Growing Kiwis with Claire Williamson

In this episode of Growing Kiwis, we sit down with Cam Woods, owner of two Waikato-based Strength Nation locations, community builder, and all-round good human, to unpack how he went from cleaning floors as a teenager to owning two thriving businesses by 24. We dive into the power of saying yes, backing yourself before you feel ready, and why building genuine community is the real secret to busine...

In this episode of Growing Kiwis , we sit down with business owner and powerhouse leader Chantelle Good to explore a journey of resilience, growth, and self-discovery. From growing up on a rural farm deep in the King Country to building a successful virtual assistant and bookkeeping business, Chantelle shares how early independence, problem-solving, and a passion for learning shaped her life and c...

In this episode of Growing Kiwis, Olympic gold medalist and business owner Shaun Kirkham takes us inside one of the most powerful comeback stories in New Zealand sport. From a fiery, ambitious kid in Hamilton to standing on the Olympic podium in Tokyo, Shaun’s journey is packed with grit, growth, and game-changing mindset shifts. This isn’t just about winning gold, it’s about what it takes to rebu...

In this episode of the Growing Kiwis Podcast, we chat with Ruth Gilmour, founder and Creative Director of Gilmour Studios, about living and working intentionally. Ruth shares her journey from teaching photography to running a thriving studio in Hamilton, NZ, and how she aligns her business with her family values. We explore how she balances work, family, and wellbeing, the evolution of her studio...

In this episode of Growing Kiwis, we sit down with Sam Ashton, a former police officer who has reinvented himself as a successful property developer. Sam shares his journey from niche side hustles to finding his true passion in property. He opens up about the challenges of his first big development, the lessons learned from managing multiple moving parts, and the importance of surrounding himself...

In this episode of Growing Kiwis, we sit down with Hannah Porter, , founder of Bear & Moo, to talk about how a maternity leave side hustle turned into a thriving e-commerce business. What began as a simple idea at home has grown over the past seven years into a well-known baby and parenting brand, with a growing team, a warehouse, and a retail store. Hannah shares the real story behind buildin...

In this episode of Growing Kiwis, we chat with Dom Vettise, one of NZ sport’s hidden gems, supporting many of our leading athletes behind the scenes. He’s lead sport psychologist for the NZOC, NZ Football, NZ Rugby and more, and occupied some of sport’s leading psych roles at a relatively young age which has brought tons of excitement, challenge and opportunity. He’s also a devoted Dad and champio...