Te Kāinga Wāhine Podcast
In this podcast we focus on unlocking the leadership potential we know exists in all wāhine.
We believe that leadership is not just about occupying positions of authority but drawing on a set of values and behaviors that empower you to navigate life's challenges with resilience and purpose.
Through real conversations, we dive into all sorts of topics - from identity development to business and career, to carving out your unique space in the world, all through sharing practical lived experiences.
We explore the connections of our journeys, navigating our past, present and future to weave together your own unique whariki for life.
Episodes
46 episodes
Empowering Financial Wellbeing: A Holistic Approach for Wāhine | Episode 21
In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Money Coach, Cat Rikihana. Emphasizing a holistic perspective, she delves into the intricate connections between emotional wellbeing, mindset, and financial health.Cat Rikihan...
The story of Te Kāinga Wāhine | Episode 20
In this episode of Te Kāinga Wāhine - The Podcast, we delve into the journey behind the creation of Te Kāinga Wāhine.We explore the personal reflections and experiences of the host Amy McLean, as she shares her path towards bringing this...
Nurturing Mothers: A Conversation with Postpartum Doula Leah Pickering | Episode 19
In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Leah Pickering, a dedicated postpartum doula. Leah shares her passion for supporting new mothers during the transformative postpartum period and sheds light on the essential role of a postpartum do...
Finding belonging in the Reo | Episode 18
In this episode, we're joined by Nalisha Tahere - founder of kōmiri, a pakihi incorporating the use of te reo Māori in everyday household products.Nalisha shares how her the intergenerational experiences of her whānau impacted her di...
Achieving success through healing our past | Episode 17
In this episode, meet Johana Te Momo - founder of Momo Aotearoa, a sustainable fashion brand that celebrates individuality by infusing Māori culture with contemporary design, empowering individuals to confidently express their authentic selves....
Quiet Power Unleashed: The Art of Authentic Self-Advocacy | Episode 16
Unlock the transformative power of authentic self-advocacy with our latest podcast episode.Join us as we explore practical strategies for embracing your unique journey, celebrating achievements big and small, and fostering con...
Fresh Beginnings with Te Kāinga Wāhine | Episode 15
Welcome to a new season to our podcast, now dubbed Te Kāinga Wāhine - The Podcast!Before we get into the swing of episodes, let's get on the same page about what's new, exciting, and fresh in this season of Te Kāinga Wāhine - The...
What is coaching? | Episode 14
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work with a Professional Coach? In this episode, I'm unpacking what Professional Coaching is, and how to navigate the coaching industry if you're looking to work with a Coach for the f...
Following an intuitive career pathway | Episode 13
Feel like you need to make a move in your career but just don't know how to? In this episode, I'm unpacking my own career pathway, and how I leant into my intuition and my inner knowing each time I needed to make a change....
Tune into the patience of your ancestors | Episode 12
How many times have you found yourself reaching for your phone to just google something, halfway through a movie? In this episode, I'm unpacking the idea of instant gratification, and how it plays out in our everyday lives as parents...
Stop being busy & ditch the rush culture | Episode 11
I'm saying "no more" to being busy and ditching the rush culture - are you with me? In this episode I'm unpacking what it means when we answer the question "How are you?" with "So busy."I shar...
Stop making excuses & start taking action | Episode 10
It's time to let go of the excuses, the reasons, the justifications and start taking responsibility for your actions.In this episode I share some of the excuses I made for years before taking the step to learn Te Reo Māori, and what ...
Believing a new belief | Episode 09
Want to see the world a different way? Try changing up your belief cycles about how the world looks.In this episode I'm going into the mind on how our belief cycles influence the way we behave. I share with you how our mind...
A New Year, A New Goal | Episode 08
A brand new year, and everyone's talking about new goals right?In this episode, I'm sharing my take on goal-setting in January, how you can do so mindfully and purposefully, as well as how you might bring in an indigenous lens to...
Navigating Money & Priorities | Episode 07
Ever feel like everyone else has their money story all sorted?In this episode I'm sharing our ups and downs of the last five years of being in business, navigating money, priorities, and how we choose to live our life.I share ...
Reconnecting to a language | Episode 06
What's it like to become a learner of a language that was always yours?In this episode I'm sharing my journey of learning my reo, what led me there and the ups and downs along the way.I share with you some common pitfalls ...
A relationship of reciprocity with our waters | Episode 05
How do you building a reciprocal relationship with the waters around you?In this episode I'm breaking down how I use our relationship to water as a way of finding connection and belonging. As indigenous people, we naturally have a re...
Finding connections through identity | Episode 04
What would it take, for you to be fully connected with who you are?In this episode I'm joined by Jasmine Brooks-Burgess, founder of Inspired Creations, an indigenous wahine from Samoa, to unpack her Identity Story experience....
Reflecting on Wellbeing with Te Whare Tapa Whā | Episode 03
Te Whare Tapa Whā is a wellbeing framework, developed by Mason Drurie in 1984, to see wellbeing from a te ao māori perspective - and indigenous perspective. In this episode I breakdown the different parts of Te Whare Tapa Whā and share m...
Bridging self-awareness through a creative mindset | Episode 02
Ever wondered how to you got to where you are? In this episode I'm unpacking my earlier corporate years and the experience I had in finding myself, when I bridged the gap of self-awareness, through a creative mindset. I share ...
