Entrepreneur Cecilia Robinson has built some of New Zealand’s most successful companies in Au Pair Link, My Food Bag and Tend Health. She joins Paula to talk about the key attribute of a true leader, juggling business and family life, the heartbreak of fertility struggles, and why she’s pushing for a ban on social media for under-16s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Toni Street on creating confidence
Broadcaster, mum, and podcast host Toni Street joins Paula to talk about confidence, communication, and what balance really looks like. She shares how she builds self-belief, why she thinks balance is a myth, and the simple habits that help her keep it all together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Most Valuable Conversation with Hayley Sproull
Today’s episode is a little different and super exciting. We’re teaming up with ANZ to talk about something really important: financial confidence and KiwiSaver. But here’s the twist — Paula's not the one asking the questions this time! The amazing Hayley Sproull is stepping in to interview her about how she thinks about money, the future, and what she's learned along the way. Book your free KiwiSaver Check-in with ANZ and take a confident step toward your financial future. ANZ New Zealand Investments Limited is the issuer and manager of ANZ's KiwiSaver schemes. See advice statement, scheme guides and product disclosure statements at anz.co.nz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bill Bailey on comedy, creativity and chaos
English comedian, actor and musician Bill Bailey joins Paula Bennett for a wide-ranging chat about his lifelong love of performance, the chaos of early comedy gigs, and why he thinks everyone has rhythm. He talks about growing up surrounded by music and laughter, finding freedom in creativity, and how a teacher’s advice shaped his belief in human potential. And it wouldn't be an episode with Bill Bailey if there wasn't a little chaos: from his wild camping hair disaster to the backyard rooster that turned violent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pike River’s real-life friendship that inspired the film
Two women whose lives were changed by the Pike River disaster open up about the real events that inspired the new film Pike River. Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse share their enduring friendship, the long fight for accountability, and what it means to see their story on screen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paula Bennett's life journey has had plenty of ups and down - going from a teenage solo mum in Taupo all the way to deputy Prime Minister - but it's taught her a lot along the way. One thing she has learned is it’s never too late to learn something new.
In Ask Me Anything, Paula will be talking to Kiwis from all walks of life, to learn how they got to where they are, and to share stories, advice and guidance the rest of us can learn from. New episodes out every Sunday.