Baskets Of Knowledge

What does it really take to change your life when your old habits, identity and relationships are all tied to the person you used to be? Aaron from Pattern Shift Coaching shares his powerful journey from addiction, fighting and childhood pain to sobriety, personal growth and helping others transform their lives. We explore the patterns that keep us stuck, the pain underneath our behaviour, and why...

What if the challenges you wish you could avoid are helping shape the person you become? In Episode 212 of Baskets of Knowledge, Tahira shares her journey from Pakistan to New Zealand, the power of lifelong learning, navigating cultural differences, and how she chooses to respond when life gets difficult. We explore why crying can be an act of strength, how to protect your peace without ignoring d...

What if one question could change the way you make decisions, build your business and approach your life? In Episode 211 of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Sarah Davies, entrepreneur, business coach and founder of Beyond the Hourly Rate, to explore the power of having one clear focal point. Sarah has used this simple idea to move from England to New Zealand, build and sell businesses, navig...

What happens when the future you thought you had planned suddenly changes? For Navneet Kaur, it came down to four credits. After working hard through Year 13, Navneet thought university was the obvious next step. Then her results came out. She had passed NCEA Level 3, but she was four credits short of University Entrance. Her first thought was:  “I’m a failure.” But that setback became the beginni...

What if awareness isn't enough? In Episode 209 of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Jacqlin Richards, Parenting Alchemist, author and founder of the Resourced Parenting Method™, for a conversation that starts with parenting and goes somewhere much bigger. Into the way we think. The stories we carry. The fears that drive us. The patterns we inherit. And our capacity to choose what happens...

What happens when the life you thought you were supposed to live suddenly doesn’t feel like yours? In Episode 208 of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Wendy Su to talk about mental health, psychology, identity, cultural expectations, career choices, university, personal growth and the uncomfortable process of becoming your own person. Wendy originally planned to pursue medicine. But after arr...

Who are you when the labels you've built your life around no longer fit? In Episode 207 of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with Anna and Katie from Brave Conversation Club for an honest conversation about identity, authenticity, grief, spirituality, self-discovery and the courage to have the conversations many of us avoid. Anna and Katie share their own journeys of moving beyond titles, ex...

What happens when you meet someone again 100 podcast episodes after your first conversation? Back in Episode 106 of Baskets of Knowledge, Ozair Sahib was an intern pharmacist beginning his professional journey. Now, 100 episodes later, he's back as a qualified pharmacist, Employee of the Year and intern coordinator  and this time, the conversation goes far beyond his career. Ozair joins us to talk...

Five years ago, Fatima Obidi arrived in New Zealand from Afghanistan with one suitcase and the challenge of starting again. Today, she is completing a Bachelor of Business at AUT, working four jobs, supporting her community and creating opportunities for other refugee women. In this powerful conversation, Fatima shares her journey through language barriers, rejection, education, university, commun...

Can you really be happy if you can't control what happens to you? In Episode 204 of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Manoj Patel, whose remarkable journey has taken him from rural India to working across eight countries, from Chartered Accountant to Mental Health Support Worker, and back into the classroom at 69 years old. But this conversation isn't really about careers. It's ab...

What happens when a 16-year-old has the wisdom most adults spend decades searching for? In Episode 203 of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with youth advocate, storyteller, podcaster and Race Unity Speech Awards winner  Malak Tamimi. Growing up between Palestine and Aotearoa New Zealand, Malak shares how identity, culture, family and faith have shaped the person she is becoming. This isn't si...

Most people spend years waiting to feel confident before making a change. Lata Hamilton believes that confidence doesn't come first. Action does. In Episode 202 of Baskets of Knowledge, Lata shares the lessons that transformed her life, from overcoming self-doubt and leaving a traditional corporate path, to tripling her income, building a successful business, writing a book, and navigating som...

Bella Anastasiou's story is a powerful reminder that the life you want often begins with a step you are afraid to take. In this episode of Baskets of Knowledge, Bella shares her journey through mental health challenges, depression, identity shifts, career changes, remote work, digital nomad life, personal branding and the lessons she learned while building a life across Europe. From navigating...

200 episodes later, this may be one of the most important conversations we’ve had. In this milestone episode of Baskets of Knowledge, Prajesh and Tane sit down with Aarthi Candadai and Lola Fisher for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, purpose, identity, AI, leadership, human connection and what it means to grow up in today’s rapidly changing world. Together, they explore: Burnout in purp...

In Episode 199 of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Baraa Harbid for one of the most honest and perspective-shifting conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Baraa shares his journey from arriving in New Zealand from Gaza as a young child struggling with language, confidence and belonging… to becoming a 5th year medical student at the University of Auckland. But this episode goes far deeper th...

What if the life you’re living… isn’t actually yours? In Episode 198 of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with Adrian Silvester, rugby coach, global traveller, and mentor, to explore identity, mental health, leadership, and the power of perspective. From coaching in Brazil’s favelas to working with young athletes across cultures, Adrian shares real stories about: The reality of mental health in...

What if confidence isn’t required to start? What if the real courage is moving forward while doubt is still present? In Episode 196 of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Amelia Robinson, a business owner, mother of three, and leader who shares her honest journey through entrepreneurship, motherhood, grief, and resilience. This conversation goes beyond business. It explores the emotional realit...

In a world obsessed with data, automation, and artificial intelligence, one truth still stands: People don’t act on data. They act on stories. In Episode 196 of the Baskets of Knowledge podcast, we sit down with Sumali Wickramarachchi, a human-centered data storyteller who shares a deeply personal journey, from a shy child who struggled to belong, to a confident voice helping organisations make be...

What happens when life forces you to start again? In Episode  195  of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with  Maryum Sharif , host of the  Styles Mogul Podcast , to explore a journey defined by courage, reinvention, and unwavering self-belief. From working with disadvantaged youth… to serving in the prison system… to stepping into the world of fashion and media… Maryum’s story is a powerful remi...

What happens when a young person loses their identity, and one adult steps in and changes their future? In  Episode 194 of the Baskets of Knowledge podcast , we sit down with  Wee-Yeong Eyou , a passionate mentor, father, and advocate for young people, to explore the power of mentorship, purpose, and intergenerational leadership. At just  15 years old , Wee-Yeong moved countries, lost his sense of...

What happens when your biggest setback becomes your greatest purpose? We sit down with Savera Sidhu, a 17-year-old university student, black belt in karate, and youth mental health advocate who is already making a powerful impact in her community. After experiencing bullying, navigating family challenges, and facing a career-changing injury, Savera made a decision that changed everything, to turn...

What happens when values move from something you're taught… to something you actually live? In Episode 192 of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with Ari Taylor, a young leader whose experiences in service, global communities, and youth leadership have shaped a powerful perspective on identity, focus, and human connection. This conversation explores how real-world experiences transform values...

Why do smart, capable people still feel stuck with money? In this powerful episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , Prajesh sits down with money mindset coach Stacey Adams to explore the emotional side of financial wellbeing and why confidence is built through courage, not certainty. Stacey shares her personal journey through grief, identity transformation, and helping people rebuild their relationship...

What happens when you’ve lived a life that looks right on paper… but feels misaligned in your body? In this powerful episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , Dr Manmeet Rattu (Dr Mini) shares her journey from growing up in a deeply loving cultural family, entering an arranged marriage, and navigating its breakdown, to rediscovering herself through strength training, a bikini bodybuilding competition, an...

What happens when a young person refuses to accept broken systems as “just the way things are”? In this episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with  Kenisha Mediratta , founder of  REdefine Aotearoa , to explore  creating support systems, navigating change, and leading through lived experience . Kenisha shares her journey from growing up in West Auckland public schools to founding a youth-...