Dane and Stacey on choosing adventures over assets
Selling everything and booking one-way tickets to Thailand marked the beginning of an extraordinary life for popular travel vloggers Dane and Stacey. With over 200,000 followers on Instagram and YouTube, the digital nomads have built a thriving business by offering travel tips, guides and an authentic peek behind the curtain of their lives. Join us as we find out how Dane and Stacey make their relationship work and keep the money coming in, no matter where in the world they are.
Check out all the episodes from season three of This is Kiwi:
5th August - TJ Perenara
12th August - Kirsten Dodgen
19th August - Jess Quinn
26th August - Taylor Roche
2nd September - Jess Hong
9th September - Dane & Stacey
A Kiwibank series in collaboration with The Spinoff Podcast Network.
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Jess Hong on chasing dreams as an introvert
Most actors don’t go straight from performing lunchtime school shows to landing the lead role in a big-budget Netflix series, but Jess Hong isn’t most actors. Since being cast as Jin Cheng in the blockbuster sci-fi series 3 Body Problem, life has been a whirlwind for the self-confessed introvert. Jess might be living the Hollywood dream, navigating global career success and financial freedom, but the core of who she is remains the same. Find out how an attempt to overcome her shyness as a teenager took Jess Hong from school stages to Tinseltown.
Stay tuned for new episodes each Monday:
5th August - TJ Perenara
12th August - Kirsten Dodgen
19th August - Jess Quinn
26th August - Taylor Roche
2nd September - Jess Hong
9th September - Dane & Stacey
A Kiwibank series in collaboration with The Spinoff Podcast Network.
Read the article on Jess Hong here
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Taylor Roche on turning obstacles into opportunities
How do you become the most viewed New Zealand artist on TikTok? With over 46 million likes on the platform, Taylor Roche has shown that challenging the status quo and turning obstacles into opportunities can truly pay off. What began as posting funny videos online for fun has evolved into a thriving career, allowing him to grow his personal brand while making an impact with his music. Taylor’s story goes beyond his TikTok fame – join us as we explore the rise of one of our most dynamic content creators.
Stay tuned for new episodes each Monday:
5th August - TJ Perenara
12th August - Kirsten Dodgen
19th August - Jess Quinn
26th August - Taylor Roche
2nd September - Jess Hong
9th September - Dane & Stacey
A Kiwibank series in collaboration with The Spinoff Podcast Network.
Read the article on Taylor Roche here
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Jess Quinn on normalising differences
There are few who embody resilience quite like Jess Quinn. Having suffered cancer and an amputation as a child, Jess has faced challenges most of us could never imagine. Now, just over two decades later, she can list model, writer, dancer and social advocate on her CV as she uses her channels to inspire hundreds of thousands online. Join us as we explore Jess’ journey, uncovering the struggles and triumphs that have seen her go from surviving to thriving.
Stay tuned for new episodes each Monday:
5th August - TJ Perenara
12th August - Kirsten Dodgen
19th August - Jess Quinn
26th August - Taylor Roche
2nd September - Jess Hong
9th September - Dane & Stacey
A Kiwibank series in collaboration with The Spinoff Podcast Network.
Read the article on Jess Quinn here
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Kirsten Dodgen on proving the doubters wrong
Kirsten Dodgen is a world-renowned dancer whose talent and dedication have taken her across the globe. Turning her hobby into a successful career has brought her financial independence and creative fulfilment. It’s also seen her perform with top music stars, appear on a hit Korean reality TV show, and build a social media following of over three million. But it hasn’t always been easy – Kirsten has had to lock into her vision and overcome the discouragement of others to achieve success. Join us as we explore Kirsten’s incredible journey and get to know the beautiful soul behind the dance moves.
Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes each Monday:
5th August - TJ Perenara
12th August - Kirsten Dodgen
19th August - Jess Quinn
26th August - Taylor Roche
2nd September - Jess Hong
9th September - Dane & Stacey
A Kiwibank series in collaboration with The Spinoff Podcast Network.
Read the article on Kirsten Dodgen here
Celebrating extraordinary achievements by ordinary people, This is Kiwi explores the inspiring stories of incredible New Zealanders. In season three Jane Yee talks to six remarkable guests that represent a new generation of Kiwi using the power of passion to unlock financial freedom. Learn about their motivations, the influences that shape their mindset and explore the concept of knowledge for better. Discover the power of determination, passion, and self-belief that can transform your own life and help make a difference in the world.
Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes each Monday:
5th August - TJ Perenara
12th August - Kirsten Dodgen
19th August - Jess Quinn
26th August - Taylor Roche
2nd September - Jess Hong
9th September - Dane & Stacey
A Kiwibank series in collaboration with The Spinoff Podcast Network.
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