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Mega Monday Drive this week! Laika Rountree joined us for Stage Direction. This fortnight, she was laughing, she was crying, she was touched--suffice to say, there was a bunch of good stuff to see. She also played a snippet of her interview with Suzy Eddie Izzard. What a treat! Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham's phone was broken… but then it wasn't. A miracle, perhaps?! This week's That The Spirit topic: 100 years of the Bahá'í Faith in New Zealand. We also heard a sneak peek of Oto and Jaycee's interview with Mei Semones, who'll be here in Auckland in June. Aaaaaand, we had the pleasure of speaking to Stephen Heard from Clap Clap Riot! They've got the band back together, released a new single, and are embarking on their first NZ tour in seven years! Thanks very much to The Beer Spot!
This week's That The Spirit topic: 100 years of the Bahá'í Faith in New Zealand.
Rosetta and Milly are back after an awesome weekend, sharing some epic yarns, tunes, and prizes to kick your wiki off the right way! E whai ake nei; Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini Loader, a special live music memory from Abi Symes from The Stomach, This Is How We Brew It with Charlie, Loose Reads with Nate, and bosom selecta with Smashton and Big J! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!
This week, Laika Rountree chats to Crawley and Harry about multiple productions, such as How To Catch a Grim Reaper and Macbeth INC, and they chat to Suzy Eddie Izzard about her show at the NZ Comedy Festival, The Remix: The First 35 Years, and her upcoming show later on in the year, Hamlet.
Nate is back up in the studio chatting with Rosetta and Milly about some of his favourites from the Auckland Writers Festival last week! They also recap the winners of the Ockham Book Awards last week. Whakarongo main nei! Thanks to Timeout!
બાળગીત: ઉનાળે પ્રસ્તુતિ: હિના ભોઈ સાભાર: શિશુકાવ્ય ભાગ-1Music by William_King from Pixabay
Some tunes, another fire alarm, and the worst thing ever played on 95bFM?! With NZ Music Month and the Comedy Festival in full swing, Crawley and Harry both had packed weekends. Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham joined us for That's The Spirit. This week's discussion: Catholic social media influencers. We had another ripper song suggestion from Lance, and tried out a highly experimental new segment (also courtesy of the legend Lance): 3 Sentence Philosophy. Ngā mihi The Beer Spot!
Happy Rāhina! Rosetta has a great Breakfast show lined up for you, including: Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini Loader, This Is How We Brew It with Charlie, Loose Reads with Jenna, and bosom selecta with Kaitlyn and Ella from the 95bFM Top 10! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!
Jenna is back up in the studio to chat with Rosetta about an exciting and important new NZ Non Fiction read from Asher Emanuel - The Valley: Crime and Punishment in a New Zealand City. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to Timeout!
Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham joins us for That's The Spirit. This week's discussion: Catholic social media influencers.
વાર્તા શિશુકથા : ટાટા બાય બાય વિમાન લેખિકા: રેખા ભટ્ટ વાંચન સ્વર: હીના ભોઈMusic by William_King from Pixabay
Send us Fan MailRobert Wilson has built his life and business on a single counterintuitive principle: sovereign wisdom cannot be inherited, it can only be lived. In a world where AI founders are racing to raise capital and automate everything in sight, Robert argues the most dangerous thing a founder can do is leave themselves out of the equation. The founders who win are not the ones with the best tools - they are the ones with the deepest clarity.What You Will LearnHow to identify when AI is replacing your judgment instead of expanding it Why funding should be your last move - not your first What a sovereign AI founder does differently from one chasing the trend How to ask the kind of questions that open a pathway instead of a dead end Why your business will only grow to the extent that you doAbout the GuestRobert Wilson is a philosopher, author, and wisdom strategist whose work spans decades of real-world experience - from working cattle ranches to building frameworks that challenge how founders think about clarity, sovereignty, and growth. He is the author of My Wisdom Breeds, an intentionally unpunctuated book designed to liberate the reader from conditioned thinking. Robert hosts a weekly podcast and offers courses at mycowboywisdom.com. Important LinksRobert's website and courses: mycowboywisdom.com The Corporate Life Podcast: thecorporatelife.com Connect with HinaEMAIL I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiquiCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/
Packed 95bFM Drive this week! Producer Harry W completed his homemade lamp and Crawley's tried the new Hallertau 95bFM beer! We had Laika Rountree come in to tell us about the latest happenings in Auckland's live performance scene for Stage Direction. Spoiler alert: there's some great stuff out there. Professor Emeritus Peter Lineham returns for That's The Spirit, coming in strong with a discussion of fascism and yoga. Fret not, there's no need to burn your leggings or picket your local yoga studio just yet. We also welcomed Billy T Award nominated musical comedy legends Tough Tiger Fist to the studio. Ben Cleland and Matt Parker joined us to chat about their new song ‘Milk' and their upcoming shows as part of the Auckland Comedy Festival. They also gifted us each a packet of vegan Caesar salad dressing which we will both treasure deeply. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Peter Lineham joins Matthew Crawley and producer Harry to chat about facism and yoga for That's The Spirit.
Ata mārie! Milly is away this week but Rosetta is holding down your Monday Breakfast, complete with: Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini Loader, This Is How We Brew It with Charlie, Loose Reads with Nate, and Bosom Selecta with Alex and Castor from Stages Of The Ages! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!
Send us Fan MailPeter J. Burns III has built over 200 companies, crossed $1 billion in unsecured funding through Burns Funding, and has never once held a job in 69 years. His central argument is not about tactics - it is about identity. Founders who have been shaped by employment think differently about risk, capital, and failure. The ones who build without that conditioning are the ones who do not stop when the LAPD shows up, when a $400 million government contract disappears overnight, or when Covid wipes hundreds of millions off the table.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNHow to access alternative funding when banks and traditional investors say noWhy having skin in the game is the non-negotiable first requirement for any capital conversationWhat most founders misunderstand about what investors are actually looking forHow to spot a business opportunity before the market knows it existsWhy the only way to lose as an entrepreneur is to quit — and what that looks like across 50 yearsABOUT THE GUESTPeter J. Burns III has founded over 200 companies across five decades and has facilitated more than $1 billion in unsecured funding for entrepreneurs through Burns Funding. He has never held a job, having started his first business at 19 on Nantucket Island after serving in the US Army. His ventures have spanned luxury real estate, international government contracts, cannabis, and alternative finance. He holds 30,000 first-degree connections on LinkedIn and fields over 200 inbound emails a day.Find Peter at burnsfunding.com. Book a discovery call directly through the website - no credit impact, pre-qualification available online.Burns Funding: burnsfunding.comBook a discovery call: burnsfunding.comConnect with HinaEMAIL I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiquiCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/
Kia ora! Very cruisy Anzac Monday drive on 95bFM with Matthew Crawley and his new ultra-professional-sort-of-producer Harry. Good tunes, maybe even a few great tunes... We laughed, we loved, and even took a few requests. Good times! Thanks very much to The Beer Spot!
Send us Fan MailMichele and Alessandro spent nearly three decades combined building software in the trenches - then released their AI productivity framework, nWave, as open source for free on Valentine's Day 2026. Their argument is not about the technology. It is about what happens when companies try to bolt AI onto broken systems: the AI amplifies the dysfunction, not the output. The founders who will win the next five years are not the ones with the best models - they are the ones who fixed their foundations before AI arrived.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNWhy releasing your core product for free can be a stronger enterprise positioning move than any paid launchWhat most organisations completely misunderstand about why their AI investment is not delivering returnsHow to assess whether your systems are actually ready for AI adoption before spending another dollarWhy putting AI on top of a broken process is the equivalent of fitting a Ferrari engine into a rusty carWhat the human-in-the-loop model means in practice — and why fully offloading to AI is not the goalABOUT THE GUESTSMichele Brissoni is co-founder of nWave, an open source AI-powered software development framework built on nearly three decades of engineering experience across enterprise and startup environments. He has survived a near-fatal accident including a period in a coma, rebuilt from a wheelchair, and brings a human-centred philosophy to AI development that has been tested at Ferrari, Ducati, and across multiple enterprise engagements.Alessandra Di Gioia is co-founder of nWave and brings a complementary engineering and product background built entirely outside Italy, with a focus on structured, disciplined software delivery. Together they released nWave as open source on Valentine's Day 2026 with an enterprise tier for organisations requiring governance and advanced features.TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Teaser — why they gave 20 years of work away for free00:13 How Michele and Alessandro found each other — two Italians, same obsession01:40 What Alessandro sees in Michele that the world doesn't04:39 How they challenge each other — the visionary and the craftsman07:18 Why they released nWave as open source on Valentine's Day09:26 What nWave actually does — AI as amplifier, not replacement14:55 The Renaissance analogy — human-centred software and what it means17:12 The red pill — the uncomfortable truth most organisations can't face20:22 Why putting AI on broken systems makes dysfunction worse24:08 This or That rapid fire28:01 The body that failed or the mind that didn't — Michele's coma story34:55 What every founder should do differently tomorrow morningIMPORTANT LINKSwww.nwave.aiBook your complimentary Narrative Audit at thehinasiddiqui.comLinkedIn: Michele Brissoni & Alessandro Di GioiaConnect with HinaEMAIL I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiquiCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/
Happy Rāhina! It's been a huge weekend for Milly and Rosetta, but they're back up in the bFM studio serving your Breakfast show and recapping the weekend's shenanigans. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today: Whataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini Loader, This Is How We Brew It with Charlie from eighthirty, Loose Reads with Nate from Timeout, and bosom selecta with Teenage Frequencies hosts Jude and Sofie! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!
Nate joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio to chat all things pukapuka, on Loose Reads! This week he's reviewing Hannah Lillith Assadi's Paradiso 17 - which is longlisted for the Women's Prize this year! Whakarongo mai nei. Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!
Arini joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero, offering up a whakataukī to take throughout our wiki! Whakarongo mai nei! He taua anō tā te kai // Even food can attack
Charlie is up in the studio for This Is How We Brew It - chatting with Rosetta and Milly about all things coffee competitions, including the Cup Tasters and Brewers comps next weekend at The Tuesday Club! We're also giving away a bag of the eighthirty Classic Blend on Friday so text in to 5395 for your chance to win. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!
Kia ora! Laika Rountree joins Crawley for Stage Direction, chatting about three upcoming and current productions: Helen Clark in Six Outfits, Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, and Selene. And Peter Lineham chats to Crawley about pre-Christian Māori spirituality for That's The Spirit. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Send us Fan MailWhat does it actually take to go from backstage with the Rolling Stones and Lady Gaga to losing everything and rebuilding from scratch? In this episode, Hina sits down with Tara Stubbins, founder of Take It Easy Group and the no-nonsense brand F the Fluff, who has spent a decade learning success secrets from the world's most iconic performers - and then had to use every single one of them to survive her own business collapse.Tara gets brutally honest about crashing from 750K to under 20K a month, the moment a bubble bath nearly broke her, and why the middle part of every comeback story is the piece nobody talks about. This is the conversation founders actually need.Key TakeawaysThe one thing every rock star, CEO and athlete has in common is extreme singular focus. Morning routines are just the vehicle. Focus is the destination. You cannot automate your way out of chasing the wrong numbers. Get the right clients, not just more clients. Asking for help is not weakness. You are only as successful as your network. The middle part of recovery is the most important and most overlooked story in business.Episode HighlightsBackstage with Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga and Elon Musk The business that crashed from 750K to 20K in three months Why the bubble bath advice almost broke Tara completely The math equation Hollywood uses to explain diluted focus This or That with TaraTimestamps02:08 Behind the scenes with iconic performers 03:39 What ties all high achievers together 05:08 How Tara got started in the music industry 08:21 Lessons from rock stars applied to business 10:12 The 10 billion dollar productivity industry 12:48 Business failure, lawsuits and rebuilding 17:28 From 750K to 20K in three months 22:01 Why founders need to talk about payroll27:13 The bubble bath moment that changed everything 34:49 Sacrifices Tara made along the way 37:49 What F the Fluff actually means 39:06 Rock stars vs founders - who's harder to manage 40:49 This or That 43:00 Tara's life as a movie 44:44 One message to leave the world with 45:06 Where to find TaraConnect with Tara LinkedIn: Tara Stubbins Website: takeiteaseygroup.comConnect with Hina WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/
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Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you go from 11 rental properties to a $2 billion real estate portfolio? In this episode, Hina sits down with Lane, founder of The Wealth Elevator, to unpack the mindset, strategy, and bold decisions behind building generational wealth through real estate syndication.Lane shares the formula that stayed the same even as the numbers changed, why he pivoted to development in 2019 to stay ahead of the competition, and what it really means to step into the responsibility of managing other people's money.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe formula doesn't change when the numbers do. Real estate is an archaic business, and that's its strength. Leverage is a tool, not a threat. Using OPM (other people's money) is standard at every level of investing. Know what floor you're on. Lane's Wealth Elevator framework maps your net worth to your next investment move. Net worth over cash flow. Sophisticated investors grow the asset, not just the monthly income. You'll never feel ready. Taking action before you're prepared is the real entrepreneur skill.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSFrom 11 properties in Seattle to $2 billion in assets under management Why Lane launched a development arm in 2019 to build a competitive moat The moment he went nuclear by taking on outside investors How to underwrite conservatively to survive market corrections Building wealth vs building scale: two very different skill sets This or That: leverage vs liquidity, cash flow vs appreciation, patience vs timingTIMESTAMPS00:00 Teaser: $2 billion and the same formula 01:55 Operating at $2 billion: what actually changes? 02:42 How it started: Toronto rental properties in 2009 06:23 Using OPM and bank leverage to grow 09:03 The moment Lane stopped playing small 13:31 Knowing people's true character when things go wrong 15:13 Building wealth vs building scale 19:43 The first deal that genuinely scared him 36:34 One piece of advice for building a big portfolio 37:14 Life as a movie: Financial Independence for the Worthy 38:55 How to connect with LaneCONNECT WITH LANE Pick up The Wealth Elevator on Amazon. Send a screenshot of your review to the team at thewealthelevator.com for a free PDF and MP3 version. Accredited investors can email lane@thewealthelevator.comCONNECT WITH HINAWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Make your podcast work for your business - Listen to Podcasting AmplifiedPractical strategies to turn your podcast into a business growth engine.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Arini joins us for a whakataukī, to kick our wiki off the right way! Whakarongo mai nei. Hauhake tū ka tō Matariki // Harvesting finishes when Matariki sets.
Ata mārie and happy Monday! Rosetta and Milly are well rested after the weekend and are ready for another week of epic breakfast radio. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show i te ata nei: Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini Loader, This Is How We Brew It with Christian, and Loose Reads with Nate! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!
Nate is back up in the studio, chatting pukapuka with Rosetta and Milly for Loose Reads! Today, the trio have a kōrero about Nobel Prize Winner Jon Fosse, and his latest work Vaim. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!
Christian chats all things filter coffee and gives us the best tips for perfecting our brew! Plus, we've got delicious Colombian Popayan filter coffee to give away this week - whakarongo mai, tune in for your chance to win! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!
Daily Halacha Podcast - Daily Halacha By Rabbi Eli J. Mansour
In the "Kaddish De'Rabbanan" – known as "Kaddish Al Yisrael" – a special prayer is offered on behalf of the Torah scholars and their students. We pray for the wellbeing of the Rabbis, and for "Talmidihon Ve'al Talmideh Talmidehon" – "their students, and their students' students" – that is, for three generations of scholars. This parallels the verse in the Book of Yeshayahu (59:21) in which Hashem promises that the words of the Torah will not depart "from your mouth, from the mouth of your offspring, or from the mouth of your offspring's offspring." The Gemara derives from this verse that if three generations in a family study Torah, then Torah is guaranteed to remain in that family for all generations in the future. Correspondingly, we pray for the scholars, their students, and their students' students. We speak in this prayer of scholars "De'askin Be'Orayta Kadishta" – "who engage in the sacred Torah." Since the word "Orayta" (Torah) is a feminine noun, the adjective must likewise be in the feminine form – "Kadishta" – and not in the masculine form – "Kadisha." One must therefore ensure to recite "Kadishta," with the letter Tav. We emphasize that we pray for these blessings on behalf of scholars in this land and "Be'chol Atar Ve'atar" – in any place, no matter where they are. Some communities have the custom of reciting this phrase as "De'yatbin Ve'askin Be'Orayta Kadishta" – adding the word "De'yatbin" ("who sit…"). Although this is the practice among Moroccan and Tunisian communities, this is not the custom among Syrian Jews. Different versions exist for the phrase "Yeheh Lana U'lechon U'lehon" ("There shall be for us and for you and for them…"), as in some editions, the words "Lehon" and "Lechon" are reversed: "Yeheh Lana U'lehon U'lechon." Hacham Ovadia Yosef maintained that the correct text is "Yeheh Lana U'lechon U'lehon," as it is proper to first extend a blessing "to you" – to those who are present, and only then to others. We pray that Hashem should grant the scholars "Hina Ve'hisda Ve'rahameh" – "grace, kindness and compassion." The word "Hina" is Aramaic for the Hebrew word "Hen" ("grace"), which is sometimes translated as "charm." It denotes an intangible quality that some people have which leads others to like them and wish to deal kindly with them. In order to succeed in life, we need a degree of "Hen," a certain likeability that earns us people's favor and goodwill, and so we bless the scholars that they should not only receive Hashem's kindness and compassion, but also be granted "Hen." Some commentators explain that these three wishes – "Hina, Ve'hisda, Ve'rahameh" – correspond to Abraham, Yishak and Yaakob.
Send a textIn this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Nancy—a CPA, entrepreneur, and author of Tame Your Money Monster—who went from four kids, no job, and $650,000 in debt to building thriving businesses and helping women reclaim their financial power.Nancy shares the night she broke down under her desk and the decision that changed everything: stop blaming, stop hiding, and take radical responsibility. What followed wasn't revenge, but reinvention. From bankruptcy and divorce to launching a successful CPA firm and online education company, this episode is a masterclass in money mindset, wealth strategy, and midlife awakening.Essential listening for women navigating debt, money shame, entrepreneurship after failure, and the courage to start again.Key TakeawaysHiding financial problems keeps you stuck; speaking about them opens doors.Most women's money patterns are inherited from childhood messaging.Living below your means creates freedom — not restriction.Nancy's “Raise Your Zero” strategy eliminates financial stress by building a non-negotiable cash cushion.There is a critical difference between bad debt and strategic, cash-flowing debt.Midlife isn't a crisis — it can be a powerful awakening.Episode HighlightsNancy breaks down the psychology of financial shame and why so many women tie their self-worth to their net worth.She shares how being sued forced her to confront her reality and how one vulnerable phone call shifted the trajectory of her life.The conversation dives deep into:Building wealth after bankruptcyEscaping the scarcity mindsetWhy entrepreneurs fail without mentorsCreating “a new zero” to eliminate money stressDifferentiating depreciating purchases from appreciating assetsHow to stop living above your means without shrinking your dreamsNancy also opens up about building her CPA firm through online marketing during a recession and how losing a lease led her to purchase and transform an 11,000 sq ft commercial property into a thriving investment.Timestamps00:01:47 — Four kids, $650,000 in debt, and the breakdown moment00:08:21 — Midlife crisis or midlife awakening?00:11:33 — Why Nancy failed at business five times00:14:07 — Building a CPA firm during a recession00:21:00 — The “Raise Your Zero” wealth strategy00:23:28 — The first step if you're drowning financially00:27:03 — This or That: Betting on yourself vs playing safe00:29:58 — The movie title of Nancy's lifeConnect with NancyWebsite: successyourway.comInstagram: @success.your.wayFacebook: Success Your WayEmail: info@successyourway.comConnect with HinaWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiquiINSTAGRAM I @hinawithwingsYOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiquiEmail I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts
Send a textIn this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Amy Chinian, an entrepreneur whose journey from the 2007 financial crash to building a multi-million-dollar company is nothing short of extraordinary. After losing everything, facing nearly $3 million in debt, and relying on a food bank while pregnant and raising five children, Amy rebuilt her life and business from the ground up.This is a raw and deeply human conversation about survival, stigma, faith, and entrepreneurship. Amy shares what it really takes to rise after financial collapse - how shame can either shrink you or shape you and why the hardest season of her life became the foundation of her greatest success. From head lice to hardship, from a red picnic basket at the food bank to leading a thriving company, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and purpose-driven leadership.Key TakeawaysResilience is forged in crisis - the 2007 financial crash became the catalyst for Amy's complete reinvention.Financial failure does not define your future - confronting shame is the first step toward rebuilding confidence and wealth.Faith, grit, and decisive action matter more than perfect timing or ideal conditions. Ultimately, business success becomes more meaningful when it's built on impact, service, and gratitude.Episode HighlightsAmy opens up about losing everything during the 2007 recession and navigating nearly $3 million in debt.The emotional reality of relying on a food bank while pregnant and raising five children and the mindset shift that changed her trajectory.How one of the most stigmatised and unexpected industries became the vehicle for her comeback.Turning personal adversity into a thriving, purpose-driven, multi-million-dollar enterprise.Timestamps00:03:18 — The 2007 crash and losing everything00:09:42 — Facing $3M in debt00:17:55 — Food banks, pregnancy, and survival mode00:31:20 — The turning point decision00:46:08 — Building the business from the ground up01:02:15 — From shame to serviceConnect with Amy ChinianWebsite:www.myhairhelpers.comInstagram: @myhairhelpersLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-chinian-90697b22Connect with HinaWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiquiINSTAGRAM I @hinawithwingsYOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiquiEmail I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts
Your bosom selecta this week is Casual Swim! You can catch Laps with Casual Swim every second Wednesday from 10pm - midnight, or anytime via the bCasts! Whakarongo mai nei.
Nate is back up in the studio for Loose Reads! Today he chats with Rosetta and Milly about the Okham Book Prize Short List, Auckland Writers Fest, and Daniyal Mueenuddin's This Is Where The Serpent Lives. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!
Rosetta sat down for a kōrero with playwright and director Hone Kouka, who's Waiora Te Ūkaipō The Homeland first premiered 30 years ago and has been reinvigorated as part of the Aotearoa Festival of The Arts and Auckland Arts Festival Te Ahurei o Toi Tāmaki. Tickets are available for the show now - on at the ASB Waterfront Theatre until March 22. Whakarongo mai nei!
Christian joins us for a kōrero about the new eighthirty coffee bags, how to perfect your espresso at home, and our bean of the week: the eighthirty Standard Blend! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!
It's been a huge weekend and Rosetta and Milly are back in the studio to give you the rundown! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Monday Breakfast; Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini, This Is How We Brew It with Christian, Rosetta spoke with Hone Kouka about Waiora Te Ūkaipō, Nate is up for Loose Reads, and Casual Swim is your bosom selecta today! Whakarongo mai nei. Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!
Arini joins us for another whakataukī to take into our week! Whakarongo mai nei. Kia kotahi kī // just say one thing.
Send a textIn this episode of The Corporate Life, host Hina Siddiqui sits down with George Dubuc, a man who has witnessed the evolution of connection from the engineering floors of General Motors in 1967 to the digital chaos of the modern era. Known as "The Ultimate Networker," George shares his perspective on why America is facing an epidemic of loneliness and how the transition from genuine human connection to transactional "dehumanized" units is affecting our mental health.George discusses his journey from building internet infrastructure when people were still asking "what's a website?" to his current role as an author and producer of the TV show America's Real Deal. He offers a candid look at the "noise" of social media, the breakdown of traditional family networks, and his ambitious new mission to launch a "Mastermind" movement for the 2028 U.S. Presidential run focused on logic and facts rather than propaganda.Key TakeawaysThe most important asset in life is who you know and who knows you, yet many people fail to nurture relationships. Modern technology is moving faster than human brain evolution, leading to frustration and a "ghosting" culture where connections are purely transactional. Success in the digital age often rewards those making the most "noise" rather than the highest quality product.Episode HighlightsGeorge reflects on the shrinking of family networks, noting his own hometown gathering dropped from 100 people to just 15 as younger generations delay marriage and reproduction. He also contrasts the "regimented" business world of the 1970s with today's "do your own thing" authenticity, where rules have been replaced by convenience. Finally, he shares his grandfather's secret to a wonderful life: work hard every single day, both physically and mentally.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction to the Ultimate Networker George Dubuc 03:30 - The importance of nurturing long-term relationships 06:00 - The decline of family networks and the rise of loneliness 09:30 - Why human brains are struggling to keep up with technology 22:00 - Evolution of the internet and doing business on the web 26:00 - America's Real Deal: Shark Tank on steroids 34:30 - Social interaction games and the "Sexuality Probe" 40:30 - The 2028 Mastermind Presidential movementConnect with GuestWebsite: theultimatenetworker.com TV Show: americasrealdeal.comConnect with HinaWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/The Path to ExitFounders—thinking of selling or raising capital? Here's what you should know... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Make your podcast work for your business - Listen to Podcasting AmplifiedPractical strategies to turn your podcast into a business growth engine.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Send a textIn this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Fernando Angelucci, a real estate mogul who transformed five digits of credit card debt into a $250 million self-storage empire. Fernando shares his "burn the bridges" approach to entrepreneurship, explaining how he cash-advanced $97,000 to force his own success. He famously remarks, "Every time a life changes, a storage unit gets rented," offering a deep dive into the psychology and strategy of a "recess-proof" industry.Key Takeaways Success demands "crazy transformation" and a willingness to build the parachute on the way down. Fernando emphasizes that the most productive task for a business owner is sitting in silence to think. He advocates for the "Law of Threes and Tens," noting that systems must break and evolve as a company scales. Ultimately, he views money as a tool for time freedom and acts of service.Episode Highlights The conversation explores the transition from "tenants, toilets, and trash" to the high-margin world of self-storage. Fernando breaks down his four-pillar wealth-making machine: consolidation, ground-up development, adaptive reuse, and strategic marketing. He also shares a powerful "fear setting" exercise to evaluate risk versus reward.Timestamps 00:03:22 — The Rich Dad Poor Dad influence 00:04:30 — Why Fernando applied for 60 credit cards 00:08:13 — Eliminating the "Three Ts" of real estate 00:22:06 — Strategy: Selling to the Big Money REITs 00:30:56 — What money can and cannot buy00:46:40 — The movie title of Fernando's lifeConnect with Fernando Angelus Website: ssse.com Email: Fernando@SSSE.comSocial media: https://linktr.ee/ssse_officialConnect with Hina WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7 Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/The Path to ExitFounders—thinking of selling or raising capital? Here's what you should know... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Make your podcast work for your business - Listen to Podcasting AmplifiedPractical strategies to turn your podcast into a business growth engine.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Christian is back up to chat kawhe with us in the studio - today chatting about Ethiopian Koke Shalaye single origin beans that are on their way out! Get in quick via eighthirty's website with the code '95bFM' for 10% off... or try your luck in this week's giveaway! Whakarongo mai nei. Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!
Host of Psychic Glands Aaron is your bosom selecta today! Catch his lush shows every Thursday 11pm - 1am, replayed Sunday 5-7am or anytime via the bCasts! Whakarongo mai nei.
Nate is up in studio chatting with Rosetta and Milly about Kate Camp's Leather & Chains: My 1986 Diary. A unique follow-up to her memoir You Probably Think This Song Is About You, Kate Camp turns her poet' s eye on her 1986 diary. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!
Happy Rāhina! The girls are back in studio after a huuuuge weekend - sharing new tunes, Splore memories, and spinning yarns. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show: Whakataukī o Tēnei Wiki with Arini, This Is How We Brew It with Christian, Loose Reads with Nate, and bosom selecta with Aaron from Psychic Glands! Whakarongo mai nei. Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!
Arini brings us another whakataukī to get us through our week! Whakarongo mai nei.
Send a textIn this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Ryan Hawley, CEO of Odin Industries, to explore the high-stakes world of international medical logistics and defense-based risk mitigation. Ryan Hawley shares his transformation from an emergency room nurse and air ambulance specialist - visiting 143 countries - to a visionary entrepreneur building a legacy of service for veterans and global security firms. He offers a candid look at the sacrifices required for success, famously noting that "Big dreams don't come quietly. They demand risk".Key TakeawaysSuccess requires treating your company like a child, demanding long hours and intense dedication to see it grow. Leadership in crisis-driven industries necessitates emotional resilience and the ability to perform under pressure without becoming overwhelmed. Entrepreneurs must embrace total accountability, as blaming others destroys relationships and hinders company growth.Episode HighlightsFrom the ER to the C-Suite: How a background in nursing prepared Hawley for the adrenaline and tough choices of global business. Scaling Odin Industries: Landing one of the world's largest security firms within a year of starting from a couch. The Cost of Ambition: Honest reflections on missing early family moments to build generational wealth and a lasting legacy. Shield of Odin: Expanding the portfolio to support veterans with medical evidence for disability claims.Timestamps02:37 — Childhood dreams of firefighting and the shift to nursing 04:16 — International air ambulance nursing and visiting 143 countries06:31 — Starting Odin Industries and the importance of professional networks 13:14 — How running a business hardens a leader and demands steadfastness 20:37 — The story of the most challenging medical case in Africa 28:07 — Why the movie of his life is titled "Son of Odin"Connect with GuestWebsite: odinindustriesllc.com Instagram: @odin_ceo or @odin_industries Veteran Services: shieldofodin.comConnect with HinaWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/
Send a textDiscover the human story behind the man who co-founded E! Entertainment Television and revolutionized celebrity culture. In this episode of The Corporate Life, Larry Namer shares his journey from being rejected over 100 times by investors to building a $10 billion media empire. Learn why he believes following your passion is bad advice and how "not knowing the rules" allowed him to dominate 142 countries.Key TakeawaysSuccess demands risk and the courage to ignore family and peers who suggest playing it safe.Innovation often comes from a lack of industry baggage; Namer's team of interns became VPs by breaking traditional media rules.Focus on what you are good at rather than just your hobbies to build the financial freedom to pursue your passions later.Episode HighlightsHow a 2.5 million dollar investment and 31 college interns launched a global network.The creation of "Talk Soup" and the strategy of treating celebrities as people, not just headlines.Why Larry views Hollywood as a "state of mind" rather than a geographic location in the age of iPhone filmmaking.Timestamps02:16 — Building the first 61-channel cable system 04:22 — Facing 100+ rejections and the birth of E! 06:12 — Starting with 11 employees and 31 interns 13:46 — Leaving a secure career for the ultimate risk 21:50 — A quick-fire round on instinct vs. data 24:38 — "Off Script": Blending a memoir with a cookbookConnect with GuestInstagram: @LarryNamerTV Email: ljn@ljnmedia.comConnect with HinaWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/
Send us a textIn this episode of The Corporate Life, host Hina Siddiqui sits down with Mark Aylward to explore the human story behind high-level success. Mark shares his raw experience as a single father navigating a contentious legal system and how he sacrificed material wealth to raise his children. You will hear how raising two strong daughters taught him empathy and active listening, eventually leading him to pivot from a $75 million business career to coaching men through professional and personal confusion.Key TakeawaysMark emphasizes that life is a choice and that when challenges arise, you must look inside rather than blaming circumstances. He identifies the "race for success" as a primary reason men lose invaluable time with their families. His coaching philosophy highlights that professional well-being cannot be separated from personal well-being.Episode HighlightsThe reality of being a single dad in a court system that often favors traditional 1950s roles.How Mark generated $75 million in revenue before transitioning into the coaching industry.The evolution of modern masculinity and why many successful men feel empty inside.Why traveling is a vital tool for self-discovery and gaining a global perspective.Timestamps00:00 The challenges of single fatherhood 04:55 Lessons learned from raising strong women 07:11 Why Mark focuses on coaching men only 10:39 The confusion surrounding modern masculinity 14:45 What men lose in the race for success 19:11 Transitioning from $75M business owner to coach 24:54 Rapid fire: This or That game 26:45 Final message: Life is a choiceConnect with GuestVisit Mark's website: https://7pillarsglobal.com/joinLinkedIn: Mark AylwardConnect with HinaWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/