Baskets Of Knowledge

What happens when doing “everything right” still doesn’t feel right? In this episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with  Ritu Saxena , founder of  Project UpgradeHer , to explore what confidence really looks like when it’s built, not inherited. Born and raised in Mumbai, Ritu became a Chartered Accountant and moved to New Zealand to experiment with independence and live on her own terms....

What if the thing you rely on for productivity is actually working against you? In this episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with Amber Scott, a fourth-year law student and the founder of PIQ, to explore how personal frustration with caffeine, chronic fatigue, and burnout turned into a science-backed solution for focus and energy. Amber shares her journey of building PIQ while studying l...

What does it mean to belong,  to a place, a people, and yourself? In this episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we speak with Rinad Tamimi, a Palestinian woman who grew up in Al-Khalil (Hebron) and moved to New Zealand at 13. Rinad shares her lived experience of migration, identity, racism, motherhood, and returning home after nine years away. This is a conversation about Palestine beyond the headlin...

What does real leadership look like at 19? In this episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with  Mackenzie , a student at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. She is a youth advocate who is quietly reshaping what leadership, empathy, and impact truly mean. This conversation explores  people-first leadership , the power of reflection, and why real change doesn’t come from titles, it...

What happens when the life you worked so hard for… no longer feels like your life? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mina Amso, founder of  Notes from the Executive , to explore identity, reinvention, cultural expectations, courage, and the moment you finally choose alignment over approval. We dive into: • Career pivots & following your purpose • Breaking away from family expectations...

In this episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with 18-year-old Adam and 17-year-old Alfie, the young entrepreneurs behind ZenSha, New Zealand’s first  matcha protein  brand. They share how they turned a classroom idea into a fast-growing health and wellness business, how they built their startup while still in school, and why consistency and action are the keys to success. Perfect for lis...

In this powerful episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , we sit down with Malaysian mountaineer and environmental educator  Saravanan Sinniah,  a man whose life changed the moment he fulfilled his childhood dream of climbing  Mount Kilimanjaro … and discovered the heartbreaking reality of climate change with his own eyes. From witnessing melting glaciers to leading young people through forests and ecos...

In this episode of  Baskets of Knowledge , Kristin Murray, a leader with 30 years of experience, has a real, unscripted moment of imposter syndrome right at the start of the interview. What follows is one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever recorded. Kristin opens up about navigating self-doubt, owning feedback, finding her voice, and discovering the framework that changed everything for h...

In this powerful episode of  Baskets of Knowledge ,  Margot Korhonen , a  Community Coach and Creative , shares how one simple question,  “What if everything did work out?”, changed the course of her life. From being a single mum dreaming of small comforts to becoming a homeowner, artist, and author of  Creating Connected Communities , Margot’s journey is a masterclass in courage, self-leadership,...

Change is inevitable, but growth is a choice. In this episode of  Baskets of Knowledge ,  we  sit down with  Janelle Hulin , author, speaker, and proud “emoji enthusiast,” to unpack the beauty and chaos of change. From raising six children while homeschooling across continents to losing a career she loved, Janelle shares how she discovered the power of the  Liminal Space,   that uncertain in-betwe...

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...