Anna Jackman Employment Lawyer DTI Lawyers, Hamilton The change I want to see in the next 12 months is… That workplaces continue the conversation about health and wellbeing and implement and embrace a real shift in attitude where still required. It’s great to see wellbeing issues being at the […]
Jenny Drury is the Founder and Designer of NZ fashion brands Ketz-ke and LEO + BE We need pay equality because… when you’re doing the same job as a man, you should be getting paid the same amount, and it is as simple as that. I’d name my […]
Catherine Emerson Head of Marketing & Strategy, ‘it’s no secret’ Podcast Co-Host Diversity in the workplace is… not only about how people look or identify, but about having diversity of thought. Great ideas and innovation come from having a broad variety of views, so we can challenge one another and […]
Sarah Walden Actress, Entrepreneur, and Licenced Real Estate Salesperson MJRE I advocate for change by… Embracing my uniqueness and engaging with everyone at face value, soul value, depending on the moment. To me, success means… Balance. I’d name my autobiography… Progressing Imperfectly, Perfectly. I made my first dollar… Selling […]
Debbie Van Leeuwen Franchise Owner for GJ Gardner Homes (Manukau & East Auckland) The change I want to see in the next 12 months is… More females entering into the construction industry, whether it be in the trades or leadership roles. Females bring diversity of thought to a traditionally […]
Lisa Booth CEO and co-founder of Kete Kai The gender stereotype I can’t stand… That women are too emotional. Emotion is physiological, and it’s such a powerful tool. If we lean in to that, we can see and feel situations before they happen. I say we should embrace emotion, […]
Eliana Glover Founder/Director, Hill St I’d name my autobiography… It’d probably include some kind of terrible baking pun, like ‘You’ve gotta whisk it to get the biscuit’ ‘Baked’ or ‘Bake it ‘til you make it’. Best advice I’ve been given… Things don’t have to be perfect to be wonderful. […]
Indiya Beckmannflay Founder/Director, Rautaki Collective To me success means… More quality time and experiences with my whānau. Implementing strategy and long-term sustainable outcomes for my iwi. A significant increase in Māori and Pasifika businesses achieving sustainable growth and financial success. Best advice I’ve been given… It wasn’t presented to […]
Tammy McLeod Founder/Lawyer, Davenports Law Best advice I’ve been given… the best advice I’ve been given was a family friend who encouraged me to go to university when I wasn’t sure. Coming from a smaller city in the South Island where there was no university, it wasn’t always a […]
Vicki Taylor Creative Director / Fashion Designer for taylor, Symetria and The Shelter The most rewarding part of my job… I am very spoilt that I love what I do – I communicate through clothes and I love making women feel great about themselves. I love working everyday with such […]
Nicola Liew Architectural Graduate I’d name my autobiography… If I ever wrote an autobiography, I’d probably name it something like Content To Watch The Sun Set. I’d like the title to reflect my desire to appreciate and enjoy the simple, beautiful aspects of our life on this planet. The title […]
Courtney Woods Licensed Real Estate Agent I’d name my autobiography… On The Go. With my three kids and working full-time for the past 10 years, I haven’t really stopped! To me success means… Being able to achieve my goals. Career goals, life goals and personal things I want to achieve. […]
Head of strategy at True advertising I’d name my autobiography… Nevertheless, yet she persisted. To me success means… Not compromising my values. Best advice I’ve been given… It’s borrowed, but great advice I live by is “keep turning up”. Resilience is an important trait to have in a world where […]
Lawyer and Co-Founder of Franjo’s Kitchen To me success means… Freedom, flexibility and joy. Best advice I’ve been given… To evaluate your options, make a decision and then commit to it. I made my first dollar: Performing plays in my living room and charging the audience. The most rewarding part […]
Designer, co-founder of brand performance specialist agency Tricky, and owner of jewellery brand Little Darling Co. I’d name my autobiography… Learn as you go. To me success means… When my three kids are happily asleep in bed at the same time! Best advice I’ve been given… The only behaviour you […]
CEO & Co-Founder, The Social Club I’d name my autobiography… Water babies Although my career choice has probably limited my time on the water over the last few years, I am still always planning my next paddleboarding/surfing trip often somewhere close to home or usually to warmer climates during our […]
Co- owner and Manager of Siamese Doll Restaurant I’d name my autobiography… Something really random like “The Adventures of Steve”. To me success means… Happiness in as many aspects of my life. I feel it’s not something everyone achieves. Best advice I’ve been given… I believe her words were “if […]
Founder of Oh Natural I’d name my autobiography… “Beautiful Chaos”. Running a business I love and having 3 boys I also love under the age of 7 is just that. To me success means… Getting to live my life on my own terms. For me, this means not having to […]
Boss at Jess’ Underground Kitchen I’d name my autobiography… What Spare Time?! To me success means… Waking up and being inspired to do what you do every day, with a team of amazing people beside you that are just as inspired as you are. Best advice I’ve been given… Be […]
Founder and Director of Yu Mei I’d name my autobiography… It’s a Work In Progress. To me success means… Knowing why you’re doing what you’re doing and relentlessly working to achieve your goals. Best advice I’ve been given… “Less words” I made my first dollar: I started a pop up […]
Artist, mum and student I’d name my autobiography… ‘Cracked hands and blank canvas’ To me success is… Success is a constantly evolving thing. Success to me happens daily, weekly, yearly or even over a lifetime. Success could be as little as getting my toddler fed, bathed and in to bed, […]
OWNER & FOUNDER OF SKINOGRAPHY. I’d name my autobiography… A Quiet Rebellion I’ve never been one to follow the crowd and I have always questioned the system! I’ve always used my intuition to guide me with heart-centred decisions I’ve made through my career, business and life. To me success means… […]
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF LASH NOIR I’d name my autobiography… I wouldn’t ever write a book about myself, I can barely manage to pull together a blurb of my credentials for our website! To me success means… Being in charge of your future. Cultivating your own opportunities, living an inspired […]
LAWYER AND BUSINESSPERSON – OWNER OF CRIMSON ORGANIC TAMPONS Best advice I’ve been given… Was from a retiring partner in a law firm when I was just starting out – “back your own judgment and don’t listen to others who suggest you have it wrong just because they think they […]
Renay Robertson FOUNDER AND OWNER OF HAVEN SKIN SPA I’d name my autobiography: Predictably Unpredictable. To me success means: Quality of life which, to me, means creating the freedom to make choices that are not based on fear. Best advice I’ve been given: Don’t take a “no” from anyone who...
Christina Glucina CO-OWNER OF MATAKANA SUPERFOODS I’d name my autobiography: “Better to be kind than right” To me success means: Getting the important things right. And for me, the most important things are the relationships I have with the people in my life – my family, friends and employees. Best...
Heather Baker FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF LITTLE ANGELS PURE BABY FOOD. I’d name my autobiography: ‘Its amazing what you can achieve in a nice frock’ And I dedicate it to my dad… To me success means: For me, I feel a sense of success when I achieve a goal. As...
Brand Manager (local Roast & Ground coffee portfolio at JDE) and volunteer I’d name my autobiography: Love, Life and Laksa. To me success means: Doing and achieving what’s important to me. Best advice I’ve been given: Is actually a quote by Maya Angelou that I discovered a wee while back...
COO and Co-Founder of Kami I’d name my autobiography: “A Woman on a Mission.” To me success means: Peace of mind and knowing that I have made a difference in the world. Best advice I’ve been given: Don’t let others dictate who you are and who you will become. I...
Co-Owner of Matakana SuperFoods I’d name my autobiography: “Better to be kind than right” To me success means: Getting the important things right. And for me, the most important things are the relationships I have with the people in my life –my family, friends and employees. Best advice I’ve been...
Co-Owner and Designer of Loobie’s Story I’d name my autobiography: ‘The Path Less Travelled’, as this not only reflects the inspiration for our A/W18 collection but the is the inspiration behind the launch of Loobie’s Story eight years ago. To me success means: Loving what you do, and being […]
Grace Wright Artist, currently taking place in the Child Cancer Foundation’s Haier Big Hoot Art Trail I’d name my autobiography: Diving Head First To me success means: To reach the end of your life having enjoyed every moment along the way and looking back regretting nothing. My most treasured possession: […]
Emma Parry Doctor, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Lifemum Medical Ambassador, Businesswoman I’d name my autobiography: ‘Women, Vaginas and Success’! It’s the working title of a book I started writing a couple of years ago. It’s semi-autobiographical and focuses on the stories of the women and families I’ve cared for. I figured […]
Ricki Harrison Business Development Manager at Nutra Organics I’d name my autobiography: Life, Love And Other Mysteries… To me success means: To blaze a trail for myself. To stand on my own two feet knowing that effort, talent, the support of a team you trust and sometimes a little luck […]
Millicent Austin Florist, La Femme Fleur I’d name my autobiography: The Flower Lady To me success means: Success is convincing my local community to see flowers as a necessity, not a luxury. And having their homes full of beautiful blooms every week. My most treasured possession: My dog Freida. The […]
We spoke to four inspiring, hard-working women to find out their thoughts on success, gender stereotypes and inspiration. Charlene Turei Interaction Design Director I’d name my autobiography: The Deep End To me success means: knowing that all the long hours, stress and effort has genuinely improved peoples’ experiences with an organisation. My...
Photography by Prue Aja It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, isn’t it? We juggle a thousand different roles—career, family, friendships, and everything in between. Somewhere in the chaos, we forget about ourselves. Where do I fit into this equation? The reality is, we often put pressure on ourselves to do it […]
Let’s be honest: you’ve probably seen those dreamy Instagram shots of turquoise lagoons and thought, “There’s no way it looks like that in real life.” But guess what? It does. Tahiti isn’t just photogenic—it’s show-stopping, jaw-dropping, and soul-stirring. This is where you go when you’re fed up with work emails, […]
Flatpack furniture offers us the dream that you really can receive an entire desk or set of drawers that has slightly more structural integrity than the box it came packed in. Why buy something second hand when you can make something that looks secondhand once you’re done making it? The […]
Bridgerton is a lesson in excess. Season 1 alone had 7,500 clothing items custom made for its eight episodes. All of these created a colour harmony that made every frame a painting. Individual families and homes also carried a colour motif that not only told the viewer subconsciously which house […]
