ReadswithRosa Podcast

Episode 13: You'll never know unless you try.

On this week’s episode, I chat with The Finiasi’s, owners of a small business called Knot_Atizz, based in Ulysses, Texas. They are one of my favorite businesses to support, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear the story of their journey.

Follow Knot_Atizz:

•   IG: https://www.instagram.com/knot_atizz

Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:

•   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LaniAloMusicOfficial

Follow Rosa:

•   IG: https://www.instagram.com/readswithrosa

•   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/readswithrosa

Episode 12: My identity is a gift.

This week I catch up with rapper and producer Newselph to talk about family, hip hop, the challenges that come with being a creative, and his work as Pastor Nick.

Follow Newselph:

•   IG: https://www.instagram.com/newselph

•   Twitter: @newseph

•   Website: https://www.newselph.com

•   Bandcamp: https://illect.bandcamp.com

Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:

•   YouTube: Lani Alo Music Official

Follow Rosa:

•   IG: https://www.instagram.com/readswithrosa

•   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/readswithrosa

•   Anchor FM:  https://www.anchorfm.com/readswithrosa

Episode 11: Never say no to an opportunity, because you never know who is listening.

Kia Ora.  

A huge thank you to everyone listening to the #ReadswithRosaPodcast each week, and welcome to our new subscribers. Much love and appreciation!  Don't forget to share and subscribe. 

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This week I sit down with Tim Provise, host of New Zealand's number one podcast! He's also a fellow educator, and content creator for The Shack NZ and Bakery Runs.

Follow Tim

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/theproviseproject

IG Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theproviseproject

IG Bakery Runs: https://www.instagram.com/bakeryruns

IG Skit Show: https://www.instagram.com/theshack_nz

Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:

• Lani Alo Music Official

Follow Rosa:

•   IG: https://www.instagram.com/readswithrosa

•   YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/readswithrosa

•   Anchor FM :https://anchor.fm/readswithrosa

Episode 10: Bridging the gap of understanding.

Talofa lava.  

In celebration of Samoan Language Week, I sit down with Samoan author Dahlia Malaeulu. She is the creator of Mila's Books, a writer of Children's Pasifika books, and a fellow educator.

Ia manuia le Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa.

Follow Dahlia:

• Website: https://milasbooks.com/

• IG:  https://www.instagram.com/milasdm

• Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DahliaMalaeulu

• E-Tangata: https://e-tangata.co.nz/reflections/rejecting-the-system/

• E-Tangata: https://e-tangata.co.nz/identity/dont-you-want-to-be-samoan/

• Purchase the books:   

https://www.lagi.co.nz/collections/dahlias-books 

https://www.onetree-house.com/ 

https://tepapastore.co.nz/products

Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:

• Lani Alo Music Official

Follow Rosa:

•   Instagram

•   YouTube 

Episode 9: Self-discovery and learning about myself.

This week I catch up with Tony Laulu and we discuss his journey as the founder of Digital Discipline NZ, and author of the Chief Book Series.

Follow Tony:

Digital Discipline Instagram

Chief Book Series Instagram

Purchase the books:  www.chiefbookseries.com

Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:

• Lani Alo Music Official

Follow Rosa:

•   Instagram

•   YouTube 

Episode 8: The world is so much bigger than we think.

This week I sit down with author Tonga Victoria. We chat about her debut novel Hyphen American, her creative process, mental preservation, indigenous knowledge and the impact of colonialism on a mindset.

Follow Tonga Victoria:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/officalhyphenamerican

• Author:  https://www.instagram.com/tongavictoria

• Purchase the book:  https://www.tongavictoriabooks.com

Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:

• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/LaniAloMusicOfficial

Follow Rosa:

• IG:  https://www.instagram.com/readswithrosa

• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/readswithrosa

Episode 7: You can grow in different spaces.

This week I sit down with L.A.Z of Clear Soul Forces and Da illaz. We chat about finding your tribe, fulfillment, cultivating spaces, the importance of time and serving his community.  

Follow L.A.Z: 

•. IG:  https://www.instagram.com/flowz4daze

•. Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/flowz4daze

•. Da illaz:  https://www.instagram.com/daillaz

•. Bandcamp:   https://daillaz.bandcamp.com

•. Clear Soul Forces:  https://www.instagram.com/clearsoulforces

•. CSF Website:  https://forceswithyou.com/

Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:

• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/LaniAloMusicOfficial

Follow Rosa:

• IG:  https://www.instagram.com/readswithrosa

• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/readswithrosa

Episode 6: Stepping out in Faith.

This week I sit down with my island sister and fellow educator Priscilla.  We chat about a God-inspired vision, service to the community, her role as a Leader of an NGO, the challenges of preserving the native languages of her country, and the #FreeWestPapua movement.  

Website:  https://www.hopeww.org

FB:  https://www.facebook.com/hopewwpng/

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/priscillasinemal

To learn more about programs or donate - email:  [email protected]

#FreeWestPapua: https://www.freewestpapua.org/

Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:

• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/LaniAloMusicOfficial

Follow Rosa:

• IG:  https://www.instagram.com/readswithrosa

• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/readswithrosa

Episode 5: Finding the balance is key.

This week I catch up with fellow educator Vinson "Wordsworth" Johnson.  We chat about teacher life, maintaining a literary passion, the power of words, representation and recognizing your purpose.

Follow Wordsworth:

• IG:  https://www.instagram.com/wordsworthbklyn

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wordsworth_eMC

• Buy the book:  https://www.amazon.com/What-Words-Are-Worth-Beginning/dp/B08CWM8642

Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:

• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/LaniAloMusicOfficial

Follow Rosa:

• IG:  https://www.instagram.com/readswithrosa

• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/readswithrosa

Episode 4: The Power of Words

This week I sit down with Erika, a fellow educator and creative.  We chat about the power of words, identity, teacher life, the importance of self care and book recommendations.   

Follow Erika: 

• Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/erikayoshida1 

• IG:  https://www.instagram.com/geekyeeks  

• Tedx Talk:  https://www.ted.com/talks/erika_egawa_embracing_your_liminal_identity   

Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:

• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/LaniAloMusicOfficial

Follow Rosa:

• IG:  https://www.instagram.com/readswithrosa

• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/readswithrosa