Join our hosts are we interview inspirational guests who are leading change in their fields within the country, and the globe.
We champion the work Wellington women are achieving in their respective fields and amplify their voices in the community.
This podcast is brought to you by the National Council of Women Wellington Branch.
Available on Access Radio, and our Zoom calls can be found on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuYNLhj7bYyEmUqi_e8VKqg
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Harita and Eleanora interview Belinda Brown, CEO of Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand. Belinda's journey with IBD, began at the age of 26 when she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Despite the challe…
Maxine Scheckter specialised in patisserie at Ferrandi L’ecole du Gastronomie, and worked in Michelin starred restaurants, including Heston Blumenthals restaurant The Fat Duck before opening Sugar Fl…
Laura and Aisling have fun chatting to Katy who runs My Walk in Wardrobe, a social enterprise that runs sustainable fashion markets in Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki & Manawatu regions of NZ.
Aisling talks to Kate Tomsett a clinical educator who works with the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia to deliver “PPEP Talks” (Period, Pain, and Endometriosis Program). The Foundation works to pro…
Laura and Harita interview Susie Robertson, CEO of Kaibosh Food Rescue. Susie's passions are people and planet with a strong focus on fairness – which is why she loves Kaibosh.
Aisling interview Dr Ellen Joan Ford who spent ten years in the NZ Army leading soldiers on operations in NZ and overseas before completing her MBA and PhD to focus on the experiences and well-being …
Laura and Harita interview local tattoo artist Maria Carroll also known as Miss Crude Tattoo.
Laura and Viola speak with Anita Edwards & Hana Jensen from the Wellington Women's Health Collective.
Harita and Jenna talk to Frankie McPhail, founder of Southward Gin and Whisky Distillery.
Aisling and Harita talk to author Anke Richter about Decult, New Zealand's first cult conference that will gather cult survivors, academic experts, advocates and activists – in person and live-stream…
Harita and Aisling chat with singer songwriter Grace Petrie about all things comedy, singing and touring ahead of her New Zealand shows.
Harita, Hayley and Katherine interview Jess Hong, New Zealand actress best known for her recent role as Jin Cheng in the Netflix series 3 Body Problem.
Aisling, Hayley and Harita meet with Dr Claire Achmad the Chief Children's Commissioner for Mana Mokopuna.
This is a special live recording of the recent panel event: Women at the Table for Climate Change hosted by the Wellington Branch of the National Council of Women. The panel featured:
Harita, Hayley and Aisling speak with Isabella Harrison who has recently left high control group Gloriavale Christian Community.
Harita and Haley interview Maria Belén Bogado. She has been Ambassador of the Argentine Republic in New Zealand since February 2021. She also served from 2006 to 2015 at the Argentine Embassy to the …
Aisling interviews Kate Spencer (Creatif Kate), a Wellington-based producer, comedian, poet and preacher responsible for spicing up the capital with events like Femmes and Thems Comedy and her solo s…
Harita and Laura interview Dr Daphne Rickson about Music Therapy NZ and the upcoming 50th Anniversary Conference.
Harita speaks with Abby and Alia from Heartbreaker Productions about their upcoming play at Bats theatre- Midnight Confessions. A show that explores everything that happens at teenage sleepovers, fro…
Aisling speaks to Charity Norman about her upcoming new novel 'Home Truths' which was released on 30th July.