KINDNESS WARRIORS

2020, WHAT A WILD RIDE! To wrap the year & the podcast up I've saved two absolute heavy-hitting-soul-sisters for last.  This conversation is absolute fire. The sound, not so much though - I take full responsibility for the echos in the room! We talk legacy, nurture, nature, & the power of connecting powerfully without being tethered to expectations. Wow, wow, wow. So, please look past...

I met Sally Chan on my 21st birthday on a Contiki Tour Bus departing Russel Square in London for 17 days spent whirling around the mainland of Europe. At the time, Sal was a recent graduate of USC & I was finishing up my time at UCSB.  From the moment we locked eyes (actually, from the moment Sal saved me from a rampaging bumblebee in Lucerne, Switzerland) we were soul-friends, sisters-in...

In this conversation I have the extreme pleasure of talking to my friend, a fantastically talented multidisciplinary artist of Māori and Niue descent, Cora-Allan Wickliffe. Cora is currently working to revive the art-form of Hiapo. She is the Curator and Exhibitions Manager at the Corban Estate Arts Centre, is a founding member of BC COLLECTIVE and is a maker of Hiapo (Niuean Barkcloth). She has e...

Who doesn't love a powerful little list? We do! Especially when it is both a) short & b) full-to-bursting with heart-full tools & tips for staying mentally healthy & resilient That’s why, alongside many businesses, brands & people across Aotearoa, we’re throwing all of the support & love we can into supporting Mental Health Awareness Week #MHAWNZ Z). This year’s BIG FIVE focus...

In this episode of Kindness Warriors, I am like a kid in a candy store talking to my good friend & amazing human - double-gold medallist Olympian, Eric Murray. As always, Eric is open & honest about every question I throw at him. We cover family, high-performance sport, resilience, DIY, & giving back to the community. A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Eric for this banter session. Onya, fri...

This episode is A RIPPER! Featuring radio DJ, creative mega-force, & media guru Astely Nathan - we get into the nitty gritty reality of lockdown life, of mental health, & of detoxing our digital lives. I learned so much from Ast in this beautiful conversation & am beyond proud of the work he is doing with his Kōrero 100 project. The world needs more people like Ast in it. Here's to str...

Under the influence. Over the influence. WHAT THE F*CK IS INFLUENCE ANYMORE? This conversation with the amazing Sam Levi was one heckuva fun deep dive into brands (personal & business), marketing (personal & business), & the world of social media that is seemingly consuming every single one of us. Sam talks openly & honestly about his life in the spotlight, starting anew in Melbour...

In this episode of the newly minted #KindnessWarriors podcast host Cassie Roma dives deep into the underworld of the dark web with three amazing humans from Auckland Creative & Digital Agency, FCB.  Peeling back the mystery on the Dark Web is something that's not only interesting, but also important to do. Listen in here as we wax lyrics on the good, the bad, & the ugly that our world-wide web has...

In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I am joined by the fantabulous #KindnessWarrior, Catherine van der Meulen. Cath is bravery personified & is someone I look to for inspiration when it comes being my truest & most confident self. In our conversation we talk motherhood, entrepreneurship, finding who we are, & helping others to be as authentic as they can in in both personal & prof...

In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I am joined by Anna Dean & Angela Meyer of Double Denim, a kick-ass creative agency with women at the heart of what they do. In this episode we talk about everything from creative partnerships to home ownership to unpacking the "social" part of social media in a post-Covid19 world. What a pleasure it was to speak with these mana wāhine. And, how wonderful l...

Pia Steiner is a magical human being. One part ray of human sunshine & one part badass bringer of diversity & inclusion (as well as many other parts that make up a whole awesome human being), Pia is a force to be reckoned with.  In this podcast we talk about all of the things people really aren't "supposed to talk about" in public. Things like equality, politics, corporate responsibil...

WOWZAH! What a pleasure it is to be joined by my friend Park Howell for this episode of #BenevolentBanter. Park is known as "The World's Most Industrious Storyteller" & is just that. When we met three years ago in San Diego, California at Social Media Marketing World I knew that Park would be a soul-brother for life.  Park's passion for storytelling, for sharing the magic inherent in appl...

Bruce Pilbrow is one of the coolest humans on the planet. No, really, he is.  Made up of equal parts strength, vulnerability, & bosky-breaded pirate vibes - he's a seasoned executive who has worked across a wide range of industries over the course of his career.  Please join Bruce & I for this rollicking ride of a conversation & one of my favourite #BenevolentBanter sessions...

In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I sit down with the KING of content, livestreams, hustle, whiskey, & great conversations - Robett Hollis. Over the course of the past few years Robett has shown up BIG when it comes to channels, platforms, ideas & giving completely of himself. In this conversation we dive into the importance of consistency, showing up as who you are, f*cking the haters,...

Fulfilment can be defined as 'the feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life because you are doing interesting, useful, or important things'. It can also be a fleeting feeling, a forever journey, & something so unattainable that (if you're like me) you can struggle to find the words adequate to explain what is fulfilling to you in the context of your...

In this episode I sit down with Oliver Hall of Express Magazine to talk Pride month, queeroes, & everything else that popped into our minds. I love nothing more than conversations that flow & dive deep, & this is one of those magical banter sessions that will stay with me for a long time. Thank you, Ollie, for joining me on this episode of #BenevolentBanter. Here's to catching up IRL s...

In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I am joined by two of the smartest, cleverest, & most driven young professionals I know. Both Elly & Courtney work in media, marketing, & advertising. They're making their marks as thought leaders, curators of non-bullshit opinions, & drivers of innovation in a world of stale, pale, male "leaders." These young women make me proud on the daily &a...

Justin Flitter is one of the coolest cats I know! When it comes to nailing the "social" part of social media, Justin's industry insight & knowledge of platforms is one that has been built upon foundations of curiosity & creativity. In this episode I sit down to talk about his journey, his professional expertise, & his commitment to being a true #KindnessWarrior. We recorded this as a l...

In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I am joined by my "twin" Troy Rawhiti-Connell to talk all things Millennial, Kiwi, journalism, striped t-shirts, & more! Troy is one of the kindest, smartest, cleverest humans I know - so having him on the show was an absolute joy & pleasure. I hope you enjoy this conversation just as much as I did talking to him face-to-face in a pre-Covid19 world. Kia...

What a FUN time this conversation was to record (& to listen back to)! In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I am joined by marketing guru, musician extraordinaire, & all around good-human Lara Chrystal. Lara's take on humanity, the world, her work, & compassion have always inspired me to be a better person - & I think she might just do the same for you after listening to this conve...

Wow! What a conversation! In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I get to chat storytelling, emotional narratives, getting the best out of all of us, & making magic happen (sometimes in post - haha) with fantastic storyteller & videographer Reuben Pillsbury. Join Reuben & I for a conversation that I will not soon be forgetting. Here's to passionate people putting beautiful stories out in...

Dr Rob Keller is more than a medical professional on the front lines helping patients & medical professionals alike to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, he's also my beloved little brother. I know I'm biased in his favour, but Rob is more than my nerdy bro, he's one of the best orthopaedic surgeons in the United States. In this episode I catch up with Rob to talk about Covid-19 from a doctor's p...

In this special episode of #BenevolentBanter I am once again joined by Qassem Naim to talk trust, data, isolation cooking, connection at scale, & how the online gaming industry might just change the entire shape of distance learning in years to come. As always, Qassem's view of the world intrigues & inspires me. Thank you for joining us this week! 

In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I spend the better part of an hour talking with one of the most creative & intelligent humans on the planet. Laura Perkins is an author, an editor, a superb singer & just also happens to be my childhood best friend! Living just outside of San Diego, California - Laura & I dive deep into creativity, curiosity, social distancing, & the ability to...

This episode of #BenevolentBanter is a stackable snippet, a tasty tidbit, & a small semblance of sanity in a world that sometimes feels like it's gone just a little bit insane. In this episode, host Cassie Roma finds one thing to concentrate on - words of wise women. Or, rather, the words of one wise woman: Maya Angelou. As always thank you for listening & for your engaged feedback.