Today we launch our podcast with one of the best in the business, Seamus Marten! 

Seamus is the co-host of The Between Two Beers Podcast, he has also had an extensive career in the sporting industry, particularly football, which has taken him worldwide! Stepping into the commentating arena, Seamus recently was a commentator at the Pacific Games! 

During our kōrero Seamus openly shares his football journey, the importance of a tight group of friends, his journey with body image, giving up alcohol and more! There is also top-notch chat about how you stack your dishwasher, folding the washing and whether you are a scruncher or folder! 

We are grateful to Seamus for sharing such an incredibly powerful kōrero with us all with his epic sense of humour it made for a really special kōrero, check it out wherever you get your podcasts! 

All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

 

Shavawn is a partner and dog mom, and is also a talented marketer having won the Up and Coming Marketer of the Year Award in 2023! 

Shavawn shares with us her parents' decision to move from South Africa to New Zealand for a better life and better opportunities! We talk about building relationships, navigating new cultures, and being yourself in all environments!

Shavawn tells us about her “non-traditional” pathway into marketing, her journey with self-confidence and the importance of knowing what you bring to a team, we also talk about social privilege and how important it is to have awareness of those around us! 

It was a fabulous chat with Shavawn, we hope you enjoy! 

All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Suzy is a New Zealand Icon, having been on many of our TV screens throughout our childhood, she continues to do incredible mahi within the creative and children's music space!

We kōrero to Suzy about her journey to working in Children’s TV and music, we also dive into her journey being a part of the iconic TV program, You and Me! We also talked about how to write a children's book and what her best tips and tricks are! 

But that’s not all, we dive into intentional actions, bad moments not days, what she is most proud of and her internal chat she uses when something negative sounds like it could pop in.

Sitting down and chatting with Suzy was like having a hug from your childhood hero, her bubbly energy was incredible and we can't wait for you to hear this one!

All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Tamati is a father and husband, some might know him as All-Black #1099, others might recognise him as a rugby coach and community legend from Porirua!  

We kōrero with Tamati about his whanau and how he and his wife juggle their family of six children! Something Tamati is passionate about is helping others succeed we talk about supporting athletes and leaders to enable them to do their best and why giving back to the community is special to him! 

We also talk about open communication as a parent, the term sacrifices, the life cycle of feedback, and why he writes a whiteboard full of notes daily!

All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Laura Casey is a wife and mother of two gorgeous boys! She is also the founder of Waikato-based Charity The Cake Detective! 

The Cake Detective does incredible mahi to help ensure that every child, no matter their circumstances, gets to celebrate their birthday with their own birthday cake! Laura’s talents in baking and decorating cakes are exceptional, and she uses this talent to help kids feel special on their day! During our kōrero, we talked about Laura’s lessons in founding the charity and her purpose behind the charity. 

During our kōrero, we talk to Laura about navigating losing the people we love and how this impacts our wellbeing. We also kōrero about panic attacks, meditation, mental health and a hack she uses before walking into a house of chaos after the morning gym!

 

All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Meg is a wife and mother to her gorgeous daughter Daisy, she is also a radio announcer on The Edge Breakfast! 

We kōrero with Meg about her journey to Radio and her passion for the mahi she does, we also delve into motherhood, mum guilt, the thief of comparison and the power of community! 

We also talk about body image, mental health, social media, journaling, why a good sleep routine is game-changing and Meg’s journey and commitment to focusing on herself and her wellbeing this year! 

It was a lovely, real and vibrant kōrero with Meg, and we can’t wait for you to listen! 

All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

Jay Carter is a proud husband and father to three girls, he is also the Golf New Zealand National Coach and host of the Talking Performance podcast!! 

We kōrero to Jay about his learnings as an athlete within Golf, the desire to love what you do, and navigating your identity as an athlete as more than what you play! 

We also kōrero about his impressive 12-hour walk mission, his family's passion for helping the community, why it's important to have a good relationship with feedback, and embracing challenges or spaces of discomfort. 

An epic kōrero and the first one in our TGDM office, we hope you enjoy! 

 

All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

 

 

Bridget Williams brings the energy, perspective and genuine want for positive change in our latest kōrero!! 

Bridget is the founder of Bead and Proceed, a social enterprise committed to using creativity as a tool to understand and show commitment towards the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals! She also holds many governance roles within her community all to help drive change!

We kōrero about her journey with Bead & Proceed, the importance of following your strengths, the impact doing what you love has on your wellbeing, our constellation of people who make up her three C’s concept, the profound impact journaling has had on her life and more!! 

This kōrero was epic and will give you a bunch of tools and activities to go away and get curious about! We hope you enjoy it!

All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

A wāhine on a mission, Miria Flavell is the proud CEO and Founder of the first Māori Activewear brand Hine Collection! 

We talk to Miria about her journey from Rotorua Girls High to creating a successful activewear and lifestyle brand, and how the community behind the brand has been critical in driving them forward and continues to spark their passion! 

We also delve into her connection to her identity and the gratitude she has to her parents for this! Why exercise is a non-negotiable, and the epic journey that unfolds when you follow your passion, and sticking true to your point of difference! 

Such an epic kōrero and one we hope you enjoy! 

All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too! 

 

Brodie has been in the media industry for many years, from speaking on the radio to blessing our TV screens with her humour and uniqueness, she has done it! Now she has her own media company Brodie Kane Media which has many successful podcasts! 

We kōrero about carrying an active lifestyle from a young age, through surf lifesaving and being in the army! We also dive into juggling being in the media and speaking your truth, owning a business, running as a space to slow down, the reason finding your why is important and the importance of connecting with those around you!

This was a fun and epic kōrero with laughs throughout about assholes shining and winning the lotto, we hope you enjoy it! 

All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!