coverage & more passion for women's sport across Aotearoa.

You're going to absolutely love their mahi & the mana behind what drives them. We also become the unofficial fan club for Alice Soper. Ha! Enjoy!