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Hello! It's been a blast but all good things must come to an end & I've decided to end my podcast in 2022. Join me with our favourite reoccurring guest (my Baby Sis Aisha-Grace) as we reminisce about the last 2 years & say our final goodbyes

In this episode I interview Ruby Wineti, a Rotorua native about her move to the Big Smoke of Auckland.

In one of my final episodes for 2022 I interview small Māori female small business owner PJ Shepherd about what made her want to start to her own business & what has helped her become so successful

In this episode I discuss my thoughts about the human need for worship

In this episode I talk to Phd student Sam Pilisi about his Masters Thesis. His thesis was about Polynesian tertiary students & educational success.

In this episode I discuss my journey away from feminism & why I believe it hurts black & brown communities the most.

In this episode I talk to community leader Dinah about her journey in self discovery & how it helped her to find a purpose for her life.

In this episode your favourite Kiwi Bachelorettes - Rita & I, discuss whether social media & our modern approaches to sexuality has resulted in people becoming more intimate & fulfilled.

In this episode my special guest is Polynesian Panther Founder Will ‘Ilolahia. The Polynesian Panther Party was a revolutionary social justice movement formed to target racial inequalities carried out against indigenous Māori and Pacific Islanders in Auckland, New Zealand.

In this episode I explain how I feel now about the whole Black Lives Matter movement - especially as news of financial corruption by the actual organisation has now surfaced.

It's school holidays!

In this episode I discuss my thoughts about the monarchy system - drawing on my experiences living in Tonga

Happy Tongan Language Week Aotearoa- NZ! To celebrate we talk to Tongan Journalist John Pulu

In this episode we celebrate N.Z's National Poetry Day by talking with Māori Poet & community leader Troy Baker. Troy Baker has led various organisations throughout his career & is currently a manager at South Seas Healthcare Trust. He regularly writes poetry that address identity issues & his thoughts about life.

It's been a minute!. In this episode I talk about the greatest story ever told & why I believe in it - That A Good Creator would pay the ultimate price for his creation so that we would have a relationship with Him.

In this episode I throw back to Waitangi Weekend 2022 & discuss what I understand about issues to do with The Treaty Of Waitangi - considered to be one of Aotearoa, N.Zs founding documents.

In this episode I talk with my cousin, Siosifa “Sifa” Pole, who is a Civil engineer & works as a manager for Watercare N.Z. Sifa talks about his journey in becoming an engineer & how it has been working in his chosen profession as one of the few Pasifika engineers in the workplace. He is passionate about promoting engineering as a career choice amongst Pasifika youth.

In this episode I share my ideas about how we discover our natural gifts & how we can use them to point us towards our purpose in life⭐️.

In this episode I celebrate Aotearoa Music Month by having a korero with Nigerian-Kiwi musician Mazbou Q. We talk about the emerging African-Kiwi identity, the NZ Hip Hop scene & what the future holds for him in music.

In this episode we celebrate the first ever Sisters Day by talking to its founder - my baby sis Aisha Mary Grace

In celebration of Tongan Father's Day I speak to ex pat Tongan resident Taniela Lautaha about his journey to becoming a NZ resident & what hopes & dreams he has for his NZ raised Tongan children.✨✨✨

This is another instalment in my travel series - in this episode I share about my trip to New York City

In this episode I talk education with Homeschool Mum Ruth Han. Ruth is a social media personality with a background in young adult mental health who decided to homeschool all her children. In this recording she discusses why it worked for her family

And you are back with your favourite Kiwi Bachelorettes

In this episode I talk with Professor Georgina Stewart about the current moves towards embracing Māori knowledge in our N.Z education system. Dr Stewart's research interests build on her roles as a Māori teacher of science, mathematics and Te Reo Māori in English-medium and Māori-medium intermediate and secondary schools in Auckland and Whangarei.

In this easter special I talk about the idea of “resurrecting” yourself after your failures & looking for the lessons to be learnt in your disappointments.

In this episode I speak to Dr Troy Ruhe who holds a Phd in Pacific Islands Physical Activity & Health. He is of Cook-island & Māori descent, originally from Wellington & is currently on staff at Otago University. He also runs the Sick As Podcast. We discuss all things health and pod-casty.

In this episode I talk with my eldest sister “Nika” about her journey to becoming the first electrical Tongan Female Engineer

In this episode I talk about why we shouldn't run away from negative emotions. I discuss ideas about how we should instead embrace these moments & let them teach us about our humanity & certain truths to do with our existence ✌

In celebration of Women's History Month I interview Dr Jemaima Tiatia-Seath - the new Pro-Vice Chancellor of Maori & Pacific Studies at the University of Auckland.

In this next instalment of my travel series I reminisce about my O.E around Europe on the contiki tour The Winter Wanderer in which I travelled with a group of strangers around 12 countries in 24 days

In this episode I talk with my cousin Victoria (Vika) Moala about her journey to becoming a graduate, mother & author in spite of the challenge of being diagnosed with MS in her 20s

In this episode I throw back to the recording I did on my birthday in which I discussed what it feels like getting older, being more intentional with my time & I also explained why I have 2 birthdays.

In episode I speak with Liana The Show creator Sione Sisifa about his journey towards becoming a film maker. We discuss cultural identity, career choice & why it is important young people seek as many vast & interesting experiences as they possibly can

In this episode I speak to relationship coach Jeremiah Vainerere of Innermansworld. He discusses what got him into relationship coaching & what people can do to improve their relationships.

In this episode I describe what it was like for me to celebrate the start of 2022 by climbing up one of Aotearoa's most dangerous mountains✨.

In this episode I recap the biggest lessons I received from 2021

In this episode I continue my travelling series & talk about what it was like for me to travel to Paris by myself to celebrate New Years.

In this episode I share some of my tips about weddings based on my experience of helping 4 of my sisters get married in 4 years. I also share some insights about what it was like to be a Maid Of Honour at 2 of their weddings.

In this episode I reminisce about 2021 discussing one of the major milestones for me which was moving out of my family home. I talk about what it was like moving into a ‘Broflat' with a bunch of guys I've never met before

In this episode I continue my series describing my past travels & talk about what it was like spending Christmas in Manchester with my first cousin & his wife ☃️❄️

In this episode I speak again to my ‘Kardashian Kid' my baby sis Aisha Grace about what Xmas means to her❤️❤️❤️.