Tall Poppy Talk

"If I wouldn't ask for your advice, why do I care about your opinon?"

Kia ora team, I have missed you. I'm officially back on my weekly episode pursuit and SO hyped about that. Please join me today for a little 1:1 catch up with a three-part-ep starting with 'Growing through it,' then 'Tall Poppy Shoutouts' and finishing off with some AMAs.

Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts.

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"I'm an enthusiast" - Kate Mason, an SJA award-winning columnist and documentary maker, TNT sports presenter and broadcaster.

On today's episode we discuss Kate's journey in sports broadcasting, her experiences covering major events like the Olympics, and the importance of enthusiasm and curiosity in her work. Kate shares insights on the challenges and responsibilities of live broadcasting, the impact of her role in the sports com...

"Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness" - Megg Alexander, Actress & Creative.

Megg, a rising New Zealand actress, shares her journey in the acting industry, discussing the realities of her profession, the challenges of accent training, and her personal growth. Get ready for a fun-filled, motivating, and (exclusive) first-ever podcast interview.

Megg reflects on the misconceptions surrounding acting, the importance of pr...

"I was just born for music" - Cyril Riley.

Re-release from one year ago, as Cyril Riley's "Stumblin' In" was transforming his life. Flash forward, and what Cyril has accomplished in this past year is motivating, exciting, and indicative to his character. Thank you Cyril.

Take home message: Enjoy the pursuit and have faith in yourself, your time will come if you stick at it.

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"Do not apologize for your Ambition" - Angelique Richardson, leading UK Sports Lawyer.

Ange joins TPT for a super relevant discussion around athlete identity. We talk about her journey in sports law, the complexities of representing athletes, and the importance of reputation management.

We discuss the misconceptions surrounding high-profile athletes, the significance of understanding athlete rights, and the necessity of long-term...

"Say yes to opportunities that scare you" - David Pangilinan, Senior Manager of Market & Cultural Intelligence at Paramount, aka @DavidIsHereNow.

David Pangilinan, blesses the podcast in this episode to share insights on cultural intelligence, the importance of personality in the workplace, and how his Filipino-American background influences his storytelling. Our conversation highlights the significance of understanding diverse...

"Just because you have the ability to do something, that doesn't mean it's going to happen. Because sometimes you have the capacity and sometimes you don't. We're not robots, we're humans with emotions and things happen" - Hannah Heideveld.

In this episode of Tall Poppy Talk, elite athlete Hannah Heideveld discuss the critical intersection of mental health and performance in elite sports, particularly focusing on rowing. We expl...

"If you think about it mathematically, if I celebrate your success and you celebrate someone else's success and somebody else celebrates my success, we all get celebrated and we don't have to boast anymore. So we can actually takethe boasting, bragging, all of that stuff off the table." - Glenda Mitchell, author & motivational coach.

In this kōrero, motivational coach Glenda Mitchell shares her insights on living with intention...

"Be okay with failing. Don't dwell on the failures. So when you fail, just have a little cry and then, you know, half an hour later, get back up and try again or try something new because if you do dwell you're not only going to waste time but you're probably not going to be resilient enough to keep going if the little things are getting you down" - Georgia Patten, Founder & CEO of Bored.George & ZM Podcaster.

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"You have to put yourself first, not because you matter more but because you're not doing anyone justice when you show up at 60%"

Kicking off Season FIVE of Tall Poppy Talk. Join me for a solo-episode, where I reflect on 2024 with a mindset of recognizing all the good things & deciding what habits are best left behind. Spoiler, it's time for me to SLOW DOWN so I can be more intentional, impactful, & overall just enjoy the ...

"My answer is always Yes" - Rachel Lancaster, Mural Artist + Content Creator.

Rachel is a self-taught artist from Canada, who joins Tall Poppy Talk today to share her journey from a casual painter to a full-time mural artist. She discusses the misconceptions people have about her work, her unique process of creating murals, and the evolution of her art style over the years. We delves into her experiences with social media, the cha...

"I have a voice and it can be loud, so for me I have this responsibility to use that voice for to pave the way for other people" - Rebecca Thorn, General Manager at Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya.

Rebecca, a hospitality industry expert & general manager at Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya, joins us on Tall Poppy Talk to share her journey from New Zealand to Fiji to Australia and now Japan, discussing the cultural nuances of hospitality, ...

"And for whatever reason, it just mesmerized me. It's sort of that moment I became a person, I became conscious" - Jake Thistle, Musician & Singer-Songwriter.

During this kōrero, Jake shares his journey as a singer-songwriter, discussing the early influences that shaped his love for music, his experiences in songwriting, and the importance of learning from others in the industry.

We explore the themes of pursuing dreams and navi...

"Sports lends itself to chaos" - Tanner Smith, Emmy-Award winning Producer & Director.

On this special episode of Tall Poppy Talk, we have Tanner Smith who is the Director of Video & Photography at the New York Road Runners (think NYC Marathon!!).

He shares his journey in sports media, discussing his experiences with various organizations, including the New York City Football Club, & what he has learned about the import...

"Everybody has their own version of success and wouldn't it be cooler if we were just telling those stories, rather than holding it up against some arbitrary marker" - Alice Soper, Advocate, Sports Writer & Community Commentator.

Alice is always, always going to light a fire within me everytime we speak. This episode is no different, and it is a gift to share it with you today!!

During our kōrero, we start with discussing Alice...

"And what we need to do is to remember that our brain is trying to keep us safe" - Dr. Tara Quinn, Chartered & HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist.

In this kōrero, Dr. Tara Quinn, a seasoned counseling psychologist, shares her journey into the field of psychology, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and the need for public awareness regarding mental health services.

We discuss her recent book (Mental Health Mic...

"Having those people around you who are supporting you, encouraging you, & getting just as excited as you are" - Devon Eastwood, founder and creative director of Silver Linings Collective.

In this wonderful kōrero, Devon shares her inspiring journey to being a successful entrepreneur in the jewelry industry. She discusses the importance of building relationships, her unique perspective as a creative, and the adaptability require...