U Talk 2 Much: Recent Episodes
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Hello! It’s been a blast but all good things must come to an end & I’ve decided to end my podcast in 2022. Join me with our favourite reoccurring guest (my Baby Sis Aisha-Grace) as we reminisce about the last 2 years & say our final goodbyes 😭😭😭.
In this episode I interview Ruby Wineti, a Rotorua native about her move to the Big Smoke of Auckland.
In one of my final episodes for 2022 I interview small Māori female small business owner PJ Shepherd about what made her want to start to her own business & what has helped her become so successful
In this episode I talk to Phd student Sam Pilisi about his Masters Thesis. His thesis was about Polynesian tertiary students & educational success.
In this episode I discuss my journey away from feminism & why I believe it hurts black & brown communities the most.
In this episode I talk to community leader Dinah about her journey in self discovery & how it helped her to find a purpose for her life.
In this episode your favourite Kiwi Bachelorettes - Rita & I, discuss whether social media & our modern approaches to sexuality has resulted in people becoming more intimate & fulfilled.
In this episode my special guest is Polynesian Panther Founder Will ‘Ilolahia. The Polynesian Panther Party was a revolutionary social justice movement formed to target racial inequalities carried out against indigenous Māori and Pacific Islanders in Auckland, New Zealand.
In this episode I explain how I feel now about the whole Black Lives Matter movement - especially as news of financial corruption by the actual organisation has now surfaced.
It’s school holidays! 🎉- In this episode my Baby Sis Grace tells us about her first time visiting the snow ⛷✨
In this episode I discuss my thoughts about the monarchy system - drawing on my experiences living in Tonga 🇹🇴❤️❤️❤️❤️
Happy Tongan Language Week Aotearoa- NZ! To celebrate we talk to Tongan Journalist John Pulu 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴❤️❤️❤️
In this episode we celebrate N.Z’s National Poetry Day by talking with Māori Poet & community leader Troy Baker. Troy Baker has led various organisations throughout his career & is currently a manager at South Seas Healthcare Trust. He regularly writes poetry that address identity issues & his thoughts about life.
It’s been a minute!. In this episode I talk about the greatest story ever told & why I believe in it - That A Good Creator would pay the ultimate price for his creation so that we would have a relationship with Him.
In this episode I throw back to Waitangi Weekend 2022 & discuss what I understand about issues to do with The Treaty Of Waitangi - considered to be one of Aotearoa, N.Zs founding documents.
In this episode I talk with my cousin, Siosifa “Sifa” Pole, who is a Civil engineer & works as a manager for Watercare N.Z. Sifa talks about his journey in becoming an engineer & how it has been working in his chosen profession as one of the few Pasifika engineers in the workplace. He is passionate about promoting engineering as a career choice amongst Pasifika youth.
In this episode I share my ideas about how we discover our natural gifts & how we can use them to point us towards our purpose in life⭐️.
In this episode I celebrate Aotearoa Music Month by having a korero with Nigerian-Kiwi musician Mazbou Q. We talk about the emerging African-Kiwi identity, the NZ Hip Hop scene & what the future holds for him in music.
In this episode we celebrate the first ever Sisters Day by talking to its founder - my baby sis Aisha Mary Grace
In celebration of Tongan Father’s Day I speak to ex pat Tongan resident Taniela Lautaha about his journey to becoming a NZ resident & what hopes & dreams he has for his NZ raised Tongan children.✨✨✨
This is another instalment in my travel series - in this episode I share about my trip to New York City 🥯🍕🚕
In this episode I talk education with Homeschool Mum Ruth Han. Ruth is a social media personality with a background in young adult mental health who decided to homeschool all her children. In this recording she discusses why it worked for her family
And you are back with your favourite Kiwi Bachelorettes🥂🍾!. My friend Rita & I discuss what we love, & love not so much about our lives as singletons 🛍.
In this episode I talk with Professor Georgina Stewart about the current moves towards embracing Māori knowledge in our N.Z education system. Dr Stewart’s research interests build on her roles as a Māori teacher of science, mathematics and Te Reo Māori in English-medium and Māori-medium intermediate and secondary schools in Auckland and Whangarei.
In this easter special I talk about the idea of “resurrecting” yourself after your failures & looking for the lessons to be learnt in your disappointments.
In this episode I speak to Dr Troy Ruhe who holds a Phd in Pacific Islands Physical Activity & Health. He is of Cook-island & Māori descent, originally from Wellington & is currently on staff at Otago University. He also runs the Sick As Podcast. We discuss all things health and pod-casty.🥬🏃🏾🎙✨
In this episode I talk with my eldest sister “Nika” about her journey to becoming the first electrical Tongan Female Engineer 🇹🇴⚡️
In this episode I talk about why we shouldn’t run away from negative emotions. I discuss ideas about how we should instead embrace these moments & let them teach us about our humanity & certain truths to do with our existence ✌🏽✨🌈.
In celebration of Women’s History Month I interview Dr Jemaima Tiatia-Seath - the new Pro-Vice Chancellor of Maori & Pacific Studies at the University of Auckland.
In this next instalment of my travel series I reminisce about my O.E around Europe on the contiki tour The Winter Wanderer in which I travelled with a group of strangers around 12 countries in 24 days 🚌📸🙌🏽.
In this episode I talk with my cousin Victoria (Vika) Moala about her journey to becoming a graduate, mother & author in spite of the challenge of being diagnosed with MS in her 20s 💪🏽✨❤️.
In this episode I throw back to the recording I did on my birthday in which I discussed what it feels like getting older, being more intentional with my time & I also explained why I have 2 birthdays.
In episode I speak with Liana The Show creator Sione Sisifa about his journey towards becoming a film maker. We discuss cultural identity, career choice & why it is important young people seek as many vast & interesting experiences as they possibly can 🙌🏽❤️❤️❤️✨.
In this episode I speak to relationship coach Jeremiah Vainerere of Innermansworld. He discusses what got him into relationship coaching & what people can do to improve their relationships.
In this episode I describe what it was like for me to celebrate the start of 2022 by climbing up one of Aotearoa’s most dangerous mountains✨.
In this episode I continue my travelling series & talk about what it was like for me to travel to Paris by myself to celebrate New Years.
In this episode I share some of my tips about weddings based on my experience of helping 4 of my sisters get married in 4 years. I also share some insights about what it was like to be a Maid Of Honour at 2 of their weddings.👰🏽💒
In this episode I reminisce about 2021 discussing one of the major milestones for me which was moving out of my family home. I talk about what it was like moving into a ‘Broflat’ with a bunch of guys I’ve never met before 💙💙💙💙💙✌🏽.
In this episode I continue my series describing my past travels & talk about what it was like spending Christmas in Manchester with my first cousin & his wife ☃️❄️
In this episode I speak again to my ‘Kardashian Kid’ my baby sis Aisha Grace about what Xmas means to her❤️❤️❤️.
In this episode I throw back to the conversation I had with my sister Yana before her Big Fat Tongan engagement party. We talk about singleness, relationships & about the issues that come with leaving the family nest.
In this episode I talk with my friend Joyana Finch about her colourful career that includes being an Author, Megatronics Engineer & Pacific Island Beauty Queen 🙌🏽🌴.
My baby sis Aisha Grace won a prize at her school’s end of year prize-giving!😃🙌🏽 & so I asked her to please share her secrets for success🌈💖.
In this episode I interview Māori Journalist Mare Haimona-Riki about his work with Te Ao Māori News & about his various experiences to do with journalism✌🏽.
In this episode I talk to my friends Michael & Chiara about what it was like for them living & volunteering in Tonga as part of the American volunteering program Peace Corps 🌴🇺🇸
In this episode I talk with my friend Rich about the health scare that resulted in him being submitted into ICU & what that experience has taught him as a young father & man of faith.
In this episode I celebrate my eldest sister’s birthday by throwing back to my birthday getaway with her & our other sister - where we talked about sisterhood, family dynamics & what it means to be young Tongan women growing up in Aotearoa, N.Z 🇹🇴 x 🇳🇿.
In this episode I speak to my fellow seasoned bachelorette friends about what it means to be single women in their thirties in celebration of Singles Day today
In this episode I describe what it’s been like being a High School Teacher during this Covid Pandemic especially through Auckland’s recent lockdown.⛓
In this episode I talk about my views about why I think modern feminism is detrimental to our society.
In this episode I discuss why I believe intersectionality - the idea that all marginalised minorities should band together to fight the “white patriarchy” may be more complicated than we think🌈✨
This episode is the second in my series about travelling. In it I talk about visiting Amman in Jordan, which included a visit to the ancient city Petra 🐪💖
In this episode I explain why I think dating after 30 is easy - it’s like riding a bike. But the bike is on fire🚲🔥 . And the ground is on fire. Everything is on fire. Because you are in hell😜🤣🤣🤣.
This episode is the first recording for my series about Travelling. I reminisce about my solo trip to Egypt 🇪🇬 - where I did a 9 day tour from Cairo to Luxor🌴.
In this episode I decide to talk Vaccines & why I, in spite of my initial hesitancy, decided to get vaccinated ❤️.
In this episode I talk to my friend Karen who works for a Pasifika Mental Health organisation about the current statistics to do with Pasifika Mental Health & for any tips she has on how to improve our own Mental Health✨
In this episode I speak to my cousin Hale T-Pole - about his career as a rugby player. We talk about the current issues surrounding pacific island rugby & discuss the work that he is doing as Chairman of the Pacific Rugby Players Union.
In this episode celebrate Maori Language here in Aotearoa New Zealand by talking about my own personal journey trying to embrace the indigenous language of my homeland.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
In this episode I describe my experience with losing a loved one during level 4 Lockdown. Restrictions include the banning of gatherings including funerals.
In this episode I describe my experiences of living in my ‘Motherland’ when I decided to teach there for a year.📚🌴🌊☀️
In this episode I talk with my friends David, Oliver & bro-in-law Soni about male identity & experiences in celebration of Fathers Day!🎣🏉✨
In this episode I talk to my friend Chanelle about how she was able to overcome a childhood filled with trauma to become a body building & kick boxing champion, married to the love of her life as well as a homeowner & a mother of 4👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.
In this episode your favourite Kiwi Bachelorettes (Rita & I😉) discuss the idea of a woman’s chances of getting married decreasing as her IQ increases. Join us for all kinds questionable statistics & offensive generalisations!.🤪🥰
In this episode I talk with my friend Moran about what made her decide to get her finances in order, how she did it & how her life has changed since then.
In this episode I talk with Andrew Yelverton from the non-profit organisation Essentially Men. We talk about male identity, emotional issues & how the organisation helps men to create a more healthier approach to their mental health.✌🏽💙✨✨✨
In this episode I talk to my friend Anthony about what it was like for him growing up in the system of Apartheid & how sport played an instrumental role in the struggle to abolish it 🏉❤️.
In this episode I talk to Stephanie Dole Johnston -CEO of Barnabas Fund New Zealand about the persecution of Christians worldwide & discuss ways we as New Zealanders can help the situation🙏🏽✨
In this episode I talk to my friend, Dr Tūmanako Ngāwhika Fa’aui, about his life as an university lecturer. Tumanako is of Ngāti Uenukukōpako & Tongan descent & lectures in The University of Auckland Department of Environmental Engineering 🌿🔧
In this Episode I talk to my friend Kelly about her experiences as a Te Reo Māori teacher & the recent changes happening in the N.Z Education system.🇳🇿📚
Its my baby sister Grace’s 6th Birthday today! And to celebrate I decided to upload the conversation we recorded during lockdown last year - asking her what it’s been like for her to stay at home for her schooling 🏠📚📝
In this episode I describe my own struggles with depression as a teenager & share details about what helped me to personally over come it 🌈🦋
In this episode I talk with our family friend Jase about his life changing accident as a teenager that left him a quadriplegic & how he has still been able to pursue a life filled with passion & hope 💪🏻✨❤️
In this episode I talk to my dad about life, love & marriage in celebration of Tongan Father’s Day today! 🇹🇴💙
In this episode I talk with my friend NZ Samoan Film Maker Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa about his journey to become a film maker & what that looks like here in Aotearoa, New Zealand 🇳🇿
In this episode I speak with Beth Johnson from Speak Up For Women about their campaign for the preservation of Women Rights
In this episode I talk to Educational Leaders Mary, Katalina & Siua about their thoughts & experiences about teaching & how we can make the educational system better ✨
In this episode I have a candid chat with my 13 year old cousin Lotu about what its like for her to be a teenager in this day & age and compare her experiences with mine as a teenager in the 90s😱😭😜📟📞📼💽
In this episode my friend Mele & I celebrate ANZAC day by discussing our experiences growing up as first generation Kiwis 🥝 🇹🇴
In this episode I will be discussing what I thought about my DNA results from the genetic analysis company 23AndMe.
In this episode I discuss with my sister Eseta our reasons for joining the protests for BLM here in Aotearoa, New Zealand 🇳🇿❤️
In this episode I describe what it was like for me to travel around Israel as a part of my 30th Birthday celebrations 🇮🇱 ✨
In this episode (1 out of only 2 in total cause - I’m sorry guys but we couldn’t do anymore even if you paid us✌🏽) your favourite Kiwi Bachelorettes are back to discuss our new Samoan Bachelor Mosese🇼🇸 & share our thoughts about all the episodes so far that Rita faithfully watched & the ones I could get up to💖🌹#utalk2much💋
In this episode I talk to my American cousins about identity, experiences & being a part of the Pacific Island diaspora
In this episode I discuss my first day of postgraduate study after 10 years of being away from university 📚✨
In this episode I discuss my thoughts about going back to university - 10 years after I left✌🏽
In this episode I talk with my cousin Patrick & his wife Soana about their experiences moving to the U.K from New Zealand🥝
In this episode I talk my friends about our ‘fake sorority’ named ABG Sisterhood & what it means to us as older women to still be a part of this friendship group 👠🥂☕️💋
In this episode your favourite Kiwi Bachelorettes skype to discuss their final thoughts on this season’s The Bachelorette NZ 🌹
In this episode my friend Rita joins me again to discuss the latest Bachelorette N.Z Season 2 episodes 🥂
In this episode I speak to my friend Norma - After her partner died while in police custody, she talks about what it was like to lose him in a very public way as well as what life has been like since his death & having to bring up their son on her own❤️.
In this episode I talk with my cousin Tapu about his experiences being a Kiwi Male Model with a minority background as we do a hood version of Hot Ones at our local Nandos restaurant 🍗🌶
In this episode I talk with photographer Ofa Makalio of Beautifully Polynesian about body image, colourism & we also get to list & compare all the fad diets we have ever been on
For this episode I wanted to throw back to the inauguration of Kamala Harris & what it meant to me as a woman of colour
In this episode I talk with my uncle about what its like for him being a foreign born Kiwi compared to my experiences as a New Zealand born Tongan 🇹🇴❤️🇳🇿
In this episode I talk with my friend Lois about her career as a nurse & what it was like working at a covid testing station😷
In this episode we talk to Shaun (Co-owner of F45 Gym in Otahuhu) & Pauline (Founder of Ikuna Taste Healthy Eatery) about what its like to be small business owners in N.Z 🇳🇿
In this episode I talk with my good friend Mindy about what it was like for her to find love after a divorce
In this episode I give my top tips on what to do on Valentine’s Day 2021 if you find yourself without a significant other to celebrate with✨
This is the first episode by the ‘Kiwi Bachelorettes’ (my friend Rita & I 😉) discussing what we thought about The Bachelorette N.Z Season 1 as we gear ourselves up for Season 2
In this episode I speak with Auckland City Councillor Efeso Collins about what it means to be born & raised in South Auckland & what part South Auckland plays in shaping the Future of Aotearoa, N.Z