Heart Talk Chats

Craig is launching his first work of contemporary visionary and metaphysical fiction - Landing Home . It is an amazing, immersive book for readers of teenage to adult age group. An engaging narrative into personal transformation, and knowing your true self. He chats about his journey in bringing Landing Home to fruition, the reader's experience, and other important steps such as intention setting,...

Lynne shares her wonderful story with us, from musical beginnings to writing. She continues to write and play fabulously uplifting music - solo and in a duo of WilkieMac, with her current husband Michael. They will be playing at the Raglan Country and Blues Festival, October 23-26. Appearing at: The Church Green (with other artists), Friday 23, 5-7pm. Orca, Saturday 24, 12-1pm. The Harbour View Ho...

Fantastic chat with Jacquelina. We start with the Bow Street Market info then delve into pockets of her life from riding Harleys to traveling with Deb Webber (psychic from Sensing Murder) on her tour. Jacquelina's deep spiritual grounding holds an amazing space for stall holders participating in the Bow Street Market. The stalls are varied and the atmosphere high vibe. Come along and soak it up. S...

Sammy chats about her upcoming workshop, held on Saturday 22nd. She says there will be more, so if you are interested contact her at theparlourraglan@gmail.com or website www.theparlour.co.nz or on faceBook @The Parlour Raglan. (recorded 19/8) Sammy also shares some snippets of this interesting workshop, along with the wonderful wisdom that she's gathered through books, podcasts, being a mother of...

Australian photographer Sarah Croft chats over Zoom about her service in the retreat space. She records the journey of the participants through images. Either in an organic way over the entire programme, or in set photo shoots. Or both. Photos are readily available, and always received with higher intention that they are taken. (recorded live on air 5/8/26) Sarah shares her own journey into this h...

Fabulous surprise - Julia and partner Grant popped in, and we were fortunate to chat to this amazing creative (filmmaker, writer, director, lecturer, artist) on air and find out about her inspiring new online course starting on 25th August for 3 weeks. juby_rez on instagram to find out more and contact Julia to sign up. Very limited numbers. Also some inside info on how she works in the world of f...

Tesh shares her wisdom of being an amazing creator. From Raglan Coconut Yoghurt to Floofsters - doggy daycare, with other enterprises in between including books, wedding celebrant and cacao. Tesh inspires and motivates with simple premises to turn your ideas into reality. Listen in... and learn lots. Music: Before the Sun by Gregory Alan Isakov Sundown by Fables https://floofsters.co.nz

Lovely chat to Sioux with her beautiful new book out - 'Bringing Back the Birdsong'. Hear Sioux's story, her role as a kindergarten teacher, and how this visual symphony depicting their trips into the Ngahere eventuated. We also touch on line dancing. Let's Go!! If you'd like a copy contact Sioux through Matapihi Kindergarten or her faceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/sioux.swann Music: When Y...

Wonderful chat with author Sarah Johnson. (recorded on Heart Talks 20/5/26) She gives a fantastic reading from her book ‘not a babe’, and shares some great info about it. (available to purchase at Made, Zinnia and iHub in Raglan). Book launch on June 5th at the Olds School Arts Centre, Stewart St. Raglan. We also hear a bit about her writing process and what else she has going on in her busy world...

Great chat with Jonathan (Jono) Peet, from farmer/possum hunter to author, he tells his story and gives us a fantastic peek into his wonderful novel which is out now - 'Wairata'. (recorded on Heart Talks, 27.5.26) Also hear a bit about his next book in the pipeline, another interesting novel of a historical nature, but this time including a true life character. Grab a copy of Wairata at the Bow St...

Fabulous chat with Mary Scott. (Heart Talks 13/05/26) Mary is the creator of “The Self-Trust to Profit Method,” helping women and men over 50 stop overthinking and start building profitable businesses from their experience. Known for her direct, no-nonsense approach, Mary challenges the idea that people need more strategy—instead focusing on what’s really holding them back: self-doubt and lack of...

Listen to the lovely Pip Hense - Lady of the Rainbow Heart - then meet her at the Raglan Creative market (www.raglanmarket.com or facebook) and get a reading with her own creation - rainbow cards. I had one on air, very grounding and true, loved it! Also available for private readings: www.ladyrainbowheart.co.nz Music by Elvis: Love Me Burning Love Stuck on You

Lovely chat with Gracie who is Kalakari. She shares her story, and a beautiful rendition of one of her original songs, Safe Within. We also chat about her busking, other vocation and crochet. Catch her performing around Raglan and world wide! Well worth going to experience her soul moving music. Music by Kalakari: Ricochet Safe Within (live on air) Unfurl

Lovely chat with Callum, playing at The Yard, Friday 24th April. Alongside O & The Mo and Heavy Chest. Sounds like a great group of musicians, first time supporting each other. Hear a bit of Callum's journey, knowing his heart from the time he left school (maybe before!). Third album out on May 29th. "Nothing Goes Here" on all the usual platforms - youTube, Bandcamp, Spotify. Get along and sup...

Wonderful chat with Sebastienne. You might have seen her playing/singing around town with the Mawpawks. Hear her share a bit of background on her musical soul, her journey from South Africa, and entertaining chat about Raglan. Music: Memphis Soul Stew by King Curtis Baltimore by Nina Simone Scab Song by Dora Jar

Lovely Chat to Carlene with fellow DJ Genevieve. Fascinating facts about wine, and the latest update on vendors and earlybird tickets for Raglan's second Wine, Beer and Spirit Festival at the Town Hall on May 16th. Go to raglanvine.com for tickets. Music: Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen Heroes by David Bowie Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler

Great chat with these two amazing musicians. Sig from Sig Wilder and Friends, and Maddie from Tahini Bikini. Gig tonight at The Yard (5/3/26), promising an extremely entertaining and engaging gig with a stage filled with proficient musicians. See Sig shake his bootie! Raglan is the first stop on a calendar filled with venues, including the Wellington Pride Festival. Hear a bit about their personal...

Geoff Turnbull of Land and Sea - Planning and Design. A fascinating chat bringing awareness to the development of our whenua, and what it means when people and their land are not the primary consideration in doing this. He is readily available for advice and a chat www.landandseanz.co.nz

Fabulous recap of the recent festival. Carlene gives us a vivid inside view of this tasting extravaganza and reveals the date of the next one. Get your early bird tickets now for May 16th. www.raglanvine.com

Lovely Chat to Carlene about her wonderful makers at the festival this weekend.

Great chat with Kane from the amazing band 19-Twenty playing tonight at the Harbour View Hotel here in Raglan. High energy, full of entertaining connection providing that much needed conduit into our own energetic hearts. Starts 7pm. 16th January.

Chat with Sean about the upcoming Line Dancing Sunset Cruise. Tickets $65 include a 2hr cruise on the Wahine Moa, and a lovely buffet of food. On the top deck will be line dancing, join in or spectate, or hang out with the Captain on the lower deck. Bookings by 22nd January (late bookings will probably be accepted.) Set sail 26th January at 6.45pm. Back on the wharf at 9pm.

Chat to Carlene about the Raglan Wine, Beer & Spirit Festival. 25th January, Town Hall Raglan. Tickets on sale $55. Early bird $45. raglanvine.com or Humanitix Two sessions 1pm and 3pm. Experience these exquisite beverages straight from the Makers themselves. Have a chat, connect, and enjoy the tasting, and free cheese platter. Food available for sale, along with a selection of beverages over...

Wonderful chat with my cousin Carlene Wilson from Cult Wines and Wilson Your Wine Butler. She tells us about the second upcoming Wine, Beer and Spirits Festival right here in Raglan at the Town Hall. New vendors and early bird ticket sales. raglanvine.com to buy tickets. Carlene also gives us some inside info about her recent new venture in Auckland, and newly discovered brewers around the Waikato...

Interesting chat with gorgeous creator of Fusion Botanicals, Alisha Hosking. She tells us about her amazing products, face-care, topical creams, and internal herbal care. Alisha shares her passion and connection with the nature that provides for her process from start to finish. Music: Morning Start by 1814 Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison Wandering Eye by Fat Freddys Drop