Baskets Of Knowledge

• Change, Liminal Space and Choosing the Right Emoji | with Janelle Hulin

  Change is inevitable, but growth is a choice.In this episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Janelle Hulin, author, speaker, and proud “emoji enthusiast,” to unpack the beauty and chaos of change.From raising six children while homeschooling across continents to losing a career she loved, Janelle shares how she discovered the power of the Liminal Space,  that uncertain in-between where transformation begins.You’ll learn how to:💡 Let go without losing yourself💡 Build resilience through uncertainty💡 Bring lightness and laughter into serious change💡 Find Confident Hope even when life feels messyIf you’re navigating transition, career, identity, purpose, or perspective, this episode will help you find humor, healing, and hope.

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• How One Missing Credit Led to a STEM Career | Liahna Smith on Non-Linear Paths, Mental Health & Taking Uncomfortable Opportunities

  What happens when being "one credit short" becomes the catalyst for an extraordinary journey?Join us for an emotional and inspiring conversation with Liahna Smith, a 23-year-old wahine toa from Taranaki who's redefining what career success looks like. Currently working with Pūhoro STEM Academy (on secondment from Why Ora), Liahna shares her raw and real journey from feeling "not ready" to becoming a voice for Māori rangatahi across five secondary schools.In this episode, we explore:Navigating rejection and turning setbacks into opportunitiesThe power of saying YES to uncomfortable opportunitiesWorking in kaupapa Māori organizations and connecting with cultural identityMental health, grief, and finding purpose after lossThe reality of non-linear career pathwaysWhy being uncomfortable is where growth happensTransitioning from national-level athlete to youth mentor and coachBuilding confidence and finding your voice in professional spacesTopics covered: Career development, Māori education, STEM pathways, mental health awareness, grief and loss, sports psychology, youth mentorship, cultural identity, professional growth, asking for help, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, finding purposePerfect for: Young professionals, educators, career changers, parents, coaches, anyone navigating uncertainty, Māori and Indigenous professionals, STEM advocates, youth workersRecorded during Mental Health Awareness Week, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, authenticity, and the courage to take opportunities even when you don't feel "ready."Baskets of Knowledge brings you real conversations with real people doing extraordinary mahi in Aotearoa New Zealand.🎧 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 💬 Share with someone who needs to hear this ⭐ Leave us a review- it helps others find these important conversations#Podcast #CareerAdvice #NewZealand #MāoriCulture #STEMeducation #MentalHealth #PersonalDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #Taranaki #Leadership

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• Kodrean Eashae on Leadership, Legacy & The Voice of Aroha

  When Kodrean Eashae couldn’t find space for his voice, he built one.In this episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we explore how Voice of Aroha became a home for refugee and migrant stories in Aotearoa. Kodrean shares his journey from feeling unheard to creating a platform that now uplifts hundreds of young people across New Zealand.Expect deep reflection, practical insights, and an emotional reminder that leadership begins with community.Listen if you’re curious about:Refugee leadership in AotearoaRepresentation in storytellingBuilding communities through arohaLeaving a legacy as a “good ancestor”Follow, share, and rate the podcast, your support helps amplify these voices.#VoiceOfAroha #KodreanEashae #RefugeeVoices #CommunityLeadership #BasketsOfKnowledge #Podcast #Aotearoa

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• “You’re More Likely to Become Homeless Than a Millionaire” – The Story of Kiyara Glasgow

  This week on Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Kiyara Glasgow, a 19-year-old student whose journey will shift how you see homelessness forever.From sleeping in cars and park benches at 13, to earning a scholarship and studying at AUT, Kiyara’s story is a powerful reminder that our circumstances don’t define uz our choices do.She opens up about:Life as a homeless teenager in AotearoaHow education became her lifelineThe power of mentorship and human kindnessWhy we all need to start asking, “Are you okay?”A conversation that will stay with you long after you’ve listened.Tune in now on Spotify or YouTube — and don’t forget to follow Baskets of Knowledge for more stories that move, challenge, and inspire.

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• From Rock Bottom to Reinvention: The Power of Choosing Yourself with Di Crawford-Errington

  23 years ago, Di Crawford-Errington was a solo mum working two jobs, struggling to keep a roof over her daughters’ heads. Today, she’s built and sold businesses, leads an industry, and been recognised as one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting.... twice.But this conversation isn’t about titles or accolades.It’s about the real human story behind them.In this week's episode of Baskets of Knowledge, Di opens up about the choices, challenges, and changes that shaped her life and how they can shape yours too.- She talks about the fear and faith it took to start a business while raising two kids.- She shares how burnout, loss, and grief forced her to redefine success.- And she speaks with raw honesty about the pivotal choice we all face, whether to keep living for everyone else… or finally choose ourselves.This isn’t a story of a single breakthrough moment.It’s a story of countless small decisions, made in fear, courage, and love, that led to a life of meaning, purpose, and possibility.Key Takeaways from Di’s Journey:1.      Every moment is a choice. You can’t control what happens, but you can control how you respond and those choices shape your future.2.      You don’t have to do it alone. Support doesn’t make you weaker; it makes you unstoppable.3.      Grief is universal. Feel it fully. Honor it. But don’t stay stuck in it. Healing is a choice too.4.      You are not selfish for choosing yourself. Prioritising your own health, energy, and joy is the most selfless thing you can do for those you love.5.      Stay curious. Keep asking questions. The moment you stop, growth stops too.This episode is a deeply human reminder that success isn’t just about building businesses, it’s about building a life that matters.Listen now on Spotify or YouTube and hear the full conversation: how Di rebuilt her life, redefined her purpose, and reclaimed her power.

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