From MauHaus Productions comes the anthology narrative podcast series A Blind Play of Social Forces. Radio Dramas for the 21st Century that explore the human condition and the social forces we must navigate.
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One More Question is a podcast lovingly created by the people of Nicework, a branding studio based in South Africa that serves a range of clients across the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The world doesn't need more lazy, boring, half-arsed, poorly-built brands. In this podcast, we explore what it takes to build a great one. We interview founders who have built multi-billion dollar brands and experts who know how to get people to connect with their products, services, and compan ...
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Kia ora and nau mai haere mai to Grey Areas with me, Petra Bagust. This is about growing up and going grey, in Aotearoa New Zealand because I’m getting older. And so are you. So how do we do it well? I reckon we can do it with a bit of gorgeousness and gusto and break that ‘getting old’ mould just a little. Or maybe more than a little. So join me as we climb into some of those topics that just aren't so clear-cut, maybe are a little chewy, a little crunchy… and let’s journey our way through ...
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Welcome to the Business Choreography Podcast where we dive deep into the art of orchestrating all parts of your business into dynamic systems that amplify your revenue and impact. Our guests share their success stories, their strikeouts, and their strategies for turning business struggles into wins. We’ll help you identify the gaps in your business and provide solutions to fix them. One-time tactics and trendy strategies won’t cut it, but with Business Choreography, you can elevate your busi ...
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BONUS: ADHD and the hormone house of cards | Dr Greg Finucane
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54:47In this bonus episode of Grey Areas, we bring you the full interview with neuropsychiatrist Dr Greg Finucane for episode 1 of this season, ‘When ADHD meets perimenopause’. A conversation that turned out to be unexpectedly emotional – and incredibly clarifying. We talk about why so many women, including me, are getting diagnosed with ADHD in midlife…
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A relational world - Part 2 | Dame Anne Salmond
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53:36In part two of my conversation with Dame Anne Salmond, we go deeper - into wānanga (the meeting of ideas), into te ao Māori (Māori worldview), and into the kind of thinking that could help us live better together. Dame Anne speaks about her decades-long relationship with her Māori mentors, Eruera and Amiria Stirling, and how those relationships rew…
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A relational world - Part 1 | Dame Anne Salmond
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1:01:59In this first part of our kōrero, I sit down with Dame Anne Salmond—a thinker whose mind is vast, and whose heart is very much rooted in the soil of Aotearoa. Dame Anne is an anthropologist, writer, and one of our most decorated scholars, but what shapes her most is relationship - whakapapa, whenua, and whānau. We start where all good conversations…
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Your body’s not betraying you - it’s whispering | Dr Libby Weaver
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1:14:52In this episode I sit down with biochemist Dr Libby Weaver, a nutritionist, speaker, and author of 13 books (soon to be 14). Libby brings a holistic lens to wellbeing, combining science, nutrition, and emotional insight in a way that’s both practical and also deeply human. We explore the gap between what we know and what we do, and why that gap exi…
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Public scrutiny & personality types | Amanda Luxon
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1:28:08In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Luxon. Amanda is a former teacher, Myers-Briggs coach, lifelong learner – and yes, the ‘First Lady’ of New Zealand. Our conversation isn’t about politics (though it inevitably comes up), but about difference, understanding, and friendship – because even though in many ways we’re chalk and cheese, we’ve been f…
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Breaking silence - you’re not alone | Ali Mau
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1:01:02In this latest episode I am joined by acclaimed journalist and author Ali Mau, who’s new memoir, No Words for This, has just hit shelves. This powerful and vulnerable conversation covers Ali’s experiences with childhood sexual abuse, the life-changing phone call from her sister and her journey to speaking publicly. We also delve into complex family…
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Love, grief & Alzheimer’s | Michael Hurst + Jennifer Ward-Lealand
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1:05:59In this episode we delve into the captivating love story of legendary actors Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Leland, whose "showmance" has blossomed into a beautiful partnership spanning over four decades. Michael and Jennifer open up about their personal lives, sharing heartwarming memories (such as the excitement of buying their first Toyota), an…
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Paul Worthington | How will a braver brand grow your business?
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51:49In Episode #85, Ross is joined by Paul Worthington, President of Invencion Paul has been in the branding business for over twenty years, led major branding programs across 4 continents, lived in two, had his words published by the likes of Fast Company, and won multiple awards along the way. Previously head of strategy and client principal at renow…
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Captain of the ship - leadership, mentorship & friendship | Raelene Castle + Debt Free Diva with Generate
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1:23:51In this episode, I sit down with Raelene Castle, a trailblazer in sports management as the first female CEO of Netball New Zealand and now the CEO of Sport New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand. We discuss her trajectory in the corporate and sporting worlds, her upbringing in a sport-centric family, and the importance for her of findin…
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Music, motherhood and moving halfway round the world | Nadia Reid
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56:06I'm stoked to sit down with Nadia Reid, who recently released her fourth album, Enter Now Brightness. Our conversation meanders through the various stages of her life – from a futon in Auckland’s Devonport to the bustling cityscapes of Manchester, via the chill vistas of Dunedin. As we go, we look at how these places have shaped Nadia, her transfor…
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When ADHD meets perimenopause | Petra & friends (with special guest Dr Greg Finucane)
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1:25:22What does happen when ADHD meets perimenopause? Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Greg Finucane joins us to help untangle this growing connection. Recently, I have found myself navigating the surprising emotions and 'aha!' moments that can accompany an ADHD diagnosis. It was like the jigsaw puzzle of my life found some lost pieces, giving me a clearer picture …
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Kia ora e hoa mā! I'm Petra Bagust and Grey Areas is back for season 7, and I have to say I'm so excited for this season. You know how sometimes you just have a good feeling about things? And look, something I've learned from our conversations is that life rarely fits into tidy boxes. It spills over the edges, it surprises us, it challenges what we…
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Kevin Swanepoel | What does ‘great’ look like globally?
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46:03In Episode #84, Ross is joined by Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club for Creativity. The One Club for Creativity is the world's foremost non-profit organisation devoted to supporting and celebrating the successes of the global creative community. Since taking on the role in 2015, after being the organisation's President for more than eight years,…
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Let’s end cervical cancer in Aotearoa | Dr Bev Lawton
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51:15Join me as I sit down with the delightful Professor Bev Lawton, a trailblazing advocate for women's health, who shares her insights into menopause, cervical cancer prevention and endometriosis. From her early days as a GP in Newtown, Wellington, Bev highlights the importance of evidence-based knowledge and the need for a stronger focus on women's h…
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Rethinking fitness and hormones | Dr Stacy Sims + Financial fitness with Generate
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1:29:15Fresh from a work out Dr Stacy Sims joins me for a deep dive into the specific ways women need to move our bodies as we age. A trailblazer in the science of female physiology, Stacy challenges the traditional ‘calories in, calories out’ mindset – why it can be counterproductive and how popular fitness trends often ignore the distinct needs of women…
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When friends are whānau | Suzanne Lynch, Tina Cross + Jackie Clarke (The Lady Killers)
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1:05:21Today I’m joined by three extraordinary and radically different women who consider each other family. Each in a different decade of life – their 50s, 60s, and 70s – Jackie Clarke, Tina Cross, and Suzanne Lynch have performed together for the past two decades as The Lady Killers, and they’re still going strong. Fresh off their DIVAS! tour to sold ou…
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Making friends with my body - good friends! | Dr Hillary McBride
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53:48In this episode, I sit down with psychologist, author, and menopause researcher Dr Hillary McBride to explore what it means to truly come home to our bodies - to treat them like a best friend. Hillary’s work spans critical topics like trauma, eating disorders, and women's health, with a particular focus on menopause as a transformative experience. …
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Petra introduces the Parents We've Met podcast
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51:14Buckle in for an uplifting conversation filled with laughter and wisdom! Petra Bagust is the host of popular rova podcasts Grey Areas and Sunday Sanctuary, a radio personality and TV presenter, a media chaplain, mum to three young people and all-round wonderful wāhine. In this episode, Petra shares candidly how she has approached the highs and lows…
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Diving into the wreck: on mermaids, motherhood and midlife | Megan Dunn
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1:02:48The tide is rising toward Megan’s 50th birthday, and we surf the currents of childhood memories to uncover how mermaids, like the best stories, delight us with their symbolic depth. We reflect on my relationship with my mother, navigating the murky waters between closeness and independence. Megan shares how her mother transformed into an exuberant …
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Jessica Bong-Woon | How to embrace weird to completely stand out
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51:48In Episode #83, Ross is joined by Jessica Bong-Woon, Associate Creative Director. Throughout her career, Jessica has collaborated with a diverse array of brands, from innovative startups to renowned institutions, including Monzo, Meta, Wise, Omlet, Marshmallow and London's V&A Museum, leaving her mark on each with her distinct creative perspective.…
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Bullies, blood and battlegrounds | Susie Ferguson
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1:06:59There were three things Susie Ferguson was never going to do; climb Mt Everest, run a marathon or write a book. However a serendipitous podcast interview with my good friend Frank nudged her to capture her experiences as a war correspondent, radio journalist and woman - the result is "Bloody Minded." Susie shares her experiences of being bullied an…
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Nourishing the whole self | Nici Wickes
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1:00:58I sit down with the delightful Nici Wickes, a beloved cookbook author with a talent for making culinary adventures accessible and joyful, as she shares her wisdom on no-fuss cooking, building confidence in and out of the kitchen, and her latest book ‘More from A Quiet Kitchen.’ We tackle body image and health, confronting societal expectations, and…
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From breakdown to breakthrough | Paddy Gower
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1:00:04Join us for the first episode of Grey Areas Season 6 as we sit down with award-winning journalist, doco-maker and loveable rogue Patrick Gower to discuss his unfiltered memoir, This Is the F#$%ing News. In this candid conversation, Paddy gets vulnerable about the toxic cocktail of alcoholism, bullying and work addiction that brought about a mental …
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Kia ora! I'm Petra, and welcome to Grey Areas, back for its sixth season. We're diving deep into the conversations that matter—those tricky, often unspoken topics that can powerfully shape our lives. Throughout this season, I sit down with incredible New Zealanders who aren't afraid to tackle the tough stuff. We explore subjects like endometriosis,…
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You can leave a note for a writer or cast member. Click here to text the show. Earlier this year, I recorded the audiobook for Wes Blake’s debut novel, Pineville Trace. I’ve narrated several audiobooks, but this one was special for me. Wes and I met in grad school at the Bluegrass Writers Studio in 2014. We taught in the same school district in Jes…
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Armin Vit | How far will you go to stand out?
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55:16In Episode #82, Ross is joined by Armin Vit, co-founder of UnderConsideration. Born and raised in Mexico City, Armin Vit is a graphic designer and writer now living in Bloomington, IN. He is co-founder of UnderConsideration, a graphic design firm generating its own projects, initiatives, and content. He’s also the editor and primary writer of the p…
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How to take them from product to community using your brand | Danny Denhard
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46:31In Episode #81, Ross is joined by Danny Denhard, Interim Chief Growth Officer and coach. Danny has over two decades of experience helping to operationalise and grow businesses of all sizes. Danny has led Product, Growth and Marketing Departments, helping household names and challenger brands grow and connect with customers' hearts and minds. Ross a…
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You can leave a note for a writer or cast member. Click here to text the show. I promised some bonus episodes, and I'm bringing them to you. WELM, how do I begin to tell you about Daniel Wescott? I met Dan the way I have met many writers recently; he hired me to produce (and perform) an audiobook: The Alien, the first novel in a sci-fi trilogy that…
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How do you build a fresh and timeless brand? | Astrid Stavro
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46:37In the first of our new rolling season, episode #80, Ross is joined by Astrid Stavro, Founder & Creative Director of Astrid Stavro Studio. Astrid is a globally recognised and awarded creative director with over two decades of leadership in design. Her work is characterised by powerful ideas, exceptional craft and deep engagement with the content an…
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You can leave a note for a writer or cast member. Click here to text the show. From MauHaus Productions, A Blind Play. Bonus Episode. As promised, we have a few post-season episodes to delight and intrigue. Today’s episode is an excerpt from the novel A Wish & A Pear, the first in her Magical Layers series, by Mary B. Reinfeld. Performed by Irene S…
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You can leave a note for a writer or cast member. Click here to text the show. MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 30. “Kadamati” Kadamati is Bengali for clay, the malleable matter capable of softness and hardness, of resilience and breakage. Kadamati is also the name of a dance devised by Akram Khan. A mass choreography open to the …
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The Power of Self-Investment: Financial and Personal Transformation with Scott Jarred
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30:12Join us for an enlightening conversation with Scott Jarred, Personal CFO, CFP, and CEPA, as he shares transformative insights on aligning personal and business goals, understanding your true value, and building a self-sustaining enterprise. Discover how to invest in yourself, unlock your greatest asset, and achieve financial freedom and personal gr…
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Cosmic Interference: Planetary Makeover Edition
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41:56You can leave a note for a writer or cast member. Click here to text the show. MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 30. “Cosmic Interference” Interstellar talk show hosts El and Jay take their audience through the dim history of humankind with cameos from Oppenheimer, Jesus, Muhammad, Obama, and Donald Drumpf. “Cosmic Interference” wa…
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The marks that make us | Jenny-May Clarkson + Dean Clarkson
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58:44Getting up at stupid-o’clock every weekday morning to perform in front of the nation requires a certain type of strength and stamina. Add perimenopause to the pressure cooker of live television and you’ve got yourself a potent cocktail of challenges. Part of Jenny-May Clarkson’s secret is the dynamic partnership she’s forged with her husband Dean. …
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The Modern Customer Journey: Collaborative Marketing with Katie Smith
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26:25Join us for an insightful conversation with Katie Smith, the Queen of the Customer Journey, as she explores the modern customer journey and the importance of collaborative marketing across all business departments. Discover innovative strategies to enhance customer engagement and stay ahead in today's dynamic marketplace. More about Katie: Katie Sm…
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You can leave a note for a writer or cast member. Click here to text the show. MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 29, "Eye in the Garden" A religious organization creates a system of satellites that will take away free will. Now the two engineers from the Eden Society, Theresa and Marten, must decide if they will play God, the serpe…
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Otherhood: Life outside of motherhood | Kathryn van Beek + Lil O’Brien
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53:18Having children and becoming a mother is a huge part of our collective cultural script. When you’re single, the question is ‘when are you going to find someone?’ When you find someone, the question becomes ‘when are you having children?’ So what about the many women who don’t have children, either by choice, circumstance or because they’re unable t…
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Unlock Your Potential: Transformative Mindset Strategies with Shawn Feurer
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28:19Join us as we dive into a transformative conversation with Shawn Feurer, a former business coach turned mindset mentor. Discover how to unlock your potential and achieve a life of freedom, joy, and abundance with his proven strategies and insights. More about Shawn: Universal Mindset Disruptor with 20+ years of experience. Former business coach, no…
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You can leave a note for a writer or cast member. Click here to text the show. MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 28. “Jumbie Daddy” “Jumbie Daddy” was adapted from three flash fiction stories by Neala Luna Bhagwansingh: “Jumbie Daddy,” “Spoiling Fruit,” and “Children Playing While Shadows Walk.” . This episode was directed and edit…
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Ducking perfectionism and the upside of failure | Dr Jin Russell
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57:18In a culture of unhealthy comparison and burdensome perfectionism, how do we cultivate an openness to getting it wrong? … Like, really get down and dirty with failure and understand how necessary it is for growth and basically learning anything at all. Dr Jin Russell’s intimidating bio reads like the ultimate perfectionist’s achievement list. She’s…
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Connecting Skilled Ukrainians with Western companies with Kyle Mau
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29:40About Kyle: Founder of HireUA, online business expert, and Selo Olive partner. Specializes in overseas recruiting and building successful global ventures. I was born and raised in California. I left my corporate job as an engineer to move to Eastern Europe at 24 years old and settled in Kyiv, Ukraine. In my entrepreneurial career, I have run a blog…
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You can leave a note for a writer or cast member. Click here to text the show. MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 27. “Barbecue” "In suffering there is a core within that can only be touched by the death of distant stars," writes author Ron Pullins. Argentinian dissident Enrico is now a physicist living the quiet life with his wife …
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How women are catching the investing bug | Victoria Harris + Kirstien Taylor
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1:03:23The world of investing has long been dominated by men, but did you know that the women who do invest typically do better than their male counterparts? Honestly, it’s never been easier with the technology now available to us, so let’s figure out what positive action we can take because the good news is it’s never too late to get amongst it. Victoria…
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From Stage Fright to Spotlight: Crafting Your Speaking Platform with Blair Nichols
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32:40Join us in this empowering episode as we embark on a journey from overcoming stage fright to seizing the spotlight with Blair Bryant Nichols, owner of BBN Creative Management. Discover invaluable insights on crafting a strategic speaking platform and unleashing diverse and purpose-driven messages for speaking success. More about Blair: Blair Bryant…
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You can leave a note for a writer or cast member. Click here to text the show. MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 26. “The River” Childhood friends Jason and Julia must hide their relationship after Julia is shunned from their strict religious community following a tragic event. When their relationship is discovered, Jason must deci…
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Discovering difference: celebrating neurodiversity and ADHD | Sonia Gray
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1:00:35There are moments in time where issues that have lurked in the shadows reach a tipping point and break into the public consciousness. Now is such a time for neurodiversity and ADHD. We are ready for healthier, more embracing conversations about how different brains work. TV presenter and actor Sonia Gray is on a quest to make life better for neurod…
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Prioritizing Profit: Revolutionize your Approach to Finances with Rocky Lalvani
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34:07Explore the intersection of financial empowerment and entrepreneurial success with Rocky Lalvani, the Profit Answer Man. From overcoming cash flow struggles to implementing Profit First Systems, gain invaluable insights and practical tips to elevate your business profitability on this engaging podcast episode. More about Rocky: Rocky Lalvani is the…
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You can leave a note for a writer or cast member. Click here to text the show. When biracial couple Charlotte and James argue too loudly on the street, James is arrested. As he is processed, Charlotte tries to bail him out while he deals with the racial prejudices of the justice system. Adapted from the stage play of the same name by Narineh Tahmas…
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Using creativity to unlock joy | Selina Tusitala Marsh
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59:12Open a refreshing window to the world of creativity with Dr. Selina Tusitala Marsh as we riff on creativity and poetry. Turns out you don’t have to give it up after high school. Selina, an accomplished poet, academic, and illustrator, shares profound insights and captivating tales from her journey, which includes becoming NZ’s official poet (aka Po…
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Mastering Wealth: Practical Strategies for Financial Freedom with Curtis May
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32:19In this episode, Curtis shares the principles of Principle-Based Planning, Cash Flow Mapping, and the velocity of money strategy, offering a roadmap for listeners to take control of their financial destinies. Learn how to take charge of your finances, create your own privatized banking system, and build a solid foundation for a prosperous future. M…
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