Today we’re joined by the founders of One Day Video – Matt and Jacob, brothers and entrepreneurs who are taking the video production industry on with their quirky, funny and informative videos. Creativity and innovation are the secrets to success for these two guys and they haven’t let the challenges of Covid stop them from continuing to grow the b…

In today’s interview we’re talking all things sweet with Jamie Prouting from The Cake Eating Co. The Canterbury-based business owner is sharing her story of how she grew her business through word of mouth in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake. In 11 years, she’s built her business making cakes, desserts and other mouth-watering treats for…

Welcome to this week’s episode of Kiwis in Business. Today we’re joined by Dean Fountain, founder of Rhayne, New Zealand’s leading supplier of sustainable horopito, kumarahou and kawakawa as a culinary ingredient. The ingredients are sustainable and wildcrafted and sourced from the Horopito area. Known for their natural healing qualities, kawakawa …

Planning what to cook each night of the week can be a hassle – but it doesn’t have to be! That’s the message from MenuAid, a food technology platform that is solving the what’s for dinner dilemma in a new, exciting and innovative way. It provides weekly recipe inspiration, editable shopping lists and flexible shopping options. Today, we’re joined b…

Listen in as Hawkes Bay based business-owner Matthew Bennett joins co-host Phil to chat about Nibblish. Nibblish is the baked fruit business Matthew established in 2018 after discovering a scarcity of delicious, healthy, preservative and chemical free snacks to give his daughter Imogen, who suffers from food intolerances. Nibblish has a huge focus …

Today we’re joined by Jason Herriman, co-owner of a series of popular sporting events in New Zealand - Beach Series, The People’s Triathlon and the Ocean Swim Series. He also MCs numerous events around the country and is here today to talk about his event ownership journey, the challenges of running events in a pandemic, and what he’d so differentl…

Today we're joined by two ladies making waves in the beauty and personal care industry – PR expert Jade Hart, co-founder of Everblue and global marketing expert Renee Lee – COO of Everblue. Jade came up with the idea for Everblue to address an all too familiar problem; natural hair and body products were expensive, hard to find and usually didn’t p…

Today we’re joined by Wellingtonian Fliss Roberts, a millennial who is passionate about technology and sustainability. PlantMe was established three years ago and was driven out of Fliss' desire to make sustainability more accessible for everyone. She wanted to devise a system where everyone can take part and make meaningful action in climate chang…

Today I’m joined by Jordan Barron, co-owner at Exerfly – a New Zealand designed and NZ made exercise solution, developed using the popular concept of flywheel training. Rooted in science and backed by real results, Exerfly is used by some of the best athletes and sports teams across the globe. Exerfly has been used by NZ Olympians, the All Blacks, …

On today’s show we have the very special guest Trudy Northcott who is here to talk to us about biohacking and let us into some secrets for anti-ageing and give insights into how to get the best out of our bodies. Having had her own health challenges, Trudy has overcome them and now works as a NZ leader in biohacking and a biohacking coach, in addit…

On this episode of Kiwis in Business we’re joined by Tomas and Mike, founders of the premium skincare brand Two Dudes. Two Dudes is focused on making premium skincare for men more accessible and uncomplicated. These entrepreneurs are driven to make a positive difference in the world, and that's why they give 10 percent of all profits to men’s healt…

Today’s guest, Aucklander Priscilla Chand, exudes an incredible amount of passion and is driven to help women build their own freelancing businesses – and succeed. Earlier this year Priscilla launched Hire Her, the first marketplace for freelance women. She’s building a community where women work together to achieve their goals and excel in life. A…

On this episode, Linda is joined by Mahu City Express' Julian Ostling. Mahu City Express is New Zealand’s first fully-electric luxury coach company. Based in Mahurangi, the Mahu City Express offers Warkworth, Snells Beach and Matakana Coast locals a luxurious and stress-free way to get to the heart of Auckland city for work. Mahu City Express deliv…

On this episode of Kiwis in Business, Andrew Hope from Craft Box Direct shares with us the story behind his subscription craft beer boxes business. Craft Box Direct is what he describes as a ‘beer festival in a box every month, delivered to your door'. The company was founded in September 2019 and is focused on supporting small New Zealand brewerie…

Fraser Mills has been working as web developer for nearly two decades. Five years ago he went out on his own and started his own business Media Central. Fraser’s work has all come through word of mouth and has given him the freedom to work remotely as a digital nomad. Originally from Palmerston North, Fraser has lived in Argentina and Wanaka and to…

On this episode, Nikola Magerkorth welcomes us into her home to share her journey for ‘healing the whole’. Nikola is a registered, and qualified Naturopath, Medical Herbalist and Yoga Teacher (studied in India) with a passion for movement and wellbeing. She takes a holistic and therapeutic approach to her yogic teachings and naturopathic philosophy…

On this episode of Kiwis in Business, Linda is joined by Tessa Livingston - a voice specialist, professional speaker, speech pathologist, spiritual voice dabbler, actress, vocal coach and speech and drama teacher! This talented Southerner (who now calls Auckland home) is here to talk about why voice is so important and how she helps people find the…

On this episode, we hear from co-founder and managing director of Aro Digital - Tim Dorrian in Wellington. Tim started his digital marketing and SEO business from his flat four years ago when he was, in his words ‘dirt broke’. Since then he’s grown the company to a team of 16, and has a prominent office presence in Oriental Bay. In his spare time, …

Ankita Dhakar moved to New Zealand from India in 2015 to study business and a few years later saw a gap in the market to create a company that provided affordable cybersecurity services for SMEs. So she launched SecurityLit in 2020 and since then has built a team of nine, with a growing pool of local and international clients. She's here to talk to…

Kiwis in Business host Linda is in Wellington to catch up with Sonya Williams, a co-founder and CEO of Sharesies. Sharesies is an online investment platform that makes it easy to invest and is one of the fastest-growing companies in New Zealand. Sonya and her team at Sharesies is driven to creating a financially-empowered generation. They created t…

Selfstarters founder and growth coach Flavio Hangarter joins Linda to talk about the innovative sales programme he's created to help tech companies accelerate growth. Since arriving in the market in June 2020, Selfstarters clients have generated millions of dollars in revenue, a figure that continues to grow. Selfstarters helps tech companies strea…

Lorraine Maguire has overcome many personal challenges in her life and is now on a mission to help other people rise above the beliefs that are holding them back and know that they are enough. The Aucklander, who, for nearly two decades, struggled with alcoholism, drugs, self-confidence and anxiety, would “fake it to make it” by appearing to be con…

Today we're joined by one half of a husband and wife business duo, Dawn and Dean, who founded Fiordland Furs late in 2020. Dawn is here to talk to us about the family owned and operated business, which produces a range of exquisite possum products personally sourced from the depths of the Fiordland beech forest. The family has been possum hunting f…

If anyone understands the importance of business confidence, it's Belinda Thomas of Belinda Thomas Inc. The self-described 'rockstar facilitator and professional coach' has a passion for neuro and brain-based coaching strategies. She says the power of the mind is what ultimately drives us to succeed. Belinda loves nothing more than seeing people un…

In this episode, Shuari Naidoo shares her startup journey with Kiwis in Business host Linda Shackelford. Shuari started her social enterprise Moraka Menstrual Cups under the Young Entrepreneur Scheme. Her mission is to sell a sustainable and affordable reusable product and counter the issue of period poverty and the stigma of periods in society. Li…

Turangi's best kept culinary secret is the Hare & Copper Eatery - a shared landed dream between husband and wife team, Andrew Wood executive chef and Liliana Calva operations manager. Hare & Copper Eatery opened just a few months before the 2020 COVID lockdown, yet, despite the challenges, the hospo business has continued on, and is now a must-visi…

Join Andrew Ferdinando, co-founder of Ad Hoc marketing and Insightful, on this week's episode. Andrew and his business partner Dom both grew up on farms in the South West of England and have worked in marketing and business ownership roles from London to Sydney and now Auckland. They have a business that provides virtual marketing director services…

Join Vanessa Wards, Director & Guide at Kiwiness Tours, as she takes us on a beautiful journey of owning a business! Born and bred on the Matakana coast, Vanessa (aka Ness) talks to Linda about her Kiwi bird spotting tours at Tawharanui Peninsula and the wine tasting tours she’s created in the region.“I grew up at Tawharanui Regional Park, as my da…

Aucklander Sunshine Yates is one of the best placed people to talk to us about how we can take steps towards living more sustainable lives. Today she’s joining us to share her journey – from her nomadic upbringing to setting up her business as a sustainability consultant in New Zealand. In this interview she also gives information on the community …

Energise is a full service marketing agency helping New Zealand companies grow, compete and achieve success through curious insights, smart thinking and action. Specialising in brand strategy, search engine optimisation, digital strategy and digital marketing execution, while also taking a traditional marketing approach, Energise thrives on redefin…

In today's episode, Linda has a cup of 'Anxietea' with serial entrepreneur Tamarin Howse, founder of the Better Tea Company. Having suffered stress and anxiety during a former job, Tamarin realised how comforting a cup of tea could be for both her and her colleagues. They they joked about taking their 'anxietea' time - this triggered a business ide…

Plastic Free Pets launched in 2020 to offer New Zealanders locally designed products that will fit into your home and lifestyle, and are good for the planet - and that pets love! In this episode, the e-commerce store founder Steph Kernot shares her business journey and drive to live more sustainably, helping animal lovers do the same. The aim is to…

In this final episode of Kiwis in Business - Season 2, we speak to founder of Accountabill, Haylee Wrenn. Napier-based Haylee discusses why it's so important for Kiwi businesses to have a good accountant/bookkeeper, now more than ever! Having recently been crowned NZ's Bookkeeper of the Year, Haylee provides a wealth of knowledge for keeping busine…

This week on Kiwis In Business we have Wellington-based, Stephanie Love. She runs Stephanie Love Consulting, a business and personal coaching consultancy which has developed a new framework called People First Index. Stephanie supports business owners in measuring the extent of which their organisation puts its people first. She has over a decade o…

In this episode of Kiwis in Business, Linda is joined by Wendy King from Wynyard Estate Saffron. She opens us up to the world of Saffron plant. The exotic plant has many benefits, including providing support for healthy eyes. Wendy and her husband, Graham, started growing Saffron in Central Otago in 2012 and are now premium grade Saffron producers.…

This week we speak to event organiser, Natasha Thomas, about her newly founded event Battle of the BBQs. After launching the successful Tauranga Food, Wine and Music Festival in November 2019, Natasha decided to fill a gap in the market by creating a barbeque event, taking place in January 2021. The family friendly festival welcomes teams from all …

In this week's episode, Shontal Ritchie, owner and founder of Joyzie Boutique, shares with us how she turned her passion of craft and sewing into a business. After Shontal had her first child decided to turn her passion for sewing into making baby bibs and burp cloths. In this episode the first-time business owner discusses her startup journey and …

In this episode we speak to Bay of Plenty resident and founder and director of Parking Services Limited, Jake. Jake explains how his Parking Services app works and how it's helping small and large businesses protect their carparks. The family-owned business issues an enforceable infringement notice to those who are caught illegally parking in carpa…

Madeline Croft has a background in sport, recreation and business marketing and fell into the world of website design while on maternity leave. Just a few months ago, she quit her job in retail category and product management to fulfil her dream of being her own boss and being more present for her on year old. Now, Maddy, who lives in a tiny house …

This week on the Kiwis in Business podcast we have Kate Blundell, founder and director of Collective Concepts. Kate founded Collective Concepts in the Northland in 2008. Now based in Christchurch it focuses on professional event management and delivery, experiential and digital brand engagement, and wedding planning and coordination. Kate discusses…

This week we speak to Christine Deacon, the founder of Canopy Eating Disorders Support Services. This social enterprise is New Zealand’s first. Canopy is New Zealand's first eating disorder specific peer-to-peer support, both online and in person, community-centric service. It makes practical support affordable and accessible to all Kiwis affected …

Robbie Burke is tackling the problem of fixing a "spaghetti" digital architecture - helping companies get all their databases and software aligned. The software engineer helps companies who say they don't have enough time or money to invest in a clean, new and maintainable digital architecture with well-written software, through his business Rapydl…

Iyia Liu needs no introduction to those in the e-commerce world! In this episode of Kiwis in Business, Iyia speaks to Kiwis in Business founder Linda Shackelford about her journey to become one of New Zealand’s most successful young female entrepreneurs. Iyia started her first business, Waist Trainer, at the age of 21, and within one year grew her …

In this episode, we speak to Merrall MacNeille, a dairy farmer from Otago. Merrall and his wife run Holy Cow, a milk and milk-based dairy product company, supplying to locals in the region. Using glass bottles and milk dispenser units to enable more people to buy milk in a more sustainable way, Merrall takes us on his business journey – one that sp…

Mary Taylor is a social media manager, blogger, photographer and content creator based in Mount Maunganui. Originally from California, Mary moved to NZ in 2017 and since then she’s been on a drive to build a successful business portfolio while helping Kiwi businesses with their social media presence. The vibrant and determined entrepreneur joins us…

When Robert Barnes was asked by a friend to build a dryer to dehydrate macadamia nuts 25 years ago, he never thought it would be the start of his own drying machine business. Since 1995 he has also been using his skills to develop highly innovative Rexmoi® Dryers. He sold the refrigeration and air conditioning business five years ago to focus solel…

Lina Montero-Soto makes magic wherever she goes and in whatever she does. So when the founder of Magico marketing agency isn’t creating brand magic, she’s working on Make Eco Easy, a community focused initiative to help transform the eco-awkward among us into eco-able humans. Lina’s ‘wake-up moment’ happened during an organised beach clean-up while…

In this interview, the tables are turned and Kiwis in Business creator and host Linda Shackelford becomes the interviewee and shares her own business journey with guest host Philip Moon. Expand PR is a boutique PR consultancy Linda founded in 2016, after working as a journalist and in various public relations roles. She shares her startup journey, …

Spacebar Design launched just the week before the COVID-19 lockdown, but the hospitality design firm was determined not to let it be a setback in its drive to help New Zealand hospitality businesses share their unique stories. Designer Anson Kong says Spacebar Design aims to fill a gap in the market by focusing on giving bars, restaurants, cafes an…

Mel Hurst and her husband Avi Kewalramani arrived in New Zealand in 2000 with just $5000 in their wallets and the determination to build a successful life here. They set up home, got jobs as flight attendants and started a family. What they didn’t expect was to turn their love of Indian cooking into a business supplying sauces, curries and spices i…