Kiwis in Business

On this episode of Kiwis in Business we’re joined by Tomas and Mike, founders of the premium skincare brand Two Dudes.

Two Dudes is focused on making premium skincare for men more accessible and uncomplicated.

These entrepreneurs are driven to make a positive difference in the world, and that's why they give 10 percent of all profits to men’s health organisations in New Zealand.

Today, our special guest host Philip Moon speaks to this dynamic duo to find out about their start up journey and plans for the future.

For more information visit: https://twodudesproject.com/

Today’s guest, Aucklander Priscilla Chand, exudes an incredible amount of passion and is driven to help women build their own freelancing businesses – and succeed.

Earlier this year Priscilla launched Hire Her, the first marketplace for freelance women.

She’s building a community where women work together to achieve their goals and excel in life.

And Priscilla is not in this to make money – she’s driven by the purpose to help women and give back, with $1 from every freelance booking going to Bellyful NZ and Women’s Refuge.

For more information visit gohireher.com

On this episode, Linda is joined by Mahu City Express' Julian Ostling.

Mahu City Express is New Zealand’s first fully-electric luxury coach company. Based in Mahurangi, the Mahu City Express offers Warkworth, Snells Beach and Matakana Coast locals a luxurious and stress-free way to get to the heart of Auckland city for work.

Mahu City Express delivers commuters a first-class travel experience, departing twice a day, five days a week.

Mahu City Express’ coaches are not just for the office commute – they are comfortable, stylish and sustainable charter transport options for special outings; concerts, private group tours, weddings, hens’ parties, stag dos, awards nights, corporate getaways, retirement village trips, high school outings and work trips, Christmas parties and other major Auckland events.

Sustainability is at the heart of the business, with ticketless online booking and electric coaches with zero emissions, leaving passengers confident knowing they are reducing their carbon footprint.

Note: this was pre-recorded prior to the NZ Level 4 Lockdown.

For more information visit: www.mahucityexpress.co.nz

On this episode of Kiwis in Business, Andrew Hope from Craft Box Direct shares with us the story behind his subscription craft beer boxes business.

Craft Box Direct is what he describes as a ‘beer festival in a box every month, delivered to your door'.

The company was founded in September 2019 and is focused on supporting small New Zealand breweries and getting top quality New Zealand beer to Kiwis. 

Check out the craft beer selection here: www.craftboxdirect.com

Fraser Mills has been working as web developer for nearly two decades. Five years ago he went out on his own and started his own business Media Central.

Fraser’s work has all come through word of mouth and has given him the freedom to work remotely as a digital nomad.

Originally from Palmerston North, Fraser has lived in Argentina and Wanaka and today he joins us from his home office in Peru, a country that he’s called home for two years.

For more information visit www.mediacentral.co.nz

On this episode, Nikola Magerkorth welcomes us into her home to share her journey for ‘healing the whole’.

Nikola is a registered, and qualified Naturopath, Medical Herbalist and Yoga Teacher (studied in India) with a passion for movement and wellbeing. She takes a holistic and therapeutic approach to her yogic teachings and naturopathic philosophy.

She is passionate about channelling these ancient healing arts into modern-day life-enhancing offerings and teaches yoga at various Auckland locations, including The Space Matakana, and online.

For more information visit nirmalawellbeing.com

On this episode of Kiwis in Business, Linda is joined by Tessa Livingston - a voice specialist, professional speaker, speech pathologist, spiritual voice dabbler, actress, vocal coach and speech and drama teacher!

This talented Southerner (who now calls Auckland home) is here to talk about why voice is so important and how she helps people find their authentic voice.

Tessa loves how much our voice can say about us; where we are from, how we feel, as well as its ability to conceal us and keep us safe. 

For more information visit www.voicecares.net

On this episode, we hear from co-founder and managing director of Aro Digital - Tim Dorrian in Wellington.

Tim started his digital marketing and SEO business from his flat four years ago when he was, in his words ‘dirt broke’.

Since then he’s grown the company to a team of 16, and has a prominent office presence in Oriental Bay.

In his spare time, Tim’s a parkour master and a blogger on some of the great walks of Wellington. He’s here today to share his business journey with us!

For more info visit: https://aro.digital/ 

Ankita Dhakar moved to New Zealand from India in 2015 to study business and a few years later saw a gap in the market to create a company that provided affordable cybersecurity services for SMEs. 

So she launched SecurityLit in 2020 and since then has built a team of nine, with a growing pool of local and international clients.

She's here to talk to us about her personal journey towards becoming a business owner and shares with us her qualities which have led her to become recognised as an ICT entrepreneur.

She moved from Auckland to the Waikato in 2020 and says her dream is to see the Waikato become the Silicon Valley of New Zealand. 

For more information visit: https://securitylit.com/

Kiwis in Business host Linda is in Wellington to catch up with Sonya Williams, a co-founder and CEO of Sharesies. 

Sharesies is an online investment platform that makes it easy to invest and is one of the fastest-growing companies in New Zealand.

Sonya and her team at Sharesies is driven to creating a financially-empowered generation. They created the business to ensure that someone with $5 has the same investment opportunities as someone with $500,000.

In this interview, Sonya shares her business journey of starting one of the most successful companies in New Zealand and talks about the company's plans for the future.

For more info: www.sharesies.nz