ReadswithRosa Podcast

||  Your dream is not going to come true if you don't move. ||   This week on the #readswithrosapodcast I catch up with my sis Vaimoana Tapaleao. We chat about her love of reading, she drops a ‘you heard it here first’ exclusive, makes a confession, and she shares about the life-changing event that set a dream in motion + led her on the path towards a successful career as a journalist fo...

||  Always trust your gut.  || This week on the #readswithrosa podcast I am joined by Emily Ruane - a fellow educator, indigenous storyteller, creative, and the artist behind Podge Creations. We chat about Māori culture, teacher life, self care, and her journey from Aotearoa to Japan. Follow Emily: •  Instagram: @podge.creations •  Tiktok: @p0dge.creations Intro beat by Lani Al...

||  There is greatness within you.  || We are back for 2022 ✌🏽!!!    In this first episode of the year, I sit down with wrestler, entrepreneur and motivational speaker #TOKSFALE.  We chat about the teachers who inspired him at school, how he found his power voice, Fale Dojo the #NJPW professional wrestling school in New Zealand, and the new docuseries Lion’s Roar which fo...

||  Cultivating a brave and safe space.  || This week on the @readwithrosapodcast we are celebrating our 40th episode. I’m joined by Ema from #theteawithkrema podcast, who is here to interview me.  Thank you to every single person who has tuned in and supported the podcast this year. I appreciate the love and support. If you haven’t already done so, please subscribe to our youtube c...

||  Doing what's best for my family.  || This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I catch up with Johnny Fa’auli to chat about his journey as a professional rugby player, the importance of family and culture, and his recent appointment as the captain of the Japan Mens Sevens National Team. Follow Johnny: •   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfaauli Intro beat by Lani Alo Music: •...

||  I'm still a free spirit, even to this day.  || This week I catch up with Moana Ete, an accomplished playwright and gifted storyteller, and a singer/songwriter and powerhouse performer who goes by the name of Mo. Etc. Follow Moana: •   Website: https://www.moanaete.com •   IG: https://www.instagram.com/moanaete •   IG: https://www.instagram.com/moetcetera...

||  Find your niche.  || This week on Episode 37 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, we’re joined by one of Aotearoa’s most talented and hardworking Creative Producers and Artists, ANONYMOUZ. The renowned musician and producer unpacks the creative process poured into his work, his struggle with his cultural identity, the meaning behind his name, and his journey working alongside his best frien...

||  From a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset.  || In Episode 36 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I catch up with Dr Troy Ruhe, the host of the @sickas_podcast,  and a research fellow in the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Otago in Otepoti, Aotearoa. Follow Troy •   Podcast IG:   https://www.instagram.com/sickas_podcast...

||  We want to be a home for artists and a waka for stories.  || In Episode 35 of the #readswithrosapodcast I catch up with Hadleigh Pouesi. Hailing from West Auckland, he is the Creative Director of Fresh Movement Arts Trust and Freshmans Dance Crew. He is part of a collective of moana pacific artists creating initiatives and pathways for young creatives beyond the competition spac...

||  You're the conductor of your destiny.  || In episode 34 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast we welcome Sam Tanielu, the Fast Speaking Samoan. He’s a skilled wordsmith, a self-proclaimed nerd and curator of good music.  As an Assistant Principal and educator, he advocates for Pacific Island voices and representation, showing our young men that one day they can also have a seat at the ta...

||  Do impactful things that have connections with others and multiple benefits.  || In episode 33 of the RWR Podcast we are delighted to be joined by Aiono Manu Fa’aea. Aiono delves into the highs and lows of her journey as a Moana Pacific champion, an educator and Pacific academic, as well as her passion as a musician, composer and Faipese in EFKS church community. Follow Aiono: • &nbs...

||  We need to create a safe space for our traditional practices to thrive.  || It’s an honor to have renowned tufuga tātatau and artist, le Afioga iā Li’aifaiva Lavea Fesola’i Imo Levi, as our guest on this week’s podcast episode. He delves into his passion for sharing the Samoan culture through different art forms, as well as his journey and calling to become a tufuga tātatau. Follow L...

||  It's about making mistakes and learning from them.  || You might know this week's guest from his hit TikTok series “Every song is a reggae song” or his stellar work as a videographer and digital content producer. Follow Canaan Ene: •   IG: https://www.instagram.com/canaanene •   Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/canaanene •   TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@canaan...

||  We're always trying to push the bar.  || This week on the #readswithrosa podcast, the artists behind the renowned hits ‘Alo i ou faiva’ and ‘Tua i manū’ share their journey. Forged by their brotherhood and passion for music they delve into their creative, spiritual and cultural journey as songwriters, choir directors and young chiefs (matai) serving in their church, communities and f...

||  I was so shy as a kid, I found a community in books.  || On this week’s episode of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I catch up with the sis Kealani Netane who runs the #Bookstagram account @LittlePasifikaReaders. She is a mother, educator, aspiring author, avid reader, and part of the Pasifika Bookstagram Collective. Follow Kealani: •   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/little...

||  Family. Community. Coming Together.  || Talofa lava. Ni sa bula vinaka. On this week’s talanoa, I catch up with fellow educator and business owner Talai Mapusua Nabalagi to talk about family, church, education, the family business Mai Kana, and what it means to be surrounded by the love and support of your local community. Follow Talai: •   https://www.instagram.com/seilalas_mum...

||  Don't let the pursuit for money compromise the art.  || On this week’s episode of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I catch up with master hip hop interviewer Cril, founder of Out Da Box Media, Host of the Out Da Box Talks podcast, Emcee, Author, and Fine Artist. Follow Cril: •   https://www.instagram.com/outdaboxmedia •   Podcast:  Out Da Box Talks •  YouTube: http...

||  We are our Ancestors' wildest dreams.  || Talofa lava. This week on the #readswithrosapodcast I sit down with Moana Leilua to discuss her role as the Player Development Manager for the Melbourne Rebels. Moana shares significant life moments on and off the field, her key role as a female leader in the rugby community, the purposeful opportunities presenting themselves in her endeavors...

||  Putting ourselves out there. #PolyTube  || This week on the #readswithrosapodcast, I catch up with Youtuber, fellow Pasifika Bookstagrammer and digital creator, PolynesianReader. We chat about life, #polytube, #bookstagram and books! Follow PolynesianReader: •   IG:   https://www.instagram.com/polynesianreader •  YouTube: (PolynesianReader) https://www.youtube.com...

||  I look like an Islander, but my mind is very Japanese.  || This week I sit down with Yoko Nishizumi to talk about her Japanese and Tongan heritage, and her journey from Japan, to Tonga, to New Zealand and back. Follow Yoko: •   IG:   https://www.instagram.com/mybrownsummer •   IG:   https://www.instragram.com/islandmeshi Intro beat by Lani Alo Music: • &...

Episode 23: Eye-opening and humbling. This week I sit down with New Zealand educator Ellyse Dunn, who took a leap faith and moved to Samoa. She shares the highlights and challenges of her teaching journey, and the important life lessons she has learned along the way. Follow Ellyse: •   IG:  https://www.instagram.com/lc_mihi Intro beat by Lani Alo Music: •   YouTube: https:...

Episode 22: West Auckland, Stand Up!  This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast , I am joined by the one and only Jaroncye Lole. She is the Owner and Creative Director of Le Masiofo Siva Academy, and an advocate for our Pasifika LGBTQIA+ and rainbow community. She is active in many areas of the Performing Arts, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. She shares some highlights from he...

Episode 21: Be Persistent. Fight for Pasifika Spaces. This week I sit down with Amy, aka @samoan_scientist. We discuss her journey as a Scientist, and the ways in which she is utilizing Social Media to grow an online community by sharing her passion and expertise for all things Science. We also have a conversation about the complexities of identity, and the the gatekeepers of Pasifika spaces in ac...

Episode 20: Take your place in the world. To celebrate our 20th episode, we received a special shout out from award winning Samoan artists, Lani Alo and Livingston Efu, best known for their hit song ALO I OU FAIVA, which currently has 2.6 million views on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj6uNXhIuB4 - - - - - - - In this week's episode, I sit down with Sammy Seau to chat about his journey...

Episode 19: As Samoans, there is no 'US' and 'THEM'. #MaotaTauave This week I catch up with one of our brothers, to talk about Samoan culture and the church, growing up in the diaspora, and his journey to becoming an ordained minister, and now lecturer at Malua Theological College. Follow Brian: •   Twitter:  @BKolia •    Podcast:   Motuga’afa - Breaking Down Scriptur...