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I sat down with Saman Yavari, an Auckland-based entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of First Generation Studios, to talk about side hustles, business, AI, and the reality of building wealth in New Zealand. From working odd cleaning jobs and starting a commercial cleaning business to helping young people find practical ways to earn extra income.

We also dive into NZ’s cost-of-living crisis, why minimum wage isn’t enough to live on, young Kiwis moving to Australia, crypto, and how AI is changing business (including the time Saman was copied by AI and turned into a scam).

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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saman_yavarii/?hl=en

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- First Gen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstgenstudios/

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What an absolute banger of a guest to start the new year! I had Sam McGowan, who is a Muay Thai fighter and an ex-Infantryman, who came and shared some wild yarns. We talked about his experience in Thailand and training out of Bangtao, his crazy experiences while being in the military, his last wild 6 months, geopolitics, and much more! 

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To tie us over until the next guest episode, I asked y'all to give me some questions and there were some goodies in there. 

FYI I do talk about the UFC for a good 10 minutes in here haha so if you're not interested, skip 00:17:39 - 00:27:56.

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Chatting some shit about where the podcast is and where it's headed. 2.5 years in the game, and I needed to review wtf is going on. 

I released 25 episodes this year, and it was easily the most diverse range of guests I’ve had so far, including musicians, athletes, health and wellness professionals, specialists, content creators, and people in business. Every conversation over this year really helped me understand why I started this podcast: to sit down with people who are genuinely chasing their dreams and going after what they want in life.

The podcast itself has also grown significantly this year. I’ve put a lot of work into improving the quality from the preparation to production and consistency and it’s been really rewarding to see that effort reflected in the growth and support from listeners.

Outside of the podcast, I had some very cool side quests this year. I got to play guitar at Coridian's final show, which was incredibly special after knowing those guys for nearly 10 years. I got to see myself have a short scene on the screen in PK's film Ryder & Scarlett Austin. I also got to be part of The Boondocks' music video, such a fun day but a tiring day.

On top of that, I got to head along to some great local music shows, combat sports events and business events, and stay connected with people who are building and creating.

Massive thank you to every guest who came on the podcast, and to everyone who listened, shared, or supported in any way. 

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Well, it looks like my family wants a piece of the podcast now too, so here we are. I had my big sister, Ally McDonald-Bull, calling in from Dahab, Egypt!

My big sister is multi-talented across a range of pursuits. She owns a Pilates studio in Dahab and wears many hats as an entrepreneur, English teacher, and lifestyle coach.

We talk about her experience travelling the world, how she found Pilates, why she chose to settle in Dahab, and much more.

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allymcdonaldbull/

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Great to catchup with Capricore again!
I sat down with Aidan (vocals/guitar) and Oli (bass) for a proper yarn about where the band is at today and the new direction they’re carving out.

The conversation took all sorts of twists and turns. We talked about their recent single 'Smile' and their release show, getting signed to aaa records, sending Capricore to space for a show and even some kinky fan fiction. Enjoy! 

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Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/capricoremusic/

Website = https://www.capricoreofficial.com/

Spotify = https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ZpcHTyGRwWVqGNFBASKXC

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I had Michael ‘The Machine’ Isaac back on the podcast! A lot has happened since he was last on. His fight in Bali got cancelled, his social media was hacked, he had an unfortunate loss to a veteran after a nine-fight win streak, got the W in his most recent fight, and much more. We also dive into what it really takes to chase your dreams and how badly you have to want it to make them real.

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@michaelisaac6297

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I had a great yarn with the young man Oshay Murphy. He's a filmmaker, actor and content creator based out of Auckland NZ. We had a yarn about his journey in acting, making short films, overrated and underrated Kiwis, and much more. 

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I had a great yarn talking to Kevin (vocalist/guitarist) and James (Drummer) from the new, exciting, upcoming rock band from Auckland New Zealand Cry Wolf. These guys are seasoned veterans in the local music scene here in Auckland and have already made a strong debut with their new single, "Rainfall." They also have a new track, "Burn," scheduled for release by the time this podcast is published. 

We had great yarns discussing New Zealand music, favourite bands, bands that have aged well, recording their recent tracks, and the band's future plans. 

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This episode dives into one of my favourite topics and if you know me you know I love my sleep! I’m joined by Bruno Petry, a sleep therapist based in Auckland, New Zealand, for a deep and insightful conversation about what really goes into getting quality rest. We cover everything from what inspired Bruno to pursue sleep therapy, his experiences at the Singapore Sleep Conference, and some of the exciting new technologies changing the way we approach sleep.

Bruno also debunks common sleep myths and shares his perspective on sleep medication. We also touch on the science of napping, the most common sleep issues people bring to him, and practical ways to improve your sleep environment.

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• Instagram profile - https://www.instagram.com/brunopetry_sleep_therapist/
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