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Le Talanoa Therapy Show

67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -

Le Talanoa Therapy podcast was born from a deep desire to enrich and uplift our community, especially during the challenging lockdown period in Auckland. Guided by the vision of our founder Queen Shirl’e, we have created a space where guests can share their stories, experiences, and insights in a safe and supportive environment. Through talanoa, the Samoan word for conversation, Shirl'e uses her expertise in mentoring, coaching, and positive psychology to empower our guests and inspire our listeners.

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Scratching Beyond the Surface with DJ Ned Roy aka WAXX FANATIC

February 12, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

When DJ Waxx Fanatic, the master of vinyl, shares his journey, it's more than just about the music.  In this season opener, Ned Roy's story echoes with his deep love for vinyl in a world dominated by digital sounds. It's not just mixing beats,  it's a call for being true to oneself in an ever-changing industry. Get ready to dive into the soul of DJing, where passion comes before popularity.  This episode uncovers the dedication behind the DJ decks, where every scratch and mix tells a tale. ...

Turn your talents into your lifelong career with Uelese Vavae

May 29, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Get ready for an enchanting episode of the Le Talanoa Therapy Show, as host Queen Shirl'e takes us on a mesmerizing journey through the world of turning talents into lifelong careers. This week's episode features an awe-inspiring guest, Uelese Vavae, affectionately known as Articulate, a beacon of creativity and inspiration in South Auckland. Lese, a lecturer in Digital Media & Design at Whitecliffe Manukau, unravels his remarkable tale, recounting his upbringing in the vibrant heart of Sou...

Inside Whitecliffe Manukau - with Saphira Va'afusuaga

April 19, 2023 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Attention all podcast enthusiasts! Le Talanoa Therapy Podcast is returning with a bang! Listen now to the highly anticipated 3rd season EP35 featuring our first guest for this season, the amazing Whitecliffe Manukau admissions advisor Saphira Va'afusuaga, who shares her backstory & journey with Whitecliffe  Manukau. Whitecliffe Manukau is a safe learning space where students are encouraged to be brave and think deeply, where they can join the next generation of thinkers, doers, creatives, a...

Making a Genuine Difference with Craig Lord

October 03, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Bula Vinaka & happy Fijian language week here in Aotearoa NZ 🤎 So today is our final Local elections segment & also our last episode for season 2! So might aswell go out with a bang  & so I’m honoured to share our #34th episode featuring a charismatic genuine & extraordinary Kiwi Mayoral candidate from blockhouse bay the one & only Craig Lord!🙌🏽 I had the honour to talanoa with him in regards his grassroot humble back story, his passion for the V8super cars Motorsports which I found quite...

Making a Genuine Difference with Craig Lord

October 03, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Bula Vinaka & happy Fijian language week here in Aotearoa NZ 🤎 So today is our final Local elections segment & also our last episode for season 2! So might aswell go out with a bang  & so I’m honoured to share our #34th episode featuring a charismatic genuine & extraordinary Kiwi Mayoral candidate from blockhouse bay the one & only Craig Lord!🙌🏽 I had the honour to talanoa with him in regards his grassroot humble back story, his passion for the V8super cars Motorsports which I found quite...

Time For Real Change with Ted Johnston

October 01, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MB

Talofa Lava everyone  🤎 Today we release episode #33 of LE TALANOA THERAPY PODCAST featuring Auckland Mayoral candidate TED JOHNSTON  who works as a Criminal Barrister, and has been practicing in Auckland for almost 30 years. He has degrees in Law, Psychology and Cellular and Molecular Biology (LLB, BA, BSc) from Auckland University. We get to dive in and learn more about his amazing story, his policies as a mayoral candidate & family history including some childhood memories of his supers...

Time For Real Change with Ted Johnston

October 01, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MB

Talofa Lava everyone  🤎 Today we release episode #33 of LE TALANOA THERAPY PODCAST featuring Auckland Mayoral candidate TED JOHNSTON  who works as a Criminal Barrister, and has been practicing in Auckland for almost 30 years. He has degrees in Law, Psychology and Cellular and Molecular Biology (LLB, BA, BSc) from Auckland University. We get to dive in and learn more about his amazing story, his policies as a mayoral candidate & family history including some childhood memories of his supers...

Value in Empowerment & Power in our Votes with LOTU FULI

September 26, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

Malo Le Soifua Community 🤎 Today we have an exclusive Talanoa with @fuli4nz (LOTU FULI) a remarkable, beautiful & inspirational wahine toa who is a strong educated community advocate from South Auckland.  She’s a qualified active lawyer, has served Otara Papatoetoe Local board as the Chairperson for 9 years who also wears many hats & sits on many boards to help shape & make decisions for many diverse communities. She’s currently out campaigning for the Manukau Ward councillor role & wants...

Value in Empowerment & Power in our Votes with LOTU FULI

September 26, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

Malo Le Soifua Community 🤎 Today we have an exclusive Talanoa with @fuli4nz (LOTU FULI) a remarkable, beautiful & inspirational wahine toa who is a strong educated community advocate from South Auckland.  She’s a qualified active lawyer, has served Otara Papatoetoe Local board as the Chairperson for 9 years who also wears many hats & sits on many boards to help shape & make decisions for many diverse communities. She’s currently out campaigning for the Manukau Ward councillor role & wants...

Value in Empowerment & Power in our Vote with LOTU FULI

September 25, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MB

Malo Le Soifua Community 🤎 Today we have an exclusive Talanoa with @fuli4nz (LOTU FULI) a remarkable, beautiful & inspirational wahine toa who is a strong educated community advocate from South Auckland.  She’s a qualified active lawyer, has served Otara Papatoetoe Local board as the Chairperson for 9 years who also wears many hats & sits on many boards to help shape & make decisions for many diverse communities.  She’s currently out campaigning for the Manukau Ward councillor role & wants...

A stronger voice for Māngere Ōtāhuhu Local Board with Nick Bakulich & Joe Glassie Rasmussen

September 18, 2022 03:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MB

Talofa Lava everyone & welcome to another awsome episode of Le Talanoa Therapy podcast 🤎 This episode will also be up on all podcast platforms this weekend ♥️ Firstly I want to acknowledge this week Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga celebrating 50 years since the Māori Language Petition in 1972.  Todays guests are incredibly humble, but are also very proud strong advocates of Mangere Otahuhu areas.  Tauanu'u Nick Bakulich who is currently the Mangere Otahuhu Local board...

A stronger voice for Māngere Ōtāhuhu Local Board with Nick Bakulich & Joe Glassie Rasmussen

September 18, 2022 03:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MB

Talofa Lava everyone & welcome to another awsome episode of Le Talanoa Therapy podcast 🤎 This episode will also be up on all podcast platforms this weekend ♥️ Firstly I want to acknowledge this week Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga celebrating 50 years since the Māori Language Petition in 1972.  Todays guests are incredibly humble, but are also very proud strong advocates of Mangere Otahuhu areas.  Tauanu'u Nick Bakulich who is currently the Mangere Otahuhu Local board...

Shifting our mindset with Efeso Collins

September 13, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MB

#mayoraledition Kiaora e te whanau, this week we are honoured to have a special Poly Auckland mayoral edition Talanoa starting with our community champion  EFESO COLLINS  sharing his personal back story, his role as a father & his leadership role as our Manukau ward Auckland councillor, also some tips around what it takes to be a ward councillor, his mayoral policies around public transport, climate change, 3 waters, housing & safety of our communities. This is a very important Talanoa so pl...

Shifting our mindset with Efeso Collins

September 13, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MB

#mayoraledition Kiaora e te whanau, this week we are honoured to have a special Poly Auckland mayoral edition Talanoa starting with our community champion  EFESO COLLINS  sharing his personal back story, his role as a father & his leadership role as our Manukau ward Auckland councillor, also some tips around what it takes to be a ward councillor, his mayoral policies around public transport, climate change, 3 waters, housing & safety of our communities. This is a very important Talanoa so pl...

Embracing our cultural Identity with Megan Alatini

September 04, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

Talofa pod listeners 🤎 I’m So excited about my next Special Guest on the show - the Phenomenal  MEGAN ALATINI 🙌🏽🔥🤎! She is that sisterhood empowerment, pure elegance infused with her entrepreneurial passion & Love for her whanau & community.  Shes a groundbreaking award winning singer popstar, an actress, entrepreneur mum & wifey, a pilot mentor, dancing with the Stars, a fantastic  MC…her catalogue is covered right down to the T if you know what I mean, real Queen moves,  anywho, we go bac...

Embracing our cultural Identity with Megan Alatini

September 04, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

Talofa pod listeners 🤎 I’m So excited about my next Special Guest on the show - the Phenomenal  MEGAN ALATINI 🙌🏽🔥🤎! She is that sisterhood empowerment, pure elegance infused with her entrepreneurial passion & Love for her whanau & community.  Shes a groundbreaking award winning singer popstar, an actress, entrepreneur mum & wifey, a pilot mentor, dancing with the Stars, a fantastic  MC…her catalogue is covered right down to the T if you know what I mean, real Queen moves,  anywho, we go bac...

A day in a life with the SANABABIT Shane Walker

August 28, 2022 02:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MB

(Just a heads up - some colourful unfiltered languages use headphones lol  ) This weeks special guest on our 28th episode is the infamous music artist SHANE WALKER.  We dive into his world & reflect about his passion, music, family stories, our RUSH TOUR, the music industry & so much more! Shane  was inspired by the old 80s-90s Hip Hop, RnB and Funk era.   Born from a musically driven family, with strong Kuki ties, is an artist born and raised in the Home of the Brave "Otara". Despite being...

Our Manukau with Community Champion Ole Maiava

July 31, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

Kiaorana to you all 🤎 @le_talanoa_therapy_podcast Episode 27 is now up guys! Follow and engage with @ourmanukau to see, hear and share about amazing community initiatives, art, music, places, people and much more!  This is the first podcast episode for @ourmanukau, and where better to start than with a community champion who works closely alongside like-minded people bringing Manukau City central to life and connecting us all through collaborations and network opportunities that make sens...

Our Manukau with Community Champion Ole Maiava

July 31, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

Kiaorana to you all 🤎 @le_talanoa_therapy_podcast Episode 27 is now up guys! Follow and engage with @ourmanukau to see, hear and share about amazing community initiatives, art, music, places, people and much more!  This is the first podcast episode for @ourmanukau, and where better to start than with a community champion who works closely alongside like-minded people bringing Manukau City central to life and connecting us all through collaborations and network opportunities that make sens...

Trans-formed undeniable faith with Janice Fruean Zimmerman Baice

July 17, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MB

Talofa everyone 🤎 My next guest on the Le talanoa podcast is my incredibly talented humble cousin Janice, Her story is so special & intriguing 🙏🏽 check out the short video version of our podcast on our Le Talanoa Therapy Podcast page  just a bit about  her pageantry journey, God, being celibate & more! The full podcast is now out on all  digital platforms Tune in & give it a share Fam Warning: Sensitive trigger religious topics  Music credit: Queen Shirl’e feat Lacoco Good Times  Please g...

The healing power of music & whanau support with Doreen Poupouare

July 03, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Warning: SENSITIVE TOPICS  Todays episode feat a strong wahine Toa from Te Aroha NZ, she loves music & loves supporting NZ musicians & has been a pioneer amongst the Kiwi music scene since the 80s.  She is also a cancer survivor who shares some very sensitive but powerful words about her journey & how she was able to survive thru the most hardest times in life.  A huge Thankyou to our Aunty Dorz for opening up for the first time on our show & also the vital advice she gives for those who m...

Preserving Pacific Languages & Stories with John Pulu

June 01, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Episode #24 Preserving  Pacific Languages, Sharing Stories & Important Issues with our OG Pasifika Mainstream  journalist  @johnpulu 🙌🏾🙏🏽🔥 John Pulu is an  experienced  MC & TV presenter born in Tonga & currently resides in Aotearoa.  He takes us thru 12 years journey with Magazine TV show Tagata Pasifika, radio PMN, MCing corporate events, broadcasting, journalism, community and so much more!  Please share this episode link  with 3 of your fav people 🤎 Outro Music credit: Sweet n Irie - ...

Preserving Pacific Languages & Stories with John Pulu

June 01, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Episode #24 Preserving  Pacific Languages, Sharing Stories & Important Issues with our OG Pasifika Mainstream  journalist  @johnpulu 🙌🏾🙏🏽🔥 John Pulu is an  experienced  MC & TV presenter born in Tonga & currently resides in Aotearoa.  He takes us thru 12 years journey with Magazine TV show Tagata Pasifika, radio PMN, MCing corporate events, broadcasting, journalism, community and so much more!  Please share this episode link  with 3 of your fav people 🤎 Outro Music credit: Sweet n Irie - ...

Pacific Fusion Fashion Woven with a passion

May 22, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Malo Le Soifua 🤎 I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to Talanoa with the Amazing Founder of @pacificfusionfashionnz @swannnora where she shares a bit of her PFF journey, her background journey & what to expect on the night! The pacific Fusion Fashion Show is happening this  Saturday evening in Old Papatoetoe & seats are filling up quick so make sure you book your tickets as soon as possible 🙌🏾 Here are all the links to follow: https://noraswann.co.nz/ http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/ P...

Pacific Fusion Fashion Woven with a passion

May 22, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Malo Le Soifua 🤎 I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to Talanoa with the Amazing Founder of @pacificfusionfashionnz @swannnora where she shares a bit of her PFF journey, her background journey & what to expect on the night! The pacific Fusion Fashion Show is happening this  Saturday evening in Old Papatoetoe & seats are filling up quick so make sure you book your tickets as soon as possible 🙌🏾 Here are all the links to follow: https://noraswann.co.nz/ http://www.fusionfashion.co.nz/ P...

Faith, Hardwork & Advocacy with Lemauga Lydia Sosene

May 07, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

“E au le inailau a tamaitai.” Lemauga Lydia Sosene has served 12 years in Local Government, 9 years as the  Māngere-Õtāhuhu Local Board Chair & is now officially a List Member of the NZ Parliament. Congratulations  @lemaugalydiasosene 👏🏽♥️ “Her leadership will be sorely missed having led the team through many challenges and successes. Hats off to your hard work, advocacy and determination for the residents of our Ward. “ Nick Bakulich You can follow Lemauga journey on her List MP page : ...

Faith, Hardwork & Advocacy with Lemauga Lydia Sosene

May 07, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

“E au le inailau a tamaitai.” Lemauga Lydia Sosene has served 12 years in Local Government, 9 years as the  Māngere-Õtāhuhu Local Board Chair & is now officially a List Member of the NZ Parliament. Congratulations  @lemaugalydiasosene 👏🏽♥️ “Her leadership will be sorely missed having led the team through many challenges and successes. Hats off to your hard work, advocacy and determination for the residents of our Ward. “ Nick Bakulich You can follow Lemauga journey on her List MP page : ...

Meaningful Art that Inspires Growth & Change with MAZBOU Q

May 01, 2022 02:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Ndewo & Talofa  to you wonderful humans 🙏🏽☺️ Another week another inspirational guest Ep #21 on the Le Talanoa Therapy Podcast feat our IGBO Nigerian brother MAZBOU Q breaking down his musical process & elements infused with culture, fatherhood & everything that sets him apart thriving in his own lane 🙌🏿✊🏿You can follow his incredible journey on here: Tiktok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSdP6m11t/ YouTube https://youtu.be/7Xe6gv25cyM Instagram https://instagram.com/mazbouq?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Sho...

Meaningful Art that Inspires Growth & Change with MAZBOU Q

May 01, 2022 02:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Ndewo & Talofa  to you wonderful humans 🙏🏽☺️ Another week another inspirational guest Ep #21 on the Le Talanoa Therapy Podcast feat our IGBO Nigerian brother MAZBOU Q breaking down his musical process & elements infused with culture, fatherhood & everything that sets him apart thriving in his own lane 🙌🏿✊🏿You can follow his incredible journey on here: Tiktok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSdP6m11t/ YouTube https://youtu.be/7Xe6gv25cyM Instagram https://instagram.com/mazbouq?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Sho...

Fruits of activism with Hon Marama Davidson

April 23, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Kiaora & Talofa  to you all 🤎 What a great time for our Poly People to have their voices heard on different platforms raising awareness & sharing liberating empowering stories 🙌🏾💯 That being said,  I’m so honoured to have  this intriguing & empowering talanoa korero with NZ @nzgreenparty co Leader hon Marama Davidson 💚 where we talanoa about her humble beginnings as an MP, her upbringing as a seed of activism & her strong message in support of single parents esp single mothers & answers t...

Fruits of activism with Hon Marama Davidson

April 23, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Kiaora & Talofa  to you all 🤎 What a great time for our Poly People to have their voices heard on different platforms raising awareness & sharing liberating empowering stories 🙌🏾💯 That being said,  I’m so honoured to have  this intriguing & empowering talanoa korero with NZ @nzgreenparty co Leader hon Marama Davidson 💚 where we talanoa about her humble beginnings as an MP, her upbringing as a seed of activism & her strong message in support of single parents esp single mothers & answers t...

Nourishing the heart with Sweet & Irie (Brother Ed Ru)

April 17, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Talofa & Kiaorana All,  despite the  technical audio  I’m so grateful to still be able to deliver a deep & meaningful raw & real organic grassroot talanoa with our 275 Rangatira brother my good friend & local South Auckland reggae music legend @sweetandirie_  sharing his humble struggles to a nourishing & healing journey & with assertive positive messages for our people listen here to the whole episode https://www.podpage.com/le-talanoa-therapy-show/ stay tuned! #podcast #positivevibes #g...

Young Leadership with purpose feat Rain Te’i

April 10, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Talofa & Kiaora from the heart of Mangere 🤎 I am  so proud  to share this version of  Rain Te’i powerful  story & also as my first Poly Tween on our show 🙏🏽🙌🏾 She is absolutely gorgeous & exceptionally talented & a great leader for this generation x We talk deep about her mums fight to bring her home from America, school, winning the Taupou catogory for her school at Poly Fest 2022,  her humble beginnings  with pathways to performing arts, mental health , pressures as a student & as an ac...

Young Leadership with purpose feat Rain Te’i

April 10, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Talofa & Kiaora from the heart of Mangere 🤎 I am  so proud  to share this version of  Rain Te’i powerful  story & also as my first Poly Tween on our show 🙏🏽🙌🏾 She is absolutely gorgeous & exceptionally talented & a great leader for this generation x We talk deep about her mums fight to bring her home from America, school, winning the Taupou catogory for her school at Poly Fest 2022,  her humble beginnings  with pathways to performing arts, mental health , pressures as a student & as an ac...

The Spiral Of Life with Hunter Wilson aka emcee King Cass

April 02, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Peace Love & Light everyone 🤎 Check out this weeks guest on our show, C.City emcee @kingcassnz pouring his heart & soul with us about how music literally saved his life & his healing journey 🙏🏽 You can now Catch the full exclusive talanoa on all Podcast apps! You can also check out his brand new single Yea Yea on all music platforms https://bfan.link/yea-yea The vodcast version is now up on YouTube Edited & Produced by Queen Shirl'e https://youtu.be/TccDQRqE8CQ This Episode was sponso...

The Spiral Of Life with Hunter Wilson aka emcee King Cass

April 02, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Peace Love & Light everyone 🤎 Check out this weeks guest on our show, C.City emcee @kingcassnz pouring his heart & soul with us about how music literally saved his life & his healing journey 🙏🏽 You can now Catch the full exclusive talanoa on all Podcast apps! You can also check out his brand new single Yea Yea on all music platforms https://bfan.link/yea-yea The vodcast version is now up on YouTube Edited & Produced by Queen Shirl'e https://youtu.be/TccDQRqE8CQ This Episode was sponso...

Finding inner joy & self acceptance with Malama T-Pole

March 26, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Fakatalofa guys 🤎I’m so thrilled to finally share this episode  Talanoa with my incredibly gifted Tuvaluan friend ’ Malama T-POLE 🤎 We talanoa about her amazing busy journey balancing motherhood & broadcasting work, her self acceptance journey and so much healing conversations & a lot of laughter & juice! You can listen to the full PODCAST version on our website here - https://www.podpage.com/le-talanoa-therapy-show/ Outro song: Good Times by Queen  Shirl’e & Lacoco https://music.apple...

Finding inner joy & self acceptance with Malama T-Pole

March 26, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Fakatalofa guys 🤎I’m so thrilled to finally share this episode  Talanoa with my incredibly gifted Tuvaluan friend ’ Malama T-POLE 🤎 We talanoa about her amazing busy journey balancing motherhood & broadcasting work, her self acceptance journey and so much healing conversations & a lot of laughter & juice! You can listen to the full PODCAST version on our website here - https://www.podpage.com/le-talanoa-therapy-show/ Outro song: Good Times by Queen  Shirl’e & Lacoco https://music.apple...

She Got Skillz with RAZÈ

March 05, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

 I get so excited when I talk about Razé, coz she’s just so adorable & I get so empowered by her energy - to me personally she is one of the most outstanding & talented artist from AUKILANI, this ghetto flower is the youngest & carries a musical bloodline of the Williams Entertainment family, so Obviously - she has strong influence   In music & performing arts, she’s young gifted  & educated with a bachelor in performing arts, Dropped her first banger in 2017- Has graced many big stages, tv ...

She Got Skillz with RAZÈ

March 05, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

 I get so excited when I talk about Razé, coz she’s just so adorable & I get so empowered by her energy - to me personally she is one of the most outstanding & talented artist from AUKILANI, this ghetto flower is the youngest & carries a musical bloodline of the Williams Entertainment family, so Obviously - she has strong influence   In music & performing arts, she’s young gifted  & educated with a bachelor in performing arts, Dropped her first banger in 2017- Has graced many big stages, tv ...

Finding strength thru Music with DJ Jayrasik

February 20, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

On todays show we have the incredible DJ Jayrasik from a little place called Kohupatiki between Napier and Hastings Jay is incredibly gifted & super cool to work with, on this episode we talanoa with him about his musical journey, djing, being a working dad, zoom with Dj legends & words of advice for Up coming dj’s & Artists! You can follow Jay on here: https://www.instagram.com/jayrasik06/ https://m.facebook.com/djjayrasik06/ Intro music  provided by Lui Vilisoni Outro music - QS feat Ra...

Finding strength thru Music with DJ Jayrasik

February 20, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

On todays show we have the incredible DJ Jayrasik from a little place called Kohupatiki between Napier and Hastings Jay is incredibly gifted & super cool to work with, on this episode we talanoa with him about his musical journey, djing, being a working dad, zoom with Dj legends & words of advice for Up coming dj’s & Artists! You can follow Jay on here: https://www.instagram.com/jayrasik06/ https://m.facebook.com/djjayrasik06/ Intro music  provided by Lui Vilisoni Outro music - QS feat Ra...

Empowerment Women & decolonizing fat-fashion with Amy & Lavina

February 10, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Talofa everyone, I hope you have all been well with good health & have had time to absorb all that good energy-out there. Thankyou for your incredible support with our first season    🙏🏽🤎 So…to kick off our second season, it’s only right we present you with that high end positive conversations featuring our powerful innovative Poly Queens fashion designer  @amyonyx of @infamy_apparel & NZ  Music Icon @lavinawilliams where we talanoa with Amy about her journey into decolonizing fat fashion &...

Empowerment Women & decolonizing fat-fashion with Amy & Lavina

February 10, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Talofa everyone, I hope you have all been well with good health & have had time to absorb all that good energy-out there. Thankyou for your incredible support with our first season    🙏🏽🤎 So…to kick off our second season, it’s only right we present you with that high end positive conversations featuring our powerful innovative Poly Queens fashion designer  @amyonyx of @infamy_apparel & NZ  Music Icon @lavinawilliams where we talanoa with Amy about her journey into decolonizing fat fashion &...

A brown table-talk version with JOSEPHINE BARTLEY

December 30, 2021 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

2021 has been a very colourful  year in Aotearoa & it’s only right we finish things off with the perfect episode featuring our brown gifted & brainy Sister & community  Auckland Tamaki- Maungakiekie ward councillor - my friend  JOSEPHINE BARTLEY.  Jo expresses some beautiful words about QS,  her passion, her drive and love for what she does & why she chose to stay grounded in the community, her humble beginnings growing up in Mangere, the loss of her dear mother, getting dumped by an ex whic...

A brown table-talk version with JOSEPHINE BARTLEY

December 30, 2021 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

2021 has been a very colourful  year in Aotearoa & it’s only right we finish things off with the perfect episode featuring our brown gifted & brainy Sister & community  Auckland Tamaki- Maungakiekie ward councillor - my friend  JOSEPHINE BARTLEY.  Jo expresses some beautiful words about QS,  her passion, her drive and love for what she does & why she chose to stay grounded in the community, her humble beginnings growing up in Mangere, the loss of her dear mother, getting dumped by an ex whic...

A self improvement exhilarating Talanoa with Poetik

December 14, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

This episode is a very exhilarating empowering & knowledgeable  talanoa with  Ventry Parker aka Poetik. He takes us thru his journey losing his mother as a young child, overcoming abuse growing up, being resilient,  racism, his back story around violence & street life, his music journey and his songwriting process & the importance of learning about our history. I love this Talanoa and I know this will definitely encourage others to keep persevering in life.  Music credit: POETIK - Feat Laco...

A self improvement exhilarating Talanoa with Poetik

December 14, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

This episode is a very exhilarating empowering & knowledgeable  talanoa with  Ventry Parker aka Poetik. He takes us thru his journey losing his mother as a young child, overcoming abuse growing up, being resilient,  racism, his back story around violence & street life, his music journey and his songwriting process & the importance of learning about our history. I love this Talanoa and I know this will definitely encourage others to keep persevering in life.  Music credit: POETIK - Feat Laco...

The Pacific Music Awards backstory with Petrina Togi- Sa’ena

December 08, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

This Talanoa will be our 10th episode & it’s only right we share our celebration with an exclusive episode featuring our beautiful  friend Petrina Togi-Sa’ena (Pacific Music Awards Event Producer/Trustee) the most loving & supportive sister any music artist is blessed to have part of their journey.  She opens up & shares her truth about her humble beginnings as a young musician, getting her first job at APRA & the true story of how the Pacific Music Awards started  and the exclusive details ...

The power of Community Service with Luke Mealamu

November 25, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

This episode is a very important talanoa with the incredible Luke Mealamu ( @norashubby ) Director of  Mealamu Security sharing  his amazing story, the work he’s doing alongside his beautiful wife, his children and his  street team, he also shares first hand info of being out in the community & dealing with people affected by covid, adjusting to  the new Covid framework, people causing havoc and working alongside those in the frontline who need  protection, he also shares some vital advice f...