THE HUMAN:NOW

The team had the absolute pleasure of hosting the powerhouse and phenomenon, Ella Kumar. While she fulfils her role as a wife, mother and grandmother, Ella talks about how a softball game changed the trajectory of her life. A simple bus ride has the potential to bring about confidence and how serving the community is the secret to unlocking the endless supply of energy! Thank you for your time, lo...

Most of us think of ourselves as failures and not that failure has happened to us. We embody the identity of limitation and trauma and don't always see it as an event or moment in time. In the follow-up to the previous episode, the team delve into how one can begin disassociating from trauma, limiting beliefs and failure as identities.

Is there a movie quote that hits differently? Has King Mufasa appeared in the clouds to remind you who you are? Today the boys break down a scene between Simba and Rafiki from the 1994 classic Disney animated movie The Lion King. This confronting yet playful scene takes the boys deep into finding who they really are.

On today's episode, Kash and Parry share more about themselves, discuss the importance of making decisions and imagine living in a world without fear. They bring their experience in architecture and personal development to the table and give us simple hacks to improve our lives in seconds. It's an easy listen and one filled with laughter, realness and maximum positivity.

WE'RE BACK BABY! MAXIMUM POSITIVITY. MAXIMUM HAPPINESS. MAXIMUM ENERGY. We've been on a break, as things sometimes do, but LIVING A POSITIVE LIFE hasn't stopped. Kash and Parry are back to bring you your dose of positivity. We hope you enjoy episode 63.

Jack and Morgan are the beautiful souls who host the UP2 AOTEAROA PODCAST . Today we got a chance to catch up and discuss their podcasting, professional and human journeys. The world is in need of positivity and it's their mission to bring light into this world through connection and conversation. We talked about life as parents, transitioning from high school and uni into the workforce and the pu...

Today we met the one and only Sam Rigdhal from BETTER THAN BEFORE . After being made redundant and making some significant lifestyle changes, Sam took his life by the reigns and seized the opportunities offered to him. We talk about his journey of creating a brand to Better the Lives of 1 million people and the work that is involved to get there. We get vulnerable, the energy is high and we have a...

If completing 2300KM run over the span of a year wasn't enough, Harry Sanders is back in the studio. We discuss his next mission of running 7 MARATHONS IN 7 DAYS all in the hope of raising funds for underprivileged children living in west Auckland, New Zealand. We talk about how one needs to dig deep to make it through the darkest of times and that a strong and clear purpose is the way to achieve...

It's been a moment! It's episodes like this that remind me to get back into the grind and remind me why I love creating podcasts. Today's episode reminds me why it's important to not only celebrate the highs and the lows throughout the week but to be vocal and share our thoughts and feelings about them. We all have an opportunity to learn and grow. We must share so one, we can don't hold onto any...

Today we went further into our journey of the 365 DAYS OF POSITIVITY. We took it all the way back to DAY 001 and talked about our thoughts, reflections and learnings from our very first post. This podcast comes as a timely reminder as we move closer to the new year and set our goals for the year to come. We cover ways to set realistic achievable goals, and that there is no better time than the NOW...

Today we had Alister and Vinay in the studio to talk about how money and relationships. For some money is nothing but utility and for others, it's the maker and breaker. No matter how we feel about money, it is there. We talked about the different forms of agreements one could have when dealing with large amounts of money and the types of conversations that come from it. This was another great epi...

Today we met Harrison Sanders, a man on a mission to run a total of 2300km across the length of the year in the hopes of raising the level, vibration and awareness around Mental Health, Alzheimer's and Epilepsy. Running almost a marathon a week, Harry talks to us about his journey, what he has learnt and the way he is creating positive energy in his life. If you would like to contribute to Harry's...

Today we met Connor Pritchard , a creative who has grown to follow the beat of his own drum. Rules are simply societal constructs in his world and sometimes one must be willing to take risks and leave all comforts to chase a dream or passion. Through our discussion, we learn that school isn't for everyone and service back to the community is a way to keep our ideas fresh and our minds young. If yo...

Today we met Tom Grut , a fellow video and photo creative in the New Zealand music scene. We sat down and had a chat about how life is a big experiment, how everyone is just making it up and no matter what age you are, it's never too late to find what you want to do. Perfection is an unsustainable habit and maybe there is more to life than walking the lonely road towards mastery in one arena. Tom...

Today we caught up with an OG from Roskill, none other than Randy Sjafrie . Randy popped back onto our podcast to talk about his year on the radio and how he continues to explore his creativity in various outlets such as music, fashion and the podcasting world. Randy talked about wanting to inspire those who felt like they could never achieve and that it didn't matter where you grew up or what you...

In today's episode, we caught up with a fellow creative, Devan Narsai . You may have had remembered him from our previous episode where we talked about his journey as a photographer and videographer for the New Zealand fashion label I LOVE UGLY . Since then, he has taken a step back from the full-time job to experiment and see what opportunities he can create and what life has to offer. Today we t...

Today we met Charles and Cameron from Geoffery Co., a brand and identity on the pursuit to connect a creative world. They believe all humans harness the power of creativity and through their work, Geoffery wants to help share stories of people excelling in creative spaces, enabling others to try and learn new skills and most importantly share the message of positivity. This episode is filled with...

Today we welcomed back someone who has been an inspiration to the HUMAN:NOW podcast, Fraser Grut. Fraser came back to give us an update on how his last year has been. He highlights his progress with his book, why quitting would never be an option and how life isn't always easy all the while fulfilling a lifelong task. We talked about growth and the evolutions of passion, redefining why he gets up...

Today we had a chance to catch up with Auston Huggins most commonly know as Finding Huggie ! He is a Tik Tok influencer inspiring acts of kindness and positivity through a global treasure hunt, bringing people together and lifting the vibration of positivity through his videos and creative content. Huggie is a force of energy and takes us through his journey travelling across the world. His storie...

Today we introduced Anish Aya, a friend and teacher on a quest to learn and spread the knowledge of Vedanta. As a follow on from our previous episode, we asked Anish to help us understand destiny and how it plays its role in our lives and how we determine what it will be? Is it something that is completely out of our control and decided by others, God or chance? Or is it something that is determin...

We are gearing close to the halfway mark of the year and for some, our resolutions may have dropped off and for others, they may be riding the wave on the high. Today we were back with the OG team discussing ideas around passion, purpose and a whole lot more? Does our environment control where we end up in life or do we have the ability to break through the cycles depending on our attitude and out...

Today we caught up with Paresh Nama from the Inessence Movement . He would be a familiar face to many who have tuned in to our past episodes. In today's we dug beneath the surface and got to know Paresh just a little bit better. We usually hear the story of one's journey after they have made their accomplishments, however, we talked about the struggles faced, the up's and the downs and how all the...

Today we were back with the OG crew discussing the year that was 2020.  We talked about how we got through it and how it affected us. We then looked to the new year and spoke about the changes and adaptations we would make. This episode was shot near the end of 2020 so some things may have changed. None the less this episode has brought about a pause to step back and assess whether or not we...

Today we introduced Sarah Kelsey from THE ONE UP PROJECT, a brand that is more than just a podcast. Risking it all after being in full-time work after 3 months, Sarah left her job to do what she felt was right, helping people. Sarah has created a platform that helps to fill in the gaps about the things we should have been taught but weren't. She makes learning easy and understandable for people of...

Today we brought back the OG gang. We take a moment to step back and look at where we have come from and what we have achieved. We talk about how we started the podcast and our initial thoughts deciding to do something we knew nothing about. Having the team back is always special and reminds us that no feat is ever achieved alone. We will always be grateful for the time, energy and love given to t...