KINDNESS WARRIORS

Alice Soper is one of my favourite humans. Her heart, mind, passion for life, & her ability to create community around women's sport inspires me daily. I don't know many things for certain, but I am certain that anyone who knows Alice knows what it feels like to feel seen. In this episode we talk about gender expression, sexuality, creativity in equity for sport, & about how growin...

In this year's first episode of the Kindness Warriors Creative Commons series of conversations, I sit down with Dani & Mel - two American imports bringing NZ sports (women's sports, to be exact) to the fore in 2024. Not only are these two some of the most amazing humans you'll ever meet, but they're building something BIG for New Zealand (& the world) with the launch of Wom...

In this Kindness Warriors episode I tackle ye age olde question of "How can I get better at creativity?" My clients from creative professions & those in more strategic/ numerical/ logical roles ask this. We are all inherently creative. Creativity is what connects us. Here's my take on practicing to get better at creativity - just like you'd practice to get better at anything...

Death & change are the only two constants in life. Not being morbid, but it's true! This week's podcast is a DEEP BREATH OUT of a conversation. Especially since it feels like this year has been a tough one for almost everyone I know. And, I'm included in that stat, too! After having a superb chat to my wild therapist last night, I wanted to share some tools, tricks, tips, & sto...

This week's episode of The Kindness Warriors Podcast leans waaaaaaaay deep into gratitude. I LOVE Thanksgiving for the ethos of the holiday (being thankful), for the sports (yay, the sports!), & for the reminder that without the grit - no pearl. Also featured in this episode: lesbian bars, dad jokes, & some homework for YOU! Kindness Warriors, lesssssh go.

Out of control. Control what controls you. At the controls. No control. Ground control to Major Tom... This week we're talking about control: what you can, can't, & might be able to control in your life. I dive into the simplest way yet I've found to control what controls me... my mindset, staying grounded, & gratitude all play a part in it. Go well Kindness Warriors!

We're all going through *it*, or so it seems. Hard times, hard stops, soft starts, & open hearts yearning for something just out of reach. Recently I've been thinking a lot about the old cliche of "you have to go through it to get through it" & this week's episode of Kindness Warriors tackles the HOW IN THE WORLD DO I GET THROUGH question. Well, kinda. Ha! The good ne...

This weekend I had the abject pleasure of delivering a eulogy on behalf of the thousands of students that my soul-mate & father-figure, Pete, taught over his 30 year tenure as a small town high school photography teacher. Pete's stories, open heart, creative soul, & curious mind helped so many people live more connected, happy lives. He was different. He knew Picasso. He saw color in s...

Starting over is something we all do - sometimes on the daily. And, it's one of the most destabilizing times in our lives. Whether it's a new job, a new house, a new country, a new love, a new story about who we are... starting over is a BIG DEAL. In this episode I tackle the hard sh*t I've been navigating as part of moving from New Zealand to the USA as a friend, creative, business wo...

This episode of Kindness Warriors might be one of the most special I've ever done because of the guest who joins me to open it. Pete Nelson was, is, always will be my hero. He passed away in early May 2023, but I've just started to unpack the recordings he & I made when we were together at the end of his life. He was my father & confidant & best friend by choice. I miss him dai...

In today's episode I talk bells n whistles (and how they sometimes suck - or, rather, don't), being weird, how titles are for wimps, going with the flow, and being BIG. Thank you, as always, for joining me, KINDNESS WARRIORS! You rock!

In today's episode of the Kindness Warriors Podcast, I tackle loss, lessons, & learning to see each moment as a gift. Thank you for joining me, as always, I appreciate our time together. Kindness Warriors, lesssssssh go!

This week on Kindness Warriors we talk about Pride, Poise, Prime Ministers, and yelling out of car windows. This is a pretty darn hilarious and deeply personal episode. Have tissues ready - I absolutely cried throughout. As always, THANK YOU for listening. Thank you for sharing. And thank you for being staunch allies and Kindness Warriors yourselves. I appreciate you. Deeply. More on today's topic...

Hey there, hi there, ho there! I've missed y'all! Today we catch up on the past few weeks of travel and inspiration and creation and WERK. And, we talk about the importance of deep friendship, logging off of social media, shadowbans, and showing up for each other. As always, thank you for showing up here. I appreciate your time & engaged feedback. Cass

February is #PrideMonth in the Southern Hemisphere and if anyone loves a rainbow-laden-world, it's me! In this episode I touch on WHY I love PRIDE, but, more importantly how YOU can be a great ally. We are family and love wins. Happy Pride, fam. Thank you for your love and allowing others to be their most authentic selves.

From the moment we’re brought squealing and naked into this world we’re told stories. Lessons and parables and fairy tales and ethics and religion are handed down to us from generations before and we’re spoon-fed the hopes and dreams of others an are told that they are our hopes and dreams If we’re lucky we march to the beat of our own drum early. We wade through what we’re told and find nuggets o...

In this episode we talk a bit about FOMO, JOMO, & supporting a big 'ol HOMO agenda online. We also dive deep into empty tanks, leading with love, and how Jacinda Ardern is the embodiment of kindness in action as the now outgoing Prime Minister of New Zealand. Heartcounts over headcounts. And badass women who deserve a rest before starting the next chapter - it's all here in this ep. TW: the sa...

Resolutions are made for breaking, intentions thrive in the making, and life is pure magic for the taking when you embrace these four simple (nuanced, gritty, courageous, creative, wild) ideas daily. Here's to you. Right here, right now. And, here are FOUR ways to move in the direction that truly moves your heart. As always, thanks for joining me on this #KindnessWarrior journey called life. Cass...

Not every year-in-review article or podcast is equal. And, this one is pretty gritty. Yes, of course I cry. Yes, of course I make mistakes. And yes, of course I am stoked that you're here and engaged and listening. Here's to all of us, the ones who made it another trip around the sun. The ones who keep our chins up and our spirits light. THANK YOU for everything this year. I'll see you back in 202...

Howdy Kindness Warriors! How are you this week? Are you winning? Is your cup empty? We're sprinting towards the end of another wild, fast, confusing, beautiful year. And, as always, we're also running headlong into burnout. In this episode of the fourth season of Kindness Warriors I table the idea that maybe mayhem isn't the best way to live as we head into the silly season. Maybe we’re moving too...

In today's episode we're talking connection, filling up our tanks, when to say "YES!" (and when not to), and taking a NO ASSHOLE approach to life and interacting with others. We also talk about just how contagious connection is (science says so!) and filling our tanks at a time of year when tanks seem to always be either overflowing or empty. Thank you for listening to episode two, Kindness Warrio...

It's been a while since the last #KindnessWarriors episode, and YEEEEEEEESH I've missed y'all. I've missed the conversations, the deep-dives, the awkward pauses, the silliness... all of it! So, why not start tip-toeing back into the land of connection and sitting together in conversation today? Seems like a great time to tip-toe and wax lyrical at the same time. Today I talk about data, music, art...

It's been a HAWT MINUTE (AKA a very long time) since the last Kindness Warriors podcast & I'm so happy to have a short, sweet, & succinct look back at the year that's been as I move into a month of "tools down" here in the USA with friends & family alike. For me, the past 365 sleeps have been wild. If you’d asked me this time next year how I would envision my year panning out, I would...

Lara Chrystal is a human ray of sunshine & a can of alcohol-free brewski waiting to be chug-a-lugged. Every time I speak to her I walk away from our conversation feeling smarter & more inspired than I was going into it. It's been a year since we last recorded a podcast together & the timing for this conversation couldn't be better. Lara has just released a book called "Make Your $hit L...

Brooke Berry is not only a walking ray of sunshine, she is one of the smartest, kindest, most badass humans on the planet. By day she is a "social media Swiss Army Knife" & works with VidCon global leading the brand's social media & community strategies & content iterations. To know Brooke is to know a true Kindness Warrior. Enjoy this episode! I know I enjoyed recording it with her.