Weaving Futures with Te Kāinga Wāhine: Recent Episodes
Te Kāinga Wāhine
In this podcast we focus on unlocking the leadership potential we know exists in all wāhine.
We believe that leadership is not just about occupying positions of authority but drawing on a set of values and behaviors that empower you to navigate life's challenges with resilience and purpose.
Through real conversations, we dive into all sorts of topics - from identity development to business and career, to carving out your unique space in the world, all through sharing practical lived experiences.
We explore the connections of our journeys, navigating our past, present and future to weave together your own unique whariki for life.
In Part 2 of this three-part series on building resilience, Amy explores the complex dynamics of the Queen Bee Syndrome and its impact on wāhine leadership. Through candid kōrero, she examines how this phenomenon manifests, the challenges it poses, and its broader implications on wāhine Māori.
Drawing from personal anecdotes and research, Amy highlights how some women, after fighting hard to reach the top, may inadvertently pull the ladder up behind them. This conversation dives into the reasons behind such behaviour, the scarcity mindset it stems from, and its effects on our community.
Amy reflects on the importance of creating a supportive environment where wāhine uplift one another, fostering a culture of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kotahitanga in society. She shares insights on breaking the cycle, mentoring others, and rising together, ensuring no one is left behind.
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In Part 1 of this three-part series on building resilience, Amy dives into the challenging yet important topic of overcoming the fear of being judged by our own people. That’s right - we said it out loud! Drawing from personal experiences and collective stories, Amy explores the complexities of reconnecting with Māoritanga, navigating identity, and the impact of internal and external critique. She offers insights into how we can support each other with compassion and mana, fostering resilience and unity within our communities.
Join us as we begin this journey to understand and transform our fears into strengths.
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In this episode, Amy McLean reflects on the unique elements of leadership programs designed for wāhine Māori. She answers a thought-provoking question posed by a fellow facilitator: why do wāhine Māori need their own leadership programmes?
Amy dives into the importance of context, the significance of creating spaces that resonate with wāhine Māori, and how leadership transcends traditional roles. She emphasizes the power of collective spaces where wāhine support and inspire one another, creating environments of safety and bravery essential for genuine growth.
Tune in to explore the nuanced perspectives that make wāhine Māori leadership distinct, and discover how embracing these can empower you to step into your leadership potential in all areas of life.
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In this episode, Amy tackles "comparisonitis" and how it affects our sense of self-worth and success. Drawing from recent conversations and personal experiences, she unpacks the illusion created by social media and the dangers of comparing our behind-the-scenes with others' highlight reels.
Amy emphasizes the importance of recognizing our unique journeys and the value of authentic self-leadership. She shares insights on setting personal goals, celebrating our achievements, and understanding that everyone's path to success is different. Join us for a kōrero on embracing authenticity, building meaningful connections, and navigating the digital age with resilience and purpose.
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In this episode, Amy McLean explores the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care to maintain high energy levels and perform at your best. Sharing personal stories and practical insights, Amy discusses how recognising your own needs and honouring them can lead to sustainable success in both personal and professional life.
We dive into the necessity of good sleep and regular kai (food), the impact of supportive relationships, and the transformative power of intentional rest. Learn how to fill your cup, set boundaries, and listen to your body to stay energised and avoid burnout.
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In this episode, Amy dives into the experiences of cultural labour and how this can lead to unexpected responsibilities to moments of growth. Amy explores the challenges and rewards of navigating te ao Māori in today's world.
We discuss practical strategies for both supporting and sharing cultural responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of collective learning and empowerment. Whether you're familiar with these journeys or seeking to understand them better, this episode offers insights that resonate across cultures.
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In this episode, Amy dives into the essence of whakawhanaungatanga and its significance in creating meaningful relationships. She shares her recent experiences working with diverse groups and emphasizes the importance of understanding and connecting beyond job titles.
We explore how whakawhanaungatanga fosters deeper connections, the impact of introducing oneself through ties to whenua, awa and moana, and practical ways to incorporate these values into your daily interactions.
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In this episode, Amy delves into the concept of life's seasons and how they shape our experiences and growth.
Drawing inspiration from Te Whare Tapa Whā, we explore the ebbs and flows of life and work, reframing challenging times as essential periods of growth and preparation for what’s next. Amy shares practical insights on recognizing and navigating different seasons in our lives, whether they bring productivity, rest, or reflection.
Tune in to discover how understanding and embracing the natural cycles of life can empower you to thrive through all its phases.
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In this episode Amy dives into the pātai: Can everyone be a leader?
We challenge traditional notions of leadership and empower you to step into your own leadership potential, by unpacking your understanding of what leadership is.
We're here to change the perspective on titles and roles, and instead learn practical ways to influence and impact others in all areas of your life. Tune in for a kōrero on redefining leadership and embracing your unique leadership journey.
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In this episode, Amy shares a personal journey of opting out of alcohol in her life. She explores societal pressures, self-reflection, and the power of choosing your truths.
We dive into the dynamics of social environments, challenging norms, and crafting meaningful connections beyond social expectations.
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In this episode we dive into the power of true self-honesty. Amy explores the consequences of saying "yes" out of obligation versus following your intuition.
It’s a conversation on the importance of aligning commitments with passion and purpose. You're invited to consider your relationship with obligation and reclaim agency over your time and energy.
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In this episode, Marketing Coach & Strategist Emmaleen shares her career journey in marketing, across industries and countries. With a focus on serving introverted women entrepreneurs, Emmaleen’s insights talk to embracing one's authentic self when diving in to marketing.
Join us as we kōrero on the power of self-awareness, intentional practice, and resilience in navigating marketing as an introvert. Discover practical strategies for amplifying your message, connecting with your audience, and working authentically.
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In this episode, we dive into the transformative journey of Ahenata-May Daniels, Reo Māori kaiako and founder of Te Hūnuku. Ahenata-May shares her experiences of reconnecting with her whakapapa and language, emphasizing the importance of intentional practice and self-discovery.
Discover the power of tears as a form of healing, the significance of observing and connecting with the taiao, and the practice of creating one's own teachings. Ahenata-May's story is an inspiring testament to the resilience and strength of Wāhine Māori on a path of reindigenization.
Tune in to gain valuable insights, explore the beauty of language, and be inspired to embark on your own journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
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In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Money Coach, Cat Rikihana.
Emphasizing a holistic perspective, she delves into the intricate connections between emotional wellbeing, mindset, and financial health.
Cat Rikihana encourages us to approach finances with curiosity and dream big, dispelling the myth that managing money is merely about numbers. Discover the transformative power of coaching, personal stories, and how embracing a values-driven approach can pave the way to financial empowerment.
If you're seeking a pathway to financial wellness and eager to make positive changes, tune in to gain valuable insights and embark on your financial journey.
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In this episode of Te Kāinga Wāhine - The Podcast, we delve into the journey behind the creation of Te Kāinga Wāhine.
We explore the personal reflections and experiences of the host Amy McLean, as she shares her path towards bringing this vision to life.
Discover the challenges, inspirations, and motivations that shaped her vision, and gain insight into the transformative power of storytelling and connecting with others.
Whether you're interested in the behind-the-scenes process or seeking inspiration for your own endeavors, this episode offers a unique perspective on the birth of Te Kāinga Wāhine and the importance of amplifying the voices of those who quietly make a difference.
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In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Leah Pickering, a dedicated postpartum doula. Leah shares her passion for supporting new mothers during the transformative postpartum period and sheds light on the essential role of a postpartum doula.
Leah's insights into the doula's role as an extra pair of hands, providing emotional and practical support, offer a deeper understanding of the care new mothers truly need. She delves into the societal expectations placed on women to prioritize others over themselves, emphasizing the importance of self-care and valuing one's role in caring for others.
Listen in as Leah shares her personal journey to becoming a postpartum doula, driven by her own experiences as a mother and a deep desire to empower others on their motherhood journeys.
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In this episode, we're joined by Nalisha Tahere - founder of kōmiri, a pakihi incorporating the use of te reo Māori in everyday household products.
Nalisha shares how her the intergenerational experiences of her whānau impacted her disconnection from her culture, and what it was like to find her way back to it, and find belonging in the reo. She talks to the value of following her dream, and being passionate about what she does each and every day.
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In this episode, meet Johana Te Momo - founder of Momo Aotearoa, a sustainable fashion brand that celebrates individuality by infusing Māori culture with contemporary design, empowering individuals to confidently express their authentic selves.
Johana shares the inspiration that drives her design work, and the healing she has done holistically, in order to follow her dreams and believe in herself. She talks to the value of having others around that believe in you, and leave the ladder down for wāhine to follow in their footsteps.
We talk about mindset, aspirations, and following a positive pathway to be curious and do the things you love.
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Unlock the transformative power of authentic self-advocacy with our latest podcast episode.
Join us as we explore practical strategies for embracing your unique journey, celebrating achievements big and small, and fostering connections within your community.
Discover how you can be an authentic advocate for yourself while staying true to your values. Tune in and empower your path to success. #AuthenticAdvocacy #SelfEmpowerment #TeKāingaWāhinePodcast
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Welcome to a new season to our podcast, now dubbed Te Kāinga Wāhine - The Podcast!
Before we get into the swing of episodes, let's get on the same page about what's new, exciting, and fresh in this season of Te Kāinga Wāhine - The Podcast. Meet the brand and host Amy McLean and get an update on what's to come here on the podcast.
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to work with a Professional Coach?
In this episode, I'm unpacking what Professional Coaching is, and how to navigate the coaching industry if you're looking to work with a Coach for the first time.
I share with you some key questions and thoughts to consider before working with a Coach.
I hope this episodes inspires you to seek out an opportunity to be coached, and explore your own untapped potential.
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Feel like you need to make a move in your career but just don't know how to?
In this episode, I'm unpacking my own career pathway, and how I leant into my intuition and my inner knowing each time I needed to make a change.
I share with you how easy it was to fall into the comfort zone, and how my unconscious lead me to stretch and grow each time. I also share the seasons of my career, and what lead me to each role.
I hope this episode inspires you to lean in to your own intuition when you need to make life changes, and unpack what might be keeping you stuck if you are.
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How many times have you found yourself reaching for your phone to just google something, halfway through a movie?
In this episode, I'm unpacking the idea of instant gratification, and how it plays out in our everyday lives as parents, as individuals, in relationships and in work.
I share with you why we might seek out the convenience of instant gratification, and I also share how you can lean into your rational decision-making brain, to pause and reassess.
I hope this episode inspires you to be a little more at ease with delaying gratification, and tune into the patience of your ancestors.
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I'm saying "no more" to being busy and ditching the rush culture - are you with me?
In this episode I'm unpacking what it means when we answer the question "How are you?" with "So busy."
I share with you how the fight or flight response takes us out of best life, and into a space of lacking, and always feeling behind. I also share how you can intentionally slow down and appreciate the moment you're in, right now.
I hope this episode inspires you to slow down, breath, and let go of the idea of urgency, rushing and being busy.
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It's time to let go of the excuses, the reasons, the justifications and start taking responsibility for your actions.
In this episode I share some of the excuses I made for years before taking the step to learn Te Reo Māori, and what reframing looked like in order to take that step.
I share with you how we get really clever at creating believable reasons, and justifying our way of being, so that we don't have to do the thing. Our friend the ego makes an appearance, and I unpack what's sitting below the voice of the ego.
I hope this episodes brings a new awareness to how you can take 100% responsibility in your life for what you can control, and start taking action on the goals and things that you really want.
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Want to see the world a different way? Try changing up your belief cycles about how the world looks.
In this episode I'm going into the mind on how our belief cycles influence the way we behave.
I share with you how our mind's process information on a daily basis, and without any bias, how it chooses what to hold onto. I also share how you can change that process if it's not one that's empowering and serving you.
I hope this episodes inspires you to be curious and observant about what messages your mind is sending you each day, and how you can redefine and embed new messages when needed.
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A brand new year, and everyone's talking about new goals right?
In this episode, I'm sharing my take on goal-setting in January, how you can do so mindfully and purposefully, as well as how you might bring in an indigenous lens to your goals.
I share with you my goal-setting process that will help you to get clarity on what's important to you right now, and the impact your goal will have on you, others, and intergenerationally.
I hope this episode encourages you to lean into your own intuition when it comes to goal-setting, not get caught up in societal noise, and bring your indigenous way of being to your goals.
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Take a moment to relax into mindfulness and set a clear intention for your future.
In this bonus episode, you'll be guided through a mindful practice of intention setting. You'll be supported to bring your mind to the present moment, and slow down to focus in on all that you have ahead of you, and what you need to do today, to take the first step.
Ever feel like everyone else has their money story all sorted?
In this episode I'm sharing our ups and downs of the last five years of being in business, navigating money, priorities, and how we choose to live our life.
I share with you some thoughts and questions to deepen your awareness of your own money story, and what might be driving your decisions.
I hope this episode encourages you to chase the things that you care about most, and let go of what the "Jones" expect of us all.
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What's it like to become a learner of a language that was always yours?
In this episode I'm sharing my journey of learning my reo, what led me there and the ups and downs along the way.
I share with you some common pitfalls we all face when learning a second language, and how to connect in with a deeper why for learning te reo māori.
I hope this episode encourages you to be courageous with your language and to build a community around you that inspires you to take action.
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How do you building a reciprocal relationship with the waters around you?
In this episode I'm breaking down how I use our relationship to water as a way of finding connection and belonging. As indigenous people, we naturally have a respect and caring for our waters, as the life giver of all things.
I share with you some strategies for how you can use that connection for yourself as a way of uplifting your energy, your wairua, and clearing the way, as well as encouraging you to think about your role as a kaitiaki of the waters you feel connected to.
I hope this episode inspires you to connect with te taiao in a new way and to allow your awareness of that connection to build in new practices that keep you well.
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What would it take, for you to be fully connected with who you are?
In this episode I'm joined by Jasmine Brooks-Burgess, founder of Inspired Creations, an indigenous wahine from Samoa, to unpack her Identity Story experience.
Jasmine shares her life journey, growing up as part Samoan, part English, and what that was like for her to work out what makes her feel connected to a people, a place, and an identity.
We talk about how Identity Story helped Jasmine to identify those connections, and be intentional with how she breathes life into them.
I hope this episode inspires you to become curious about your own identity story, and connections. If you're ready - reach out and kōrero with me about joining our next cohort of Identity Story.
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Te Whare Tapa Whā is a wellbeing framework, developed by Mason Drurie in 1984, to see wellbeing from a te ao māori perspective - and indigenous perspective.
In this episode I breakdown the different parts of Te Whare Tapa Whā and share my perspective on how we manage our wellbeing from an indigenous perspective, what it looks like to ensure all parts of ourself are looked after. I include some exploratory questions that you can ask yourself to dive a little deeper into ensuring your Whare Tapa Whā is standing strong, well and long-lasting.
I hope this episode gives you some insights into how to approach wellbeing from one indigenous perspective (there are many!) and also a reminder that identity and connections to self, to others, to the environment all play a role in our wellbeing too. Be curious!
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Ever wondered how to you got to where you are?
In this episode I'm unpacking my earlier corporate years and the experience I had in finding myself, when I bridged the gap of self-awareness, through a creative mindset.
I share with you what it looks like to not have that self-awareness in place, and how easy it can be to go down a path of responding to others' expectations, rather than leaning into your own knowing. I also share with you practical tips for broadening your own creative mindset, to build on your self-awareness in your journey.
I hope this episode inspires you to get curious about your own self-awareness. Looking for the parts of you that might be unconsciously leading, and unpacking what else that could be like.
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Welcome to the first episode of the Unpacking Your Indigenous Roots Podcast!
In this episode I'm unpacking what it means to live and walk in two worlds, as māori and pākehā and how I represent where I come from, and who I come from. I share some actionable, practical tips for what it looks like to step out of your comfort zone and do the deep work, the self-discovery of your own identity.
I share with you my own journey of self-discovery and identity, and why I chose to head down that path of reconnecting with my whakapapa, my heritage, to find my sense of belonging.
This journey inspired me to find an acceptance and peace with my own enoughness, being māori enough, being pākehā enough, and just being enough as the person I am. And it allowed me to role model for my girls, what it looks like to stand in your courage, your knowing and your confidence as an indigenous person.
I hope this episode inspires you to get curious about your own self-discovery journey. Looking for the parts of you that might be playing it small and safe, and the opportunities to chase your potential, because building awareness, is the first step towards taking action.
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