ReadswithRosa Podcast

Episode 18: Leaving home is important for your personal growth. This week I catch up with my good friend and fellow educator, Amelia. We talk about life in Japan, education, NZ - our other home, family, and creative inspiration. Follow Amelia: •   IG:   https://www.instagram.com/mia275 Intro beat by Lani Alo Music: •   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LaniAloMusicOfficia...

Episode 17: Let's ralk about the R word. This week I catch up with fellow bookstragrammer and Pasifika sis Sela Atiola. She’s also an educator, blogger and author. Make sure you follow her socials + check out her picture book ‘I am Lupe’ which dropped on July 20th. Follow Sela: •   Bookstagram IG: https://www.instagram.com/aglassofread •   Author IG: https://www.instragram.com/...

Episode 16: You gotta know where you're from, to know who you are. On this week’s episode I sit down with one of my favorite emcees. He is a bilingual, Hiphop/Afrobeat artist and goes by the name of Napoleon Da Legend. #TeamNDL Follow Napoleon Da Legend: •   IG: https://www.instagram.com/teamndl •   Twitter: @TeamNDL •   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/napoleondale...

Episode 15: There will always be obstacles that test your wisdom & will power. On this week’s episode, I catch up with Crystal Sandoval. She’s the owner of #somuchsoulclothing, #designsbyshehassoul, and is part of a new venture/collaboration called #soulfullofplants. Check out her pages and give the sis a follow. I’m always rocking her hoodies in Japan, trust me, you won’t be disappointed. Fol...

Episode 14: It's never too late to start a career. On this week’s episode, I catch up with Lina, a Pasifika community clinical nurse. We talk about her life journey, nursing career, New Zealand’s response to Covid-19, and debunking misinformation. Follow Lina: •  IG: https://www.instagram.com/Ms_Leenah •   Twitter:  @upthenua Intro beat by Lani Alo Music: •   YouTube:...

Episode 13: You'll never know unless you try. On this week’s episode, I chat with The Finiasi’s, owners of a small business called Knot_Atizz, based in Ulysses, Texas. They are one of my favorite businesses to support, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear the story of their journey. Follow Knot_Atizz: •   IG: https://www.instagram.com/knot_atizz Intro beat by Lani Alo Music: •  &nb...

Episode 12: My identity is a gift. This week I catch up with rapper and producer Newselph to talk about family, hip hop, the challenges that come with being a creative, and his work as Pastor Nick. Follow Newselph: •   IG: https://www.instagram.com/newselph •   Twitter: @newseph •   Website: https://www.newselph.com •   Bandcamp: https://illect.bandcamp.com...

Episode 11: Never say no to an opportunity, because you never know who is listening. Kia Ora.   A huge thank you to everyone listening to the #ReadswithRosaPodcast each week, and welcome to our new subscribers. Much love and appreciation!  Don't forget to share and subscribe.  - - - - - - -  This week I sit down with Tim Provise, host of New Zealand's number one podcast! He's a...

Episode 10: Bridging the gap of understanding. Talofa lava.   In celebration of Samoan Language Week, I sit down with Samoan author Dahlia Malaeulu. She is the creator of Mila's Books, a writer of Children's Pasifika books, and a fellow educator. Ia manuia le Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa. Follow Dahlia: • Website: https://milasbooks.com/ • IG:   https://www.instagram.com/milasdm • Twitter: &...

Episode 9: Self-discovery and learning about myself. This week I catch up with Tony Laulu and we discuss his journey as the founder of Digital Discipline NZ, and author of the Chief Book Series. Follow Tony: Digital Discipline Instagram Chief Book Series Instagram Purchase the books:   www.chiefbookseries.com Intro beat by Lani Alo Music: • Lani Alo Music Official Follow Rosa: •   ...

Episode 8: The world is so much bigger than we think. This week I sit down with author Tonga Victoria. We chat about her debut novel Hyphen American, her creative process, mental preservation, indigenous knowledge and the impact of colonialism on a mindset. Follow Tonga Victoria: • IG: https://www.instagram.com/officalhyphenamerican • Author:   https://www.instagram.com/tongavictoria • Purcha...

Episode 7: You can grow in different spaces. This week I sit down with L.A.Z of Clear Soul Forces and Da illaz. We chat about finding your tribe, fulfillment, cultivating spaces, the importance of time and serving his community.      Follow L.A.Z:  •. IG:   https://www.instagram.com/flowz4daze •. Twitter:   https://www.twitter.com/flowz4daze •. Da illaz:   https:...

Episode 6: Stepping out in Faith. This week I sit down with my island sister and fellow educator Priscilla.  We chat about a God-inspired vision, service to the community, her role as a Leader of an NGO, the challenges of preserving the native languages of her country, and the #FreeWestPapua movement.   Website:   https://www.hopeww.org FB:   https://www.facebook.com/hopewwpng/...

Episode 5: Finding the balance is key. This week I catch up with fellow educator Vinson "Wordsworth" Johnson.  We chat about teacher life, maintaining a literary passion, the power of words, representation and recognizing your purpose. Follow Wordsworth: • IG:   https://www.instagram.com/wordsworthbklyn • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wordsworth_eMC • Buy the book:   https://www.amaz...

Episode 4: The Power of Words This week I sit down with Erika, a fellow educator and creative.  We chat about the power of words, identity, teacher life, the importance of self care and book recommendations.    Follow Erika:  • Twitter:   https://www.twitter.com/erikayoshida1   • IG:   https://www.instagram.com/geekyeeks    • Tedx Talk:   https://w...

Episode 3: Appreciate people. Appreciate their stories.  This week I am joined by Educator, Academic Scholar and Author - Sulaiman Jenkins.  We chat about his book with Mutah Beale - 'Life is ЯAW: The Life of a Reformed Outlaw, his writing process, Native-Speakerism, book recommendations and appreciating what people have to offer. Follow Sulaiman: • Info:   https://linktr.ee/sulaima...

Episode 2: Reading is Fun to Mental. This week I sit down with Emcee Brian Bars Burns aka TRIPLE B. We chat about educating and inspiring the masses through music, Hip-Hop culture, upcoming projects, his musical influences and book recommendations. Follow Brian: • IG:   https://www.instagram.com/brianbarsburns • Website:    https://www.brianbarsburns.com/ • YouTube:   https://w...

Episode 1: I am capable. I am able. I got this. In this very first episode of the #ReadswithRosa podcast, I sit down with Ema, a fellow educator, podcast host and Pacific Islander sister from Fort Worth, Texas. We chat about quarantine hobbies, teacher life, classroom doors, self care, book recommendations.....AND....we laugh A LOT!!! Follow Ema: • IG:   https://www.instagram.com/msalatinidas...