Tima Talks

A conversation about David's masters topic which I won't do justice to explaining on here which is why it's super important that you give it a listen!! 

I met David through Twitter and within a couple of days I was in the city meeting with David to record this podcast. What a fun podcast this was to record and I'm truly grateful for you David for giving me your time. 

I wish you all the best and praying for God's covering over you, your family and friends - especially those in the our rainbow community, as you embark in your studies to bring about positive change and inclusiveness for those who are marginalized in society.  

Fa'afetai lava & Alofa atu 

Tima xx 

Tima Talks with Haylee & Hana. Good Korero with these two wahine toa.

We talk about decolonisation here in Aotearoa and how important it is for Aotearoa to return to it's ways pre-colonialism.

Very eye opening, informative and real conversation. One of my favourite podcasts to date!

Fa'afetai lava Haylee & Hana for sitting down with me.

Nga mihi, Tima xx

An amazing conversation with Pacific climate change warrior Brianna Fruean.

Brianna shares her story about her upbringing and how having no babysitter meant going to work with her mum, which planted a seed in her to start working to save the Pacific. 

At only age 11, Brianna won an essay writing competition about saving the Samoan environment and made her way to China to start her work in the Pacific climate change space.

Brianna also shares stories about how her late father dedicated his whole life to helping others, chasing his dreams and also supporting Brianna and her sister Cherelle to chase their dreams. Brianna talks about her fathers love and support for her work. 

I learnt so much about the importance of climate change and I hope you do too. Fa'afetai lava Brianna for giving me your time to share your story and talk about the important work that you do. 

Alofa atu 

Tima xx 

Sit down interview and conversation with the one and only Torisse Laulu, founder of PLANTATION CONVERSATIONS!!! 

I'm sure you've all heard of Torisse and Plantation Conversations. If you haven't then definitely check out her work. IT'S INCREDIBLE!! 

Torisse and I spoke about the challenges she faced when deciding to pursue her passions in film making and how difficult it was to have conversations with her parents about it, particularly because her parents have always encouraged her to attend university. We also spoke about her inspiration behind her latest project: FACES OF OCEANIA and other exciting projects that she has been a part of.

Fa'afetai lava for making the time to speak with me Torisse, you truly are inspiring and I look forward to other amazing films you will make in the future. 

Tima xx 

My girl Tessa joined me on this podcast and after talking with her I hope we can be FRIENDS FOREVER haha 

I loved having you on my podcast and I love everything you stand for. From being a young mother and going through challenging times to now being a voice to those who are voiceless is so inspiring. 

Keep being amazing!

Fa'afetai lava sistra, alofa atu 

Tima xx 

A conversation with Ash Eferaimo! 

Ash has grown through so much in life and has experienced some life changing events that has shaped her in to the woman today.

She's a wise woman and it was my honour and privilege to speak to her. 

Fa'afetai lava Ash! Alofa atu

Tima xx 

Shaneel is a young Fijian immigrant living in New Zealand since 2014. He was born in Nausori and grew up in a Hindu family with Muslim family members, while attending a Christian school, Nausori primary school. He attended Otahuhu college, where he developed a passion for social justice. 

As a young queer immigrant of colour, Shaneel believes that it is absolutely vital to ensure voices of people from his community are heard at the highest level possible. He has been a member of the Ministry of Educations youth advisory group for 2 years, was the youth MP for Manukau East, a global youth leader for open government partnership and the youth delegate for Fiji and New Zealand on the Amnesty International youth taskforce. Shaneel has been an advocate for rainbow rights in New Zealand as his recent work has been trying to achieve a ban on conversion therapy in New Zealand. He is the co-founder of the Conversion Therapy Action Group. 

Shaneel has a passion for decolonisation and creating a New Zealand that values indigenous people and indigenous rights. At the root of his work is an aim to make a New Zealand in which everyone is thriving, not just surviving. 

It was pleasure to have you on my podcast Shaneel Uro Levu Lal! You are wonderful. 

Alofa atu

Tima xx 

A podcast with my little cousin Loretta Swanney. Loretta is my first cousin so we're really close, however I didn't know that she was going through some challenging times. 

How did this podcast come about? Well she was helping me edit a podcast and then I jokingly said 'oi do you wanna do a podcast' and she jumped at the opportunity lol and now here we are. 

In this episode Loretta talks about her depression, the responsibility of being the eldest child, our drunken story from her 21st birthday and then we end of with a song (which sounds horrible - sorry).

I feel so blessed that my little cousin felt comfortable sharing her story on my platform. 

I hope this podcast serves as a reminder to anyone out there to reach out to your little cousins to see how they're doing and to remind them that they can always turn to you. 

I love you Loretta Swan, I'll never stop calling you out and correcting you at family meetings, but I'll always be here to support you and listen. God bless! xx

A book review in a podcast. This book is called GOD MONEY & ME by Ps Paul De Jong from Life Church.

This book is available for purchase from: http://store.lifenz.org/

For all my Christian fam out there, I strongly encourage you to buy this book! There is so much biblical wisdom in this, I can not stress enough how important it is to get your hands on one of these. For listeners who aren't of the same faith, definitely have a read too, there is so much in this book that you can benefit from.

I hope you all take something beautiful from both this podcast & book. 

Alofa atu

Tima xx 

A short episode to celebrate the name change. What was once called Live Talks is now called TIMA TALKS. A big step for me and defs something I'm proud of.

Enjoy this episode. Growth is good, God is good. Amen!!!

Tima xx