My co-host for this episode is Silvana Ground. Silvana has had to overcome a few obstacles since leaving high-school to get to where she is now, as a manager of an F45 gym in Hamilton. Silvana was set on joining the army after high school, but due to an ongoing injury, she had to change these plans twice. In this conversation, she talks about this experience and how she pivoted her plans to make the most out of the situation, which included becoming a personal trainer and going straight into work.

To see more from Silvana, you can find her on Instagram @silvanaground

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My co-host for this episode is Tayla Christensen. Tayla has so much passion for chasing her dreams and making the most out of every opportunity she is faced with. She shares her experiences studying abroad in America, South Africa, and Costa Rica, working remotely in Bali and navigating cultural differences, power dynamics, and how to stand up for yourself. Tayla is currently working towards her Masters while running her own business called the PiggyBack Club, which is all about promoting personal and professional development for New Zealand’s youth and encouraging others to pursue their passions. It’s all about thinking big and dreaming big.

To see more from Tayla, you can find her on Instagram @piggyback.club or @tayla_christensen

To keep up with all things Where From Here, head to @_wherefromhere on Instagram, and as for me, I will be at @samanthaehickey navigating my own way through the good, bad, and ugly sides of life - whooo!

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My co-host for this episode is Mikayla Hopkins - CMO for The Face Place and Founder of Her Career, an organisation driven by its mission to empower women in their journey to accelerate their careers, money, and networks. We discuss Mikaylas experience with postgraduate studies, her own personal career journey so far, and the beginnings of Her Career organisation. Mikayla shares her experiences with managing stress and overcoming the all too familiar feeling which comes with imposter syndrome. This is a really open, honest, and insightful conversation and I cannot wait for you to listen.

To see more from Mikayla, you can find her across all social media channels @hercareer_ausnz

To keep up with all things Where From Here, head to @_wherefromhere on Instagram, and as for me, I will be at @samanthaehickey navigating my own way through the good, bad, and ugly sides of life - whooo!

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Caitline Browne is the co-host of this episode. We talk about managing expectations out of high school, marrying your creative passions with business, and how to be okay when doing something that is a little different to the norm. Caitlin shares her experience going straight into work out of high school and what it was like to watch her friends go off to university. We dive into the lessons she's learnt, challenges she's overcome and the rewarding moments which make everything worth it.

As always, there is a little bit of rough audio - just a perk of connecting over the internet, but none the less, I am sure you will enjoy our conversation.

To see more from Caitlin, you can find her on Instagram @caitlin_browne or @grooveitdance to keep up with her studio.

To keep up with all things Where From Here, head to @_wherefromhere on Instagram, and as for me, I will be at @samanthaehickey navigating my own way through the good, bad, and ugly sides of life - whooo!

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Thomas Woods joins Sam to co-host episode 12. Like many of us, Tom has changed his mind on what he wants to do multiple times and has experience studying and working in different areas. He is currently working as a Sports Coordinator while completing his studies. We talk a lot about perspective and mindset in this episode, and that sometimes the best way to figure things out is to just go with the flow.

A little pre-warning that there is some rough audio - just a perk of connecting over the internet, but none the less, I am sure you will enjoy our conversation.

To see more from Tom, you can find him @_woodsmedia on Instagram.

To keep up with all things Where From Here, head to @_wherefromhere on Instagram, and as for me, I will be at @samanthaehickey navigating my own way through the good, bad, and ugly sides of life - whooo!

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My co-host for episode number 11 is Victoria Fuller. Victoria studied psychology at Otago University and has been working as a primary school teacher for the last few years. She has also started her post-graduate studies where she is working towards her masters. We talk a lot about mindset and how to navigate your way through different transitions and career changes. Victoria shares some of her thoughts on letting go of pressure and following your interests when it comes to deciding what to do next.

A little pre-warning that there is some rough audio - just a perk of connecting over the internet, but none the less, I am sure you will enjoy our conversation.

To see more from Victoria, you can find her @victorialouisefuller on Instagram.

To keep up with all things Where From Here, head to @_wherefromhere on Instagram, and as for me, I will be at @samanthaehickey navigating my own way through the good, bad, and ugly sides of life - whooo!

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Milly Taylor joins me for episode 10 to talk about what life is like as a yoga teacher in their early twenties. Milly shares her journey with yoga and her experiences teaching in both New Zealand and Canada. We talk about changing pathways, the importance of staying true to yourself in moments when it may be easier to conform, and so much more good stuff.

A little pre-warning that there is some rough audio - just a perk of connecting over the internet, but none the less, I am sure you will enjoy our conversation.

To see more from Milly, you can find her @millytaylor_ on Instagram.

To keep up with all things Where From Here, head to @_wherefromhere on Instagram, and as for me, I will be at @samanthaehickey navigating my own way through the good, bad, and ugly sides of life - whooo!

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Kia ora, hello & a big welcome to Jack Smith Ballingall, who joins me as my co-host for episode 9!

Jack shares his experiences over the last 4 years since leaving high school in Hawkes Bay. We discuss the lessons he has learned from his time in Wellington, self-awareness, gaining perspectives, and the importance of being authentic and embracing you for you.

We hit the record button at the beginning of our conversation which means you get to jump straight in to listen.

A little pre-warning that there is some rough audio - just a perk of connecting over the internet, but none the less, I am sure you will enjoy our conversation.

To see more from Jack, you can find him @jsbeeee on Instagram and Tikanga Promotions on Facebook.

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To keep up with all things Where From Here, head to @_wherefromhere on Instagram, and as for me, I will be at @samanthaehickey navigating my own way through the good, bad, and ugly sides of life - whooo!

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Kia ora, hello & welcome to episode 8! My co-host for this episode is none other than Jessie Hodges. Jessie gives an insight into her experiences going against the grain and pursuing life as a professional cyclist. We talk about adjusting to new lifestyles, managing fear, and chasing your dreams.

A little pre-warning that there is some rough audio - just a perk of connecting over the internet, but none the less, I am sure you will enjoy our conversation.

To see more from Jessie, you can find her @jessie.hodges on Instagram and Jessie Hodges Cyclist on Facebook.

If you would like to support the show, you can do so by hitting 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts, 'follow' on Spotify, and while you're at it, feel free to leave a review and share it with your friends! I will love you forever in return.

To keep up with all things Where From Here, head to @_wherefromhere on Instagram, and as for me, I will be at @samanthaehickey navigating my own way through the good, bad, and ugly sides of life - whooo!

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In this episode, I am joined by my cousin Katie Hickey, to talk about everything that comes with being a nurse, both in New Zealand and the outback of Australia. Katie Shares some of her personal highs and lows within the industry, and how she manages social expectations as a 27-year-old.

There is a brief mention of patient suicide in this episode, so if this may be triggering for you, you might want to give this episode a miss.

To see more from Katie, you can find her @katehick12 on Instagram.

If you would like to support the show, you can do so by hitting 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts, 'follow' on Spotify, and while you're at it, feel free to leave a review and share it with your friends! I will love you forever in return.

To keep up with all things Where From Here, head to @_wherefromhere on Instagram, and as for me, I will be at @samanthaehickey navigating my own way through the good, bad, and ugly sides of life - whooo!

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