Baskets Of Knowledge

What happens when being "one credit short" becomes the catalyst for an extraordinary journey? Join us for an emotional and inspiring conversation with Liahna Smith, a 23-year-old wahine toa from Taranaki who's redefining what career success looks like. Currently working with Pūhoro STEM Academy (on secondment from Why Ora), Liahna shares her raw and real journey from feeling "no...

When  Kodrean Eashae  couldn’t find space for his voice, he built one. In this episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we explore how Voice of Aroha became a home for refugee and migrant stories in Aotearoa. Kodrean shares his journey from feeling unheard to creating a platform that now uplifts hundreds of young people across New Zealand. Expect deep reflection, practical insights, and an emotional rem...

This week on  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with  Kiyara Glasgow,  a 19-year-old student whose journey will shift how you see homelessness forever. From  sleeping in cars and park benches at 13 , to  earning a scholarship and studying at AUT , Kiyara’s story is a powerful reminder that our circumstances don’t define uz our choices do. She opens up about: Life as a homeless teenager in Aotearo...

23 years ago, Di Crawford-Errington was a solo mum working two jobs, struggling to keep a roof over her daughters’ heads. Today, she’s built and sold businesses, leads an industry, and been recognised as one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting.... twice. But this conversation isn’t about titles or accolades. It’s about the  real human story  behind them. In this week's episode of Baskets of Know...

What does it take to completely rewrite your story? For  Pat Wulf , the answer was  courage, belief, and a decision to run uphill. In this week’s episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with Pat, the founder and owner of  Wulf Security , a thriving, nationwide security company, to unpack his remarkable transformation from working long shifts in a factory to building a business that has empl...

What happens when life brings you to your knees? At just 20 years old, Sarah Robb lost her father. Six years later, while overseas, she received a call that changed her world again, her mother had suffered a brain aneurysm. By 26, she had lost both parents. The grief was overwhelming. There were days she couldn’t get out of bed, days of numbing pain through old habits. But instead of letting loss...

What happens when you take comedy, curiosity, and courage… and bring them to the streets? In this episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we’re joined by Jasky Singh, better known as @sikant the street interviewer who has redefined how we connect with strangers. With a community of more than 140,000 followers across his socials, Jasky has built one of the most engaging and unfiltered interview platforms...

"When we are born, we look like our parents. When we die, we look like our choices." That quote framed one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had on  Baskets of Knowledge,  with our guest,  Amit Khanna . Amit’s life hasn’t been a straight line. It’s a story of resilience, loss, and rebirth. Once labeled the  “dumb student” , Amit carried that identity through his childhood and earl...

This week we sat down with the incredible Georgie Chambers, a person whose journey is as courageous as it is inspiring. Georgie opened up about her transformation from living in the shadows of insecurity, body image struggles, and an eating disorder… to becoming a coach, leader, and community builder who empowers others to choose themselves and step into courage every day. One of the pivotal momen...

On the latest episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sat down with Vicki Tyler, a powerhouse in leadership, coaching, and human development , to unpack her incredible journey of resilience, self-discovery, and growth. Vicki’s story is deeply human. She spoke about her early years, the challenges of navigating identity and belonging, and how those experiences shaped her drive to create spaces where...

What happens when you stop adding… and start cutting? In our latest  Baskets of Knowledge  episode, we speak with Sneha Villalva, a woman who has worn many hats; journalist, executive speechwriter, storyteller, and now, emerging speaker and soon-to-be author. Her journey is anything but ordinary. - She discovered her calling in the middle of a darkened dorm room, sick and reading a book that would...

This week, we sat down with Pratishtha Purohit, founder of EduventureNZ, corporate trainer, social impact advocate, and mum,  to talk about her journey to New Zealand, the challenges she’s faced, and the generational ripple effect of her work. Pratishtha’s story is one of courage, grit, and purpose: - She moved to NZ after a life changing head injury left her partially deaf and without her sense o...

He did it. Four marathons in one day. But the real story? It wasn’t about fitness. On this week’s episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we welcome back Scott Casey-Woolridge, one month and one day after his huge challenge: a marathon ski, row, bike and run… all in a single day. We spoke to him before the event. He was excited, focused, and ready. Now, on the other side of it? We talk about the raw tr...

It started with a student refusing to put their phone away. Chris Valli was a teacher, father, husband, and community man. On paper, everything looked “fine.” But beneath the surface, he was juggling too much, teaching by day, musical theatre by night, a strained marriage, and a growing sense of disconnect within himself. And then, in one moment of exhaustion and reactivity, it all came crashing d...

What does courage look like when life throws you into unimaginable grief? How do you keep showing up when the future you built disappears overnight? In this weeks episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we speak with Roslyn English OAM, community leader, musician, cancer survivor, and proud recipient of the Order of Australia Medal. At the youthful age of 80, Roslyn is still learning, growing, and giving...

What does it take to go from standing outside the principal’s office for failing school exams… to becoming the founding director of two of New Zealand’s most innovative restaurants… and now, a transformative coach reshaping lives? In this deeply moving and powerful episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with  Chandni Sahrawat  , entrepreneur, advocate, and coach  to unpack a life story tha...

What if  period equity  wasn’t just a cause but a business model? What if advertising could fund free period products without putting the burden back on women? That’s exactly what Aditi Gorasia is doing with  Ads on Pads,  a social enterprise changing the game. In this episode, Aditi shares the deeply personal story behind her mission to eliminate  period poverty  in Aotearoa and beyond. From hand...

"If you can, you will."  The mindset behind doing the impossible. On the latest episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sat down with someone who doesn’t just talk about growth—he lives it. Meet  Scott Casey-Woolridge : recent university graduate, CrossFit coach, and the man behind a physical and mental challenge that will stretch what you believe is possible. Last year, Scott rowed over 4...

This week on  Baskets of Knowledge , we had the privilege of speaking with Kartini Clarke, a law student, neurodiversity advocate, political changemaker, and powerful voice for young people in Aotearoa. Kartini’s story is one of perseverance, identity, and the courage to challenge systems that weren’t built to support everyone. Raised in rural New Zealand, Kartini faced bullying, cultural isolatio...

In the latest episode of the  Baskets of Knowledge  podcast, we sat down with Joe Harawira, the CEO and co-founder of Wai Manuka, a unique beverage brand born in Whakatāne, New Zealand, and deeply rooted in Māori culture. Joe’s journey from the military to high-performance sport, and now to entrepreneurship, is a story of grit, purpose, and innovation. Joe’s path to leadership wasn’t linear. He be...

What happens when you tick all the boxes, graduate from uni, land the job, follow the ‘right’ path, but still feel something’s missing? That was Sarah Kelsey in 2019. She had a business degree, a corporate job offer, and a life that looked perfect on paper. But deep down, she was asking herself: “Why am I doing this?” “What’s my purpose?” ❓“How come I still don’t understand how to manage my own m...

Raised in South Auckland, Leilani Faaiuaso’s journey is a powerful testament to cultural pride, intergenerational learnings, and community service. In this  Baskets of Knowledge  episode, Leilani opens up about what it means to grow up as a Samoan woman in spaces where brown faces were few and far between, from her scholarship experience at St Cuthbert's College to thriving in the corporate wo...

In this week’s episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with the incredible Eman Ghandour, a passionate advocate for migrant and refugee communities, and founder of the inspiring Khawat Network. Eman shares her journey from Jordan to Aotearoa, navigating the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging. As a proud Jordanian migrant, Eman’s story is one of resilience, growing up in Dunedi...

This episode might just wake you up. We sit down with Wyndi Tagi, international speaker, business founder, cancer warrior, proud Māori wāhine, and unapologetic force of nature. Her story? It’s not just inspiring, it’s a roadmap for what it means to live on your own terms, challenge norms, and lead with heart. Wyndi is the co-founder of WE Mana, an accounting and business advisory firm that grew in...

In this powerful episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with Rhys Blisset, a young man whose story is nothing short of extraordinary. From surviving a childhood shaped by domestic violence to launching a movement that’s gaining national attention, Rhys is using running to create real change. Founder of  Run for Change , Rhys ran 137 kilometers to raise over $16,000 for Women’s Refuge NZ, t...