Jenna describes her learning experience and the intentional steps she's made to expand her perspectives; whether this is through studying at University of Canterbury, or volunteering at Richmond Community Garden. She has a variety of spaces, places and experiences she has come to know by learning how to step outside her comfort zone.

Shout out to Richmond Community Garden, Riverlution Café, and University of Canterbury that are mentioned during the conversation.

Kai shares a learning journey that delves into belonging, connectedness, and the power of people and place. We learn how a nomadic lifestyle shifts to intentionally deepening ties to Ōtautahi and the challenges and opportunities this has presented.

You can contact Kai and find out more about what he's involved in at https://www.subtledream.com/

Tarryn's journey in Ōtautahi shows how asking for help and guidance from others has positive and cultural impacts that extend far beyond the initial question and act. We hear how through seeking out knowledge and experience from others changes perspectives, creates and strengthens cultural movements, and uplifts the people place around us.

Tarryn mentions Humans Of Christchurch Ōtautahi, Unchatter, and a fornightly waiata event which can be found on kko.nz.

If you missed Episode 12 with Kai Jonathan Lee, please head to PlainsMedia to hear his episode as this will not be airing on Spotify.

Nina talks with us about her experience founding Tagata Moana and the learning that took place prior to this in order for a STEAM organization that works with Pacifica to provide learning for others. We hear how Nina views herself and the spaces she's passionate about, the future of our city as led by the knowledge and experience that she holds. As we come into the new year, we finish with a challenge for listeners.

Join Erica & Sam every 10 episodes to take some time to reflect upon the learning experience of beginning a podcast show, the themes guests have raised, the Ako Ōtautahi perspective, and how we are encouraging curiosity to flourish.

Alice Dimond brings a wealth of knowledge regarding systemic change and futures thinking. We discuss how learning takes place for her, the intricacies of Aotearoa cultural landscape and how we are able to facilitate curiosity in ourselves and each other. Diving deep, and going big picture in the course of this conversation, we celebrate Ōtautahi and the breadth of experience we hold and catch glimpses of the future of our city together with Alice.

We share a conversation and reflective moment with Stephanie Defregger, who is on a mission to transform profile images of strong wahine, one by one. She is working on an exhibition "women of impact". Learning, that authenticity is essential and not a luxury in a world that tells us to be like everyone else. Through this experience, Stephanie shares how she makes space for learning and how this stems from her childhood experiences.

Zoë has a unique combination of lived personal and family experience of the hearing difference community, as well as clinical and academic perspectives on hearing. She loves being part of the Ōtautahi social enterprise ecosystem and working collaboratively to make positive changes.

Hana is a somewhat recent addition to Ōtautahi Christchurch and she shares her perspective of the cultural differences and approaches that are taken to learning, both in her personal life and in the position she holds at NZ Study Careers. We discuss how learning takes place in her studies at Ara and through her endeavor to understand what it means to have grown up in Japan and now live in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Caroline brings a wealth of knowledge regarding sustainability and through her business acumen (Sustainability 360) has been learning how to navigate what it means to run her own business.

Charing anecdotes of learning through being a mother, businesswomen, and early education, the picture that Caroline provides is varied and dynamic. BCorp is mentioned and we encourage listeners to search that up to provide context for some discussion items.

Let us know what you think! :)