Bold Company

In this episode of Bold Company , Hannah and Tim sit down with Sarah Adams, Managing Director of Queen Anne Chocolates, to talk about leading a historic Canterbury brand with deep roots and nationwide recognition. Sarah shares insights into protecting legacy while driving innovation, building customer loyalty across generations, and navigating the realities of modern manufacturing and retail. From...

In this episode of Bold Company , Tim sits down with Leeann Watson from Business Canterbury and Cheryl de la Rey from University of Canterbury to discuss the powerful role anchor institutions play in shaping Canterbury’s economic future. They explore what businesses are really looking for in graduates: communication skills, critical thinking, and adaptability in an AI-driven world and how educatio...

In this episode of Bold Company , Hannah and Tim sit down with Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co. to explore how a small West Coast town is making a big impact on the global craft spirits stage. Patsy shares the story behind building a premium distillery in Reefton: where tradition meets innovation and every bottle reflects the land, community, and pioneering spirit it comes from. The conversa...

In this episode of Bold Company , Hannah and Tim sit down with Alli Kennedy, entrepreneur and founder of Sharenanigans   , a board game designed to make investing and financial literacy fun for young people and families. Ali shares how a lack of practical money education sparked the idea, and how she turned it into a crowdfunded product now driving conversations around kitchen tables and classroom...

In this episode of Bold Company , Hannah and Tim sit down with Sam from Grizzly Baked Goods to share the journey from a 2013 farmers market bagel stall to one of Christchurch’s most loved bakeries. They discuss the power of social media, scaling from 12 to 70 staff, and building a strong brand grounded in consistency, creativity, and community. Tune in for a candid look at hospitality growth, entr...

In this episode of Bold Company , Hannah and Tim sit down with Justin Watson, Chief Executive of Christchurch Airport, to explore the vital role aviation plays in powering Canterbury’s economy. Justin shares insights into leading one of the region’s most important infrastructure assets, the future of air travel, and how Christchurch Airport connects Ōtautahi to global markets through both physical...

In this episode of Bold Company , Hannah and Tim sit down with Dame Sue Bagshaw, doctor and Chair of the Youth Hub Trust, to explore a lifetime dedicated to serving young people in Christchurch. Sue shares how identifying gaps in youth health services led to the creation of the Youth One Stop Shop and, ultimately, the Youth Hub. The conversation spans leadership, relationships, workplace culture,...

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company Podcast , Hannah and Tim speak with Claire Waghorn, Sustainable Transition Lead at Christchurch International Airport, about driving real change in one of the hardest industries to decarbonise. Claire shares her journey from politics to tackling aviation emissions head-on, helping cut the airport’s operational footprint by 92% and building...

In this episode of Bold Company , Hannah and Tim sit down with Colin Mansbridge, CEO of the Crusaders rugby team. Colin shares his unconventional journey into sports leadership, insights into how the Crusaders build a high-performing culture rooted in connection, identity, and good people. From leading a major brand refresh to balancing business sustainability with elite performance, Colin reveals...

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company Podcast , Hannah and Tim sit down with Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods - a Canterbury-based company redefining how we grow and consume protein. From global food industry experience to leading a high-impact agritech startup, Ross discusses innovation, efficient execution, and reshaping Canterbury’s farming future with Rubisco 🌾 Hit play to...

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company Podcast , Hannah and Tim chat with young entrepreneur Oakley Inkersell, who left university to launch a car detailing business that’s now cleaned nearly 1,500 vehicles and built a TikTok following of 40,000+. Oakley shares how he turned content creation into a powerful business tool, built a loyal local audience, and learned that simple, a...

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company podcast, Hannah and Tim chat with Flip Grater, a musician, author, and owner of Greater Goods (now GG Bistro), a plant-based bistro in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Flip shares how a personal mission to live more sustainably sparked a business idea that grew from home experiments to a hospitality venture. She discusses brand evolution, navigating...

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company Podcast , hosts Hannah and Tim chat with Peri Drysdale, a Canterbury-born entrepreneur and sustainability pioneer. Peri shares her inspiring journey from growing up on a farm to creating Untouched World, a globally recognised sustainable clothing brand. She opens up about the challenges of building a business with sustainability at its cor...

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company podcast, hosts Hannah and Tim chat with Sakthi Ranganathan, founder of JIX Reality. A self-described “accidental entrepreneur,” Sakthi shares how a Christchurch hackathon sparked his journey into emerging tech and how JIX has grown into a company delivering innovation as a service across industries-from AI to XR. He opens up about his migr...

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company podcast, hosts Hannah and Tim interview 🚀 Mark Rocket , CEO of Kea Aerospace - the only high-altitude flight company based in the Southern Hemisphere. Mark shares his journey from co-founding Rocket Lab to leading Kea Aerospace, which recently flew a solar-powered aircraft to 56,000 feet. He also reveals an exciting personal milestone 🌌....

In this episode of “Bold Company” by Business Canterbury, hosts Hannah and Vaughan sit down with Mr. G, a global sustainability coach and entrepreneur 🌱 Through empathy and practical strategies, G helps businesses innovate while reducing their environmental impact. This conversation explores challenges, lessons learned, and the transformative power of sustainable practices in business.  Don'...

In this episode of “Bold Company” by Business Canterbury, hosts Hannah and Vaughan sit down with Monique Kaminski, founder and CEO of Jeuneora, a Canterbury-based health and wellness brand ✨ From crafting innovative supplements to making the big moves overseas, Monique’s journey is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit.  Join us as we explore her remarkable story of growth, resilience, and th...

In this episode of Business Canterbury's "Bold Company" podcast, hosts Hannah and Vaughan interview Mitchell Anderson, Managing Director of Urban Intelligence. They explore how Urban Intelligence aims to facilitate evidence-based decision-making for resilience against natural hazards and climate change 🌎 Mitch shares the company's origin story, challenges in transitioning from...

In this episode of Business Canterbury's "Bold Company" podcast, hosts Hannah and Vaughan sit down with a local legend, Jason Gunn ⭐In this episode, Jase shares how storytelling—from television to social media—plays a pivotal role in connecting with audiences and shaping business success. He also gives us a peek into his latest venture, Easily Said.  Funny, raw and a reminder of ho...

In this episode of “Bold Company” by Business Canterbury, hosts Hannah and Vaughan sit down with Harriet, Co-Founder of Forewinds, a Canterbury founded golf clothing company... that she runs with her Mum, Liz!  ⛳ From initial surveys to building a dedicated following, their journey showcases resilience and innovation in meeting niche market demands.  Tune in to hear their inspiring story of passi...