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Today’s guest is a very familiar face on our TV screens, the wonderful Entertainment Editor and Film Reviewer for Newshub - Kate Rodger.

She has been all over the world, interviewed the biggest actors in the world, and knows everything there is to know about the film industry. Kate has this divine voice and delivery style that lures you in - even if you didn’t like the movie she’s talking about, you’re entranced!

Kate also took a massive one for the team recently, and talked publicly about dealing with menopause.

This is such a fantastic conversation, thank you Kate x
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Well I’m not mad about the fact that this week’s guest is yet another wonderful Kiwi success story - another brilliantly smart woman who’s made a name for herself on the global stage for all the right reasons.

Brianne West is the founder and former CEO of Ethique - the world’s first zero waste beauty brand.

As it stands, Ethique has prevented more than 28 million plastic bottles from beauty and household items from being made and disposed of in landfills.

Her next target? Plastic drink bottles. What a woman! She cannot be stopped and we shan't get in her way!
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We absolutely love and celebrate success stories here at Kiwi Yarns, and today’s episode is no exception.

I have LOVED watching the rise of Emma Lewisham, since she and her stunning skincare products came on the scene in 2019. Now, Emma Lewisham is a global brand stocked at the likes of Mecca and Harrods, and stars are jumping over themselves to wear it.

A fascinating insight into the mind of an incredibly smart, super cool, and humble businesswoman.
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Today’s guest is actually, quite possibly, the nicest man you’ll ever meet.

Sam Smith is a comedian, a writer, a musician (but not to be confused with the other Sam Smith haha), he’s a dentist (yes that's correct), an MC, AND he won this year’s first season of The Traitors alongside Anna Reeve.

Not only is Sam one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, and has all those mad skills, he lives life with MS and he's legally blind.

But as you'll hear - he lets NOTHING slow him down. I am lucky to call him a friend and find him so damn inspirational. You'll love this one.

 
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Today’s guest quite possibly could’ve learnt to drive before he walked…

Third generation driver Jono Lester hails from mighty Palmerston North and was born and raised at the Manfield circuit - set up and operated by his family. He followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, father and aunty. It’s like he has petrol in his veins!

It's fascinating hearing about the highs and lows of his career thus far, and what he's learnt along the way.

Hear about how happy he is back racing home with FHK Racing - the New Zealand GT racing team - and their grand plans!

Fun facts: he had his first crash when he was nine, and he's also an ultra marathon runner.
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Today’s guest is a business owner and body confidence influencer who’s amassed a huge social media following for being funny, honest and undeniably authentic.

Ellie Fitzgerald - or Loving Ellies Belly as she’s known on Instagram and TikTok - is someone that can put a smile on your face daily while also reminding you life doesn’t revolve around your fat rolls or what you look like in the mirror.

She also runs Abeille Candles with her husband Brett in North Canterbury - and I can tell you the Christmas Pine scent is my all time favourite!

 
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