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Matthew founded Youth Arts New Zealand to empower youth to creatively express themselves. We talk about his life and what led him to start this, the value of collaboration across creative arts, the interaction between an audience and a performer, what music means to him, storytelling through live shows and music and why bringing different types of arts together is so important. I really enjoyed talking with Matthew and helping him set up his charitable trust is one of the reasons I most enjoy being a lawyer to help him fulfilling his dream which can then be accessed and empower others too.

Matthew's email in case people want to get in touch [email protected]

Website: https://www.youtharts.co.nz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youthartsnz/

This is the 88th episode - if you enjoy it check out some of the earlier ones. www.theseeds.nz

In this episode I share everything I've learned about how to create a podcast. This was recorded live when I gave it as a session at the Social Enterprise Unconference in Levin in mid February 2019. One of my dreams for seeds was to teach others so they could start their own podcast so if you are interested in learning more then drop me a line and happy to help answer your questions - [email protected].

This is the 86th episode - if you enjoy it then check out some of the others, subscribe and leave a rating and review.

Video of this session on the Facebook page and at www.theseeds.nz or at https://youtu.be/zQ0SN6bbcq8

Equipment and other things:

• Audio Recorder, have a Zoom H4N Pro: https://www.zoom-na.com/…/field…/zoom-h4n-pro-handy-recorder • Two Rode Procaster Microphones: http://www.rode.com/microphones/procaster • Podcast hosting site, am using Libsyn: www.libsyn.com • For editing the interviews I use the free software Audacity: http://www.audacityteam.org/ • Pop filter for microphones reduces the "P" sounds: http://www.rode.com/accessories/ws2 • Two XLR cables to connect microphones to recorder: https://www.rockshop.co.nz/…/hosa-hxx010-male-xlr-to-female… • Got some cheap microphone stands. • Two headphones so you can both listen as you record with a headphone splitter so both plug into the device. • A bit of time!

This short bonus episode profiles Collett's Corner with founder Camia Young sharing about what this crowdfunded community owned property development is about. This presentation was given at a recent "Coffee & Jam" event hosted by Ministry of Awesome.

For Camia's full story check out this earlier episode: http://seeds.libsyn.com/camia-young-on-architecture-as-a-way-to-create-community

https://ohu.nz/portfolio-item/colletts-corner/

https://www.facebook.com/collettscorner/

Ministry of Awesome: https://www.ministryofawesome.com

Collett's Corner is a new commercial property for Lyttelton that has been designed in collaboration with the community. Based on a collective ownership model, it is not a vehicle for growing individual wealth. Instead, it is an opportunity for many people to come together to own a shared asset – one which aims to distribute financial returns and help to strengthen the community fabric.

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Joanna is the CEO of ChristchurchNZ which promotes the city as both a tourism destination and a dynamic place for business to grow. In this interview we talk about her early life, working as a reporter, the role of journalism in the world today, her role as Editor of The Press just after the earthquakes and what the future holds for Christchurch. I really enjoyed this 85th episode and my discussion with Joanna and am sure you will appreciate it as well. If you do like this check out one of the other episodes and subscribe to ensure you don't miss out on the next conversation.

https://www.christchurchnz.com/new-zealand/

Article mentioned that I wrote on the new Christchurch: https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/13-11-2018/the-new-christchurch-style-old-boys-out-entrepreneurs-in/

This is the 85th episode, for more stories visit www.theseeds.nz

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Lisa founded Social Currency an accounting firm with a difference that we discuss in the interview (hint: it gives back). We also talk about Lisa's early life, a near death experience at 11, growing up and playing different sports, how she came up with the idea for social currency and how it works. I enjoyed my discussion with Lisa as we talked about many other things as well ranging from prison to encouraging the youth of today.

Social Currency website: https://www.socialcurrency.co.nz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialCurrency.NZ/

This is the 84th episode of Seeds - for more visit in podcast apps or at www.theseeds.nz

In 2019 will be releasing an episode every two weeks rather than weekly.

Social Enterprise Unconference mentioned in intro https://medium.com/pledgeme/social-enterprise-unconference-2019-80f9930ff9f2

Kerri coordinates 'Carabiner' in Christchurch which helps provide mentoring opportunities for young people aged 18-25 with disabilities. In this interview we talk about her childhood, love of the outdoors, working life and her views about what the word "disability" means. I really enjoyed talking with Kerri and she is a real inspiration - a few minutes of listening to this interview and you will see what I mean as her positivity and humour are catching!

Carabiner: https://carabiner.org.nz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarabinerMentoring/

This is one of more than 80 interviews, for others listen in podcast apps or go to www.theseeds.nz

Thanks to Biz Dojo Christchurch where we met https://www.bizdojo.com/new-zealand/christchurch

E Wen Wong was 13 when she founded P.S. Our Beaches. Now aged 16 we talk about her love of poetry, founding an organisation to clean up our beaches, solving problems and what the future holds. I really enjoyed my conversation with E Wen and will be interesting to watch what she gets involved with in future since she has started getting involved (and starting) many things so young.

Website: https://psbeaches.com/about/

https://www.facebook.com/psbeaches/

TedxYouth talk by E Wen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj3r_vWluIw

TedxYouth talk by Shanna Moe which is also discussed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWjYxfUZhBY

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Steve is the Executive Director at Pathway which is a charity and social enterprise helping prisoners reintegrate back into society after they leave prison. It does that through a charitable trust owning two businesses which employ those ex prisoners. In this longest episode so far we talk about his childhood, different careers including as a radio host, President of the Canterbury Students Association and Owner of the Hollywood cinema in Sumner. We also touch on national identity, teachers who shape us most, social enterprise cinemas in Rolleston, and much more.

Pathway: https://www.pathway.org.nz

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Robert speaks about suicide from a place of sincerity and personal experience which is profound. In this episode we talk with him about his childhood, early life, guardian angels who have saved him from suicide, the epidemic that we are seeing now, mental health, vulnerability and how to have more open conversations. This is a wide ranging conversation touching on many topics with an eloquent voice for his generation who co-founded a Facebook page "Killing the Stigma" on this which now has 370,000+ likes and has hit a real chord.

This episode is the 80th one with interviews talking to inspiring people - if you enjoy it you might want to check out the others on Seeds podcast. Also help get the messages out in this episode by considering a like or a share.

If this episode raises issues then please chat with a friend or someone you trust and the resources are there to support you including:

• The Facebook page Robert set up "Killing the Stigma": https://www.facebook.com/SuicidePreventionAwarenes/
• 1737 phone number to talk in NZ https://1737.org.nz/
• He Waka Tapu https://www.facebook.com/He-Waka-Tapu-268973503204589/
• Mental Health Advocacy and Peer Support https://www.facebook.com/mhapschch/

www.theseeds.nz for more interviews and resources. This is one of dozens of interviews with inspiring people about their lives.

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Some interviews are like little jewels that I've somehow uncovered while walking along the beach. Today is one of those as I speak with the poet Kathleen Gallagher. Kathleen has written plays, poems, novels as well as done 7 feature films. In this interview we talk about her childhood, the creative writing process, how she writes, being attentive and in the moment and her recent novel Inangahua Gold. Merry Christmas 2018 to all!

http://www.wickcandle.co.nz

Her most recent novel 'Inangahua Gold' is available and is very much worth picking up - you can order it via the website above.

Finding jewels

Some conversations are like jewels Found, unexpectedly, on a rocky beach A West Coast beach full of grey rock that has been buffeted by wind, rain, waves and over time perfectly formed coloured stones into smooth objects of desire. They are often buried, seldom on the surface. The secret to find them? Come closer, for I only whisper this answer. It is lost in the wind to many. You need to be attentive and present. Be in the moment and aware, looking out Not rushing from this here to another there to find these jewels you must open your eyes and really see what is around you. Breathe deep. Look to the old language. Aroha. Love. Wait. Ponder this. Break it down more. Aro means to notice Ha means to breathe So be attentive to each breath. Be present, seek out peace The guidance is written there in the words themselves. This is the antidote to our stumbling from person to person our interactions shallow, casual. Seldom seeking the deepest questions. Too busy with the trivial and mundane to ask: Who are you, what formed you and how can we help each other, my friend? Yes, our conversation was all this. A rare gift given A jewel Aroha I'll go look for more.

"Kathleen Gallagher is a poet, playwright, filmmaker and novelist. She received the New Zealand Playwrights Award in 1993, and the Sonja Davies Peace Award in 2004 for the film Tau Te Mauri Breath Of Peace. She has authored three collections of poetry, 16 plays, six feature films, and one novel. Her films Earth Whisperers Papatuanuku, Water Whisperers Tangaroa and Sky Whisperers Ranginui, have played in cinema and film festivals throughout New Zealand and around the world. Her most recent work is the novel Earthquakes & Butterflies - Otautahi Christchurch launched in Christchurch on September 2015, on the 5th anniversary of the beginning of the Christchurch earthquakes sequence (2010 - 2012)."