Raising a League Star & Reclaiming Her Culture - Janelle Riki
From Perth-born Māori kid navigating identity, to business owner preparing workplaces for the next generation... this kōrero is deep, personal, and powerful.In this episode, I sit down with Janelle Riki. She's a māmā, an educator, a business owner, and proud wahine Māori. She share with me her inspiring story about growing up in Aotearoa as a Māori girl in a world not built for her success and despite all of that, how she managed to create an environment for her tama to beat the odds and go on to become one of the NRLs biggest names today.We cover everything from:🧒 Her early years growing up between Western Australia and Rangiora🏫 The challenges of being Māori in Pākehā-dominated spaces🔥 The powerful influence of her Pākehā mum who always did the haka when it counted🧠 The trauma our parents’ generation carried📚 Why she started Riki Consultancy and the kaupapa behind it👶 What it really means to raise a professional athlete as a māmā📢 Why today’s kura kaupapa kids are changing the game - and why the workforce isn't ready for themThis kōrero is for anyone passionate about identity, education, entrepreneurship, and creating safe spaces to thrive.Join us!Kia ora! If you're enjoying Beyond The Hustle, we would love you to subscribe, tautoko and follow this kaupapa! That'a the best way you can show us some aroha.Did you know you can watch Beyond The Hustle & heaps more Hustle Group Content on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkKrt6x7Mdw90fruw7ctfysw-DZNpYpTWFollow the Hustle Group on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehustlegroup_nz/Learn more about Hustle Group: www.hustlegroup.co.nzTēnā koe and thank you for tuning in
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Dance, Pain and Purpose - Joseph McClutchie
If you'd rather watch on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/Fwe_dm4nAhw In this powerful episode, I sat down with Joseph McClutchie - dancer, influencer, intentional tāne and living proof that real change is possible.Joseph shares his story growing up in Kawerau, how he used dance as a tool to overcome trauma, and what it means to build a life (and a legacy) you’re proud of.We get deep into:The power of influence and how we influence people whether we realise it or notHow childhood experiences shape us (and how to break the cycle)Turning heartbreak and hardship into wisdomThe practice of creating real, lasting change within yourselfRaising tamariki with intention, boundaries, and arohaJoseph’s kōrero is full of practical wisdom and real-life experience. If you’re on a journey to becoming the best version of yourself - this is the episode you need to hear.💬 Let us know what part hit you hardest in the comments.Kia ora! If you're enjoying Beyond The Hustle, we would love you to subscribe, tautoko and follow this kaupapa! That'a the best way you can show us some aroha.Did you know you can watch Beyond The Hustle & heaps more Hustle Group Content on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkKrt6x7Mdw90fruw7ctfysw-DZNpYpTWFollow the Hustle Group on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehustlegroup_nz/Learn more about Hustle Group: www.hustlegroup.co.nzTēnā koe and thank you for tuning in
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I Survived Cancer Twice And Built a Business That Changed My Life - Di Foster
If you want to watch this episode on YouTube, go here: https://youtu.be/L3XOjF5N-W0In this episode, I sit down with Di Foster - founder of Di Foster Coaching, business coach to accidental entrepreneurs, and someone who’s beaten cancer not once, but twice.Di is one of the most grounded, inspiring humans I know. In our kōrero, she opens up about:Being diagnosed with terminal cancer at 38 and how she chose to respondTaking full responsibility for her life (even the hard stuff)What accidental business owners need to know to thriveWhy “success” isn’t what you think it isAnd how the stories we tell ourselves are shaping our future (for better or worse)This is a raw, real, and uplifting chat about life, business, mindset, and the power of perspective. If you're ready to challenge your thinking and lean into what really matters, this one's for you.Kia ora! If you're enjoying Beyond The Hustle, we would love you to subscribe, tautoko and follow this kaupapa! That'a the best way you can show us some aroha.Did you know you can watch Beyond The Hustle & heaps more Hustle Group Content on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkKrt6x7Mdw90fruw7ctfysw-DZNpYpTWFollow the Hustle Group on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehustlegroup_nz/Learn more about Hustle Group: www.hustlegroup.co.nzTēnā koe and thank you for tuning in
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Our Tamariki Don't Have Phones... Here's Why! Anton & Jess
You can watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/iImG9R2rv3EIn this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with my amazing wife sits Jess for a deep and vulnerable kōrero about what it truly means to protect our tamariki in today’s world. From our pōtiki (youngest) surprise need for glasses to the everyday pressures of parenting in the digital age. We talk about our fears, our instincts, and the deliberate choices we’ve made as parents, partners, and business owners.We unpack:The emotional rollercoaster of finding out our daughter needed glassesOur hard stance on social media and screen time for our tamarikiHow we've structured our marriage and business to create a safe, stable home lifeThe modern-day tension between protecting tamariki and building resilienceWhether you're a parent, entrepreneur, or just figuring out how to balance hustle and home, this kōrero will hit home. Tune in and reflect with us on what protection looks like in 2025.Kia ora! If you're enjoying Beyond The Hustle, we would love you to subscribe, tautoko and follow this kaupapa! That'a the best way you can show us some aroha.Did you know you can watch Beyond The Hustle & heaps more Hustle Group Content on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkKrt6x7Mdw90fruw7ctfysw-DZNpYpTWFollow the Hustle Group on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehustlegroup_nz/Learn more about Hustle Group: www.hustlegroup.co.nzTēnā koe and thank you for tuning in
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From CEO to Heart Surgery - With Val Tauamiti
Rather watch this episode on YouTube? Go here: https://youtu.be/VCtr9FdDicEIn this deeply personal and raw episode of Beyond The Hustle, I sit down with longtime friend and community leader Val Tauamiti. We kōrero about his journey through the not-for-profit world, the toll that leadership can take when you carry it all alone, and the major health scare that forced him to stop and reflect.Val opens up about his experience with burnout, undergoing serious heart surgery, and what it really means to show up — not just for work, but for whānau and for yourself. We talk fatherhood, identity, therapy, and the unspoken costs of being everything to everyone.This one is vulnerable, powerful, and real. If you've ever struggled with balance, felt the pressure to perform, or wondered how to be a better version of yourself — this episode is for you.🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations that go beyond the hustle.Check out our whānau business at www.hustlegroup.co.nzKia ora! If you're enjoying Beyond The Hustle, we would love you to subscribe, tautoko and follow this kaupapa! That'a the best way you can show us some aroha.Did you know you can watch Beyond The Hustle & heaps more Hustle Group Content on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkKrt6x7Mdw90fruw7ctfysw-DZNpYpTWFollow the Hustle Group on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehustlegroup_nz/Learn more about Hustle Group: www.hustlegroup.co.nzTēnā koe and thank you for tuning in
Beyond The Hustle is hosted by Anton and Jess Matthews of Hustle Group, who explore whānau, personal growth, business, cultural legacy, and hauora through open and inspiring conversations. Together with a range of guests, they share stories, lessons, and practical advice to help listeners build meaningful lives rooted in values and connection.
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