the me.vibes podcast

In this episode, I’m chatting with Kate from Oria Skin, and I loved this conversation so much.

We talk about building a product you truly believe in, the reality of rebranding, growing a business while raising kids, and learning to do things in a way that protects your joy. Kate is incredibly grounded, thoughtful, and refreshingly honest about what it takes to build something meaningful without getting swept up in the noise.

This is such a beautiful episode for anyone with a business idea, a brand they’re growing, or a quiet feeling that maybe it’s time to back themselves.

Find Kate and Oria Skin:
Website: oriaskin.com
Instagram: @oria_skin
Facebook: Oria Skin

In this episode of the me.vibes podcast, I’m joined by Justin Flitter - one of New Zealand’s leading voices in AI - for a real, practical conversation about what AI actually means for business right now.

We get into the reality behind the hype, where so many businesses are getting stuck, and what it really looks like to use AI in a way that feels useful, human, and grounded.

Justin shares why most people jump to tools before understanding the problem, how businesses can start thinking of AI less like a search engine and more like a collaborator, and why the real opportunity is not just saving time, but changing the way we work altogether.

We also talk about shadow AI, data privacy, recurring tasks that are perfect for automation, where humans still matter most, and the simple ways small business owners can start using AI today without overcomplicating it.

This episode is full of practical examples, big mindset shifts, and genuinely exciting ideas for anyone who wants to use technology more intentionally in their work and life.

In this episode, we cover:

• why AI is not just about tools

• what businesses are getting wrong about adoption

• how to think about AI as a contractor, not just a chatbot

• where to start if you’re a small business owner

• how AI can support productivity without replacing human thinking

• why curiosity and critical thinking matter more than ever

If AI has felt overwhelming, confusing, or overhyped, this is the conversation for you.

Follow Justin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinflitter/

Website https://newzealand.ai

AI Roadshow: https://www.newzealand.ai/roadshow

Feeling busy but not actually moving forward in your business?

In this episode, I dive into one of the most common challenges I see across small businesses, that frustrating feeling of being stuck. Not failing… not doing badly… but constantly busy, overwhelmed, and not seeing the growth you expected.

Drawing from my experience working with businesses across New Zealand, I break down why this happens, and it’s probably not what you think.

We talk about:

• Why more clients or better marketing isn’t the real solution
• The hidden bottlenecks slowing your business down
• How a lack of systems is quietly costing you time and revenue
• Simple shifts you can start making today to reduce overwhelm and create consistency

Whether you’re a business owner or simply want to start thinking like one, this episode will help you take a step back and look at your business (or your role) differently.

Because growth doesn’t come from doing more.
It comes from doing things better.

🚀 Want to go further?

If this resonates, I’ve created a free, practical session showing you how to:

• save time
• simplify your systems
• and start increasing revenue using simple tech and AI

👉 Visit: https://mevibes.co

🎧 Next Episode:

We’re unpacking AI properly.
No hype, no jargon, just how it actually works for your business today.

In this episode of The ME Vibes Podcast, I’m sharing a very personal story.

At 25, I felt completely stuck.

I had moved from Brazil to New Zealand.
I couldn’t fully express myself in English.
I felt underestimated, misunderstood, and professionally behind.

I knew I was intelligent.
I knew I was capable.
But I felt invisible.

This episode is about the moment I decided to stop playing small.

It’s about:

• The frustration of being capable but unseen

• The language barrier that made me doubt myself

• Being bullied at work

• The shift in attitude that changed everything

• Taking radical responsibility for your own life

I share how I went from feeling stuck in retail to becoming a Sales Manager, signing top Auckland hospitality clients, and eventually working with a digital transformation company that worked with brands like Mercury Energy, Z Energy, BP and more.

If you’re feeling:

• Professionally behind

• Emotionally stuck

• Underestimated

• Or just tired of your own “poor me” story

This one is for you.

You are responsible for your life.
And you can change the narrative.

This is my first episode, and I’m nervous.

If you want to feel deeply unsuccessful in under five minutes, go on LinkedIn and start scrolling.

In this episode, I talk honestly about comparison, burnout, and the quiet life achievements that don’t show up online. The years spent raising kids, getting sick, changing careers, building a business, choosing people over posts, and then wondering why you feel “behind”.

This podcast isn’t about hustling harder or fixing yourself. It’s about pausing, breathing, and asking a simpler question:

Am I actually okay?

And if not, what could change?

If you’ve ever felt like everyone else is ahead while you’re just trying to keep going, this episode is for you.