The Real Talk NZ Podcast

🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

 🔥 In this episode, you are going to hear the truly empowering story of Wairingiringi Toi.

Tingi fiercely took the stage at our Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi event in Tāmaki Makaurau, sharing on stage for the first time, her emotional yet powerful story of her life to date.  Crediting the values that were installed in her from her Māmā, Pāpā and whānau to pave the way and create a true wahine toa that she is.

🔥 Public speaking at Real Talk was a first for Wairingiringi, but with the love and support of her whānau and friends, she did it, and what an impact she made on our rangatahi and beyond.  We are all so proud of you Tingi!

🔥 You can find Wairingiringi on Instagram @tingitattnative  

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Love & light,

Tania & the Real Talk whānau xx

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

🔥 In this episode, you are going to hear the REAL kōrero from TimProvise aka the man of many faces - Tim the pie connoisseur, Tim from The Bakery Run, Tim from The Morning Shack on Niu FM, and so much more, definitely a man of many talents.

🔥 Tim has joined us numerous times on the Real Talk stage over the years, well known to be a crack up, and pushing the boundaries.  More recently at Real Talk Tāmaki Makaurau, Tim took us on a journey exposing his funny side, but also challenging social stereotypes.  He also shares with us his first-hand experience working with rangatahi in the “system” and the heartbreaking outcomes that can often occur.

You can find Tim on Instagram @timprovise and @bakeryruns and @themorningshack on @niufm

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Love & light,

Tania & the Real Talk whānau xx

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

🔥 In this episode, you are going to hear the exceptionally vulnerable yet powerful kōrero from Timoti Moran .  

Tim took the stage at our Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi event in Waihōpai - Invercargill, sharing his emotional story of his upbringing and how his experiences have shaped him into the man he is today.

There was not a dry eye in the room, as Tim sat of the stage with his daughter Milli beside him to tautoko and awhi him as he poured his heart and soul into his kōrero.

🔥  Tim shares with us his mahi Taonga By Timoti, and the incredible gifting programme they have designed.  Through the gifting of taonga pounamu, they aim to give the gift of visibility and aroha to every tamariki in state care in Aotearoa.   

Kia tū māia rātou – so they can stand strong, brave, bold and confident .

Kia mohio ai rātou, he taonga tuku aroha tēnei – so they know their taonga is filled and gifted with aroha.      

If you would like to koha toward this programme, you can do so on the Taonga By Timoti website.

🔥 Here is a whakatauki that Tim shared with us on the night:

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi

With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.

🔥 You can find Timoti on Instagram @taonga_by_timoti 

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Love & light,

Tania & the Real Talk whānau xx

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nz

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

🔥 In this episode, you are going to hear the vulnerable but powerful kōrero from David Ready.  

David took the stage at our Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi event in Waihōpai - Invercargill, sharing his emotional story of escaping the cult of Gloriavale.  

 He shares with us the heart-breaking story of losing his sister Prayer, and how he lives his life with her in his thoughts, always.  He talks about how Muay Thai helped him redirect his anger, how breaking in horses helps to balance the soft parts of him, allows him to build trust and to communicate without words.

David is proud to be Māori, and at only 23 years old, he is so wise, and destined for great things in life.  We are beside him all the way and excited about watching him continue to succeed in life and all that he chooses to do.

🔥 Here is a whakatauki David shared with us on the night:

Ko ahau te whenua, ko te whenua, ko ahau.

I am the land, the land is me.

🔥 You can find David on Instagram @davidready_

Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nz

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Love & light,

Tania & the Real Talk whānau xx

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nz

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Buy the Real Talk Book here

Check out the latest on our website here

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

🔥 In this episode, you are going to hear the truly inspriational kōrero from Georgia Latu.  

Georgia took the stage at our Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi event in Waihōpai - Invercargill, sharing her success story of being the largest poi manufacturer in the world!  Starting her business Pōtiki Poi when she was only 12 years old.  With an order of 30,000 pois to make for the Women’s Rugby World Cup, Georgia has created mahi for her whānau and friends, paying living wage, and creating a working environment of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga and of course heaps of fun.

🔥 Now 16, Georgia shares with us what goes on behind the scenes, she is vulnerable and heart felt.  Long days, lack of sleep, constant demands of having to travel and be at her peak, but she keeps on keeping on cos she’s on a mission.

This wahine is one of the most selfless, incredible young ladies I have ever come across – he wahine hūmārie ia.  She is a humble woman.  We look forward to seeing the incredible achievements Georgia continues to achieve throughout her life!   

🔥 Here is a whakatauki Georgia shared with us on the night:

Tū whitia te hopo, mairangatia te angitū.

Feel the fear and do it anyway.

🔥 You can find Georgia on Instagram @potiki_poi 

Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nz

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Love & light,

Tania & the Real Talk whānau xx

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nz

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

Maarie shares with us her highs and lows through her challenging life journey and how having a strong whānau unit has helped her to get through some of the most difficult challenges that life has thrown her way.  

Maarie completed the Legacy program through Destiny Church, and while she is not religious, she highly recommends the program for providing her with life changing tools to implement in her life. 

🔥 You can find Maarie on Instagram @createbeautynz

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Love & light,

Tania & the Real Talk whānau xx

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nz

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Buy the Real Talk Book here

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

Today we have two very special guests joining me on the podcast, Mii & Sushi. I connected with these tāne through the Real Talk kaupapa, through their work with rangatahi in the community as youth mentors. 

Mii and Sushi were both raised in Māngere, South Auckland. We spoke about the freedom of self-expression that wāhine tend to have, and how Mii and Sushi actively work towards normalising tāne giving compliments to each other, without the ego, just expressing someone else’s value without being intimidated by it.

Mii spoke about his childhood being raised by a strong, single māmā in a house of wāhine, his journey to being a youth mentor and the grief of losing his mother 4 years ago.

Sushi shared his struggles at the lowest points in his life, how one encounter with Mii changed the trajectory of his story, and how much happiness and fulfilment it gives him to be able to do the same for younger rangatahi. 

These two are so wise beyond their years, so grounded and driven. I am so blessed to have connected with them on such a deep level and I cannot wait to see what they do in the future.

You can find Mii on Instagram @itsme.tua

You can find Sushi on Instagram @firmsoul_nz

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Love & light,

Tania & the Real Talk whānau xx

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nz

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Buy the Real Talk Book here

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

Today I am so excited to share this kōrero with you all, with my dear friend, Eve Ahearn from Maea Coaching.

The Kaupapa of this kōrero is all around Eve’s experiences with relationships, the learning she’s taken away from those experiences, and how you can utilise her wisdom in bettering relationships in your own life.

We spoke about the gradual decline of toxic relationships, physical & emotional isolation, manipulation, recognising the patterns, rediscovering your self-worth and reclaiming your mana.

Here is one of my favourite takeaways from Eve’s story:

“The ending of something is always an opportunity for reflection” – Eve Ahearn

You can find Eve on IG @maea_nz

Or on her website here

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Love & light,

Tania & the Real Talk whānau xx

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nz

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Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

I’m Tania Carr, and today in this episode, you are going to hear the truly empowering story of Patrick Salmon.

Patrick fiercely took the stage at our Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi event in Rotorua, sharing on stage for the first time, his powerful story of overcoming some massive obstacles in his life.  He definitely brings the fire!  Patrick inspires others to live life as their true, authentic self. Periodt!

Here is Patrick’s story...

Ko Putauaki te maunga

Ko Rangitaiki te awa

Ko Mataatua te waka

Ko Ngati Awa te iwi

Ko Patrick Salmon tōku ingoa

Patrick is Aotearoa’s first official Indigenous Innovator. With a Master’s degree in Applied Indigenous Knowledge, Patrick has developed a global online community of over 100k Relations that share and support each other on the online platforms called KAIRUA.

Patrick shares the power of “being you” and ways of harnessing that to drive your thinking in achieving your aspirations. Patrick along with the ambitious Relation Nation strive to enhance the lives of at least 1% of all indigenous populations across the globe by doing “cool shit that matter”.

“Kahuri to whakaaro, kahuri te Ao. Change your thinking, change the world.” – Patrick Salmon

You can find Patrick on Instagram @patrick_salmon86

Or find more details on the KaiRua website here

Love & light,

Tania & the Real Talk whānau xx

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @whero__ (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nz

Join the Real Talk whanau on Facebook @realtalknz

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Check out the latest on our website here

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Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

I’m Tania Carr, and today in this episode, you are going to hear the REAL kōrero from Elise Niu aka (E).

Elise was one of our very first kaikōrero at our Real Talk event in Pōneke back in August 2020, and she took the stage for us again, 2 years later at Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi Taitoko – Levin.

Elise shares with us her highs and lows through her challenging life journey, and how having a strong whānau unit helped her to get through some of the most difficult challenges that life has thrown her way.  

She shares how being aligned with her passion and working toward her goals – all things health and fitness, has led to running her successful Functional Hiit gym in Kapiti. Elise brings such a beautiful energy and inspired so many rangatahi on the night with her ability to see the light at the end of an often dark tunnel.  We love you E, for all that you are and all that you do, keeping being you!

Here is Elise’s story...

Elise took the Real Talk stage as one of our very first Real Talk speakers back in August 2020.
Founder of Elise Niu Wellness, a Personal Trainer, Gym Owner Motivational Speaker & Fitness Entrepreneur.

She has always been sporty, & grew up playing representative sports in Tennis, Touch Football, Athletics & Netball. Elise remembers as young as 9 years of age she had a passion for exercise, movement & training and she would quite often create opportunities to exercise.

Being a Mother of 5, she knows too well the importance of taking care of her mind & body for her mental health. Many women lose sight of themselves while raising a family & that is why she is so passionate to help women get fit, strong and confident, & feel healthier & happier.

Elise Niu and her husband Ray may be a power couple, running a gym while juggling various projects with raising a happy family, but their journey to get here has been far from perfect. While living overseas, Ray spiralled into a gambling habit that lost the couple tens of thousands of dollars, followed with a devastating drug addiction. It was Elise who saved him. 

You can find Elise on Instagram @eliseniuwellness

P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you

Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro

Join the Real Talk whanau on Instagram @real_talk_nz

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