Conversations With Wāhine
Join our hosts are we interview inspirational guests who are leading change in their fields within the country, and the globe. We champion the work Wellington women are achieving in their respective fields and amplify their voices in the community. This podcast is brought to you by the National Council of Women Wellington Branch. Available on Access Radio, and our Zoom calls can be found on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuYNLhj7bYyEmUqi_e8VKqg You can also find us by searching "Consersations with Wahine" on facebook and instagram
Episodes
Sophie and Ais interview Philippa Yasbek
Philippa Yasbek is an economist with a background in public policy and a career in the public service. She recently authored "Shining a Light: Improving transparency in New Zealand's political and governance systems" for the Helen Clark Foundation, which recommends improvements in the domains of lobbying, political party funding, access to official information, beneficial owner...
Our team were live at the Newtown Festival and got to chat to lots of different attendees throughout the day!
Harita and Reesha interview Bryan Victor Lim an entrepreneur who has developed a wedding planning and design business, a 2D animation studio and host of the podcast and video series Misfits.
Eleonara and Harita interview music therapist June Potifara in celebration of Music Therapy week (10-15 April 2025).
June speaks about what she does as a music therapist, why she chose this career, what she covered in her masters thesis, and how she weaves her Samoan culture into her therapy work.
You can find out more about June here:
Harita and Sophie interview the directors of the Marimari film which follows one indigenous woman’s fight against the insidious influence of sanguma – sorcery violence.
Sophie and Aisling talk to Frances Sheriff about New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura
Aisling talks to Claire Dinhut aka Condiment Claire about the release of her first book, the history of food and how food varies across cultures.
Harita and Aisling meet with Ella Shepherd and Fleur Kelsey from Abortion Law reform NZ (ALRANZ).
We catch up with students from the University of Minnesota who are visiting New Zealand
Harita and Sophie speak to Shu Run Yap and Evelyn Kunda about Marimari film - An unfiltered view into Evelyn's world as she rescues and rehabilitates survivors of sorcery accusation related violence.
Laura and Ais chat with Kat, the Wellington Tradie Lady about how she got involved in the construction industry and her experience of working in a trade as a woman.
We interview Alok Vaid-Menon an American writer, performance artist, and media personality ahead of their Wellington show.
Aisling and Eleanora interview Dr Gill Greer, Director-General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and CE of New Zealand Family Planning.
Harita interview award winning ceramic artist Aimee McLeod
Harita interviews Nimisha Tailor, author of The Female Digital Revolution, which was released in December 2024.
Aisling and Sophie chat with Lisa, CEO of Dignity NZ.
Sophie and Harita talk to Bex Howells, campaign Lead for Paid Placements Aotearoa.
Laura and Sophie talk to Gentiane Lupi, a professional boxer, kickboxer, MMA and Muay Thai fighter
Aisling and Laura chat with Yessenia Sandoval, founder of Endo Warriors Aotearoa. Endo Warriors are a charitable organisation with a mission to raise awareness and provide education on endometriosis and menstruation. Their objectives include enhancing support and medical care for individuals affected by endometriosis, combating period poverty, and offering free products to those in need, and more.
Aisling and Viola interview sports legend Jody Cameron! Jody is considered one of the country’s most talented female players, having played 60 games and represented New Zealand in Women's Basketball in the 2004 Athens Olympics. Today Jody leads the Te Hāpaitanga Sports NZ program for emerging and high potential female coaches.
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