She Adventures NZ

In this She Adventures NZ podcast episode, host Senka Radonich is joined by Simone Maier & Emily Wilson.

We've got twice the usual inspiration, with our very first episode with two women who both individually and together have one of the most impressive list of career highlights in the outdoors, including winning Godzone, multiple Coast to Coasts, stage races, and an Adventure Race World Champs between them.

If you’re not familiar with the Adventure Racing world and you haven’t heard of these two women, then you may recognise them as the Grey Team from TV3 show Tracked where teams of two evading elite trackers to reach a pick-up point throughout rugged NZ.

It’s a must watch… without giving away the ending if you haven’t seen it… these gals are bad ass.

In this conversation 

• We talk about resilience, adaptability and motivation
• We dive into their experiences in adventure racing, life, their time on the show Tracked, and they share a truck tonne of inspiration and insights on what they’ve learnt along the way
• We touch on what being in nature does for them and how this impacts their everyday lives
• We talk about women in adventure racing, and how it’s changing
• Plus Emily shares how she manages being a type 1 diabetic while adventure racing

And so much more...

Hit play on today’s interview… there are so many stories, tangents and nuggets of gold in this episode, you’re gonna fall in love with these very real and very honest women.

MEET YOUR INTERVIEW GUESTS... EMILY WILSON & SIMONE MAIER
Read more here:
https://www.sheadventures.co/emily-wilson-simone-maier/

If you are enjoying the She Adventures NZ Podcast there are a few great way to support the show.

• Leave a review on the Apple Podcast, it only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episode.
• Become a supporter. Your contribution helps us produce regular podcasts, click here to find out how.
• Grab yourself some She Adventures NZ merch to add to your adventure kit here.

MEET SENKA
I’ve found it impossible to ignore my obsession with inspiring women to get outdoors.

I launched Adventure Girls in my mid 20’s and over 15 years took 1,000’s of women on adventures across NZ. Then at 40 I said ‘hell yes’ to a new adventure, sold ⅔ of everything I owned, built out the back of my 4WD ‘Hank the Tank’, left Auckland and traveled NZ for 5 months exploring.

Now I live in the South Island of NZ, have added Stan the Van, a Ford Transit Van I’ve semi converted into the mix, and Adventure Girls evolved into the She Adventures Podcast.

My hope is this podcast, the stories and conversations remind you that you only live once and it’s never too late to get out there. 

That they spark something within you and inspire you to get outdoors, to say hell yes to adventure and to fill your happy tank with the things that matter, because life is better when you do.

If you’d like to follow me on my adventures you can connect here.

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In this She Adventures NZ podcast episode, host Senka Radonich is joined by Tongariro Alpine Crossing Mountain Guide, Laura Rose Lockyer.

When you meet Laura, it's not hard to miss her passion for being in the outdoors and exploring our beautiful country we are blessed to live in.

She loves pushing her body to i'ts limits and has been regularly practicing the Wim Hof Method-Breath work and cold immersion swimming for three years.

The list of amazing adventures she has done is long, and here are just a few over the years

• Completed 100km for Oxfam in Taranaki
• A double Tongariro Alpine Crossing, including both roads to the highway. A total of 58km in 12 hrs.
• 80kms in under 24hrs solo, on MT Ruapehu’s remote Round the Mountain Track
• Completed a 58km mission on the Tongariro Northern Circuit in 11 hours 50 mins
• Climbed Mount Taranaki,Mount Ruapehu,Mount Ngauruhoe,Mount Tongariro,Hauhungatahi.

Inspiring on so many levels!

In this conversation 

• We find out how she found herself a guide on the Tongariro Crossing, and we work out
• We chat about some of the amazing adventures she has done over the years
• We talk what inspired her to use the Wim Hoffs method, how she healed herself and how she uses the lessons from this practice in while out adventuring
• We dive into talking about resilience and mindset when faced with setbacks, challenges and injury

And of course  so much more

So get ready for this candid and inspiring conversation, hit the subscribe button, enjoy and of course here’s to getting more women outdoors.

MEET YOUR INTERVIEW GUEST... LAURA

She’s a mountain guide on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing ,and passionate about the Wim Hoffer Method breath work and cold immersion swimming).

She loves pushing her body to its limits, experiencing new adventures, and exploring more of our beautiful country we are blessed to live in.

The list of amazing adventures she has done is long, and here are just a few over the years

https://www.sheadventures.co/laura-rose-lockyer/ 

HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
If you are enjoying the She Adventures NZ Podcast there are a few great way to support the show.

• Leave a review on the Apple Podcast, it only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episode.
• Become a supporter. Your contribution helps us produce regular podcasts, click here to find out how.
• Grab yourself some She Adventures NZ merch to add to your adventure kit here.

MEET SENKA
I’ve found it impossible to ignore my obsession with inspiring women to get outdoors.

I launched Adventure Girls in my mid 20’s and over 15 years took 1,000’s of women on adventures across NZ. Then at 40 I said ‘hell yes’ to a new adventure, sold ⅔ of everything I owned, built out the back of my 4WD ‘Hank the Tank’, left Auckland and traveled NZ for 5 months exploring.

Now I live in the South Island of NZ, have added Stan the Van, a Ford Transit Van I’ve semi converted into the mix, and Adventure Girls evolved into the She Adventures Podcast.

My hope is this podcast, the stories and conversations remind you that you only live once and it’s never too late to get out there. 

That they spark something within you and inspire you to get outdoors, to say hell yes to adventure and to fill your happy tank with the things that matter, because life is better when you do.

If you’d like to follow me on my adventures you can connect here.

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In this She Adventures NZ podcast episode, host Senka Radonich is joined by Alice Brice.

IN THIS CONVERSATION WE TALK ABOUT

• How and why she got into fastpacking
• Some of the epic places she has been that you will want to put on your hiking, biking, fastpacking or trail running list… one of them is the highest point on the entire Te Araroa route
• Her fastpacking ‘failure’, and what she learned from this solo camp
• Plus she shares some epic downloadable checklists to help with packing and packing lighter.

And of course  so much more

So get ready for this candid and inspiring conversation, hit the subscribe button, enjoy and of course here’s to getting more women outdoors.

MEET YOUR INTERVIEW GUEST... ALICE
This mum of two describes herself as a fastpacker, rail runner, mountain biker, adventure racer and Godzone wannabe. 

She’s Ambassador for Scenic Sports events who run Oxford Odyssey and  Race Tekapo. And when she’s not on the trails you can find her sharing advice and knowledge in her face book Community South Canterbury's Adventure Ladies which has nearly 1,00 women and, Fast Packing New Zealand which has close to 3,500 people.

HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
If you are enjoying the She Adventures NZ Podcast there are a few great way to support the show.

• Leave a review on the Apple Podcast, it only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episode.
• Become a supporter. Your contribution helps us produce regular podcasts, click here to find out how.
• Grab yourself some She Adventures NZ merch to add to your adventure kit here.

MEET SENKA
I’ve found it impossible to ignore my obsession with inspiring women to get outdoors.

I launched Adventure Girls in my mid 20’s and over 15 years took 1,000’s of women on adventures across NZ. Then at 40 I said ‘hell yes’ to a new adventure, sold ⅔ of everything I owned, built out the back of my 4WD ‘Hank the Tank’, left Auckland and traveled NZ for 5 months exploring.

Now I live in the South Island of NZ, have added Stan the Van, a Ford Transit Van I’ve semi converted into the mix, and Adventure Girls evolved into the She Adventures Podcast.

My hope is this podcast, the stories and conversations remind you that you only live once and it’s never too late to get out there. 

That they spark something within you and inspire you to get outdoors, to say hell yes to adventure and to fill your happy tank with the things that matter, because life is better when you do.

If you’d like to follow me on my adventures you can connect here.

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• Facebook

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In this She Adventures NZ podcast episode, host Senka Radonich is joined by Harriet Watson, who spent 8 days (and 650kms!) biking and running her way along the rugged West Coast to bring awareness to Endometriosis and raise funds for the Endometriosis NZ Helpline.

With the support of her family & sponsor ANZCO Foods, she could never have dreamed of, or done this epic challenge.

At the age of 22, she has now raised over $15,000 for the Endometriosis New Zealand helpline with the different challenges she has done.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

• Harriet's journey to discovering she had endometriosis.
• What motivated her to do her first challenge of Kayaking 100kms on the Avon River in Christchurch NZ.
• What strategies she uses she’s when she’s in pain, but has to keep going.
• What it really took mentally and physically to get through the eight day, 650kms West Coast challenge.
• The insights and discoveries she had along the way about who she is and what she is capable of.

And so much more…

MEET YOUR INTERVIEW GUEST... HARRIET
Harriet Watson spent 8 days and 650kms, biking and running her way along the rugged West Coast to bring awareness to Endometriosis and raise funds for the Endometriosis NZ Helpline.

With the support of her family & sponsor ANZCO Foods, she could never have dreamed of, or done this epic challenge.

At the age of 22, she has now raised over $15,000 for the Endometriosis New Zealand helpline with the different challenges she has done.

Read more here:
https://www.sheadventures.co/harriet-watson/

HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
If you are enjoying the She Adventures NZ Podcast there are a few great way to support the show.

• Leave a review on the Apple Podcast, it only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episode.
• Become a supporter. Your contribution helps us produce regular podcasts, click here to find out how.
• Grab yourself some She Adventures NZ merch to add to your adventure kit here.

MEET SENKA
I’ve found it impossible to ignore my obsession with inspiring women to get outdoors.

I launched Adventure Girls in my mid 20’s and over 15 years took 1,000’s of women on adventures across NZ. Then at 40 I said ‘hell yes’ to a new adventure, sold ⅔ of everything I owned, built out the back of my 4WD ‘Hank the Tank’, left Auckland and traveled NZ for 5 months exploring.

Now I live in the South Island of NZ, have added Stan the Van, a Ford Transit Van I’ve semi converted into the mix, and Adventure Girls evolved into the She Adventures Podcast.

My hope is this podcast, the stories and conversations remind you that you only live once and it’s never too late to get out there. 

That they spark something within you and inspire you to get outdoors, to say hell yes to adventure and to fill your happy tank with the things that matter, because life is better when you do.

If you’d like to follow me on my adventures you can connect here.

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• Facebook

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In this She Adventures NZ podcast episode, host Senka Radonich is joined by Deanna (Dee) Gerlach who along with hubby and their 3 kids, walked the 3,oookm Te Araroa Trail after never having done an overnight hike as a family before.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

• What had them decide to pack up everything and (home for Dee) to NZ and do Te Araroa Trail
• The challenges and growth that came hard and fast as a family that had not done much tramping or camping
• Dee shares a stack load of tools and resources for anyone, with or without a family wanting to do the trail. Access those resources here on the Noodles for Breakfast website.

And so much more…

MEET YOUR INTERVIEW GUEST... DEE
Dee is a photographer, filmmaker, adventurer, best mate to Tom and Mama of three kids 14, 12 and 8 now based in Wānaka.

From Nov '20 to May '21 Dee, Tom and the kids tramped Te Araroa Trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff. One hellova six month adventure scratching a small part of the itch that is finding your way in this magnificent world when it often seems to be crumbling around you. 

Now settled back down into the routine of jobs and school with the kids keen to build a solid base of mates in their new surrounds, Dee is experimenting with micro adventures, trying to work outdoors more and live a more adventurous life in the day to day.

HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
If you are enjoying the She Adventures NZ Podcast there are a few great way to support the show.

• Leave a review on the Apple Podcast, it only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episode.
• Become a supporter. Your contribution helps us produce regular podcasts, click here to find out how.
• Grab yourself some She Adventures NZ merch to add to your adventure kit here.

MEET SENKA
I’ve found it impossible to ignore my obsession with inspiring women to get outdoors.

I launched Adventure Girls in my mid 20’s and over 15 years took 1,000’s of women on adventures across NZ. Then at 40 I said ‘hell yes’ to a new adventure, sold ⅔ of everything I owned, built out the back of my 4WD ‘Hank the Tank’, left Auckland and traveled NZ for 5 months exploring.

Now I live in the South Island of NZ, have added Stan the Van, a Ford Transit Van I’ve semi converted into the mix, and Adventure Girls evolved into the She Adventures Podcast.

My hope is this podcast, the stories and conversations remind you that you only live once and it’s never too late to get out there. 

That they spark something within you and inspire you to get outdoors, to say hell yes to adventure and to fill your happy tank with the things that matter, because life is better when you do.

If you’d like to follow me on my adventures you can connect here.

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• Facebook

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In this She Adventures NZ podcast episode, host Senka Radonich is joined by Chloe Wickman

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

• What exactly are snack runs and how they might be just the thing you need to fit more of the outdoors in on those busy days
• We learn into the conversation that the size you wear says nothing about you as a person
• And we chat about her 3 day trail run through stunning NZ, and getting her 70 year old mum out on her first adventure race.

And so much more…

MEET YOUR INTERVIEW GUEST... CHLOE
She’s the proud owner of NZ's Happiest Activewear brand, Zeenya Clothing and is all about bringing fun, colour and community together, Zeenya prides itself in bringing insanely comfortable activewear to the women of NZ. 

No stranger to taking on a challenge, she's a life long runner and loves being outdoors. Based in Mount Maunganui, she's currently on a 'snack run' buzz, which is making movement more joyful and attainable as life gets busy. 

HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
If you are enjoying the She Adventures NZ Podcast there are a few great way to support the show.

• Leave a review on the Apple Podcast, it only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episode.
• Become a supporter. Your contribution helps us produce regular podcasts, click here to find out how.
• Grab yourself some She Adventures NZ merch to add to your adventure kit here.

MEET SENKA
I’ve found it impossible to ignore my obsession with inspiring women to get outdoors.

I launched Adventure Girls in my mid 20’s and over 15 years took 1,000’s of women on adventures across NZ. Then at 40 I said ‘hell yes’ to a new adventure, sold ⅔ of everything I owned, built out the back of my 4WD ‘Hank the Tank’, left Auckland and traveled NZ for 5 months exploring.

Now I live in the South Island of NZ, have added Stan the Van, a Ford Transit Van I’ve semi converted into the mix, and Adventure Girls evolved into the She Adventures Podcast.

My hope is this podcast, the stories and conversations remind you that you only live once and it’s never too late to get out there. 

That they spark something within you and inspire you to get outdoors, to say hell yes to adventure and to fill your happy tank with the things that matter, because life is better when you do.

If you’d like to follow me on my adventures you can connect here.

• Instagram
• Facebook

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In this She Adventures NZ podcast episode, host Senka Radonich is joined by Jen Halliday, trail runner and Further Faster Ambassador.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

• Her journey from never having trail run to entering  her first 100miler
• From 1km to 10km, 18km,  50kms and that comes with that
• Her mental and physical journey on her first 50km run
• Running to clear her head, see our beautiful country and hang out with her mates.

And so much more…

MEET YOUR INTERVIEW GUEST... JEN
She was never particularly sporty but started running with her then new partner when they first started dating. She loves to adventure to clear her head, see our beautiful country and hang out with her mates. Read more here...

HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
If you are enjoying the She Adventures NZ Podcast there are a few great way to support the show.

• Leave a review on the Apple Podcast, it only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episode.
• Become a supporter. Your contribution helps us produce regular podcasts, click here to find out how.
• Grab yourself some She Adventures NZ merch to add to your adventure kit here.

MEET SENKA
I’ve found it impossible to ignore my obsession with inspiring women to get outdoors.

I launched Adventure Girls in my mid 20’s and over 15 years took 1,000’s of women on adventures across NZ. Then at 40 I said ‘hell yes’ to a new adventure, sold ⅔ of everything I owned, built out the back of my 4WD ‘Hank the Tank’, left Auckland and traveled NZ for 5 months exploring.

Now I live in the South Island of NZ, have added Stan the Van, a Ford Transit Van I’ve semi converted into the mix, and Adventure Girls evolved into the She Adventures Podcast.

My hope is this podcast, the stories and conversations remind you that you only live once and it’s never too late to get out there. 

That they spark something within you and inspire you to get outdoors, to say hell yes to adventure and to fill your happy tank with the things that matter, because life is better when you do.

If you’d like to follow me on my adventures you can connect here.

• Instagram
• Facebook

Support the show

In this She Adventures NZ podcast episode, host Senka Radonich is joined by Rachel Gillespie, Professional Adventure Photographer and Mum.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

• How she is able to bring up some free range outdoor kids and get outdoors between those cracks of motherhood
• Amazing places to visit to capture adventure and photography 
• The mental toughness it took her to overcome many obstacles to get back to life and business 

And so much more…

MEET YOUR INTERVIEW GUEST... RACHEL
Rachel shares how she is able to bring up some free range outdoor kids and get outdoors between those cracks of motherhood, for those of you who have families and a passion for photography this is a must watch. Read more here...

HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
If you are enjoying the She Adventures NZ Podcast there are a few great way to support the show.

• Leave a review on the Apple Podcast, it only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episode.
• Become a supporter. Your contribution helps us produce regular podcasts, click here to find out how.
• Grab yourself some She Adventures NZ merch to add to your adventure kit here.

MEET SENKA
I’ve found it impossible to ignore my obsession with inspiring women to get outdoors.

I launched Adventure Girls in my mid 20’s and over 15 years took 1,000’s of women on adventures across NZ. Then at 40 I said ‘hell yes’ to a new adventure, sold ⅔ of everything I owned, built out the back of my 4WD ‘Hank the Tank’, left Auckland and traveled NZ for 5 months exploring.

Now I live in the South Island of NZ, have added Stan the Van, a Ford Transit Van I’ve semi converted into the mix, and Adventure Girls evolved into the She Adventures Podcast.

My hope is this podcast, the stories and conversations remind you that you only live once and it’s never too late to get out there. 

That they spark something within you and inspire you to get outdoors, to say hell yes to adventure and to fill your happy tank with the things that matter, because life is better when you do.

If you’d like to follow me on my adventures you can connect here.

• Instagram
• Facebook

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In this She Adventures NZ podcast episode, host Senka Radonich is joined by Laura Milross, creator of Fierce MTB.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

• Falling in love with mountain biking 
• Mental health and riding
• Moving to NZ and discovering adventures that fuel your soul

And so much more…

MEET YOUR INTERVIEW GUEST... LAURA
Originally from the UK, Laura moved to NZ 3 years ago and hasn’t looked back. She was introduced to mountain biking only 2 years ago and instantly fell in love – this has led her to an exciting business. Read more here...

HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
If you are enjoying the She Adventures NZ Podcast there are a few great way to support the show.

• Leave a review on the Apple Podcast, it only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episode.
• Become a supporter. Your contribution helps us produce regular podcasts, click here to find out how.
• Grab yourself some She Adventures NZ merch to add to your adventure kit here.

MEET SENKA
I’ve found it impossible to ignore my obsession with inspiring women to get outdoors.

I launched Adventure Girls in my mid 20’s and over 15 years took 1,000’s of women on adventures across NZ. Then at 40 I said ‘hell yes’ to a new adventure, sold ⅔ of everything I owned, built out the back of my 4WD ‘Hank the Tank’, left Auckland and traveled NZ for 5 months exploring.

Now I live in the South Island of NZ, have added Stan the Van, a Ford Transit Van I’ve semi converted into the mix, and Adventure Girls evolved into the She Adventures Podcast.

My hope is this podcast, the stories and conversations remind you that you only live once and it’s never too late to get out there. 

That they spark something within you and inspire you to get outdoors, to say hell yes to adventure and to fill your happy tank with the things that matter, because life is better when you do.

If you’d like to follow me on my adventures you can connect here.

• Instagram
• Facebook

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In this She Adventures NZ podcast episode, host Senka Radonich is joined by Michelle Morpeth, kiwi mum to two energetic little boys helping mums fit more of the outdoors in. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

• How easy it can be to put self-care on the back burner, especially after having kids
• Spending quality time outdoors (both with and without children) should be a key part of that self-care
• How to fit more of the outdoors in, so that they feel energised, recharged, and firing to take on all the challenges at home and at work

And so much more…

MEET YOUR INTERVIEW GUEST... MICHELLE
Outdoorsy NZ supports mums to get adventurous outside. If you need to know where to go, what to do, who to go with, and just how to get the kids out the door – Michelle’s community will inspire you. Read more here...

HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
If you are enjoying the She Adventures NZ Podcast there are a few great way to support the show.

• Leave a review on the Apple Podcast, it only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episode.
• Become a supporter. Your contribution helps us produce regular podcasts, click here to find out how.
• Grab yourself some She Adventures NZ merch to add to your adventure kit here.

MEET SENKA
I’ve found it impossible to ignore my obsession with inspiring women to get outdoors.

I launched Adventure Girls in my mid 20’s and over 15 years took 1,000’s of women on adventures across NZ. Then at 40 I said ‘hell yes’ to a new adventure, sold ⅔ of everything I owned, built out the back of my 4WD ‘Hank the Tank’, left Auckland and traveled NZ for 5 months exploring.

Now I live in the South Island of NZ, have added Stan the Van, a Ford Transit Van I’ve semi converted into the mix, and Adventure Girls evolved into the She Adventures Podcast.

My hope is this podcast, the stories and conversations remind you that you only live once and it’s never too late to get out there. 

That they spark something within you and inspire you to get outdoors, to say hell yes to adventure and to fill your happy tank with the things that matter, because life is better when you do.

If you’d like to follow me on my adventures you can connect here.

• Instagram
• Facebook

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