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20. End of a Season: The PowerHouse Diaries Episode 20 - Yaela Raber
🎙️ End of a Season: The PowerHouse Diaries Episode 20What a journey it’s been!Episode 20 marks the season finale of The PowerHouse Diaries, and it’s not just any episode, it’s a celebration.This special highlight reel revisits the unforgettable voices and stories that made Season One a firestorm of courage, vulnerability, and truth. From bold career pivots to deeply personal reflections, these powerhouse women have shown us what it really takes to rise, fall, and rise again.This episode is your backstage pass to the raw, the real, and the revolutionary moments that shaped this season.So let’s rewind, reflect, and honor these conversations that lit up our diaries.00:37 - Aline Forseca01:00 - Sarah Kennedy02:13 - Emma Peters03:15 - Krishna Botica05:45 - Sarah Anticich06:23 - Anna Paterson07:04 - Caitlin Taylor07:59 - Trish Peng09:32 - Janine Grainger10:55 - Sera Cruickshank12:06 - Cathy Pope13:58 - Natasha Bourke15:38 - Gaelle Thieme17:05 - Marissa Lewis18:16 - Marisa FongTo every listener who tuned in, laughed, cried, and reflected this season was for you.These weren’t just stories; they were lived moments of courage, heartbreak, and triumph.I hope you carry that same fire into whatever bold step you take next.Until Season Two, keep writing your own PowerHouse Diary.✨ Featured Voices in This Episode💌 A Note from Me
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19. We Built The Largest Crypto Company In NZ To Keep My Brother Out Of Jail! - Janine Grainger
Janine Grainger is living proof that bold vision, grit, and conviction can change the game. From high school dropout to co-founder of one of New Zealand’s largest crypto platforms, Janine built Easy Crypto from a wild idea into a multimillion-dollar empire—and then walked away on her own terms. In this episode, she unpacks what it takes to lead in a male-dominated industry, navigate burnout, and trust your gut in the face of massive uncertainty. This conversation is equal parts entrepreneurial insight and deeply personal growth.About our guest:Janine Grainger is a fintech founder, speaker, and advocate for financial literacy and inclusion. As the co-founder and former CEO of Easy Crypto, Janine led the company through record-breaking funding rounds, global expansion, and massive industry shifts—all while championing equity, access, and ethical innovation. With a background in traditional banking and a passion for democratizing finance, she now focuses on empowering others to take control of their financial futures.Follow Our Guest:Guest LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/janine-graingerFollow Us On:Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_powerhouse_alliance/Host Website: https://www.drdanielkirkbride.com/Episode Highlights:00:00 - Episode Trailer01:00 - From crypto empire to exit: Janine’s story behind the sale05:45 - Starting a fintech business with her brother from a hammock10:00 - The regulatory firestorm and building a bankless business15:10 - Owning her voice in a male-dominated industry20:00 - Why imposter syndrome doesn’t have to win24:30 - Crypto 101: what every founder should understand about digital assets29:00 - Burnout, identity loss, and life after your business34:15 - The dark side of raising capital—and what she’d do differently39:30 - Redefining success after external validation fades43:00 - Janine’s one message to the woman she was when it all began
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18. Mastering Stress & Focus: The 30-Second Psychology Hack You Need To Know! - Sarah Anticich
Dr. Sarah Anticich is on a mission to make peak performance more human. As a clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience, Sarah blends science with compassion to help high performers—especially women—thrive without burning out. In this episode, she breaks down why nervous system regulation is non-negotiable, how we can rewire deep-rooted beliefs, and what it really takes to sustain success without self-destruction.About our guest:Dr. Sarah Anticich is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and co-founder of Grow Daily. With a background spanning trauma recovery, corporate wellbeing, and peak performance, she brings a science-backed yet radically relatable lens to mental health and resilience. From running large-scale corporate programs to helping individuals develop everyday psychological skills, Sarah’s work centers on compassionate self-regulation, mindset mastery, and nervous system balance.Follow Our Guest:Guest LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-anticich-b06936151Follow Us On:Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_powerhouse_alliance/Host Website: https://www.drdanielkirkbride.com/Episode Highlights:00:00 - Episode Trailer01:00 - Why peak performance starts with basic human needs06:30 - Awareness vs. overthinking: what actually helps us regulate11:00 - The “three bubbles” model for understanding burnout15:45 - How to decode what your body is really telling you20:00 - Nervous system hacks that change everything24:30 - How limiting beliefs create a threat response loop28:00 - Rewiring unhelpful thought patterns without therapy speak33:10 - The power of acknowledge, validate, respond38:00 - Why women struggle to express their needs—and how to reclaim them43:30 - Compassion is not weakness: the neurobiology of softening48:30 - The one non-negotiable practice Sarah uses to stay grounded
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17. How Losing Everything Gave Her Everything: Krishna’s Story of Reinvention - Krishna Botica
Krishna Botica’s story is a masterclass in bold reinvention. After building an iconic hospitality career in New Zealand, Krishna is pivoting everything—career, location, and life path—to chase the dreams she once thought were impossible. In this episode, she shares the messy, powerful reality of change, why fear is never a reason not to act, and how letting go can lead to your greatest adventures.About our guest:Krishna Botica is a celebrated entrepreneur, hospitality leader, and transformational coach. Known for co-founding Café Hanoi, Ghost Street, and Saan, Krishna has spent decades shaping New Zealand’s dining landscape. Now, she’s stepping into a bold new chapter—relocating to Europe to embrace uncertainty and creativity on her own terms. Krishna is passionate about leadership, resilience, and building a life fueled by authenticity, not expectation.Follow Our Guest:Guest Website: https://www.krishnabotica.com/Guest LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/krishna-boticaFollow Us On:Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_powerhouse_alliance/Host Website: https://www.drdanielkirkbride.com/Episode Highlights:00:00 - Episode Trailer01:00 - Krishna’s bold life pivot: selling it all to start again06:00 - Breaking free from financial security as the main driver12:00 - The risk aversion trap—and how to break through it18:00 - COVID, crisis, and building a restaurant from recycled scraps24:00 - Burnout, grief, and the brutal realities of leadership30:00 - Reclaiming compassion and authenticity in business36:00 - How grief radically reshaped Krishna’s approach to life42:00 - The connection superpower—and why leadership must evolve48:00 - Letting go of alcohol, scarcity, and outdated narratives53:00 - Redefining success: why mistakes are a natural part of the adventure
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16. The 7-Step Framework To Selling Anything To Anyone! - Yaela Raber
Join Yaela Raber in this solo episode of The Powerhouse Diaries as she dives deep into one of the most uncomfortable yet crucial aspects of business: sales. From childhood stories to hard-hitting coaching moments, Yaela shares the real reason so many entrepreneurs freeze when it’s time to sell — and how to shift from fear to flow. Learn how the A.S.S.H.O.L.E. sales strategy was born (yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like) and why selling is not just an option — it’s your obligation when your work is medicine. If you've ever held back from making offers because of fear, doubt, or “ick,” this conversation will challenge you to step up, speak out, and serve at a higher level.Follow the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaela.raber/Follow the Show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_powerhouse_alliance/Episode Highlights:00:00 - Episode Trailer00:01 - If you’re not selling, you don’t have a business02:13 - The childhood flea market moment that revealed fearless selling05:33 - Why Yaela froze when it came time to sell herself07:02 - The coaching call that changed everything: “You’re being a dick”08:12 - The mindset shift: It’s not about you — it’s about the medicine10:03 - How to see your offer as a cure for your clients’ pain14:10 - Breaking down the A.S.S.H.O.L.E. Sales Strategy16:00 - ASK: Why listening always comes before pitching16:05 - SEE: The power of being seen and validated17:22 - SOLUTION: Offer from service, not desperation18:12 - HOLD: Create space for real decision-making20:03 - OBJECTIONS: Why it’s never really about the money21:52 - LET GO: Detach from the outcome and hold your power25:08 - ELEVATE: Speak to the cost of inaction, not just the return27:41 - A final call to stop getting in your own way and start being of service
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