Baskets Of Knowledge

What if the story you've been telling yourself about who you are, and where you belong, isn't the whole story?

In Episode 214 of Baskets of Knowledge, Josiah Parr joins Prajesh for a conversation about identity, belonging, storytelling, faith, and the power of believing in someone. From finding his place in Aotearoa through Te Ao Māori to helping talented young New Zealanders access opportunities through First Foundation, Josiah shares some powerful reflections on the experiences and people that shape us.

And there's one idea about borrowing someone else's belief that might just make you rethink your own.

Listen to the full conversation.

Topics: Identity and belonging, stories we tell ourselves, Te Ao Māori, pepeha, personal growth, belief, mentoring, First Foundation, generosity and human connection.

What does it really take to change your life when your old habits, identity and relationships are all tied to the person you used to be?

Aaron from Pattern Shift Coaching shares his powerful journey from addiction, fighting and childhood pain to sobriety, personal growth and helping others transform their lives. We explore the patterns that keep us stuck, the pain underneath our behaviour, and why real change can mean walking away from the life you once knew.

A raw conversation about addiction recovery, self-awareness, accountability and becoming someone new, even when the process gets uncomfortable.

Connect with Aaron: https://www.patternshift-coaching.com/

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What if the challenges you wish you could avoid are helping shape the person you become?

In Episode 212 of Baskets of Knowledge, Tahira shares her journey from Pakistan to New Zealand, the power of lifelong learning, navigating cultural differences, and how she chooses to respond when life gets difficult.

We explore why crying can be an act of strength, how to protect your peace without ignoring difficult emotions, and why one person's actions should never define an entire community. Tahira also shares practical cybersecurity lessons that everyone should know.

Her reminder? Every breath brings hope.

Listen for an honest conversation about resilience, personal growth, positive mindset and the small choices that can make a difference in our lives and the lives of others. Follow Baskets of Knowledge for more real conversations and stories that stay with you.

What if one question could change the way you make decisions, build your business and approach your life?

In Episode 211 of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Sarah Davies, entrepreneur, business coach and founder of Beyond the Hourly Rate, to explore the power of having one clear focal point.

Sarah has used this simple idea to move from England to New Zealand, build and sell businesses, navigate motherhood, relocate to Singapore and climb the tennis rankings.

Her question? “Will this get me there?”

But this conversation goes much deeper than setting goals.

Sarah shares why having a strong reason behind your goals matters, how your values can guide difficult decisions, and why the people you surround yourself with can shape the life you create.

We also explore one of the biggest mistakes business owners make: assuming they know what their customers want.

Through her proof-first methodology, Sarah explains how asking better questions and speaking directly to potential clients can reveal what people actually need, value and are willing to invest in.

In this episode, we explore:
• How to find your focal point and turn it into a practical roadmap
• Why curiosity beats assumptions in business
• How to identify your ideal clients and understand what they really want
• The role of personal values in decision-making
• What moving countries can teach us about identity, relationships and belonging
• Why energy management matters as much as time management
• How to build a business that supports the life you want

Two powerful takeaways: get clear on where you want to go, and get curious before deciding you already know the answer.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation with Sarah Davies on Baskets of Knowledge.

Connect with Sarah:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-davies-business-coach
Win More Work assessment: https://win-more-work.scoreapp.com/
Website: https://www.beyondthehourlyrate.com/

If you could use one question to guide your next big decision, what would it be?

Baskets of Knowledge is a podcast about real stories, meaningful conversations and the knowledge we can all take into our own lives.

What happens when the future you thought you had planned suddenly changes?

For Navneet Kaur, it came down to four credits.

After working hard through Year 13, Navneet thought university was the obvious next step. Then her results came out. She had passed NCEA Level 3, but she was four credits short of University Entrance.

Her first thought was: “I’m a failure.”

But that setback became the beginning of a very different journey.

In Episode 210 of Baskets of Knowledge, Navneet talks openly about university, disappointment, confidence, finding your voice, young leadership and what happens when you start putting yourself into rooms where you don't necessarily feel like you belong.

We get into the moments that shaped her, from discovering new interests after missing University Entrance to GirlBoss, youth leadership, LinkedIn, public speaking, political engagement and learning to deal with nerves and uncertainty.

And there is one theme running through all of it:

You don't need to have your whole future figured out to take the next step.

Nav puts it simply:

“You miss the shots you don't take.”

And:

“Closed mouths don't get fed.”

This is a conversation about resilience, self-belief, personal growth, career direction, confidence and finding the courage to put yourself forward.

If you're feeling behind, questioning your next move or waiting until you feel ready...

Press play.

You might look at your own setbacks differently afterwards.