Baskets Of Knowledge

In this powerful episode of Baskets of Knowledge, Margot Korhonen, a Community Coach and Creative, shares how one simple question, “What if everything did work out?”, changed the course of her life.

From being a single mum dreaming of small comforts to becoming a homeowner, artist, and author of Creating Connected Communities, Margot’s journey is a masterclass in courage, self-leadership, and love.

She opens up about carrying...

Change is inevitable, but growth is a choice.
In this episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Janelle Hulin, author, speaker, and proud “emoji enthusiast,” to unpack the beauty and chaos of change.

From raising six children while homeschooling across continents to losing a career she loved, Janelle shares how she discovered the power of the Liminal Space,  that uncertain in-between where transformation begins.

Yo...

What happens when being "one credit short" becomes the catalyst for an extraordinary journey?

Join us for an emotional and inspiring conversation with Liahna Smith, a 23-year-old wahine toa from Taranaki who's redefining what career success looks like. Currently working with Pūhoro STEM Academy (on secondment from Why Ora), Liahna shares her raw and real journey from feeling "not ready" to becoming a voic...

When Kodrean Eashae couldn’t find space for his voice, he built one.

In this episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we explore how Voice of Aroha became a home for refugee and migrant stories in Aotearoa. Kodrean shares his journey from feeling unheard to creating a platform that now uplifts hundreds of young people across New Zealand.

Expect deep reflection, practical insights, and an emotional reminder that leadership begins with...

This week on Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Kiyara Glasgow, a 19-year-old student whose journey will shift how you see homelessness forever.

From sleeping in cars and park benches at 13, to earning a scholarship and studying at AUT, Kiyara’s story is a powerful reminder that our circumstances don’t define uz our choices do.

She opens up about:
Life as a homeless teenager in Aotearoa
How education became her life...

23 years ago, Di Crawford-Errington was a solo mum working two jobs, struggling to keep a roof over her daughters’ heads. Today, she’s built and sold businesses, leads an industry, and been recognised as one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting.... twice.

But this conversation isn’t about titles or accolades.
It’s about the real human story behind them.

In this week's episode of Baskets of Knowledge, Di opens up about the...

What does it take to completely rewrite your story?
For Pat Wulf, the answer was courage, belief, and a decision to run uphill.

In this week’s episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Pat, the founder and owner of Wulf Security, a thriving, nationwide security company, to unpack his remarkable transformation from working long shifts in a factory to building a business that has employed over 100 people over the last 1...

What happens when life brings you to your knees?

At just 20 years old, Sarah Robb lost her father. Six years later, while overseas, she received a call that changed her world again, her mother had suffered a brain aneurysm. By 26, she had lost both parents.

The grief was overwhelming. There were days she couldn’t get out of bed, days of numbing pain through old habits. But instead of letting loss break her, Sarah made a choic...

What happens when you take comedy, curiosity, and courage… and bring them to the streets?

In this episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we’re joined by Jasky Singh, better known as @sikant the street interviewer who has redefined how we connect with strangers. With a community of more than 140,000 followers across his socials, Jasky has built one of the most engaging and unfiltered interview platforms in Australia, if not the world. ...

"When we are born, we look like our parents. When we die, we look like our choices."

That quote framed one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had on Baskets of Knowledge, with our guest, Amit Khanna.

Amit’s life hasn’t been a straight line. It’s a story of resilience, loss, and rebirth.

Once labeled the “dumb student”, Amit carried that identity through his childhood and early teens. He believed it. because...

This week we sat down with the incredible Georgie Chambers, a person whose journey is as courageous as it is inspiring.

Georgie opened up about her transformation from living in the shadows of insecurity, body image struggles, and an eating disorder… to becoming a coach, leader, and community builder who empowers others to choose themselves and step into courage every day.

One of the pivotal moments in her life came during he...

On the latest episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we sat down with Vicki Tyler, a powerhouse in leadership, coaching, and human development , to unpack her incredible journey of resilience, self-discovery, and growth.

Vicki’s story is deeply human. She spoke about her early years, the challenges of navigating identity and belonging, and how those experiences shaped her drive to create spaces where people feel seen and valued. What ...

What happens when you stop adding… and start cutting?

In our latest Baskets of Knowledge episode, we speak with Sneha Villalva, a woman who has worn many hats; journalist, executive speechwriter, storyteller, and now, emerging speaker and soon-to-be author.

Her journey is anything but ordinary.

- She discovered her calling in the middle of a darkened dorm room, sick and reading a book that would change her life forever...

This week, we sat down with Pratishtha Purohit, founder of EduventureNZ, corporate trainer, social impact advocate, and mum,  to talk about her journey to New Zealand, the challenges she’s faced, and the generational ripple effect of her work.

Pratishtha’s story is one of courage, grit, and purpose:

- She moved to NZ after a life changing head injury left her partially deaf and without her sense of smell or taste.
- She ca...

He did it. Four marathons in one day. But the real story? It wasn’t about fitness.

On this week’s episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we welcome back Scott Casey-Woolridge, one month and one day after his huge challenge: a marathon ski, row, bike and run… all in a single day.

We spoke to him before the event. He was excited, focused, and ready.

Now, on the other side of it?

We talk about the raw truth, the comedown, the em...

It started with a student refusing to put their phone away.

Chris Valli was a teacher, father, husband, and community man. On paper, everything looked “fine.” But beneath the surface, he was juggling too much, teaching by day, musical theatre by night, a strained marriage, and a growing sense of disconnect within himself.

And then, in one moment of exhaustion and reactivity, it all came crashing down.

A classroom incident....

What does courage look like when life throws you into unimaginable grief?

How do you keep showing up when the future you built disappears overnight?

In this weeks episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we speak with Roslyn English OAM, community leader, musician, cancer survivor, and proud recipient of the Order of Australia Medal.

At the youthful age of 80, Roslyn is still learning, growing, and giving back.

But behind her a...

What does it take to go from standing outside the principal’s office for failing school exams… to becoming the founding director of two of New Zealand’s most innovative restaurants… and now, a transformative coach reshaping lives?

In this deeply moving and powerful episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Chandni Sahrawat , entrepreneur, advocate, and coach  to unpack a life story that will stay with you.

-  From sur...

What if period equity wasn’t just a cause but a business model?
What if advertising could fund free period products without putting the burden back on women?

That’s exactly what Aditi Gorasia is doing with Ads on Pads, a social enterprise changing the game. In this episode, Aditi shares the deeply personal story behind her mission to eliminate period poverty in Aotearoa and beyond.

From handing out free pads as a Women’s W...