Niunet Podcasts
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago -The Niunet Team has conversations with every day people in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
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Episode 069 - Br. Antony Samy Pancras FSC, Principle of La Salle Technical Secondary School, Hohola
April 08, 2024 06:38 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we spoke to Br. Antony Samy Pancras FSC, Principle of La Salle Technical Secondary School, Hohola. The school originally evolved from Hohola Youth Development Center(HYDC), founded by Brigidine Sisters from Australia in 1973 to cater for Youths who had dropped out pf traditional education. It was a pleasure to learn the of the rich history and development of the school into what it is today. We chat about Br. Antony’s background, what prompted the evolu...
Episode 068 - KMD Comics, Dan Aga Lovai and Graham Ainui Jnr
April 08, 2024 06:11 - 48 minutes - 88.7 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we spoke to Dan Aga Lovai and Graham Ainui Jnr of KMD Comics. It was such a pleasure having them on to speak about their unique business and the challenges that come with making comic books in PNG. They are a two-man team, with Dan handling the illustrating and writing, and Graham taking care of the business end of things. We chat about what their comic “LoverBoii” is about, the artistic journey of the project, the biggest lessons they’ve learned, an in-...
Episode 067 - Gavriel Chalau, World Poetry Day 2024
March 21, 2024 07:13 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MBHere is a special World Poetry Day episode of the #NiunetPodcast here we spoke to Gavriel Chalau. It was such a pleasure having him on the show again to speak on an art form he is very passionate about. We chat about what first sparked his interest in poetry, what his process of writing is like, how delivery and performance can enhance a piece, and the challenges of writing about sensitive topics. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Who is Gavriel? 01:55 - What...
Episode 066 - Karl Peter AKA B-boy Fly-40
March 12, 2024 06:52 - 27 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Karl Peter AKA B-boy Fly-40 of PNG Breaking Movement. It was such a pleasure to speak to someone so passionate about what they do and who is now on such a unique path to represent PNG. We chat about his breaking journey, what first got him interested in breaking, the hardships and highlights he’s faced over the years, and how endless passion and determination have set him on his current trajectory. Here are time codes for easy naviga...
Episode 065 - Tirber Moe, World Radio Day
February 19, 2024 04:28 - 35 minutes - 65.8 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Tiber Mo Live on TribeFM last Tuesday during World Radio Day. It was such a fun experience to have the team in the studio to discuss the importance of radio, the evolution of technology, and the growing synergy of radio and IT. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:05 - Intro 01:07 - Who is Chris? 01:57 - Who is Dan? 02:58 - Who is Joey? 04:34 - What is Niunet 10:02 - The Journey of the Niunet podcast 15:27 - Social Me...
Episode 064 - Sibona Kala, Basketball in PNG and The 2023 South Pacific Games
February 05, 2024 06:10 - 31 minutes - 57.9 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Sibona Kala. A multiple-time PNG Basketball rep and friend of the Niunet team and it’s always a pleasure to speak to our guests where they’re most comfortable. We chat about his basketball journey, what first got him interested in the sport, the players who have influenced him the most, the challenges he’s faced on and off the court, and his participation at the 2023 South Pacific Games. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:0...
Episode 063 - Darius Moaina, East Street 24hour Fitness
December 13, 2023 07:15 - 17 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Darius Moaina, Co-founder/ Managing Partner at East Street 24hour Fitness. It was such a pleasure to speak to him for our very first on-location podcast episode. We chat about his choice to do business in the fitness industry, the collecting of equipment in the early days of East Street, the challenges of running a gym during covid, fitness advice, and plans for the future. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:...
Episode 062 - Andrew Kuliniasi, Knack Studios, and "Hope That Haunts You"
October 12, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Andrew Kuliniasi, director, playwright, and producer. He’s an old friend of the show and was one of our very first guests on the podcast. We chat about what he’s been up to since 2021, the growth of Knack Studios, his trio of original plays now known as the “Pearly Shells Trilogy”, future projects, his growth as a writer, and his upcoming event “Hope that Haunts you”. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Wh...
Episode 061 - Gabriel Elavo, Head Coach, Tamaraws Basketball Club Junior Division
September 08, 2023 07:02 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Gabriel Elavo, Head Coach of the Tamaraws Basketball Club Junior Division. An old friend of the Niunet team, Gabriel has represented PNG on the court on more than one occasion. We chat about the issues that affect junior players off the court, the importance of commitment when pursuing sports, what led him to take up coaching, his years of experience on the court, the perception of basketball of the current young generation, and the c...
Episode 060 - Dr. Uma Ambi, Mental Health In PNG
September 02, 2023 23:35 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Dr. Uma Ambi, Director of the Directorate of Social Change and Mental Health Services. It was indeed an insightful chat we had with her discussing the many-faceted topic of mental health in PNG. Brace yourselves for a lengthy talk about the factors that can affect mental health, the importance of adolescent mental health, the causes of mental illness, and the solutions now available for those seeking help. Here are time codes for e...
Episode 059 - Janet Yaki, PNG Stoma Association
August 21, 2023 07:55 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Janet Yaki, Founder and President of the PNG Stoma Association. Living with a stoma has its difficulties and is a harsh reality for those living with one in Papua New Guinea. Ostomates in PNG have to deal with a severe lack of aftercare, the high cost of colostomy bags, and potentially facing discrimination from their communities and families. But it’s through the work of people like Janet and her association that those now living wit...
Episode 058 - Ruth Kadea, Kick Entertainment
June 16, 2023 08:57 - 49 minutes - 90 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Ruth Kedea, Co-founder and managing partner of Kick Entertainment. Sitting with Ruth and hearing about the journey of Kick Entertainment was an absolute pleasure. Brace yourselves for a lengthy discussion on the business’s humble beginnings back in 2016, to the trials and challenges they faced during the pandemic, and to now bringing and sharing the unique experience they provide with the other centers of PNG. Here are time codes fo...
Episode 057 - Noelene Taula, Wunums Coaching Center
June 09, 2023 02:57 - 31 minutes - 57.2 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Noelene Taula Wunum, the Director of Wunums Coaching Center, an educational coaching center focused on building a foundation for students to excel. It is always a pleasure to speak to individuals who are in their own way helping to create a better future for PNG. We chat about the coaching center’s journey from its founding in 2018, the teaching approach Noelene and her staff implement, the emphasis on catering to the needs of specif...
Episode 056 - Chan Anivai, Graphic Design, Motivation, and Discipline
June 04, 2023 08:50 - 1 hour - 181 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Chan Anivai, AKA Shawk23. He is a dear friend of the Niunet team and it was great catching up with him. It has been a year since he was last on the show. He and Dan chat about what they’ve been up to creatively, the lessons they’ve learned as artists and entrepreneurs, the “LoverBoii” comic, the effects of AI on the creative art scene, motivation, and discipline. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 02:09 - Who is ...
Episode 055 - Izabell Druma, The Gas Light Series
May 28, 2023 06:55 - 32 minutes - 58.8 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Izabell Druma. She is the Director of the Gas Light Series and our first returning guest on the Niunet Podcast. It was a pleasure catching up with her as she tells us about the Gas Light Series, the issues they aim to address in their own way, the reception of their first major event, advice for those wanting to start a business, and a hint at their plans for the future. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:52 -...
Episode 054 - Jenny AKA Wildchildjae, Haus Of Bung
May 07, 2023 11:22 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Jenny AKA Wildchildjae. She is a young woman in business and is currently the Head of Sales @Haus of Bung. It was an absolute pleasure chatting with her about her journey in the SME space, the challenges of running an online business, her adjustment to Port Moresby life after moving from Kopopo, the importance of competition, creative marketing, customer service, cooperation between SMEs, and the importance of a strong mindset when it...
Episode 053 - Nigel.V.Sine, Author of "Rise Above The Average" and "Faith Through The Storm"
April 23, 2023 05:41 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Nigel. V. SIne. He is the author of, “Rise Above the Average” and “Faith Through the Storm”. Speaking to someone at the beginning of their writing career and understanding the mindset it takes to publish two books of your own was a pleasure. We chat about his journey as an author, how he first got into writing, what it was like writing his first book, the various challenges he faced, and the business side of making money as an author...
Episode 052 - Oswald Nicholas, Waldo Media, Videography and Photography
April 16, 2023 05:18 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Oswald Nicholas. He is a young photographer and videographer, and he is the man behind WALDO MEDIA. We were fortunate enough to have him on the show, as the life of a content creator can get quite hectic. It was a pleasure catching up with him to talk about his journey as a content creator, how it was leaving school and going full-time with his passion, the lessons he’s learned, and the challenges he’s faced along the way. Here are ...
Episode 051 - Jordan Sere, BFPNG, Hoops for Health Coordinator
April 07, 2023 02:42 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Jordan Sere from the Basketball Federation of PNG. He is the Hoops for Health coordinator and has for years used basketball as a tool to bring change to communities. In recent years, his work has taken him to different corners of PNG. We were fortunate enough to catch up with him and chat about how his basketball journey started, the change in the attitudes of communities the code has reached, the increased involvement of women in the...
Episode 050 - Sheldon Midire AKA SHLD
March 03, 2023 09:56 - 31 minutes - 58.4 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Sheldon Midire, AKA SHLD. He is a young producer who’s been gaining popularity with his remixes, mashups, and collaborations. We chat about his life as a young producer in PNG, how he got into making music, what led to his decision to seriously persue his passion, and how he uses social media to market his brand. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show Introductions 00:48 - Who is SHLD? 01:33 - How She...
Episode 049 - "World Radio Day" Special Episode
February 13, 2023 01:05 - 35 minutes - 66 MBHappy World Radio Day! Here is a special episode of the #NiunetPodcast where Dan and our fellow team member Joey share their experiences of working in the radio broadcasting industry. Joey himself was an announcer from 2015-2018 and Dan has two years of announcing and radio journalism experience. They chat about what is like being behind the mic, reminisce on their fondest radio memories from before and during their announcing days, speak on the challenges of the job, and discuss what the fu...
Episode 048 - Travis Elison AKA Son of Ashes, Being A Young Artist and Selling Your Work In Modern PNG
February 11, 2023 04:39 - 50 minutes - 91.9 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Travis Elison, AKA Son of Ashes. He is a young visual artist who’s been gaining popularity with his expressive, abstract, and impressionist artwork. It was a pleasure to speak to a young artist who is using all the tools at his disposal to make a life for himself through his art. We chat about when he started drawing, when he began sharing his art online, how he started selling his pieces, the transition from traditional to digital ar...
Episode 047 - Gavriel Chalau, Graphic Design, Theatre and Photography
February 11, 2023 04:22 - 41 minutes - 76.5 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Gavriel Chalau. He is a young creative who’s been involved with the renaissance of PNG theatre and it was interesting to speak to a member of the next generation of content creators in the country. We chat about how he got into photography, how he started his graphic design journey, finding purpose in the things you do, the difficulties of being a content creator, how he got into theatre, and the upcoming Arts Awareness Month. Here a...
Episode 046 - Lambert Vure, Pikinini Swim
January 13, 2023 02:53 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Lambert Vure. He is the founder and director of Pikinini Swim, a program that focuses on teaching children how to swim. It was a pleasure having him on the podcast. It was an enlightening conversation that started about swimming and turned into a deep dive into what can be done to improve the PNG sports infrastructure as a whole. We chat about the origins of Pikinini Swim, the importance of learning how to swim, the swimming infrastru...
Episode 045 - Diane Meli, Tips for Kids
January 13, 2023 02:32 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Dianne Meli. She is the founder and director of Tips for Kids, a homeschooling and early childhood learning service which started earlier this year. It’s always a pleasure to speak with those on a similar path as Niunet. We chat about the origins of tips for kids, the types of services they provide, the specific grades they intend to work with, and the importance of early childhood learning. Here are time codes for easy navigation 0...
Episode 044 - Teio Mokiri AKA Teii, Music, Graphic Design, Visual Effects and Animation
November 28, 2022 05:36 - 42 minutes - 78 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to the multi-talented Teio Mokiri AKA Teii. It was fantastic having him on the show. The nation is very much in a technologically transitional stage and it was a pleasure to speak with a young Papua New Guinean who is learning these new tools to creatively express himself across different mediums. We chat about music production, sound engineering, graphic design, 3D art, visual effects, and a big animation project he’s been invited to be...
Episode 043 - Temmah Vanariu, Niunet Internship, ICT, PNG Call Of Duty Mobile Community
November 22, 2022 22:11 - 33 minutes - 62 MBIn this week's episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we spoke to Temmah Vanariu who was one of the first participants of our holiday program here at Niunet back in 2020. She will now be joining Niunet as an intern where she will learn more extensive skills in ICT. We chat about her experience taking part in the program and what she’s been up to in the ICT space, how she first got interested in ICT, and her experience as one of the early Call of Duty Mobile community members in PNG. Here are time ...
Episode 042 - TJ Agua, Haus Kunai FIlms
October 23, 2022 22:59 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we speak with TJ Agua. She is the Creative Director of Haus Kunai Films which has been operating for the past five years. Recently they wrapped up filming for their first feature film, with the project now in post-production. We chat about how TJ first got into filmmaking, film production, the challenges she faced during filming, and what goes into making a feature film. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show Introductions...
Episode 041 - Julius Piku, East Gate Karate Academy
October 01, 2022 05:53 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we speak with Julius Piku. He is the Director of East Gate Karate Academy and has helped empower and educate people through martial arts for many years. We chat about how he first got into Karate, the origins of East Gate Karate Academy, how being involved in martial arts can help in one’s personal development, and the spiritual nature of martial arts. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show Introductions 00:28 - Who is Ju...
Episode 040 - Bryan Earles, Entrepreneur Advocacy, The 30-person-30-day challenge and Personal Branding
September 10, 2022 20:32 - 35 minutes - 65.3 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with the man behind "Spill-the-Tea" and the "30-person-30-day challenge", Bryan Earles. He is a friend of Niunet and is very passionate about helping others in their entrepreneurial journey. We talked about what made him want to do the 30-day-30-person challenge, his time at E-space, some of the programs he runs, how Spill the Tea got started, and the topic of personal branding in the modern digital age. Here are time codes for easy navigation ...
Episode 039 - Dorcas Ina, Mental Health Awareness In PNG Through Social Media
September 04, 2022 17:31 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Dorcas Ina, She is an advocate for mental health who has become vocal on the issue on social media, sharing helpful information and supporting words for those going through their own mental challenges. We talked about what made her want to be more vocal on the issue, her thoughts on how mental health is generally seen in PNG, and what are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about mental health in the country. Here are time codes...
Episode 038 - Miss Rapopo and Sanctuary Resorts 2021, Leilani Konjib
July 22, 2022 07:23 - 19 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Miss Rapopo and Sanctuary Resorts 2021, Leilani Konjib. She is a firm believer in the betterment of youth for a better PNG and has been in the advocacy space since before entering the race for Miss PNG. We’ll be talking about her advocacy work, the importance of education, the work she’s done for Menstrual health and hygiene awareness, and what the rest of the year holds for the Miss Pacific Island Pageant PNG contestant. Here are time cod...
Episode 037 - Dika Kwa, Katalite Consultancy And Their Productivity Basics Sessions
July 10, 2022 03:25 - 43 minutes - 80.3 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Dika Kwa. She is the Director of Projects at Katalite Consultancy, a consultancy passionate about creating pathways for young Papua New Guineans, and aims to assist them to get the exposure they need to build their career and the nation. The key product they provide is the development of internship programs for interested organizations. They also run productivity sessions focused on teaching the many uses of Google, Gmail, and Zoom to impro...
Episode 036 - Adriana Sowei, Owner of Doughnut Queen Baking SME
July 01, 2022 04:39 - 17 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Adriana Sowei. She is the owner and founder of Dougnut Queen, a baking SME that makes doughnuts, buns, cakes, cupcakes, and muffins. We’ll be talking about her business, how she got started, how she manages her SME while having a full-time job, how covid and the election period has affected the business, and the various challenges and lessons she’s learned along the way. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show ...
Episode 035 - Lemach Lavari On The 2022 Elections, Being A Communications Professional, And Volunteer Work In Moresby South
June 26, 2022 17:12 - 53 minutes - 97.5 MBDisclaimer! The thoughts, and views expressed by our guest on the podcast are their own personal opinions and in no way reflect their employers. In this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Lemach Lavari. He is a Media and Communications professional who's worked in the industry for 6 years. We chat about his work, social media's current effect on the 2022 elections, comparing this year’s election to previous years, and his own volunteer work in Moresby South with the Badirir Youth P...
Episode 034 - Anne-Shirley Korave Of Queenpads And Menstrual Health Awareness In PNG
June 17, 2022 04:43 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Anne-Shirley Korave. She is the founder of Queenpads, a social enterprise that produces reusable sanitary products for a lady’s special days needs n PNG. She and the Queenpads team also conduct “Menstrual Health & Hygiene” awareness programs around the country where they speak to communities and schools about the importance of menstrual health and address the issue of “Period Poverty”. We caught up with her and asked about the journey of Q...
Episode 033 - Vanessa Geita of Hello Tax Man and Financial Literacy in PNG
June 11, 2022 03:40 - 54 minutes - 99.4 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Vanessa Geita. She is an active blogger who operates an Instagram and Facebook account dedicated to educating her followers on anything finance-related with the goal of assisting SME’s and new businesses. We caught up with her and asked about running a business, smart financial practices, and how taxes can affect your business. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show Introductions 02:41 - Who is Vanessa? 06:...
Episode 032 - Cheyenne Abel, Cheyes Visuals, Photography, Travel and Art
June 03, 2022 23:55 - 32 minutes - 60 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Cheyenne Abel. He’s a photographer and videographer and a third-year student at UPNG School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He also recently showcased prints of his shots at the recent PNG Arts Activism night. We caught up with him and asked about how he first got into photography, where the job has taken him, his experiences during his first election period as a photographer, and the balancing of photography and school life. Here are time ...
Episode 031 - Nelson Kokoa, The PNG Arts Activism Movement
May 27, 2022 05:02 - 17 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Nelson Kokoa. He is the creator and director of the PNG Art Activism Movement. We’ll be chatting about movement, what prompted its creation, what it’s all about, and how artists can get involved. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show Introductions 00:46 - Who is Nelson? 02:05 - What is the Art Activism movement? 02:49 - What types of Art will be included and can be showcased 04:08 - What are considered re...
Episode 030 - Alice Ashwin of Lila Prints
May 23, 2022 01:35 - 46 minutes - 86.3 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Alice Ashwin. She is the owner and founder of Lila Prints which has been operating for about a year. We’ll be chatting about her business, how she got started, what it was like leaving formal employment to pursue entrepreneurship, and the difficulties of operating a start-up shirt printing business in PNG. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show Introductions 01:13 - What made her want to leave her old job? 0...
Episode 029 - Clyde Kaila of Rides Inc and Running a Ride Share Service in PNG
May 15, 2022 02:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Clyde Kaila. He is the owner and founder of Rides Inc. We’ll be talking about the business, how he got started, how the journey has been, and what challenges he’s faced in running a ride share service in Port Moresby. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show Introductions 00:31 - Who is Clyde Kaila 01:11 - What made him want to start up Rides Inc 03:18 - How Rides Inc was initially received by the public 04:...
Episode 028 - Johnson Tia Jnr and The Real Estate Industry in PNG
May 07, 2022 23:37 - 28 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Johnson Tia Jnr who has worked in the Real Estate industry for the past 3 years. We’ll be talking about property, what goes into buying land, what it was like getting into the industry during the pandemic, how to increase the value of a property, and the role real estate can play during the election period. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show Introductions 01:37 - Who is Johnson Tia Jnr? 02:28 - Johnson e...
Episode 027 - Tala Kami of Tru Warrior
April 30, 2022 20:51 - 24 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Tala Kami, who is one of the co-founders of Tru Warrior and has worked in the health and fitness space for many years. We’ll be talking about fitness, boxing, how the business started, and the lessons they learned during the pandemic. Here are time codes for easy navigation  00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show Introductions 00:38 - Who is Tala? 01:27 - Was he always into fitness? 02:22 - What got him into boxing 03:48 - When did he start t...
Episode 026 - Mathias Yoba & Podcasting in PNG
April 25, 2022 00:56 - 41 minutes - 76.4 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Mathias Yoba. He’s been a content creator for 2 years now and is also a podcaster. We’ll be talking about content creation, how he got onto the podcast scene, hustle culture, and balancing client work and passion projects. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show Introductions 01:26: - Who is Mathias 02:48 - Why Mathias started his podcast 05:24 - The Nogat Les Manh Podcast 10:05 - Mathias recounts how he re...
Episode 025 - Bronwyn Kili, Youth Issues and Youth Awareness on the 2022 General Elections and Parliamentary Processes
April 17, 2022 17:12 - 46 minutes - 85 MBIn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast we speak with Bronwyn Kili. She has worked in the social justice space for many years and is also the Young Ambassador for the UNFPA We chat about last year’s Youth Parliament, issues affecting youth in PNG, and the importance of youth participation in this year’s elections. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show Introductions 00:43: - Who is Bronwyn? 03:17 - The change in view youths have had over the importance of thei...
Episode 024 - Darcy Miguel, The Dirty Kitchen, and PNG Food
April 07, 2022 23:18 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBOn this episode of the #NiunetPodcast, we speak with the Founder and Head Chef of the Dirty Kitchen, Darcy Miguel. We chat about how the dirty kitchen got started, his experiences in the restaurant and eatery industry, plans for expansion, and the challenges and realities of running a new business. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Show Introductions 01:02: - Who is Darcy? 03:24 - How the 2nd location came about 05:18 - New Dirty Kitchen location! 06:38 - O...
Episode 023 - Schneider Yasi and the Mineral Resource Industry
April 01, 2022 04:09 - 20 minutes - 38 MBHere’s the next episode of the #NiunetPodcast! On this one, we speak with Schneider Yasi AKA Snyda who has worked in the Resource Exploration Industry for the past 6 years. We chat about his experiences in the industry, its realities, common misconceptions, and the academic requirements needed to get into the industry. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:04 - Show Introductions 00:34: - Who is Schneider? 01:38 - Schneider’s educational background 02:11 - The differ...
Episode 022 - Solly Jerram and Mental Health Awareness
March 24, 2022 20:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBHere’s the next episode of the #NiunetPodcast! On this one, we speak with a passionate advocate for mental health, Solly Jerram AKA Silly Solly, about mental health in PNG. We discuss topics like men’s mental health, depression, substance abuse and personal growth and understanding. Here are time codes for easy navigation 00:00 - Intro 00:04 - Show Introductions 01:12: - Who is Solly 03:48 - When Solly started being vocal about Depression 05:03 - Solly describes depression 07:50 - Sol...
Episode 021 - Desmond Aisi & Kuti Sox!
March 24, 2022 05:37 - 20 minutes - 38.3 MBThis week on the #NiunetPodcast we’ve got Desmond Aisi, founder and owner of Kuti Sox! We talk about his business, his approach to marketing, and making the best of Covid time in PNG! Here are time codes for easy navigation 👇🏾 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Who is Desmond? 02:07 - Business during COVID? 02:55 - Why Socks? 03:46 - Who Designs the Art? 04:49 - How did Kuti Sox Begin? 06:16 - How did you push sales so fast? 09:56 - International Sox 11:25 - Using Social Media 14:30 - Good Sup...
Episode 020 - Chan Anivai and Digital Art in PNG
March 11, 2022 03:23 - 1 hour - 181 MBArtists UNITE! This week on the show, Dan speaks to fellow digital artist, Chan Anivai, AKA Shawk23, about their successes, challenges, and the lessons they’ve learned in the field of digital art. Here are time codes for easy navigation 👇🏾 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:04 - Show Introductions 00:01:59 - Who is Chan? 00:14:49 - Turning Art into Money 00:24:55 - PNG-Inspired Art 00:38:44 - Technology & Art 01:03:05 - Digital Art in The Pacific 01:24:33 - Working Habits 01:34:37 - Tips for N...