The Powerhouse Diaries

When a Sunshine Girl Learns to Glow in the Dark In this electric and deeply human episode of The Powerhouse Diaries, Yaela Raber sits down with Kimberley Crossman, an actor, comedian, producer, creator of Pretty Depressed, grief survivor, mental health advocate, marine biology nerd, and the woman who somehow lives ten lives at once without losing the plot or her light. For years, the world saw Kim...

She Built a Fashion Legacy by Choosing Joy Over the Grind There is ambition that burns people out. And then there is ambition that makes you lighter. Kathryn Wilson chose the second path. In this episode of The Powerhouse Diaries, Kathryn strips back the fashion gloss and talks about what really built her twenty four year career. Not hustle. Not ego. Not a five year plan. Joy. The kind that feels...

Designing the Dream, Then Dismantling It This is what happens when ambition meets awakening. Yaela Raber sits down with Mia Feasey , founder of Siren Design Group , to talk about what success really costs when you’ve spent your life chasing it. Mia built one of the most celebrated design studios in Asia Pacific, leading teams, winning awards, and creating spaces that shaped culture. From the outsi...

She Cracked the CFO Code: Candice Tait on Money Mastery, Mindset & Freedom In this episode of The Powerhouse Diaries , Yaela Raber sits down with Candice Tait a seasoned Chief Financial Officer turned founder, investor, and financial empowerment mentor who’s on a mission to help women reclaim their power through financial fluency. From working in London’s high-stakes tech scene as a CFO surrou...

From Breaking Point to Breakthrough: Jody Boshoff on Reinventing Success and Building a Business With Integrity In this episode of The Powerhouse Diaries, Yaela Raber sits down with Jody Boshoff founder of Launch PR, communications strategist, and storyteller to unpack the raw truth behind starting over when life and business fall apart. From navigating motherhood and burnout to rebuilding her lif...

She Went to Sleep a Newlywed and Woke Up a Viral Sensation In this raw and wildly inspiring episode, Yaela Raber sits down with Jony Lee, creative strategist, content powerhouse, and storyteller at The Attention Seeker whose life changed overnight after a deeply personal act of love went viral. At just 20 years old, Jony shaved her head during her wedding to honor her terminally ill mother. She we...

She Built an App That Broke the Internet While Recovering From Surgery In this electrifying episode, Yaela Raber sits down with Nicole Retter, co-founder of PAM, the revolutionary app easing the invisible mental load carried by parents particularly mothers. What began as a duct-taped prototype created by a burnt-out mum has become one of the fastest-growing tools for families worldwide. Nicole ope...

From Bored to Boss: How Georgia Patten Turned Restlessness Into a Movement In this episode, I sit down with Georgia Patten entrepreneur, podcast host, and the voice behind Bored to Boss. What started as a feeling of disconnection and frustration with the “safe path” became the catalyst for Georgia to step into entrepreneurship, build a personal brand, and create a platform that empowers young wome...

From Pastor to Building Empire: Natalie Williams on Trauma, Real Estate, and Building Generational Wealth In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Williams speaker, coach, and founder of Wealth Creators whose journey has been anything but ordinary. From her early years as a pastor and suicide prevention advocate in New Zealand to becoming a luxury real estate entrepreneur in Dubai, Natalie’s story...

She Built One of New Zealand’s Most Iconic Restaurants And Redefined What It Means to Lead In this episode, I sit down with Judith Tabron, legendary restauranteur and hospitality leader, whose story is one of grit, innovation, and fearless reinvention. From building and running the iconic Soul Bar & Bistro for over two decades to reimagining what life and leadership look like beyond it, Judith...

She Walked Away From the “Perfect Life” to Reclaim Her Truth Choiwee Moon built the white picket fence dream - marriage, children, career, and all the boxes checked. But beneath the surface, she was unraveling. Choosing to leave it all behind meant being cast as the villain in other people’s stories, but it was the only way to finally discover her own. In this powerful conversation, Choiwee shares...

She Burned Her Business to the Ground, Then Built One That Finally Worked for Her Life In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Oakley founder of People Associates, HR consultant, mediator, and unapologetic truth-teller whose story is equal parts survival and reinvention. From postpartum collapse, single motherhood, and rebuilding her life after betrayal, to navigating the darkest HR cases no one els...

She Built New Zealand’s First Crowdfunding Platform And Changed the Game for Founders In this episode of The Powerhouse Diaries, Yaela Raber sits down with Anna Guenther, co-founder of PledgeMe, New Zealand’s first crowdfunding platform, to explore the radical shifts happening in how entrepreneurs raise money, find community, and scale their vision. From writing a master’s thesis on crowdfunding t...

She Took On Menopause Myths And Changed the Conversation for Women Everywhere In this episode, I sit down with Niki Bezzant award-winning writer, speaker, and women’s health advocate whose work is transforming the way we talk about menopause and midlife. After decades in journalism, Niki found herself frustrated by the silence, stigma, and misinformation surrounding this crucial stage in a woman’s...

She Left Corporate To Teach Women AI And Discovered It Was Never About the Tech In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Jeffs founder of SheisAI and a fierce advocate for women stepping into the AI revolution with confidence and creativity. From navigating a career in corporate leadership to building a platform that demystifies artificial intelligence for women entrepreneurs, Amanda’s journey is p...

She Built a Startup Empire… Then Burned Out, Got Cancer, and Had to Rebuild Everything In this episode, I sit down with Marian Johnson startup ecosystem builder, founder champion, and former CEO of Ministry of Awesome who spent years at the forefront of New Zealand’s innovation scene… until her body forced her to stop. We dive into the untold truth behind building a mission-led movement, the fundi...

What does it look like to walk away from a life that looks good on the outside but is quietly destroying you from within? Rochelle Moffitt knows. After leaving an emotionally abusive marriage, losing her footing in the traditional workforce, and navigating the chaos of a blended family with six kids, Rochelle started again this time, on her terms. In this explosive and deeply human conversation, R...

In this raw and powerful conversation, Yaela sits down with Wilhelmina Shrimpton to uncover the unfiltered truth behind creative entrepreneurship. This isn’t about highlight reels. It’s about the tough moments, the emotional toll, and what it really means to keep going when everything feels like it’s falling apart. If you’re a woman building something on your own terms, this one’s for you. 💬 Key...

Welcome to the relaunch of The Powerhouse Diaries, a raw, rebellious, soul-stirring journey into what happens when women burn the rulebook and build something even better. If you've ever asked yourself “How the hell did I end up here... and what now?” … this is your invitation.

🎙️ End of a Season: The PowerHouse Diaries Episode 20 What a journey it’s been! Episode 20 marks the season finale of The PowerHouse Diaries , and it’s not just any episode, it’s a celebration. This special highlight reel revisits the unforgettable voices and stories that made Season One a firestorm of courage, vulnerability, and truth . From bold career pivots to deeply personal reflections, thes...

Janine Grainger is living proof that bold vision, grit, and conviction can change the game. From high school dropout to co-founder of one of New Zealand’s largest crypto platforms, Janine built Easy Crypto from a wild idea into a multimillion-dollar empire and then walked away on her own terms. In this episode, she unpacks what it takes to lead in a male-dominated industry, navigate burnout, and t...

Dr. Sarah Anticich is on a mission to make peak performance more human. As a clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience, Sarah blends science with compassion to help high performers especially women thrive without burning out. In this episode, she breaks down why nervous system regulation is non-negotiable, how we can rewire deep-rooted beliefs, and what it really takes to sustain s...

Krishna Botica’s story is a masterclass in bold reinvention. After building an iconic hospitality career in New Zealand, Krishna is pivoting everything career, location, and life path to chase the dreams she once thought were impossible. In this episode, she shares the messy, powerful reality of change, why fear is never a reason not to act, and how letting go can lead to your greatest adventures....

Join Yaela Raber in this solo episode of The Powerhouse Diaries as she dives deep into one of the most uncomfortable yet crucial aspects of business: sales . From childhood stories to hard-hitting coaching moments, Yaela shares the real reason so many entrepreneurs freeze when it’s time to sell and how to shift from fear to flow. Learn how the A.S.S.H.O.L.E. sales strategy was born (yes, it’s exac...

Mela Lush is rewriting the rules for women in the workforce. What started as a personal challenge navigating solo motherhood, a broken system, and impossible expectations became a full-blown movement. In this episode, Mela shares how she built Jobs for Mums from her living room into a national platform that’s already impacted over 10,000 families and helped shift the conversation around motherhood...