Breaking Beige NZ

In part two on Lucies tough tough journey, we talk through the funeral of her husband, and how life looks post this tragedy as a solo mum of two children. Lucie talks us through the process of learning to live without the love of her life, being solo not by choice, learning that grief needs help and trying to support her children through their journeys. Lucie, how brave you are. We cant wait to fo...

Grab the tissues people, this one is just SO unbearably sad. Lucie Wolfe joins us today to share her story of the most incrediable love turned into loss, with her husband Brooke Wolfe. In part one Lucie shares her and Brooke’s journey with Brain cancer, and how they managed to navigate this with two beautiful children and a franchise in tow. This raw unfiltered story completely broke our hearts as...

Today Kate chats with Natalie Newland from All of Us Community. We delve into life as a creative, solo mum, fashion tips and inspo, and how the dating world has changed. We talk mice infestations (biggest ick ever), coffee (when too much is most certainly too much) and making time for important things in life. A massive thankyou to Natalie for being a top tier stand in for Renee and chewing the fa...

Today the gals have a debrief around grandparents vs parents- how do they let them get away with so much when they wouldnt let us?!! Outsourcing to gain clarity, Kates reno plans are unfolding and the process has been a game changer! Also, Renee has had a fantail floating around the house, which led onto a wild chat around what you would want to wear if you die... Such a weird convo… 🤣

Today is another mom debrief with the gals. We delve into being a safe person for your children to talk to, an interesting chat around adhd, some recommendations for the week and a really interesting chat on perspective vs perception courtesy of Amy at Be well and good creative.

Today is another catch up with the gals as they debrief on their constant busy lives. We talk birthdays, fashion, easter, giveaways and becoming the leading lady in your own life.

This week we talk about our bodies, normalizing the crap stuff and celebrating the good. changes that happen during and post pregnancy, do you overshare when it comes to your birth story? kids are off to camp, adddddddmin! and we chat about our amazing giveaway launched this week with Max, R&Co, The Boat House Oakura and Buttlers Reef, where you and a friend can come and have an amazing weekend aw...

And the award goes to.... Renee!!! After cleaning up at the Juvenate awards night, Renee talks us through her weekend away, she shares some epic skin tips, and gives us some insight into troublesome skin. We introduce our partnership with All Of Us Community, an NZ clothing brand doing amazing things in the fashion industry.

Today the gals talk emotions, and handling the jandal. How do curve balls affect you and your reactions? Renee has a mere of a week with work/tech issues, Kate has a mere with a lawnmower and sending a stupid text, we just had a mere. We delve into kid issues, how far do you go when getting involved with your kids friendships? How do you be the parent they call when they are in trouble? Plus we ge...

Today we chat with our friend Jess, mother of four and the main bread winner in the household with support from her epic hubby Jono. Jess was self motivated and determined from a young age, and it has proven very successful for her and her family. She is an absolutely amazing muma, wife, working parent, friend, and everything else she needs to be. Today she shares some tips on life, managing the j...

Today we catch up about LIFE. School is back, that fuzzy little holiday bubble is well and truly over and now its time to focus. We talk about out intentions for this year, the things we want to focus on to be better. Threads, genuine connection, kids, health. We are ready to go 2024!

Part two- and this one is where it gets gritty. Adrienne talks us through her journey with the big 'C', the shock, the fear, the battle, and coming out the other side. Make sure you keep your tissues handy for this chat!

Adrienne (Renee's mummy and absolute legend) sits down with us for a chat all about what she has learned in her 60 years on earth. The best thing about part one is that all the problems and issues we face now are very similar to the issues she faced while raising her FIVE children on the farm... Who am I now that my kids are older, what do I want to be? This is a really amazing story of a determin...

In this episode we are joined by our dear friend Vicki Williams, an everyday mum who followed her now husband (international rugby referee Paul Williams) to the long white cloud! Vicki shares some gems in this episode, the story of the rat pad, going solo as a mum of three while her husband is away for work, coping while living away from her family and her thoughts around moving back into the work...

Today Renee and Kate catch up on the past few weeks of the silly season with a round up of Xmas, New Years, hangovers and goals for 2024. We talk about your feedback for the poddy this year, your most requested topics and what we want to bring you this season on BB! Stay tuned!!

What a whirlwind of a bloody 6 months it has been on Breaking Beige! Today we do a round up of season one, look back at the amazing guests we have had and what has inspired us the most. A massive thanks to all the women who have been part of the journey so far: Monique from Shear Warmth Becca Smith from the Well Being Caity Williamson from Fitstop Micah Allen from Fem nutrition Haile Kensington fr...

Part Two of Amy's story, the adversity. On this episode we follow on from part one and delve deeper into the recent adversity she has faced and the process of coming through it. This one had both Renee and Kate in tears- theres something about hearing an amazing woman talk about her pain that just gets you. Amy has the most incredible outlook on life and we are in awe of how she has managed to not...

Amy Luttrell is a creative explosion, a friend of ours who we absolutely admire and have a deep respect for. Amy is a business mentor and coach, wellness expert, and a devoted creative who isn't afraid of change or risk. In part one, we discover who she is, her journey to this point, her ethos on life and her pivot into motherhood. Amy has a way of engaging you so deeply that both Renee and Kate w...

Today we chat with the legend that is Kelly Müller, NZ born, now Aussie based mum of two who has been absolutely SLAYING the world of consultancy with big brands such as PE Nation, Marle, LA Tribe… the list just keeps going. Not without her struggles, this gal has landed firmly on her sandy feet and is truly a very inspiring chat.

This week we talk about the pressures of Christmas shopping, finding the right present (hint hint husbands) and how to try and not loose our minds when the holidays kick in. Renee shares some previous present fails and Kate shares some revelations on her goal of being present and trying to slow down the pace of life. Disclaimer- these work for her, they won’t work for everybody and we are certainl...

This week Renee picks Kate’s brain on all things interiors! Kate shares some basic tips and tricks to finding your style, what to save and splurge on, and easy ways to update your space on a budget. Although this is NOT Renee’s favourite topic she was actually converted by the end of the episode- Woo Hoo!!!

Today Renee and Kate have a good old chin wag about old myths they were brought up hearing from their parents and grandparents. Don’t leave new shoes on the table, don’t take bananas on a boat, these are all things we now repeat to our kids- but WHY?!

On this episode we FINALLY get to chat with Natalie Newland, the weapon behind the NZ fashion brand Newlands. Natalie is such a fabulous woman, as soon as she started talking we were hypnotised by her passion and dedication for making women look and feel amazing in what they wear on their amazing bodies. This is such an inspiring chat- Natalie has the most natural and effortless manner about her,...

In this bonus episode we chat to Brodie from Flow Rehabilitation about an amazing machine she has recently purchased that is a literal game changer for your body. We love amping women in business, especially local ladies, so have a listen!

Today we chat all things life after not seeing eachother for a few weeks. Renee has had a massive few weeks of organising a reunion for friends from high school, and Kate has been in the trenches with a health scare with wee Poppy. Big old debrief coming at cha!