Best Mackenzie Taylor Podcasts (2024)

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REX August 29th - George Adams from Synlait, Gilman Scholar Alum Darrin Vander Plas and Kieran Callaghan from Classic Sheepskins 52:32

3h ago52:32

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Synlait Chair George Adams about the proposed recapitalisation of the beleaguered Canterbury-based milk processor, what's led the company to this point and why former CEO and Chair John Penno is moving to block next month's vote... He talks with US based Gilman Scholar Alum Darrin Vander Plas about what …

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REX August 28th - Jon Pemberton from Ag Proud NZ, Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges and Life Coach Shane Bird 42:00

15m ago42:00

42:00

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ag Proud NZ Chair Jon Pemberton about the risk of complacency within the agriculture sector, the volatile nature of an increasingly divisive political system and the ongoing efforts of Southlanders to improve its water quality... He talks with Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges near Havelock about making fa…

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The Realities of Modern Obstetrics: Dr. Stu’s Unfiltered Take 1:33:44

23m ago1:33:44

1:33:44

With 40+ years of experience, Dr. Stu of Birthing Instincts transitioned from hospital births to home births. He advocates for informed decision-making and encouraging women to trust their instincts, seek nurturing care and providers, and prepare their bodies and minds for a healthy pregnancy. Our guest this week is Dr. Stuart James Fischbein or Dr…

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How to Create Homeschool Accountability (with Dawn Garrett) 24:13

14m ago24:13

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https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling Maximize Your Homeschooling Hours: Tips for Focus and Success Devote specific hours, called sacred school hours, to focus solely on school work. Parents should minimize distractions, such as household chores and social media, during these hours. The emphasis is on being present and available to suppo…

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REX August 27th - Katie Milne from Predator Free 2050, Polly McGuckin from Exquisite Wool Traders, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co. 45:47

8m ago45:47

45:47

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Predator Free 2050 board member and former Federated Farmers President Katie Milne about the progress made by Predator Free, its unintended positive consequences and her recent trip to the US... He talks with Polly McGuckin, the founder and GM of Exquisite Wool Traders, about the state of the wool indust…

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REX August 26th - DINZ Chef Shannon Campbell, Toby Williams from Federated Farmers, Clive Kaiser from Lincoln University and Young Butcher of the Year Sam Weller 38:44

5m ago38:44

38:44

On Today's Rural Exchange Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Europe-based Deer Industry NZ Chef Shannon Campbell about preparing food for Kiwi athletes at the Paris Olympics, promoting NZ farm raised venison and living in Berlin... He talks with Federated Farmers meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about the recently released 'Why Pines?' report and why he …

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Debt, Dollars, and Disruption: Macro trends with Jarred Mair 55:13

5m ago55:13

55:13

Join me and Jarred Mair, Chief Insights Officer at MPI, as we dive into global macro trends. From debt-driven economies to emerging tech, Jared breaks down what’s shaping our future and how to navigate it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By rova | REX

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REX August 23rd - Alastair Miller from Aura Information Security, Peter Reynolds from Moral Compass and Geoff Rogers from High Country Fencing 49:45

6d ago49:45

49:45

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Alastair Miller from Aura Information Security about the recent ransomware attack in Switzerland in which a farmer’s automated milking systems were breached by hackers demanding payment, the threat cyberattacks pose to the wider agricultural industry and advice to stop it... He talks with Peter 'Razor' Reynolds, a…

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REX August 22nd - Vet & Author Marcus Taylor, Andrew Burtt from Beef+Lamb NZ, REX Producer Jo Grigg and Todd Charteris from Rabobank 42:21

1d ago42:21

42:21

On today's podcast, Dom talks with veterinarian and author, Marcus Taylor about his new book, 'The Ones That Bit Me', his career as a vet and his YouTube channel, Lord of the Vets... He talks with Andrew Burtt, Beef+Lamb NZ Chief Economist, about its annual Stock Number Survey which reveals sheep and cattle numbers are both down this year... He cat…

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REX August 21st - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Brad Lake from The Brothers Green, Andy Caughey from Wool Impact and Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins 38:44

8m ago38:44

38:44

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+5.5%), tempering expectations and avoiding black bears in the wild... He talks with Brad Lake from The Brothers Green about why it's currently illegal to use hemp byproducts for animal feed and its efforts to try and reverse the situatio…

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Is Cesarean Birth Safer than Vaginal Birth? 35:46

2d ago35:46

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If you're looking into the pros and cons (or benefits/risks) of Cesarean birth versus vaginal birth, listen in! You are capable of making these decisions for yourself. You do not have to be bullied or coerced into believing your body is not capable of growing your baby and knowing how to birth it. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…

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How to be impervious as a homeschool mom! (with Lauren Scott) 15:56

13m ago15:56

15:56

Join us for Art of Homeschooling: https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling Imperviousness is a new word for many of us, but it's a word and a mode that we need to be successful homeschool moms who guide our children through their various phases into functioning adulthood. Homeschooling is not always going to be rainbows and roses, and we ha…

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Dungeons & Dragons & The Satanic Panic with Adrian Daub 1:10:20

8d ago1:10:20

1:10:20

This week we travel back to the 80s, when America’s parents decided to freak out over some kids rolling dice and drawing things on graph paper! Adrian Daub walks Sarah through the history of Dungeons & Dragons, and the panic it inspired. Content note: The story we're telling today also involves suicide; please listen with care. Find Adrian online h…

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REX August 20th - Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise, Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station and Mark Benns from Wingman 55:56

4d ago55:56

55:56

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise about the return of the Bionic boluses to the market, drench resistance and the NZ Institure of Primary Industry Management awards held last night... He talks with Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station about his recent trip with a group of farming mates about their recent intrepid motorc…

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The Instagram updates you need to know about 33:55

1h ago33:55

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Today, Mackenzie and Ben discuss various topics, including the changes to Instagram's metrics, the evolving personas of tech CEOs, and the rise of AI in customer service. They also touch on the impact of social proof on user engagement and the challenges of navigating misinformation in the digital age. In this conversation, Ben and Mack discuss var…

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REX August 19th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Sam McIvor from OSPRI, Gill Naylor from Rural Women NZ and Jill Abbott from Casting for Recovery 51:06

10m ago51:06

51:06

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan WeatherWatch about snow in the South and Antarctic polar vortexes... He talks with the new CEO of OSPRI, Sam McIvor, about his first few weeks in the role, the importance of biosecurity and M Bovis eradication efforts... He talks with Rural Women NZ National President Gill Naylor about its Leptospirosi…

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Overcoming the Odds - The Journey of Ben and Nikki Purua 1:02:58

12m ago1:02:58

1:02:58

In this powerful conversation, Julia Jones talks with Ben and Nikki Purua about Ben's journey from a life born into gangs and time in prison to finding freedom and purpose in farming. They discuss the challenges they've overcome, the power of resilience, and their commitment to creating positive change for others. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Milking It Episode 3: Catching Up With Addie + Kip Nolan 10:33

7d ago10:33

10:33

As part of the new series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK we catch up with Dairy Farmers Addie and Kip Nolan. Dom catches up with the pair to see how they are getting on with calving, what CMK and Figured have done to help with their farming decisions and more. Stay tuned for more episodes coming t…

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REX August 16th - Vincent Arbuckle from MPI, Richard Newson from Germany and Health & Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan 53:29

3d ago53:29

53:29

On today's podcast, Dom talks with the Deputy Director General of Food Safety for MPI, Vincent Arbuckle, about ruminal bolus products which were found the be releasing active ingredients slower than expected, which ones are back on the market and the process involved since the first notification in 2022... He talks with German-based New Zealand dai…

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REX August 15th - Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations, Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg, Amelia Dunbar from The Bitches' Box and REX Producer Jo Grigg 50:04

13d ago50:04

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations about the benefits of dung beetles on livestock farms, their environmental and economic impact and why they aren't more prevalent in NZ... He talks with Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg about being back in Parliament after maternity leave, the major issues affecting her electorate a…

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REX August 14th - Tim Gale from the Game Animal Council, Alex Gorringe from the Kawhatau Valley and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts 46:40

16d ago46:40

46:40

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Game Animal Council General Manager Tim Gale about a private member's bill which would give hunters and anglers representation on the NZ Conservation Authority... He talks with Alex Gorringe from her family farm in Kawhatau Valley about its historic shearing quarters accommodation, Italian racing cars, gold and ho…

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Transform Your Homeschool Mood: How to Stay Organized and Joyful with Rena Sites 19:08

7d ago19:08

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Learn the Art of Homeschooling: https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling Transforming Homeschooling with Joy and Preparation | Simplified Organization Podcast Let's chat about the joys of homeschooling and homemaking. Rena shares practical tips and strategies from the 'Art of Homemaking' course that helped her manage her home and homeschool…

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Unmedicated Birth Story: Journey from a Traumatic Birth to a Healing Unmedicated Birth with Erika Bielska 1:02:36

16d ago1:02:36

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Today's birth story is a little bit different. Erika shares two very different birth experiences. She shares the trauma she experienced and had to process from her first birth, and how redemptive her next birth was. She does an excellent job of pointing out what did not go how she hoped and what needed to change for her next experience. Her stories…

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REX August 13th - Ian Knowles from Glenmark Springs, Simon Lee from Glenaray Station, Heidi Hitchman from Summit Solutions and Auriga Martin from Farm Focus 54:58

11h ago54:58

54:58

On today's podcast, Dom talks with North Canterbury farmer Ian Knowles about dealing with drought, fire chairing the Hurunui District Landcare Group... He talks with Simon Lee from Glenaray Station in Northern Southland about the concept of 'lean farming', managing staff and its recent Beef+ Lamb NZ field day... He talks with Heidi Hitchman, founde…

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REX August 12th - Jack Cocks from Mt Nicholas Station, Ken Algie from Agmatch and Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe 48:48

1d ago48:48

48:48

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Jack Cocks from Mt Nicholas Station about his recent presentation at the International Farm Management Association Congress in Canada, the major talking points discussed at the event and his work with Farmstrong... He talks with Agmatch CEO Ken Algie about its first decade in business, what services it provides ho…

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Manic Monday Unpacked: Expert Insights with Mark Lister 42:14

6d ago42:14

42:14

Julia Jones and Mark Lister discuss the recent "Manic Monday" market turmoil, offering expert insights on the causes, market psychology, and long-term investment strategies. Tune in for tips on navigating financial markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By rova | REX

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REX August 9th - Merv Utting from Te Matai Station, Laura Morrison from The Gullies, Author Katie Cooper and Phil Cornelius from FCANZ 56:17

5d ago56:17

56:17

On today's podcast, Dom talks with dog trialling legend Merv Utting about his career highlights, the worst weather he's seen in decades and farming in his 80's... He talks with Laura Morrison from The Gullies near Marton about its Arts Residency... He talks with Katie Cooper, author of a new book, Rewena and Rabbit Stew'... And he talks with Fencin…

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REX August 8th - Charlotte Bell from The Clip, John McCaw from McCaw Seeds, Nathan Casey from The Village Press and Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ 1:02:18

5d ago1:02:18

1:02:18

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Charlotte Bell from The Clip about her wool coats made from wool produced at her family's Ngaripa Farm in South Canterbury... He talks with John McCaw from McCaw seeds about the main issues facing arable farmers, his various roles in the industry and being a finalist in next week's Arable Awards... He talks with N…

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How does web accessibility impact SEO? Part 2 48:30

11d ago48:30

48:30

Following on from our April episode on how web accessibility impacts SEO, we are once again joined by Billie Geena, Damien Robert, Heba Said and Heike Knip to have part 2 of this important conversation.By Majestic.com

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REX August 7th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Luke Kane from Otago Federated Farmers and Beth Scott from the NZ Spirits Awards 53:30

6d ago53:30

53:30

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.5%), the recent stock market freefall and whether Democratic VP running mate Tim Walz can help sway rural America to vote blue... He talks with Federated Farmers Otago President Luke Kane about its disagreements with the Otago Regional…

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What Your Labor & Delivery Nurses Want You to Know with Nurse Sydney 39:24

22d ago39:24

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We love hearing from medical professionals about their perspective during birth, especially from our Labor & Delivery Nurses! Our guest this week is Nurse Sydney, a L&D nurse in Toronto who shares educational and entertaining content about pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Bir…

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REX August 6th - Lindy Nelson from Safer Farms, Kate Guthrie from Inxhale, Charlotte Westwood from PGG Wrightson Seeds and Maurice Stewart from PGG Wrightson Livestock 57:31

22d ago57:31

57:31

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Lindy Nelson from Safer Farms about the increase in quad bike deaths, whether quad bikes are fit for purpose and its hugely successful Crush Protection Device initiative... He talks with entrepreneur Kate Guthrie about her Inxhale inhalers, life growing up on a farm in Kurow and her approach to fitness and wellbei…

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Rosie Ruiz and the Marathon Women with Maggie Mertens 1:19:30

22d ago1:19:30

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Maggie Mertens tells us a tale of the first women who fought to run the marathon, and of one woman who decided to cut to the finish line. Find Maggie online here. Find Maggie's book Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women online here. Support You're Wrong About: Bonus Episodes on Patreon Buy cute merch Where else t…

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TikTok's Newest Hack to Finding Viral Trends 39:37

8d ago39:37

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In this episode, Mack and Ben discuss the latest social media news, including TikTok's new feature that allows users to find songs by singing or humming them, Instagram's feature that highlights the original creators of trends, and the ability to lock and hide DMs on Instagram. They also touch on the importance of targeting a specific audience and …

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REX August 5th - Ag Consultant Ellie Cranswick, Gavin O'Donnell QSM and Angus Simms from Wonky Box 44:23

8d ago44:23

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Agriculture Consultant Ellie Cranswick about growing up farming in England, her consultancy roles and selling pet lambs... He talks with Gavin O'Donnell QSM about his farming career, balancing farming and conservation and life after farming... And he talks with Wonky Box co-founder Angus Simms about its new offeri…

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From New Zealand pastures to Chicago's markets 1:00:57

11d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Join us for an engaging conversation with Stu Davison, an NZ dairy farmer turn analyst now based in the US. Discover the differences between the political landscapes of New Zealand and the US, and how recent events are impacting global markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By rova | REX

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REX August 2nd - MIA Chair Nathan Guy, Billy Dowle from Natural Hound, Daniel Kenna Farmers and Wendy Paul from Growing Future Farmers 54:43

26d ago54:43

54:43

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy about the recent Red Meat Sector Conference, the increasing competition in many of NZ's key export markets and signs of positivity in the sector... He talks with Bill Dowle from Natural Hound about his and soon-to-be wife Annabelle's range dog beds and covers using NZ woo…

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Make family chores fun every Saturday! 14:40

21d ago14:40

14:40

Baby Step Bingo starts today: https://simplyconvivial.com/babystepbingo/ Gracie shares her experience with the 'Baby Step Bingo' challenge from the Convivial Circle community. They discuss how small steps can make a significant difference, particularly during life transitions such as expecting a new baby. Misty and Gracie explore how structured act…

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REX August 1st - Chatto Creek Farmer & Author Matt Chisolm, Holly Turner from the Marlborough Falcon Trust and Life Coach Shane Bird 47:53

12d ago47:53

47:53

On today's podcast, Dom talks with farmer, author, keynote speaker and journalist Matt Chisolm about his new book, 'The Road to Chatto Creek'... REX Producer and reporter Jo Grigg talks with falconer Holly Turner from the Marlborough Falcon Trust about falcon rearing, birds of prey and her time in the UK learning about falconry... And Dom talks wit…

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REX July 31st - Ag Journo Sandra Taylor from the Paris Olympics, Simon Millar from Pure Advantage, Rochelle Flint from Bremworth and Wayne Rewi from Rangiora Bakery 58:57

29d ago58:57

58:57

On today's podcast, Dom talks with renowned agricultural journalist Sandra Taylor who's in Paris for the Olympics about her nephew Ben Taylor, who's part of the NZ rowing team, swimming in the Seine and croissants... He talks with Simon Millar, Executive Director with Pure Advantage, about its origins, purpose and vision for NZ's future... He talks…

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7 of the Most Common Interventions During Labor and Birth 36:33

24d ago36:33

36:33

If youre going to be giving birth in a hospital setting, this episode is for you! You’ll want to know about the 7 most common interventions that you may come home against in your birth experience. We’ll also talk about how to avoid these interventions if possible and when they may be necessary. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…

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REX July 30th - Roger Green from Maxwell Rodgers Fabrics, DINZ CEO Rhys Griffiths, Scott Rome from Waifield Farm and Stand Rivett from Netspeed 50:01

1M ago50:01

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Roger Green, owner of Maxwell Rodgers Fabrics, about having its wool throws featured in one of the world's leading interior magazines, his legacy with wool and the future of the industry... He talks with newly appointed Deer Industry NZ CEO Rhys Griffiths about his background, the opportunities for NZ deer velvet …

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REX July 29th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Tim Henshaw from Westpac, Sarah Gilbertson from Ridge Top Farm and North Canterbury Young Viticulturist of the Year Nick McArthur 45:09

15d ago45:09

45:09

On today's podcast, Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the latest severe weather warnings, which areas are in for heavy snow and which places will be warmer than usual... He talks with Westpac Head of Agribusiness Tim Henshaw about its latest Red Meat paper, an overview of the global red meat market and the outlook for the sector... …

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SUPER Creative Way to Manage Kids' Chores in a Large Family 18:03

21d ago18:03

18:03

Get your children helping around the house: simplyconvivial.com/ehap Mystie and Anna Laura Farnham discuss effective methods for managing kids' chores and household tasks. Learn about the Baby Step Bingo challenge, chore charts, and decluttering techniques that turn everyday tasks into engaging activities. Discover how to keep kids motivated and fo…

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Navigating Leadership and Growth with Will Burrett 48:06

27d ago48:06

48:06

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Will Burrett, COO of Pāmu. Discover his journey from a young enthusiast to a respected leader in the agricultural sector. Will delves into the importance of resilience, adaptability, and the power of cultural connections. This discussion explores the heart of leading and growing in today's world. See omnys…

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