Beyond the Surface is a long-form podcast hosted by Noa Woolloff, featuring some of New Zealand's biggest names. From Paddy Gower, TJ Perenara, Amelia Kerr, Bro...
#50: Ollie Puddick – Pro Firefighter Turned Coffee Entrepreneur, Founder of Innerbloom
Sat down with Ollie, former professional firefighter turned entrepreneur, taking on a $14b industry with his canned coffee 'Innerbloom'. Such an interesting chat about Ollie's life, life as a firefighter and surf athlete and the reality of bootstrapping a beverage company! Honestly, his coffee Innerbloom is top notch. We ripped into a can at about 7pm for this episode! Make sure you go check them out and find them at your local supermarket. Also, a HUGE thanks for the all the support and love as we hit the #50 episode mark! I hope these conversations have provided some value to your life and your day. Chur! New episodes every Wednesday morning, let's keep going! Moana Road - https://moanaroad.co.nz/ Kaboose Media - https://www.kaboosemedia.co.nz/ I nnerbloom Coffee - https://www.innerbloomandco.nz/?srslt... Ollie Insta - https://www.instagram.com/olliepuddic... Innerbloom Insta - https://www.instagram.com/drinkinnerb... Beyond the Surface Insta - https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_... Noa Woolloff Insta - https://www.instagram.com/noawoolloff...
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#49: Ruben Love – Defying 1% Odds To Become An All Black, Locker Room Yarns and Pathway To Greatness
Ruben Love is an All Black, plays for the Hurricanes and one of New Zealand's top rugby talents. This episode surprised me, the level of grit, professionalism and intention of Ruben is next to none. One of my favourite episodes to date. A superstar in the making, I hope this conversation can give you some inspiration and perspective! hroughout this episode we unpacked Ruben's journey into being an All Black, what drives him, his debut, locker room stories and inspirations. "The road to heaven feels like hell, while the road to hell feels like heaven." Please remember to subscribe! Thanks for all the support fam. Chur Ruben Love Insta - https://www.instagram.com/rubenlove_/... Noa Woolloff Insta – https://www.instagram.com/noawoolloff... Moana Road – https://moanaroad.co.nz/ Kaboose Media – https://www.kaboosemedia.co.nz/ Beyond the Surface Insta – https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_...
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#48: Agni Bhorkar – Co-Founder of the Social Project, Reality of Entrepreneurship in NZ and Mindset
Kicking off 2025 with Agni Bhorkar, entrepreneur and Founder of the Social Project! Agni has a background in the health and fitness industry, starting his business journey opening a few gyms up north and seeing how many gyms don't do enough to make transformation changes in their members health and wellbeing. Agni addressed this by launching the Social Project, a lifestyle club that's disrupting the fitness industry in New Zealand. If you haven't been to a SP club before, check them out! Sauna's, cold plunge, pilates, good coffee and compression therapy all under one roof – Agni and the team are behind some incredible stuff. Through this episode, we cover Agni's approach to business, his journey so far and the reality of being an entrepreneur in New Zealand. Hope you enjoy this episode, make sure you subscribe or hit follow and check out our sponsor Moana Road for the goods! Moana Road – https://moanaroad.co.nz/ Kaboose Media – https://www.kaboosemedia.co.nz/ Social Project – https://www.socialproject.nz/ Agni's Insta – https://www.instagram.com/agnibhorkar/ Beyond the Surface Insta – https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_surfacenz/ Noa Woolloff Insta – https://www.instagram.com/noawoolloff/ Beyond the Surface YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthesurfacenz Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZArq1WSsV1pMID1dkHbBL?si=ae3f007dd7794cde
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2024 Highlights – Paddy Gower, Joe Daymond, Messie, Casual Healing and more!
Merry Christmas whānau, thanks to everyone who's tuned into the podcast this year! Really appreciate the support and I hope these conversations have provided you with a moment of reflection or inspiration. Looking forward to providing you with some more incredible guests and stories in 2025! These aren't a reflection of my 'favourite guests' nor are they ranked, but they are a nice reflection of some of the amazing stories shared on the pod over these past 12 months. This clip features insights from the following guests: Paddy Gower (Episode #43): Awards winning journalist, public figure, author and all round kiwi legend. Rob Mokaraka (Episode #35): Mental health survivor and advocate. After a harrowing experience of “suicide by cop” during a mental health crisis, Rob called the police, claiming an armed man was at a house in Pt Chevalier—himself. Shot through the stomach by police, he survived and now spreads powerful messages about mental health throughout New Zealand. Tessa Hills, Messie (Episode #36): New Zealand DJ who made international headlines by opening for Fred Again and then having the opportunity to perform at his Perth Show, in front of over 30,000 guests. Casual Healing (Nikau Te Hiku) (Episode #38): One of New Zealand’s most talented young musicians, whose album Driftwood hit the NZ charts. A young father of two, Casual Healing has taken bold risks with his music career, and they are paying off. Joe Daymond (Episode #31): One of New Zealand’s most successful comedians, having toured both New Zealand and the U.S, and hosted his own TV show, ‘The Boys Are Decorating’. Brooke Roberts (Episode #37): CEO and Co-Founder of Sharesies, New Zealand’s largest investing and wealth creation platform. Matt Fenn (Episode #34): Mental health advocate who attempted to run the length of New Zealand twice, covering 3,400km. Jade Zaia (Episode #42): Mental health advocate and Founder of Chad Co, a clothing company aiming to encourage more New Zealanders to speak about their mental health. Beyond the Surface Insta – https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_surfacenz/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZArq1WSsV1pMID1dkHbBL?si=ae3f007dd7794cde Noa Woolloff Insta – https://www.instagram.com/noawoolloff/
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47: Macey Fraser – Leaving High School To Chase Her Football Dream & Record Breaking Utah Royals Transfer
Macey Fraser is a kiwi football phenom, after a breakout season at the Wellington Phoenix, she broke the A-League Women's record transfer fee signing for the Utah Royals in the National Women's Soccer League. Macey is super humble and down to earth, we speak about her football career so far, the highlights and the low lights, and the cheeky Canadian football team spying on the White Ferns at the recent Olympics. An absolute kiwi legend who's destined for great things. That's us for 2024, it's been a massive ride and I've been overwhelmed by all the support. Thanks to everyone for listening and to the guests for their time and energy. We've got some big plans for 2025, and we hope you can be a part of it! As always, a massive shout out to our sponsor Moana Road and media partner, Kaboose Media! Macey Fraser Insta – https://www.instagram.com/maceyfraser/?hl=en Noa Woolloff Insta – https://www.instagram.com/noawoolloff/ Moana Road – https://moanaroad.co.nz/ Kaboose Media – https://www.kaboosemedia.co.nz/ Beyond the Surface Insta – https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_surfacenz/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZArq1WSsV1pMID1dkHbBL?si=ae3f007dd7794cde
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Beyond the Surface is a long-form podcast hosted by Noa Woolloff, featuring some of New Zealand's biggest names. From Paddy Gower, TJ Perenara, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Roberts to Guy Williams, Noa discusses the tools, strategies and stories that have shaped their lives.
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