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In this episode I speak with Rosanne, an artist who paints stunning original artwork based on New Zealand scenes. We talk about how Rosanne's approach to her art has changed through different seasons of her life, her creative process, and the discipline required for creating art. Enjoy xx

Meet Jeannie, the Founder and maker behind the jewellery brand, By my hands. From a corporate/tech background to now working with her two hands to make slow jewellery made to last, she is in some ways living the dream of many who yearn to make a career pivot. She tells me about her cosy life without sugarcoating it, how this transition has made her a better and kinder person, and the ways in which her previous corporate role helps the business side of her work. Grab a cuppa and tune into this chat with Jeannie. 

Leilani is the Co-Founder and Director of Nui Creative, a full-service creative agency empowering South Pacific brands to go big. In this kōrero, we talk about her journey to get to where she is and the why behind what she does. We laugh and cackle, discussing everything from ancestral knowledge to indigenous economic sovereignty to Tony Robbins. I hope you feel encouraged and inspired by Lani's story as much I did x 

The co-host of Girls That Invest (with Sim, our previous episode's guest), Sonya joins me for an honest kōrero about navigating career paths, self-development and why she chooses to stay (at the time of recording) at her corporate job instead of doing Girls That Invest full time. We laugh, we (well, I) cry, and we get deep and meaningful. We talk about why she left uni and her steps that led her to where she is (at the time). Please note this episode was recorded in January 2022. Sonya quit her job literally a week after this episode was recorded, which is a great reminder that the stories our guests share with us captures a moment in time. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it x

Sim is the founder of Girls That Invest, a media platform that aims to make investing seem less daunting to women & minorities around the world. Sim is a multi hyphenate, multi-talented wāhine who sat down to kōrero how Girls That Invest came about, her work in the online space prior to GTI, when she made the decision to leave optometry, how she managed to keep all the balls in the air, and everything in between!  Please note this was recorded in December 2021. 

And... we're back!  Kia ora, it's me Rebecca, your host. In this mini episode, I share why I started ITMWR and what's changed for me since starting this podcast.  Can't wait to share more stories with you!  Rebecca x

Happy New Year! Our first episode of 2022 is with one of my good friends, Graci Kim. She is a diplomat turned bestselling author of magic-infused middle grade books. We talk through all her cool creative ventures  up to this point, and get into the how and why of her creative pursuit. Tune in to listen to how her creative ventures helped her 9-5, why she sees her life as a milk and food colouring experiment, and to hear me cry! This was a rollercoaster of a chat with lots of laughter, aha moments and a little bit of sniffling. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Make sure you check out Graci's book, The Last Fallen Star, here! https://www.gracikim.com/

Ever wondered what it might be like to be a parent in the workforce? Or, what it might be like to return to the workforce after parental leave? Well, I have and instead of wondering, I thought I'd ask my friend Jeanelle to share her experience to date. Jeanelle is a Global Talent Partner, who has the role of matching people up with awesome jobs. Join us as we talk about how work and life changed for Jeanelle with the arrival of her baby. Intro and outro music by JuliusH from Pixabay

This episode is for all of you in your 9-5 corporate job wondering what it might be like to go out on your own with your own business. In this episode we are joined by Bonnie, an entrepreneur and a freelancer. She shares her story to date from corporate advertising agency to running three businesses with her partner, Mitch. Yes, you read that right - three businesses! Join us as we candidly unpack the moments behind the scenes that has led Bonnie to where she is now. Check out Bonnie and Mitch's businesses here! Plenty - https://plentypreloved.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/plenty_nz Really Useful - https://www.reallyuseful.co.nz/ and https://www.instagram.com/reallyusefulnz Zangria - https://www.zangria.co.nz/ and https://www.instagram.com/zangria_nz/ Intro and outro music by JuliusH from Pixabay

In this inaugural episode of In the Middle with Rebecca, I talk to Grace about her work as a practising artist. Grace shares how she structures her week to allow her practice to flourish, her growth mindset, and how she sees her art. Relax and enjoy this conversation with a very talented artist at this point in her story x Check out Grace's work here: http://www.gracewright.net/ https://www.gowlangsfordgallery.co.nz/artists/grace-wright https://www.gallery9.com.au/grace-wright Photo credit goes to Emily Chalk Intro and outro music by JuliusH from Pixabay