Best Dunedin Writers Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 2 - COASTAL SCUBA DIVING LIFE - Diving and Diving Birds with Retired Marine Mike Beale 28:57

1d ago28:57

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Attention all sharks, my scuba diving refresher course is underway and I'm welcoming my friend and fellow rusty diving budy, retired Marine Mike Beale, to the show for a conversation about past diving adventures, marine wildlife and our return to depths after a number of years. SPECIAL GUEST Mike Beale ABOUT THE COASTAL LIFE & STUART MEYER Welcome …

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Ep. 1 - COASTAL MEMOIR - How I Got Here 31:20

17d ago31:20

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In this premiere episode, immerse yourself in the story of my lifelong pursuit to live the coastal life and experience firsthand the ups and downs of all that it took to get here. ABOUT THE COASTAL LIFE & STUART MEYER The Coastal Life is an independent documentary storytelling project created by Stuart Meyer exploring what it's really like to live …

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 12-06-2024 - Interesting interview with local authors - Penelope Todd and Majella Cullinane 48:33

17d ago48:33

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Interesting interview with local authors - Beverly chats with two acclaimed writers: Penelope Todd and Majella Cullinane about their new books: a novel, and poetry collection, respectively, with the common theme of Matriarchy. Firstly, Penelope shares the challenges and delights of writing about the life and times of her grandmother, "Nell" while M…

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PREMIERE EPISODE PREVIEW: Coastal Memoir | How I Got Here 1:28

24d ago1:28

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In this episode 1 coastal clip of the premiere episode of Your Coastal Life Fix, listen to the story of the moment I stepped foot into my dream coastal home during a frenzied open house. The full episode will premiere in mid-June. Ever wonder what it's really like to live and work in coastal towns? Your Coastal Life Fix will share with you the dail…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 08-05-2024 - Interviewing Southern writers - Kathryn Van Beek, Carolijn Guytonbeck and Kyle Mewburn 55:18

2M ago55:18

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Interviewing Southern writers - This month I chat with Kathryn Van Beek (one of the editors) and Carolijn Guytonbeck (one of the contributors) to "OTHERHOOD" an important new anthology of essays by women who for a myriad of reasons are NOT mothers in the traditional, societally-expected sense.Then I catch up with acclaimed Central Otago children's …

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 10-04-2024 - In-depth interviews with NZ writers and their work - Karen McMillan and Mikaela Nyman 49:26

3M ago49:26

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In-depth interviews with NZ writers and their work - This month Beverly chats with prolific author Karen McMillan, about her new historical romance ('Turbulent Threads') set in Victorian Dunedin.Then she has an in-depth catch up with 2024 Burns' Fellow, Mikaela Nyman (who writes in both English and Swedish) about her creative priorities for the yea…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-03-2024 - Creatives involved in the Dunedin Fringe Festival - Cindy Diver and Dr Chris Brickell 45:23

4M ago45:23

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Creatives involved in the Dunedin Fringe Festival - My first guest is Professional Theatre Maker Cindy Diver, who is directing 'LAVVIES2' in this year's Festival. We chat about the show's specifics plus the challenges of presenting it in a non-theatre space. Then we delve back into some of the highlights of Cindy's 30+ year creative career - such a…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 14-02-2024 - News and views about local writers - Jan McEwen and Liz Breslin 53:06

5M ago53:06

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News and views about local writers - This month Beverly chats with the exec director of the Michel King Writers' Centre, Jan McEwen, about the beautiful Signalman's Cottage in Devonport where the Centre is based, the various writers' residencies the Centre offers, along with the wider opportunities to also stay and write there as a visiting writer.…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 10-01-2024 - For and about local writers - Dr April-Rose Geers and Kathryn Van Beek 49:51

6M ago49:51

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This month Beverly chats with UBS Emerging Writer in Residence, and poet-activist, Dr April-Rose Geers about the complex creative nonfiction memoir she will be working on while in Dunedin. Then, later in the show, Beverly chats with out-going 2023 Burns' Fellow Kathryn Van Beek who reflects on the highs, lows, challenges (and pressures) of this uni…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-12-2023 - Interviewing Local Writers - Ian Dougherty and Anna Hoek-Sims 42:19

7M ago42:19

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Interviewing Local Writers - This month Beverly talks with regional historian and journalist Ian Dougherty, who has written over 30 books about local figures, families and organisations, including his latest updated book: The Steepest Street in the World... Baldwin Street here in Dunedin.This is followed by a chat with UBS's Retail Manager, Anna Ho…

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Te Pūao - Where the River Meets the Sea - Powhiri - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 20:48

7M ago20:48

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In Te Pūao: The Place Where the River Meets the Sea, we explore the realms of traditional Mātauraka Māori and Pūrakau. Join Witi Ihimaera, Linda Tuhiwai Smith and Monty Soutar in conversation with mana whenua narrative expert and Ahi Kā storykeeper Megan Pōtiki.This Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from O…

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Te Pūao - Where the River Meets the Sea - Panel - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 58:29

7M ago58:29

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In Te Pūao: The Place Where the River Meets the Sea, we explore the realms of traditional Mātauraka Māori and Pūrakau. Join Witi Ihimaera, Linda Tuhiwai Smith and Monty Soutar in conversation with mana whenua narrative expert and Ahi Kā storykeeper Megan Pōtiki.This Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from O…

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Te Pō Whakanui i Witi Ihimaera! Festival Gala Night - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 2:10:07

7M ago2:10:07

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This podcast was recorded live at the Regent Theatre on the first night of the Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival for their Gala Celebration - Te Pō Whakanui i Witi Ihimaera! The event celebrated 50 years of literary inspiration and influence with Stacey Morrison and beloved author Witi Ihimaera. Hear from a bevy of writers, poets and musicians inc…

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Gala Night - Emma Espiner - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 5:49

7M ago5:49

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In this snippet from the Gala Celebration - Te Pō Whakanui i Witi Ihimaera! Award winning author, broadcaster and political commentator Dr. Emma Espiner reflects on the profound impact Witi Ihimaera’s work has had on her lifeThis Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from Otago Access Radio, Copyright Licensin…

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Gala Night - Fiona Farrell - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 12:46

7M ago12:46

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Author Fiona Farrell and Witi Ihimaera go way back – listen to Fiona’s tales of her time spent with Witi and the significance of these meetings on her writing trajectory. Recorded at the 2023 Gala Celebration - Te Pō Whakanui i Witi Ihimaera!This Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from Otago Access Radio, C…

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Gala Night - Jacinta Ruru - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 5:37

7M ago5:37

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The lasting ripples of Witi Ihimaera’s work spreads far beyond the horizon, spillling into the hearts of those who most need it. Listen as Aotearoa’s first professor of law-Jacinta Ruru shares her experience and early interactions with Witi Ihimaera’s work.This Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from Otago …

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Gala Night - Chris Tse - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 7:45

7M ago7:45

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A generative poem to Aotearoa’s beloved author Witi Ihimaera, written and spoken by Poet Laureate Chris Tse. As recorded at the 2023 Gala Celebration - Te Pō Whakanui i Witi Ihimaera!This Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from Otago Access Radio, Copyright Licensing New Zealand and Dunedin UNESCO City of L…

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Gala Night - David Eggleton - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 8:26

7M ago8:26

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David Eggleton is a Poet of Rotuman, Tongan and Pākehā descent based in Ōtepoti Dunedin. His book The Conch Trumpet won the 2016 Ockham New Zealand Book Award for Poetry. Also, in 2016 he received the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement in Poetry. He was Aotearoa New Zealand Poet Laureate 2019 - 2022.This Dunedin Writers and Readers Fes…

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Gala Night - Ariana Tikao, Ruby Solly - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 10:25

7M ago10:25

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Close your eyes and listen to the melodies of taonga Pūoro, played by generous creatives Ariana Tikao and Ruby Solly. Let these powerful performers, words and songs, guide you on a journey unique and beautiful.Ariana Tikao is a singer, taonga puoro musician and writer of Kāi Tahu descent, and recipient of a 2020 Arts Foundation Laureate award. She …

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Ora: Healing Ourselves - Indigenous Knowledge, Healing and Wellbeing - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 1:04:59

7M ago1:04:59

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In this podcast we explore Indigenous understandings and practices of wellbeing and healing from trauma, grounded in the knowledge of ancestors and based on research. During this conversation, renowned scholar Linda Tuhiwai Smith and Professor Anne-Marie Jackson discuss tikanga Māori concepts, decolonising approaches and prioritising mauri ora for …

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From Jewelled Fantasies to Splended Rags - Hone Tuwhare - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 1:05:15

7M ago1:05:15

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Take an imaginative visit to Hone Tuwhare’s crib at Kākā Point, conjured by the reflections and responses of poets, artists and the newly established Tuwhare Creative Residency. Join your guides Jeanette Wikaira, Manaia Tuwhare-Hoani, Tracey Tawhiao, Ati Teepa and Cilla McQueen as we embark on this journey together. This session was presented by th…

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Fierce Hope: The Ihumātao Chapter - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 1:00:23

7M ago1:00:23

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Youth activism has been a defining feature of Aotearoa’s recent political landscape. In these unsettling times, the political actions of young New Zealanders are a source of inspiration, challenge and renewal. In this session, presented by the University of Otago, Ihumātao activist Qiane Matata-Sipu is joined by author Karen Nairn and chair Mania T…

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Narrative Warfare: What Happens When Great Stories Go to Work for Nefarious Purposes - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 59:49

7M ago59:49

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We all know people captivated by conspiracy stories - but are we talking enough about the darker origins of these stories? How much do we really know? In Narrative Warfare: What Happens When Great Stories Go to Work for Nefarious Purposes, Matthew Cunningham and Sanjana Hattotuwa, with chair Ian Telfer, unpack how stories aid the social and cultura…

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Radiant Revelry - Katherine Mansfield - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 1:05:18

7M ago1:05:18

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On her birthday, and to commemorate the centenary year of her death, over 100 fans gathered to celebrate the life and work of Katherine Mansfield, New Zealand’s iconic, boundary-pushing literary giant. Presented by the Otago University Press, join chair Michelle Elvy and Katherine Mansfield biographer Redmer Yska – author of Katherine Mansfield’s E…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 11-10-2023 - Dr Chris Brickell and Kitty Brown with Jen Stokes 41:46

9M ago41:46

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Dr Chris Brickell and Kitty Brown with Jen StokesBroadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Storytelling Unplugged: finding common ground through podcast narratives 1:00:07

9M ago1:00:07

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Podcasting is an innovative storytelling technique and a creative entry point for some of today’s most important conversations. We join poet and playwright Vira Paky as she chats with Thabiso Sibanda and Kii Small from the Unpack and PhD: Unpacked podcasts about how to create thought-provoking audio content and the potential of podcasts to amplify …

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I Identify As An Imposter 1:00:26

9M ago1:00:26

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The arts are gradually becoming more diverse, but many acclaimed writers of the literary canon are still of the old-white-man persuasion. Given the lack of representation in the field, it can be hard for emerging young authors – especially people of colour and gender diverse folk – to dare to dream of successful careers. We join poet and writer Nao…

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Calling Community From The Page: Art and Activism 53:33

9M ago53:33

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Creative writing is often positioned on the periphery of activism, community-building and mobilisation. However, relational writers cannot create in isolation. NZYWF Young Writer in Residence Ruby Macomber, Carl Naus and others discuss the necessity of creative communities for social change. They explore how creative writing can be a call to action…

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Stick It To The Man: the power of street postering 48:24

9M ago48:24

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For centuries, street posters have served as a powerful tool for causes of all kinds. This panel discussion explores how the humble poster has ignited social and political movements. Festival Guest Curator and Rat World founder and editor-in-chief Jennifer Cheuk chat with Ōtepoti creatives Jamiema Lorimer, Piupiu Maya Turei and Jörg Bendt about how…

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Writing Across Disciplines 1:02:49

9M ago1:02:49

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What is writing? Who is a writer? Drawing on their interdisciplinary backgrounds, writer and performer Josiah Morgan, poet and musician Isla Huia, comedian Janaye Henry, and playwright and journalist Sam Brooks unpack the multifaceted dimensions of storytelling across genre borders. This event was part of the New Zealand Young Writers Festival (21s…

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Prescriptions and Prose: where medicine and creativity meet 58:09

9M ago58:09

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Ōtepoti is Aotearoa’s only UNESCO City of Literature and is home to one of the top medical schools in the country. Is this an unlikely combination, or are there deeper connections between medicine, writing and creativity? We join festival Guest Curator and Rat World founder and editor-in-chief Jennifer Cheuk as she examines this topic with doctor L…

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The One Work That Defines You 52:54

9M ago52:54

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A play, a song, a joke, a story – there’s always one work that comes to mind when you think of a writer. We join playwright Sam Brooks, comedians Abby Howells and Janaye Henry, andpoet Claudia Jardine as they chat about what it means – and how it feels – to have an audience come back to a single piece of work that may be long in a writer’s rearview…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-09-2023 - Dr Susan Wardell and Vanda Symon 52:01

10M ago52:01

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Dr Susan Wardell and Vanda SymonBroadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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11. Lisa Fong: Move It Mama founder 53:59

10M ago53:59

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Lisa Fong (Leece), is the founder of Move It Mama: an online subscription based fitness programme. Lisa shares how she started in her living room delivering free workouts to friends on Facebook to her incredible business today with a team of trainers and a holistic approach to health and fitness with almost 6,000 members. We chat everything from ho…

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10. Courtney Giddens: Dunedin, navigating a male dominated industry and working with her husband 32:33

11M ago32:33

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We have Courtney Giddens as our guest on the pod this week. From HR manager to owning Otago Vacuum Tank Services in Dunedin with her husband Tim, Courtney shares how she navigates working in a male dominated industry, juggles owning a business and working long hours whilst being a mum of two and what it's like working with her husband. Join us for …

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9. Threads, baby names and star signs 21:23

11M ago21:23

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We discuss Threads, Meta's new app and if you need it for your business, baby names and what your star sign says about your work style. Tune in to this fun episode where you will feel like you are catching up with your BFF at the water cooler. Want to support our show? Please “follow” us on Apple and Spotify and leave us a 5 star review. It really …

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Write On with Vanda Symon - 09-08-2023 - Bronwyn Wylie Gibb and also Maxine Alterio, Penelope Todd and Carolyn McCurdie 52:04

11M ago52:04

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Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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8. Sam Parish: Author of cookbook Cook Me, chef and food writer 44:18

11M ago44:18

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Sam Parish is an amazing chef, cookbook author, food writer, editor, recipe developer, food stylist - your go to for all things food related! Sam shares her kitchen hacks, favourite recipes from her cookbook, top restaurants in Christchurch and how she juggles being a Mum and running a business. Buy Cook Me here: https://samparishfood.com/cook-me I…

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7. From ideas to empire - our guide to setup your business. Name your brand, master finances and more! 26:02

11M ago26:02

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So you have a business idea and want to set up your business? It can be overwhelming to know where to start and what you need to do. We share how we set up our businesses with some valuable insights that we wish someone had told us! From which accounting software we use to trademarking brand names and setting up social media accounts, this episode …

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6. Lucy Jane Photography: AI, awkward dads and knowing your value 48:08

11M ago48:08

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Lucy from Lucy Jane Photography is a sought-after newborn and family photographer based in Christchurch. Lucy's ability to be-friend her clients and make them feel comfortable is something special. We chat about AI, knowing your value in a creative industry, how to get the perfect shot and so much more! Check out Lucy's work: https://www.instagram.…

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5. Stacey Banfield: Makeup artist and founder of Soleil and Soul Beauty 45:28

12M ago45:28

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Stacey Banfield is an incredibly talented makeup artist with over 15 year’s experience in the industry. Stacey is a content creator and also the founder of the beauty brand Soleil and Soul Beauty. Stacey shares how she became a makeup artist and started her own beauty brand, her 3 must-have beauty products and how her strong work ethic and positive…

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Write On with Vanda Symon - 12-07-2023 - Fiona Farrell and Beverly Martens 47:06

12M ago47:06

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Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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4. How to avoid being hacked online 21:32

12M ago21:32

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We deep dive into the world of cyber security and online safety. In today's digital age, protecting our online presence has never been more important. Imagine if tomorrow you lost access to your business social media account and couldn’t get it back? Would your business be OK without it? We share 9 ways you can protect yourself online. Fashion segm…

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3. Flowers by Jasmine: The "accidental" florist. 48:45

12M ago48:45

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We have our very first guest on the pod! Jasmine from Flowers by Jasmine shares how she “accidentally” became a florist, how she deals with customer complaints and how she set up her thriving business. Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or simply curious about the inner working of the industry this episode is packed with valuable tips and trick…

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2. Self doubt and failed businesses 22:19

1y ago22:19

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We are going to get straight into the nitty gritty and talk about self doubt, imposter syndrome and mental health in business. And for some fun, we are going to share some businesses ideas that we were going to start but didn’t for many reasons, be it self doubt, lack of time, lack of resources but just know that not every business makes it to mark…

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1. Get to know your new virtual work wives - Hayley and Monique 14:48

1y ago14:48

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We are your hosts Hayley and Monique and we are so excited to bring you our very first episode! We introduce ourselves, share what the Relevant and Raw podcast is about and what you can expect from us. Want to support our show? Please “follow” us on Apple and Spotify and leave us a 5 star review. It really helps to get us seen by other listeners. P…

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Write On with Vanda Symon - 10-05-2023 - Rachel Stedman and Kathryn van Beek 49:57

1y ago49:57

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Rachel Stedman and Kathryn van Beek.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Write On with Vanda Symon - 12-04-2023 - Paul Sorrell and Laurence Fearnley 50:08

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Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Write On with Vanda Symon - 08-03-2023 - David Eggleton and David Elliot 50:46

1+ y ago50:46

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David Eggleton and David Elliot.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Write On with Vanda Symon - 08-02-2023 - Sue Wootton and Daphne Lee 50:57

1+ y ago50:57

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Sue Wootton and Daphne Lee - Vanda chats to Sue Wootton, publisher at Otago University Press and Daphne Lee talks about her Fossil treasures of Foulden Maar book.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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