The Transformationist with Tash McGill

Meet Kyrin Bhula. Kyrin was in her 20s when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. After her father died, she became her mother's fulltime caregiver. We walk through a personal conversation about how caring for Martha has changed as the disease progresses and how the experience is shaping and transforming Kyrin.

Welcome back Jeff Crabtree. In this episode, we visit with Jeff again, this time to discuss the difference between critique and criticism and how both are crucial in our journey of growth and transformation. Jeff first joined us to talk about creativity and transformation in Season One. You can connect with Jeff's work through the Zebra Collective at www.zebracollective.com.

Meet April Diaz. As a coach, leader and business owner April has learned the value of having mentors and guides to speak into your life in moments of growth, during what she calls 'pattern interruptions' and even when they have something to say you don't want to hear. Dive in to the nitty-gritty of transformation in this episode and then head over to The Global Fringe, April's podcast focused on stories from the edge. You can find April online at http://www.aprildiaz.com and find her podcast here https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-global-fringe/id1377498273?mt=2

This is Joel Diaz, a Cuban American who grew up in a third culture space - his Cuban-born parents carved out a Spanish speaking life in America while Joel crosses fluently between both worlds. Until recently, he'd never been home but now that he has, we talk about becoming Cuban and processing what it means to live with white privilege as a third culture kid.

Meet Richie Hardcore. He's an educator, advocate and former Muay Thai champion. But having interviewed him, I'd describe him as a lifelong learner who is consistently evolving and sharing that journey with others.

He's a genuine advocate for diversity, reframing healthy masculinity and ending domestic violence. With a large social media following, Richie's often been caught in the crossfire of a culture learning to wrestle with social issues in a different way.

I hope you enjoy this conversation. Contains explicit language.

You can find Richie on Twitter and Instagram @richiehardcore or on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/richie.hardcore/

Meet Elle Campbell, business owner, entrepreneur and creative type. Her energy and commitment to making great stuff people can use is infectious, but for her pathway to running a successful business might take you by surprise. Elle shares lessons from her path as an experimentuer, successes and failures on the way and the importance of building a business in line with her values.

Meet Mark Oestreicher, a leader and instigator within his field. In this episode we talk frankly about the transformations in his career - from leading large organisations to being let go, starting something new and the transformation into the third phase of his work, which has already begun. We touch on brain science, finding hope and navigating tough career breaks.

I'm Tash, The Transformationist. In this season summary, join me and my producer Michael Yoder for a behind the scenes conversation about where the podcast started, our highlights and reflections on the first season of The Transformationist where heartbreak, curiosity, creativity, deconstruction and spirituality led us through stories of real transformation from real people. This a great wrap up of the season and the highlights of everything we hoped you noticed and enjoyed this season.

This is Michael Frost, a writer and speaker in the areas of theology, spirituality and social change. In this episode we dive into another story of spiritual deconstruction and reconstruction: discussing the power dynamics of modern religion and Michael's journey through fundamental Christianity and religious ideology. Having initially studied biomedical science, Michael took a slightly unusual shift sideways from a scientific research career to completing a PhD in theology. He believes that genuine honesty must sit at the heart of all meaningful conversation.

You can find more of this refreshing and honest conversation on his website.

Meet Al Keating. You might say he’s not your typical chief executive, and that his path to this role has not included the standard succession of swivel chairs and over-priced fountain pens. With the exception of an 18-month hiatus during which he had the title ‘Intangible Value’, Al has been CE at Supreme since 2012. In this episode, we explore the path and lessons about leadership, culture and creativity.

An easily-distracted creative and team player, Al has loved building a solid team and, together with them, has helped lead Supreme from being a loved Wellington coffee roaster to being an internationally regarded brand. With roasters and offices in 7 cities across 3 countries including Melbourne Brisbane and Tokyo. Supreme has made their mark on the World - it was recently named in Gear Patrol’s ‘Top 10 Coffee Roasters of the World’.

Acknowledging that they still have a ways to go before they can tick off the company mission: ‘To be the greatest little coffee company in the world’, Al loves learning and discovering, and is committed to developing talent and leadership - not taking themselves too seriously along the way.

He lives in Avondale, Auckland with his wife and 3 kids, eats his toast straight from breadboard and never touches smooth peanut butter.