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Some of the women who fall the hardest…are the ones holding everything together. From the outside, it can look like capability. Success. Control. But underneath, it can be pressure. Responsibility. And decisions made quietly, just to get through.
In this episode of Stretton Unfiltered, Nadene shares the story behind what happens when that pressure builds over time… and eventually gives way. Not all at once. Not dramatically.
But slowly.
A business growing faster than the support around it. A refusal to ask for help. A belief that it can still be fixed. Until it can’t. What follows is a journey through the justice system, prison, and everything that comes after.
The reality of being seen differently.
The weight of rebuilding.
And the quiet work of starting again. Because this is not a story about failure. It is about what happens when capable women carry too much, for too long…and what it takes to rebuild from there. Through RAW, this is something we see often. Not women defined by their worst moment. But women who choose, step by step, to move beyond it.
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Some days in retail are about beautiful clothes.
But at Annah Stretton, it has always been about something much more. In this episode of Stretton Unfiltered, Annah and Sami sit down with Angela Gilmour, who spent 17 years in their flagship Christchurch store, to take you inside the Annah Stretton retail experience. This is a brand built on the belief that clothing should be designed not just for a woman’s shape, but for her story.
That what she wears can lift her up, restore confidence, and help her step back into her own light. But what truly sets this experience apart is the people behind it. Our retail teams are not there to simply sell clothes.
They are carefully chosen, developed, and empowered to deliver something far greater, an experience that meets women exactly where they are, and helps them see themselves again. Angela shares what really happens behind the fitting room curtain…
The quiet moments.
The turning points.
The transformations.
For business owners, this episode offers a powerful look at a retail model that prioritises connection over transaction, and shows how investing in exceptional sales teams can elevate an entire brand experience. Because when your people are exceptional, your retail becomes unforgettable. This conversation is a reminder that great retail is not just about product.
It is about purpose, people, and the courage to do it differently.

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What does it take to build something special? To dream up a space that's part cupcake haven, part fashion sanctuary, all heart, and actually pull it off?
In this episode of Stretton Unfiltered, we sit down with Millie Rose founder, dreamer, doer, and the unstoppable force behind Millie Rose Boutique in Timaru. From emailing her way into her very first supplier relationship, to baking through the night and helping hundreds of women feel good in their own skin, Millie unpacks the unfiltered reality behind the six-year journey that was equal parts hustle, hope, and heartbreak.
We talk about the power (and pain) of saying YES, the lessons that arrive with every “no,” and what it means to pivot and keep going, until you know it’s time to walk away. It’s about community, courage, creative burnout, and the quiet strength it takes to call it when your head and your heart are pulling in different directions.
If you’ve ever had to back yourself when no one else would, reinvent on the fly, or redefine what success really looks like , this conversation is for you.

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International Women’s Day got us thinking.
About women. About impact. About purpose.
And about why Life Changing Clothes has always meant so much more than fashion.In this episode of Stretton Unfiltered, we unpack a simple idea that has shaped so much of what we do
Give to Gain.Not financial gain.
Not applause.
Not recognition.But the kind of gain that comes from showing up for other women. From backing them when it matters. From building connection, opening doors, and creating change in the places where it’s needed most.We talk honestly about the work behind the work.
The social impact journey.
The wins, the failures, the lessons that only come from doing the mahi.From RAW to Hopefish to Sisterhood Social, this conversation goes right to the heart of why supporting women in all spaces matters so deeply to who we are.If you’ve ever believed that giving your time, your voice, or your energy can change lives — this one is for you.

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This week on Stretton Unfiltered, Sami and Annah dive into the story behind Sisterhood Social, a new platform designed to help women over 40 build meaningful friendships and connections.

Fresh off the back of their very first Sisterhood Social event, they reflect on what happened when nearly 40 women walked into a room full of strangers and left feeling connected, inspired, and part of something bigger. From courageous solo arrivals to fast-paced icebreaker conversations, the night proved just how much women value genuine connection.

In this episode, Annah and Sami talk about:
• The unexpected moment that sparked the idea for Sisterhood Social
• Why making friends as an adult can be harder than we think
• The difference between surface-level conversations and meaningful friendships
• How the Sisterhood Social platform works and why it’s designed specifically for women 40+
• The importance of safety, identity verification, and thoughtful matching
• What they learned from the first trial event and the powerful feedback from attendees

They also explore the broader question many women quietlyask themselves: Where do you go to meet new friends when you’re no longer in school, raising young children, or surrounded by built-in social circles?
Sisterhood Social aims to answer that question by creating a trusted space where women can connect, share interests, build friendships, and enrich their lives.
If you’ve ever wished for deeper conversations, new perspectives, or simply more women in your world who “get it”, this episode is for you.
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