In this kōrero, we sit down with the legendary Greg Smith. A proud husband and Dad, Greg is also a former Fijian International rugby player, a coach in Japan, and an Athletes' Life Advisor at High-Performance Sport NZ. He now uses his experience to coach the next generation while also being a Secondary School Teacher. A diehard Fraser Tech man, Greg shares his journey of resilience, the foundations he’s built through education and wellbeing, and how he leads by listening, understanding, and taking deliberate, sustainable action. We dive into his playing and coaching days, his parenting insights, and the habits that keep him thriving on and off the field.
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Melodie Robinson: Life, leadership and line breaks
Today we kōrero with Melodie Robinson! She’s a proud wife and mum, a two-time Women’s Rugby World Cup-winning Black Fern, an accomplished journalist, and the first-ever female rugby commentator in Aotearoa! Today, she’s also leading the way as General Manager of Sports Events and Partnerships at TVNZ. We kōrero about things women's rugby and her transition from modelling to getting on the pitch herself, women in business and leadership, the lessons, the learnings and the power of presence. Being yourself and not letting somebody's opinion stop you from achieving what you set out to do!! It didn't stop there, we also kōrero health, menopause, life struggles, purposeful feedback, messages for our children, and she makes a bold prediction for the Women's Rugby World Cup! Such a lovely and uplifting kōrero, we hope you enjoy! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!
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Jenny-May Clarkson: Showing up with heart
A real, down-to-earth soul – Jenny-May Clarkson joins us for a powerful and personal kōrero. From the mighty King Country (Piopio to be exact), Jenny-May is a proud mother, wife, sister, former Silver Fern, policewoman, and now a well-known broadcaster with over 20 years in the industry. Whether she's bringing sunshine to our mornings on Breakfast TV or commanding the mic as a commentator – she brings her whole heart. In this episode, we kōrero about making a plan to keep smashing your goals – even when life throws curveballs. We talk about building resilience in your children, navigating perimenopause and tuning into your body, career highs from Jenny-May’s time on the netball court, handling criticism with grace, and the power of being present in a fast-paced world. This kōrero is full of epic memories, honest reflections, and practical insights, we hope you enjoy! All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!
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Di Foster: Being a banana is best
Introducing Di Foster!!! Di is a powerhouse wāhine whose story can’t be contained in just one podcast - but we’ve tried! A wife, mother, business coach, and dynamic speaker, she brings raw honesty, heart, and humour to everything she does. Di has journeyed with cancer and opens up about navigating this, the ebbs and flows of perimenopause, and the real conversations we all need to have around self-talk, identity, and wellbeing. From choosing your hard to kicking the pressure of ‘purpose’ to the curb, this kōrero is filled with sharp insights and empowering reminders to take ownership of your life, no matter what comes your way. A passionate, perspective-shifting conversation you won’t want to miss. All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!
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Honey Hireme-Smiler ONZM: Beyond the Field
Honey Hireme-Smiler is a wife, mum, and proud Nan-Nan — and so much more. Many know Honey as a legend in the oval ball game, having proudly represented Aotearoa as a Black Fern, Kiwi Fern, and Black Ferns Sevens player. She now brings her incredible sporting knowledge to our screens as a respected commentator and TV presenter. Beyond the field, Honey wears many hats! She’s an author, ambassador for the TimeOut charity, a Kaiāwhina at Hospice Waikato, and a board member at New Zealand Rugby League. In this powerful kōrero, Honey reflects on her upbringing in Putāruru, aka Paradise, the role of Te Whare Tapa Whā and how each pou supports our wellbeing, and what truly drives high-performing teams from her experiences. She also shares her inspiring journey of reconnecting with her reo Māori through Te Tohu Paetahi at the University of Waikato. We also delve into the complexities of navigating grief — the unpredictability, the hard conversations, and the deep compassion she brings to supporting whānau in her role at Hospice Waikato. A beautiful, powerful and world-class kōrero from a world-class wāhine. All of our interviews are available to watch via our website too!
Our wellbeing podcast shares epic stories of New Zealanders and their wellbeing journeys! We weave body, mind, identity, community and environment together through people’s stories to encourage connection, challenge perspectives and empower action.All of our kōrero are also available to watch on our website thegooddaymatrix.com, amongst these interviews are a bunch of amazing FREE resources from HIIT to Pilates, Self-defence to Cooking our website has something for everyone!So get comfy and join us for an epic kōrero with another great Kiwi, we hope you enjoy it!For more content and to let us know your feedback head over to @thegooddaymatrix!
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