The YOUKNOW Story – Joe Webb on Clothing, Community & Content
This is my second episode with Joe Webb, the creative mind and founder behind YOUKNOW Clothing. We’re very fortunate to have him on because he doesn’t do many interviews, even though he gets asked plenty - so Planting Seeds Podcast whānau, we are lucky!In this kōrero we dive into:✨ The story of YK Move and why movement matters✨ How YOUKNOW Clothing grew from printing tees in Joe’s bedroom to a full-scale brand✨ Running the company while working overseas in the UK✨ Scaling through content and collaboration with his best mates✨ How YOUKNOW evolved into YOUKNOW Media, home of The Morning Shift and PlayOn Sports✨ A more personal side of Joe, including challenges he’s navigating todayThis episode is a reminder that YOUKNOW isn’t just clothing — it’s community, creativity, and connection.🔗 Shop YOUKNOW Clothing: https://youknowclothing.com/🔗 Join Seeds of Self: https://www.skool.com/seeds-of-self
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Grow With Me - EP1
This is the very first episode of a new segment I’m calling Grow With Me – a space where I’ll be sharing more of my personal journey, what’s going on behind the scenes, and the lessons I’m learning along the way.In this episode, I reflect on Hui Tāne and the recent kōrero we’ve had around men’s mental health and well-being. I also share a bit about what’s coming next and where I’m currently at in my own growth journey.More podcasts are on the way, and I’ll keep checking in to share honestly about where I’m at. My hope is that it supports you on your journey too 🌱If you're interested in the online community Seeds of Self or want to know more please use the link below to book a call or join the platform.🔗 Seeds of Self: https://www.skool.com/seeds-of-self🔗 Book 1:1 Call: https://calendly.com/raniera/seeds-of-self
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Circle of Brothers – Connor Watene-O’Sullivan on Tāne Well-being, Vulnerability
This episode is a fluid and heartfelt kōrero with Connor Watene-O’Sullivan, a young tāne, pāpā, and partner from Te Hiku o te Ika who grew up immersed in te ao Māori through kura kaupapa. Passionate about men’s well-being, Connor is part of a movement creating safe spaces for tāne to connect, share, and grow through his kaupapa Circle of Brothers. We speak about vulnerability, maturing as men in relationships, our connections with our pāpā’s, and the importance of physical and emotional well-being.We dive into:✨ The journey of creating Circle of Brothers (COB’s)✨ Vulnerability as a strength for tāne✨ Healing relationships with our fathers✨ Maturing as men in relationships✨ The link between physical well-being and mental healthBIG mihi to Hui Tāne 2025 for making this conversation possible!🔗 Follow Circle of Brothers: https://www.instagram.com/circle.of.brothers🔗 Follow Hui Tāne Updates: /hui-tāne-national-māori-mens-mental-health📌 Mental Health Support (NZ):📞 Call or text 1737 anytime – Need to Talk?
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How Te Reo Māori & Culture Nurture Well-Being – Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod
This episode of the Planting Seeds Podcast is a deep and insightful kōrero with Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod, a champion of te reo Māori revitalisation and a leader whose life and mahi Kauwaka Ltd reflect the powerful connection between language, culture, and well-being.Dr Tātere opens up heart-to-heart about his personal journey – from being born and raised in Australia to returning to Hawke’s Bay at 17 to learn te reo Māori. We talk about leadership, navigating the ego and responsibility, fatherhood, ADHD, and the role of te reo Māori and culture in personal and collective well-being. He also shares a simple act of service: reach out to 3 people each week AND be interested, not just interesting.We dive into:✨ Learning te reo Māori at 17 and its life-changing impact✨ Leadership, ego, and carrying responsibility✨ How te reo Māori and culture nurture well-being✨ Insights on fatherhood and personal growth✨ ADHD, self-awareness, and living with purposeLoved this kōrero and I'm sure you will too - BIG mihi to Hui Tāne for making this possible.🔗 Follow Kauwaka Ltd: https://www.kauwaka.co.nz/🔗 Follow Hui Tāne Updates: /hui-tĀne-national-māori-mens-mental-health🔗 Join Seeds of Self: https://www.skool.com/seeds-of-self/about📌 Mental Health Support (NZ):📞 Call or text 1737 anytime – Need to Talk?
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Safe Man, Safe Families – Phil Paikea on Healing & the Power of Change
In this powerful and deeply moving kōrero, we sit down with Matua Phil Paikea, a true example of a changed man. Raised around violence and once walking that same path himself, it was a wairua encounter and the unwavering love of his wife that shifted everything.Now, matua Phil has devoted his life to supporting tāne reintegrating from prison back into society through his kaupapa Safe Man, Safe Families. He shares practical wisdom and spiritual insight, helping men understand the difference between knowledge, comprehension, and wisdom.We dive into:✨ Phil’s upbringing and walk through violence✨ The moment that sparked change✨ The role of his wife and wairua in his healing✨ Nuggets of wisdom for tāne on the journey of change✨ A raw and powerful story of healing through consent and intimacyThis is one of my favourite episodes, not just because of the depth of Phil’s journey, but because of the hope and healing it offers to others.BIG mihi to Phil, his whānau and to Hui Tāne for making thi spossible.🔗 Follow Safe Man, Safe Families: https://safemansafefamily.org.nz/🔗 Follow Hui Tāne Updates: /hui-tĀne-national-māori-mens-mental-health🔗 Mental Health Support:📞 Call or text 1737 anytime (NZ) – Need to Talk?
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