Starting off 2025 with an absolute banger of an episode! Welcoming to the Sass with Cass mic, none other than Hercules Noble—New Zealand’s beloved chef and social media sensation! From his culinary beginnings in England and private cheffing around the globe to gaining viral fame with 298k Instagram followers and Gordon Ramsay's nod of approval, Herc joins me today and shares a glimpse into his incredible journey. From his 3 top tips for serious social media success, his go-to morning routine to gear him up for a day of creativity to his favourite dish to cook. This episode has all the ingredients for a winner - get ready for stories about his passion for food, creativity, and self-expression, plus insider tips on cooking, social media, and the mindset behind his meteoric success.

Catch more from Herc at @hercules_noble_food on Instagram and Tik Tok.

For business enquiries about Herc email [email protected]

Filmed, edited and produced by Layton Video (laytoncreative.co.nz) @laytonvideo on instagram and Tik Tok.

To say 2024 has been eventful would be the understatement of the decade. This year brought soaring highs, crushing lows, and everything in between. If you’re feeling drained and struggling to recharge, this episode is just what you need.  

I’ll share how I navigate burnout, including my tried-and-true strategies for bouncing back. Plus, I’ll dive into the *perfect* time to manifest your dreams before 2025 and how to start planning for a year that truly sets your soul on fire.  

Edited exclusively by @mathew_widdows  

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Welcome to a LIVE episode of Call Cass! Usually found on my Instagram stories, this time we're bringing the vibes straight to your ears! In this episode, I’m sharing a juicy life update, including how I’ve been embracing my true self—both creatively and in business. I’m also diving into your HOT questions– like dissecting the difference between anxiety and intuition, achieving work life balance, break up SUCCESSFULLY, how I’ve achieved my clearest skin in years after facing constant break outs all year, and whether I feel the pressure to settle down and get married!

Creative by @thecreativemish

Back by popular demand! This is my curated morning meditation *Hot Girl Walk*. Every morning, I set out on a 35–55 minute walk, which I credit for bringing nearly every good thing into my life. I view this walk as my direct connection with God and the universe—a sacred moment to express gratitude for all I have while intentionally shifting my vibration, mood, and energy to align with everything I desire. 

Through this practice, I can move out of negativity and embrace boundless positivity. I hope this meditation becomes a ritual for you, empowering you to visualize and walk toward any goal or manifestation you’re working on. Know that achieving *anything* you desire is possible with this HGW episode. It’s infused with magic—and so are you. 

Welcome to this week’s episode, where we dive into the art and empowerment of saying “no” and leaving behind the exhausting world of people-pleasing. This episode unpacks why "no" doesn’t mean shutting everything out; instead, it's about filtering out what drains you and holding space for what truly lights you up. If you’ve ever felt obligated by a “should” or compelled to make others happy at your expense, this conversation is for you.

This conversation highlights how making these changes leads to saying a profound “yes” to your own goals, desires, and values. It’s a way to welcome in what aligns with your vision and let go of what doesn’t. We’ll explore tips for setting clear boundaries, defining minimum standards, and embracing the power of the pause—so you’re not making decisions on impulse.

Join us in this episode if you’re ready to ditch scarcity thinking, make space for what truly matters, and finally stop betraying yourself.

It was imperative to me that this week's episode be ultra-practical. I wanted you to have take-home-immediate tips to help aid you on your quest to your most fulfilling and successful life - however you define success. For me, I define success as growth. As long as I can feel elevated through experience and am able to respond to new challenges differently, then I'm on the right path. These are a handful of my personal top tips I have applied for years. They are tried and true and very near to my heart. Some might feel like an obvious reminder, and hopefully, some provide more profound thought. Let me know what you find! 

Edited exclusively by Mathew Widdows @mathew_widdows 

Graphic Design by @thecreativemish

Drum roll please… from my heart to yours, it is so good to welcome you here to this new space. I want nothing more than to share the practices and principles that have changed my life in the hope to help transform yours also. In this episode I dive into exactly what Models and ReModel is and how it came to be. We dissect the origins of the brand and how I built what you see today. I outline both my physical and ‘career’ journey as well as the deeply personal evolution that I have been on over the last decade. Further, I discuss life in my late twenties and give you a juicy life update as well as how the new chapter I am approaching has changed everything. This episode represents the very start of a beautiful new mountain that I hope we will climb together, know that every step of the way you will have all of me.

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Edited exclusively by @mathew_widdows

Graphic Design by @thecreativemish

Drum roll please… from my heart to yours, it is so good to welcome you here to this new space. I want nothing more than to share the practices and principles that have changed my life in the hope to help transform yours also. In this episode I dive into exactly what Models and ReModel is and how it came to be. We dissect the origins of the brand and how I built what you see today. I outline both my physical and ‘career’ journey as well as the deeply personal evolution that I have been on over the last decade. Further, I discuss life in my late twenties and give you a juicy life update as well as how the new chapter I am approaching has changed everything. This episode represents the very start of a beautiful new mountain that I hope we will climb together, know that every step of the way you will have all of me.

@cassandragrodd

@modelsbycass

@quoteswithcass

www.modelsbycass.com

Edited exclusively by @mathew_widdows

Graphic Design by @thecreativemish

"Always put your story first". 

I've never forgotten these words shared by one of my closest friends, Livi, a few years back. They landed so heavily because I have struggled so intimately with frequently placing myself in the supporting role in my relationships. Helping others is what I thrive on; however, there are days when I can barely get out of bed as I feel so drained. In this episode, I cover energy leaks, and we dissect where you could be placing others first at the detriment of yourself. We cover the juicy subconscious reasons you might be struggling with putting others' happiness over your own, how to re-write this story, and what you will experience when you do so. I talk about the benefits of changing this pattern and what triggers you will notice if you are stuck in it. This is the perfect episode for anyone hiding from their truth, who fears being seen and is afraid to step into their power and own who they are (as well as for all my people pleasers, of course!)

Editor: @mathew_widdows 

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A close friend of mine, Amber, said to me recently, "We get to choose our hard." This podcast is here to help you make the hard choices. It is time to stop making excuses and get into the driver's seat of your life. So often, we spend our lives blaming others for our choices instead of taking complete accountability for what is showing up in our path. In this episode, I help you begin your journey towards changing your behavior to cultivate success and help you feel empowered to take the aligned action in favor of your dreams. We go through tips, tricks, and personal experiences to allow you to move the needle and shift your perspective truly. I believe discipline is the number one key to getting what you want, and I intend to help you unlock that door. 

Editor: @mathew_widdow

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