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Between Two Beers PodcastMarketing & Storytelling Expert - Cassie Roma on Productivity & Career Hacks, The Apprentice NZWe're releasing our Business in Between episode with Cassie Roma we recorded in 2024.The American-born kiwi is an award-winning global thought leader in creative ideation, media, brand strategy, digital innovation, and executive leadership.She's also an author, brand ambassador, storyteller, broadcaster, emcee, and keynote speaker.For over 20 years Cassie held high-flying marketing roles at big-name businesses including Air New Zealand, ANZ Bank, The Warehouse Group, Mighty River Power and NZME (New Zealand’s leading newspaper, radio, and digital media corporation).After leaving the corporate world, Cassie became a...2025-01-121h 27
The SME StreamWhy Cassie Roma HATES Emails, Meetings & Staying in the Same Job for More than 2 YearsThis week on Business in Between we hear from Cassie Roma. The American-born kiwi is an award-winning global thought leader in creative ideation, media, brand strategy, digital innovation, and executive leadership. She's also an author, brand ambassador, storyteller, broadcaster, emcee, and keynote speaker. For over 20 years Cassie held high-flying marketing roles at big-name businesses including Air New Zealand, ANZ Bank, The Warehouse Group, Mighty River Power and NZME (New Zealand’s leading newspaper, radio, and digital media corporation). After leaving the corporate world, Cassie became a household name thanks to her ap...2024-10-291h 27
Business in BetweenWhy Cassie Roma HATES Emails, Meetings & Staying in the Same Job for More than 2 YearsThis week on Business in Between we hear from Cassie Roma. The American-born kiwi is an award-winning global thought leader in creative ideation, media, brand strategy, digital innovation, and executive leadership. She's also an author, brand ambassador, storyteller, broadcaster, emcee, and keynote speaker. For over 20 years Cassie held high-flying marketing roles at big-name businesses including Air New Zealand, ANZ Bank, The Warehouse Group, Mighty River Power and NZME (New Zealand’s leading newspaper, radio, and digital media corporation). After leaving the corporate world, Cassie became a household name thanks to her ap...2024-10-291h 27
Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief'The Week That Was' with Damien Grant and Cassie RomaToday's guests are business owner, libertarian and Stuff columnist Damien Grant, and media personality, podcast host and our favourite Californian Cassie Roma. 'Placement poverty' and working for free. Tech giants paying for news. Wasteful government spending. And resourcing charities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-1654 min
Duncan Garner - Editor In ChiefCassie Roma on advocacy, acceptance and PRIDE in the LGBTQ+ communityMy heart swelled with pride as I reconnected with Cassie Roma, an American Kiwi whose advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community knows no bounds. During her return to New Zealand amid the colourful whirl of PRIDE, Cassie sat down with me to reveal her tapestry of experiences—ones filled with both the vibrancy of acceptance and the gray shades of challenge. She recounts the profound influence of urban versus rural attitudes, the search for safety in unwelcoming territories, and the impact a shifting political landscape has on the lives and freedoms of LGBTQ+ individuals. Her powerful narrative reminds us...2024-02-081h 02
KINDNESS WARRIORSCreative Practice, First Things, Second ThoughtsIn this Kindness Warriors episode I tackle ye age olde question of "How can I get better at creativity?"
My clients from creative professions & those in more strategic/ numerical/ logical roles ask this.
We are all inherently creative.
Creativity is what connects us.
Here's my take on practicing to get better at creativity - just like you'd practice to get better at anything else you're keen to become an expert in.
Enjoy & thanks for listening.
YEEEOOOOOOWWWWW!2023-12-0630 minKINDNESS WARRIORSFive Frogs On A Log & Other Lessons For Navigating Courageous ChangeDeath & change are the only two constants in life. Not being morbid, but it's true!
This week's podcast is a DEEP BREATH OUT of a conversation. Especially since it feels like this year has been a tough one for almost everyone I know. And, I'm included in that stat, too!
After having a superb chat to my wild therapist last night, I wanted to share some tools, tricks, tips, & stories to help YOU feel more grounded & steady on your proverbial feet.
Here's how to become someone you can rely on while you're busy...2023-11-2831 minKINDNESS WARRIORSThanksgiving, Gratitude, & GritThis week's episode of The Kindness Warriors Podcast leans waaaaaaaay deep into gratitude. I LOVE Thanksgiving for the ethos of the holiday (being thankful), for the sports (yay, the sports!), & for the reminder that without the grit - no pearl. Also featured in this episode: lesbian bars, dad jokes, & some homework for YOU! Kindness Warriors, lesssssh go.2023-11-2129 minKINDNESS WARRIORSCircle Of ControlOut of control. Control what controls you. At the controls. No control. Ground control to Major Tom...
This week we're talking about control: what you can, can't, & might be able to control in your life.
I dive into the simplest way yet I've found to control what controls me... my mindset, staying grounded, & gratitude all play a part in it.
Go well Kindness Warriors!
2023-11-1628 minKINDNESS WARRIORSGetting Through *It*We're all going through *it*, or so it seems.
Hard times, hard stops, soft starts, & open hearts yearning for something just out of reach.
Recently I've been thinking a lot about the old cliche of "you have to go through it to get through it" & this week's episode of Kindness Warriors tackles the HOW IN THE WORLD DO I GET THROUGH question.
Well, kinda. Ha!
The good news? No tissues are needed for this episode (unless you cry at horribly bad Dad Jokes, there are a few in here!)
...2023-11-0823 minKINDNESS WARRIORSUs To The Power of Different, Building A Legacy of LoveThis weekend I had the abject pleasure of delivering a eulogy on behalf of the thousands of students that my soul-mate & father-figure, Pete, taught over his 30 year tenure as a small town high school photography teacher.
Pete's stories, open heart, creative soul, & curious mind helped so many people live more connected, happy lives.
He was different.
He knew Picasso.
He saw color in shades of black and white.
He read palms with a joyous sense of servitude.
And, he could outrun...2023-10-3023 minKINDNESS WARRIORSStarting OverStarting over is something we all do - sometimes on the daily. And, it's one of the most destabilizing times in our lives. Whether it's a new job, a new house, a new country, a new love, a new story about who we are... starting over is a BIG DEAL.
In this episode I tackle the hard sh*t I've been navigating as part of moving from New Zealand to the USA as a friend, creative, business woman, coach, & single parent (of an amazing teen!)
Hopefully one, some, or all of the six tools in...2023-10-1324 min
That's Enough Already with Urzila CarlsonThe Time I Saved Cassie Roma’s Life (A Hero, I Know)This week I’m joined by my good friend, Cassie Roma. In this episode we take shit talking … a LITTLE too literally. This ep is jam packed with great stories, like the time I saved Cassie’s life (yes – I’m a hero), the fact she thinks one of the BIGGEST artists in the world gave her covid and how she broke a bone trying to set up to record this episode… now that’s dedication! This is my chat with Cassie Roma – enjoy! You can check Cassie out of socials @CassieRoma on Instagram ...2023-07-3032 min
Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief'The Week That Was' with Russel Norman and Cassie RomaOn 'The Week That Was' this week I'm joined by former Green Party leader and current Greenpeace Executive Director Russel Norman, and broadcaster, author, entrepreneur and kindness warrior Cassie Roma. Today we discuss: Matariki. How the Green Party has been performing. The women's football world cup is in town. And we have a new Grocery Commissioner. Will anything change? And of course being the end of the week, I give out my rewards and awards... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-07-1445 minKINDNESS WARRIORSLOVE YOURSELF (PETE'S WORDS OF WISDOM)This episode of Kindness Warriors might be one of the most special I've ever done because of the guest who joins me to open it. Pete Nelson was, is, always will be my hero. He passed away in early May 2023, but I've just started to unpack the recordings he & I made when we were together at the end of his life. He was my father & confidant & best friend by choice. I miss him daily, but know he's here. With me. With everyone. Still making the world a better place through his teachings. This one's for Pete. They all are...2023-06-2122 min
The Good Day MatrixCassie Roma: Defining your successCassie Roma = Marketing wizard!! A kōrero from the volt, Cassie has done extreme amounts of work in the digital marketing field, from running her own business to guiding others along in their journey! Connecting people and helping them find their success is what Cassie is all about! A self-described kindness warrior, a lockdown guitar enthusiast, a people lover, an LGBQTIA+ Advocate, a stand up for what is right type of person! We talk to Cassie about how she manages her corporate life with family life…whilst finding time for her own wellness! We cov...2023-05-311h 15KINDNESS WARRIORSBells and Whistles, Titles Are For Wimps, and Being WeirdIn today's episode I talk bells n whistles (and how they sometimes suck - or, rather, don't), being weird, how titles are for wimps, going with the flow, and being BIG. Thank you, as always, for joining me, KINDNESS WARRIORS! You rock!2023-05-2223 minKINDNESS WARRIORSGoodbyes, Gratitude, and Getting LostIn today's episode of the Kindness Warriors Podcast, I tackle loss, lessons, & learning to see each moment as a gift.
Thank you for joining me, as always, I appreciate our time together.
Kindness Warriors, lesssssssh go! 2023-05-0828 min
Aid And Abet#9 Karen O’LearyYou might know Karen O'Leary as Officer O'Leary from the wildly hilarious television show Wellington Paranormal, but we know her as our friend and as a creative heavy-hitter across platforms and projects.
Karen started her working life as an early childhood educator and calls herself an "accidental actress." Um, yay for an amazing accident!
In this episode, we get to the heart of Karen's giant heart and her propensity to say "Yes!" to things that might seem scary or unknown - knowing that, no matter what, when you try new things and remain curious, you...2023-04-1031 minAid And Abet#8 Presenting YouHow we present ourselves to the world is wrapped up in everything we do, share, and try. What we're known for, how we look, our social media profiles, and the groups we're a part of - all equal up to a vision of who we think we are and would like to be perceived. The fun thing about who we think we are is that we often believe ourselves to be who others see us as. Wild, right?
In this episode, we work through different ways of presenting who you are on stage, whether you're an artist performing music...2023-04-0338 minAid And Abet#7 Perlina LauPerlina Lau is one of the kindest, funniest, and most talented storytellers on the planet.
In this episode, we take a bite out of how Perlina has built a successful career in media, television, film, radio, and beyond. We also ask the deep questions around representation, creating safe spaces for truly authentic storytelling, and talk a little bit of shit along the way because why the heck not!?
Sit down, grab a snack or a quad-shot latte, and enjoy this conversation with Perlina. We sure did!
Follow us on Instagram and share your engaged, kind feedback with...2023-03-2634 min
Ask Me Anything with Paula BennettHow not to compromise yourself with Cassie RomaOn this week's episode, Paula is talking with reality TV star, businesswoman and 'kindness warrior', Cassie Roma. They discuss Roma's life in the US and her plans to return there, her coming out and experiencing homophobia, before Roma shares her advice on surviving the business world and life without compromising yourself or your beliefs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-2546 minAid And Abet#6 Imposter SyndromeWe've all felt it before. The sinking feeling that you're not good enough. That existential dread of walking into a situation or room or job, or project where your internal monologue is shouting at you, "YOU DON'T BELONG HERE!"
The idea of imposter syndrome is one that almost every woman in a creative or professional field has heard of and assigned to herself at one time or another. But how is this "syndrome" defined, and WHO even came up with it?
Strangely enough (ahem, not strange at all), the idea itself is made up and was su...2023-03-1939 minKINDNESS WARRIORSSeason 4, Episode 10: Pride, Poise, Prime Ministers & Yelling Out Car WindowsThis week on Kindness Warriors we talk about Pride, Poise, Prime Ministers, and yelling out of car windows. This is a pretty darn hilarious and deeply personal episode. Have tissues ready - I absolutely cried throughout. As always, THANK YOU for listening. Thank you for sharing. And thank you for being staunch allies and Kindness Warriors yourselves. I appreciate you. Deeply.
More on today's topic: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/celebrity-treasure-island-star-cassie-roma-victim-of-homophobic-abuse-her-message-for-nz/Q7LIDUPGFBH7HOMSNJQPGVGSRI/2023-03-1428 minAid And Abet#5 Alice SoperAlice Soper and her trusty roving-hairbrush-microphone, with which she tells the stories of wāhine sportspeople the world needs to hear, are forces to be reckoned with.
Alice is all about fair play in life, sports, representation, media equity, storytelling, and beyond, whether on or off the field. In this episode, we dig deep to see what drives Alice to be as vocal, proactive, passionate, and equitable as she is.
Her ability to bring attention to fundamental changes needed in the hallowed halls of professional sports and grassroots organizations even has us ready to lace up...2023-03-1234 minAid And Abet#4 StutzTherapy. If you're lucky enough to have access to it or to have experienced it in a way that has helped you, then you know how important introspection, self-love, and a journey of self-improvement are to figuring out how to live your life on your terms.
In this episode, we kick into high gear in our review of Stutz, a documentary centered around therapist Phil Stutz having candid conversations with actor Jonah Hill.
In the documentary, Stutz explores his early life experiences and a unique, visual model of therapy that both he and Jonah want to...2023-03-0530 minKINDNESS WARRIORSSeason 4, Episode 9: Friendship, Social Media Shitshows, & Showing Up For Each OtherHey there, hi there, ho there!
I've missed y'all! Today we catch up on the past few weeks of travel and inspiration and creation and WERK. And, we talk about the importance of deep friendship, logging off of social media, shadowbans, and showing up for each other.
As always, thank you for showing up here.
I appreciate your time & engaged feedback.
Cass2023-03-0125 minAid And Abet#3 The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip WilliamsLanguage matters. It is the vehicle for stories that teach us about the world and helps us define our place. It is a bridge between ideologies, emotions, cultures, and art. It is also the hard cement of the cultural foundations upon which our modern world has been built.
Packed within language is power, love, bias, class structure, assumptions, dreams, and law. So, what happens when only one group (eg, men) are the keepers of language?
Set during the height of the women’s suffrage movement and with the Great War looming, The Dictionary of Lost Word...2023-02-2725 minAid And Abet#2 SuccessSome people just seem to have it all. They've got the house, the car, the boat, the job, the perfect relationship, and the trophy case full of awards.
Society, in general, seems to tell us that if our life is going to matter, we need to accumulate things, people, and power. We're taught to define success by the stuff we have over how we feel. And maybe this is why so many of us feel lost and unfulfilled no matter how many metrics we tick off of the LifeSuccessList™️.
As we know, everything is made up, so...2023-02-2031 minAid And Abet#1 HappinessTo kick off AID AND ABET, we're diving right into the biggest and most important topic we can think about: The Big H. Happiness.
Of all definitions and individual expressions, happiness seems to be the one thing every human alive chase with reckless abandon or grieves for when it's not present. Join us as we navigate our ideas of what happiness looks like and decide if it's even possible to attain it.
The New York Times gives us a broad-brush approach to being happy, while gurus, therapists, and celebrities alike have their own nuanced hawt...2023-02-1331 min
Aid And AbetAid and Abet Podcast TrailerCreative minds, artistic hearts, logical thinkers, wanderers, and makers. Every single one of us is more than a singular title or job or output - and this podcast exists to celebrate our sharp edges, soft middles, and creative tidal energy.
To aid and abet means to help or encourage someone to do something. And, usually, that something is nefarious or criminal. But on the Aid & Abet podcast, the only crimes we'll be committing will be conversations rooted in empowerment, love, kindness, and storytelling.
Aid And Abet is a podcast for those of us who don't...2023-02-0801 minKINDNESS WARRIORSSeason 4, Episode 8: PRIDEFebruary is #PrideMonth in the Southern Hemisphere and if anyone loves a rainbow-laden-world, it's me!
In this episode I touch on WHY I love PRIDE, but, more importantly how YOU can be a great ally.
We are family and love wins.
Happy Pride, fam.
Thank you for your love and allowing others to be their most authentic selves.2023-02-0722 minKINDNESS WARRIORSSeason 4, Episode 7: Hug Your HatersFrom the moment we’re brought squealing and naked into this world we’re told stories. Lessons and parables and fairy tales and ethics and religion are handed down to us from generations before and we’re spoon-fed the hopes and dreams of others an are told that they are our hopes and dreams
If we’re lucky we march to the beat of our own drum early. We wade through what we’re told and find nuggets of truth in made-up rules and then chase our own ideas of what happiness and fulfillment and success look like.
...2023-01-3121 minKINDNESS WARRIORSSeason 4, Episode 6: Empty Tanks, Fomo, Jomo, & HomoIn this episode we talk a bit about FOMO, JOMO, & supporting a big 'ol HOMO agenda online. We also dive deep into empty tanks, leading with love, and how Jacinda Ardern is the embodiment of kindness in action as the now outgoing Prime Minister of New Zealand. Heartcounts over headcounts. And badass women who deserve a rest before starting the next chapter - it's all here in this ep.
TW: the sads
2023-01-1920 minKINDNESS WARRIORSSeason 4, Episode 5: Follow The Path of Most ExistenceResolutions are made for breaking, intentions thrive in the making, and life is pure magic for the taking when you embrace these four simple (nuanced, gritty, courageous, creative, wild) ideas daily.
Here's to you. Right here, right now.
And, here are FOUR ways to move in the direction that truly moves your heart.
As always, thanks for joining me on this #KindnessWarrior journey called life.
Cass
https://cassieroma.substack.com2023-01-0524 minKINDNESS WARRIORSSeason 4, Episode 4: An Above Ground YearNot every year-in-review article or podcast is equal. And, this one is pretty gritty. Yes, of course I cry. Yes, of course I make mistakes. And yes, of course I am stoked that you're here and engaged and listening. Here's to all of us, the ones who made it another trip around the sun. The ones who keep our chins up and our spirits light. THANK YOU for everything this year. I'll see you back in 2023.
Cass2022-12-2026 minKINDNESS WARRIORSSeason 4, Episode 3: Hustle EasyHowdy Kindness Warriors!
How are you this week?
Are you winning?
Is your cup empty?
We're sprinting towards the end of another wild, fast, confusing, beautiful year.
And, as always, we're also running headlong into burnout.
In this episode of the fourth season of Kindness Warriors I table the idea that maybe mayhem isn't the best way to live as we head into the silly season. Maybe we’re moving too fast too often. Maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't hustle hard anymore.
Maybe a better way is to HU...2022-12-1429 minKINDNESS WARRIORSSeason 4, Episode 2: Connection, Holiday Music, and the 'No As*hole' Approach to LifeIn today's episode we're talking connection, filling up our tanks, when to say "YES!" (and when not to), and taking a NO ASSHOLE approach to life and interacting with others. We also talk about just how contagious connection is (science says so!) and filling our tanks at a time of year when tanks seem to always be either overflowing or empty.
Thank you for listening to episode two, Kindness Warriors!
Your kind and engaged feedback is, as always, welcome.
Find me here:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/cassieroma
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2022-12-0422 minKINDNESS WARRIORSSeason 4, Episode 1: Spotify Wrapped & FOMO Sh*tshowsIt's been a while since the last #KindnessWarriors episode, and YEEEEEEEESH I've missed y'all. I've missed the conversations, the deep-dives, the awkward pauses, the silliness... all of it! So, why not start tip-toeing back into the land of connection and sitting together in conversation today? Seems like a great time to tip-toe and wax lyrical at the same time.
Today I talk about data, music, art, social media FOMO, standing still, and remind all of us the EVERYTHING IS MADE UP.
I repeat, EVERYTHING IS MADE UP.
As always, thank you for joining me...2022-11-3020 min
Kiwi YarnsCassie RomaToday’s guest is the absolutely fabulous Cassie Roma.If someone asked me what Cassie does, I would answer it with “well, she does everything and she can do anything”. She’s a digital marketer, a social media expert and consultant, a public speaker, and she’s been her kick-arse self on the TV on The Apprentice Aotearoa, and more recently Celebrity Treasure Island.She's such a wonderful person to engage with, I love her!2022-10-3047 min
Inside Celebrity Treasure IslandCam chats with Cassie Roma about the shocking arrival of Mike King!Cam talks to Cassie Roma about the shock arrival of Mike King on the island and the impact his presence had on camp Mango. They give more goss from behind the scenes on how the show actually works and do they really get fed nothing but rice and beans?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-09-1424 min
The Real PodSummer reissue: The Apprentice Aotearoa with Cassie RomaThe Real Pod is taking a short break over summer. We'll be back with new episodes soon, but until then here's one of our favourites from 2021.In June, entrepreneur, The Apprentice Aotearoa star and secret The Real Pod listener Cassie Roma joined us in the studio to share some sensational behind-the-scenes scoops on Mally the Mallard, Josie the busy mum, the cinematography of Mike Pero’s iconic “you’re fired” finger point and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...2022-01-0335 min
Ink in Your VeinsEp. 271: Cassie Roma on on How to LOVE the Blank PageCassie Roma is a powerhouse in the boardroom, in front of a camera, and speaking in front of local & global audiences on business & personal topics that impassion her.Passionate about creative content, social media strategy, the influencer economy, and storytelling across mediums both emerging and traditional, Cassie has literally lived & breathed the digital revolution. All the while steering the social media & digital storytelling ships for brands like Air New Zealand, and ANZ bank. She is the world's first queer woman to have a starring turn on The Apprentice Aotearoa as an executive advisor to the CEO on national television. S...2021-12-0354 min
KINDNESS WARRIORS2021, Wrapped!It's been a HAWT MINUTE (AKA a very long time) since the last Kindness Warriors podcast & I'm so happy to have a short, sweet, & succinct look back at the year that's been as I move into a month of "tools down" here in the USA with friends & family alike.
For me, the past 365 sleeps have been wild.
If you’d asked me this time next year how I would envision my year panning out, I would never have guessed that the things that’ve happened would’ve happened.
I’ve learned how to pivot (a...2021-12-0206 min
SME & Entrepreneur PodcastHow to create your brand story - Guest Cassie RomaWhy having a strong brand story is more important than ever!
Episode one of the SME&E Festival Podcast, with special guest Cassie Roma. We get micro into Brand and Storytelling, why you should have one and if you have not got one yet, how you can develop your own brand story.
The SME&E Festival Podcast is delivered to you by DHL, connecting your business to the world! You can get a special discount by using the below code (if you are New Zealand Based)
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The Style Project: a podcast about body love, self esteem and personal styleCassie RomaCassie Roma has that enviable ability to make you feel like you are the only person in the room every time she talks to you.Cassie's trademark look, with her amazing mane of curls, hats and double denim is one of her most distinct calling cards, but she didn't always have the confidence to be her true self...Self-described storytelling, public-speaking, social media + digital marketing OG with a penchant for data, creativity, strategy, & community advocacy, her kindness and joy are infectious, but life hasn't always been smooth sailing for this California girl living in NZ.2021-10-091h 02
Christopherkris - Bald Ambition#10 - Cassie Roma talks creativity, internet trolls and transformative action.Cassie Roma is a creative powerhouse and downright kick butt individual who's made a name for herself in the ever changing world of Social Media and marketing.I was slightly nervous for this chat (And as you know I never EVER get nervous) however Cassie was a dream to talk to and had me at ease the minute she jumped on cam, MIQ swagger on full display with a million watt smile to match.If you're a brand or individual wanting to learn and get a glimpse into the mind of someone who is an EXPERT...2021-08-2427 min
The Girls UninterruptedCassie Roma answers all your career questions and she is a GODDESS!So many of you have been writing in recently with amazing career questions. And we all have points in our lives where we don't know what we're doing, don't know what to do next, don't know how to leave a job, and are worried about what other people and society thinks - right?!Enter the wonderful, smart and just damn fantastic Cassie Roma. After years of working for major corporates including Air New Zealand, The Warehouse Group and ANZ Bank, Cassie now has her own consultancy and multimedia company. She's also been a powerhouse advisor o...2021-06-2956 min
The Real PodSecrets from The Apprentice Aotearoa with Cassie RomaEntrepreneur, star of The Apprentice Aotearoa and secret The Real Pod listener Cassie Roma is in the studio! She shares some sensational behind-the-scenes scoops from the season’s greatest moments, including Mally the Mallard, Josie the busy mum and the cinematography of Mike Pero’s iconic “you’re fired” point. Team Real Pod then pitches some of our best/worst business ideas – are we hired or fired?Join Rec Room – a weekly newsletter from The Spinoff full of recommendations of things to watch, read, listen to and eat. Sign up now at thespinoffrecroom.substack.com Hosted on A...2021-06-2432 min
Authority NationAuthority Nation EP #010 Cassie RomaMy guest this time around is storytelling, public-speaking, social media + digital marketing OG Cassie Roma.Kindness Warrior, Founder and Director of CR & COCassie has worked with some of the most iconic brands across Asia Pacific including Air NZ, ANZ Bank, The Warehouse group, Might River Power and NZME.Adviser to the CEO Mike Pero on The TVNZ show The Apprentice Aotearoa.Author of F*ck You Marketing.TED X SpeakerGracing stages in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and throughout APAC delivering heartfful talks connecting with...2021-05-101h 06
Politics CentralCassie Roma: The Apprentice Aotearoa advisor defends taking part in franchise linked to Donald TrumpOne of the advisors on the new local version of The Apprentice has defended taking part in a show linked to former US President Donald Trump.Trump, who had been well known internationally in the 80s and 90s for his business dealings, found new fame after starring in the original Apprentice which he hosted for 15 seasons, plus seven of the celebrity-centric spinoff. TVNZ is bringing back the local iteration 11 years after a one-season attempt, with Mike Pero this time filling the main slot, alongside newly announced advisors Cassie Roma and Justin Tomlinson.Cassie Roma, who comes to t...2021-04-1805 minKINDNESS WARRIORSKindness Warriors: Lara Chrystal of Matchstick MarketingLara Chrystal is a human ray of sunshine & a can of alcohol-free brewski waiting to be chug-a-lugged.
Every time I speak to her I walk away from our conversation feeling smarter & more inspired than I was going into it.
It's been a year since we last recorded a podcast together & the timing for this conversation couldn't be better.
Lara has just released a book called "Make Your $hit Look Good" that has blown me away with its contributors (I am grateful to be amongst them) & its mana. Aimed at small brands, creators, artists, & people who...2021-03-091h 14KINDNESS WARRIORSKindness Warriors: Brooke BerryBrooke Berry is not only a walking ray of sunshine, she is one of the smartest, kindest, most badass humans on the planet. By day she is a "social media Swiss Army Knife" & works with VidCon global leading the brand's social media & community strategies & content iterations. To know Brooke is to know a true Kindness Warrior.
Enjoy this episode! I know I enjoyed recording it with her.
2021-02-1042 min
Origin StoriesEp. 5: Cassie Roma - Social media, content marketing and the power of storiesCassie Roma is a social media guru and brand strategist who has headed up Content Marketing for some of New Zealand’s biggest brands including: Air New Zealand, ANZ Bank, The Warehouse Group, Mighty River Power and New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME).
She's been passionate about stories and the people behind the stories since the early days of social media.
In this episode Cassie talks about...
- launching her new company in March 2020 and how she managed to find the positives despite her well-laid plans being scuppered by Covid;
...2021-01-0438 minKINDNESS WARRIORSKindness Warriors: Unicorns & Hand Grenades2020, WHAT A WILD RIDE!
To wrap the year & the podcast up I've saved two absolute heavy-hitting-soul-sisters for last.
This conversation is absolute fire.
The sound, not so much though - I take full responsibility for the echos in the room!
We talk legacy, nurture, nature, & the power of connecting powerfully without being tethered to expectations.
Wow, wow, wow.
So, please look past the fizzle of the sound & find yourself lost in the sizzle of these two amazing women & their wisdom.
Enjoy!
Check out Jax & Kim h...2020-12-2157 minKINDNESS WARRIORSKindness Warrior: Libby GreatnewsEvery time I type in Libby Greatnews's name into my computer autocorrect changes it to "Libby Greatness" & I think the computer is onto something indeed! Libby has always been someone on my radar across the inter webs & across professional & personal friendship groups. To have her on the #KindnessWarriors podcast is an absolute treat!
Enjoy this candid chat about everything from blue hair, pin-up looks, social media mastery, & drag kings. What a joy to know Libby! 2020-12-1555 minKINDNESS WARRIORSKindness Warrior: Sally ChanI met Sally Chan on my 21st birthday on a Contiki Tour Bus departing Russel Square in London for 17 days spent whirling around the mainland of Europe. At the time, Sal was a recent graduate of USC & I was finishing up my time at UCSB.
From the moment we locked eyes (actually, from the moment Sal saved me from a rampaging bumblebee in Lucerne, Switzerland) we were soul-friends, sisters-in-arms, & the greatest of collaborators when it came to fun times & making memories together.
Fast-forward almost 20 years & two last names (well, two for me, one for her) & we...2020-11-1959 minKINDNESS WARRIORSKindness Warrior: Sally ChanI met Sally Chan on my 21st birthday on a Contiki Tour Bus departing Russel Square in London for 17 days spent whirling around the mainland of Europe. At the time, Sal was a recent graduate of USC & I was finishing up my time at UCSB. From the moment we locked eyes (actually, from the moment Sal saved me from a rampaging bumblebee in Lucerne, Switzerland) we were soul-friends, sisters-in-arms, & the greatest of collaborators when it came to fun times & making memories together. Fast-forward almost 20 years & two last names (well, two for me, one for her...2020-11-1900 min
In Good Company...In Good Company - Cassie Roma - CR&Co.Cassie Roma is an insightful legend.
Spending time with Cassie in her space waxing lyrical about having authentic conversations in a digital age to discussing pausing to really reflect on our collective inner state as beings and operators within this technological landscape and remembering jamming with Elton John - we cover a great deal and yet also go deep and fast.
Cassie is a remarkable conversationalist and someone worth listening to and following.
Just google: 'Cassie Roma' and all the links will come up - and to help you along, also visit: www.cassieroma.com
It was a rad conversation...2020-11-1347 minKINDNESS WARRIORSLinkedUp with Cora-Allan WickliffeIn this conversation I have the extreme pleasure of talking to my friend, a fantastically talented multidisciplinary artist of Māori and Niue descent, Cora-Allan Wickliffe.
Cora is currently working to revive the art-form of Hiapo. She is the Curator and Exhibitions Manager at the Corban Estate Arts Centre, is a founding member of BC COLLECTIVE and is a maker of Hiapo (Niuean Barkcloth).
She has exhibited her work throughout Aotearoa and internationally including Australia, Niue, England and Canada.
Her work is a part of major collections including The Museum of New Zealand T...2020-10-0735 min
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robett/message2020-09-2558 minKINDNESS WARRIORSCassie Roma talks Mental Health Awareness Week: Presence, Connections, & Logging-OffWho doesn't love a powerful little list?
We do! Especially when it is both
a) short &
b) full-to-bursting with heart-full tools & tips for staying mentally healthy & resilient
That’s why, alongside many businesses, brands & people across Aotearoa, we’re throwing all of the support & love we can into supporting Mental Health Awareness Week #MHAWNZZ).
This year’s BIG FIVE focus points for finding a healthy flow are below.
Whether you practice them all daily or fit them in as you can, you’ve got this! We've got this.
One da...2020-09-2419 min
Unicorns and Hand GrenadesEP6: Coming Home to Yourself - with Guest Cassie RomaThis episode with Cassie is full of the unexpected, the soulful and the funny. It’s for anyone who wants to be reminded of the importance of staying true to who you are, embracing life & putting your passion out into the world, even when it scares the hell out of you. Sitting in black out darkness, surrounded by strangers & being filmed by military grade infrared Cameras for TEDx’s in the Dark Series. That’s the moment Cassie Roma sunk into bravery, closed her eyes and shared her story. A powerful story of coming home, unshackling from the expecta...2020-09-2341 minKINDNESS WARRIORSLinkedUp with Eric MurrayIn this episode of Kindness Warriors, I am like a kid in a candy store talking to my good friend & amazing human - double-gold medallist Olympian, Eric Murray. As always, Eric is open & honest about every question I throw at him. We cover family, high-performance sport, resilience, DIY, & giving back to the community. A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Eric for this banter session. Onya, friend. 2020-09-0736 minKINDNESS WARRIORSKindness Warriors: LinkedUp with Astley NathanThis episode is A RIPPER! Featuring radio DJ, creative mega-force, & media guru Astely Nathan - we get into the nitty gritty reality of lockdown life, of mental health, & of detoxing our digital lives. I learned so much from Ast in this beautiful conversation & am beyond proud of the work he is doing with his Kōrero 100 project. The world needs more people like Ast in it. Here's to strong, kind, compassionate men. So proud to share this conversation with you!2020-08-2831 minKINDNESS WARRIORSKindness Warriors w/ Samuel LeviUnder the influence.
Over the influence.
WHAT THE F*CK IS INFLUENCE ANYMORE?
This conversation with the amazing Sam Levi was one heckuva fun deep dive into brands (personal & business), marketing (personal & business), & the world of social media that is seemingly consuming every single one of us.
Sam talks openly & honestly about his life in the spotlight, starting anew in Melbourne, what his daily life is like behind the scenes, & how he finds silver linings in each day. Legend! Loved this chat so much. 2020-08-1955 minKINDNESS WARRIORSKindness Warriors & The Dark WebIn this episode of the newly minted #KindnessWarriors podcast host Cassie Roma dives deep into the underworld of the dark web with three amazing humans from Auckland Creative & Digital Agency, FCB.
Peeling back the mystery on the Dark Web is something that's not only interesting, but also important to do.
Listen in here as we wax lyrics on the good, the bad, & the ugly that our world-wide web has to offer.2020-08-0351 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Catherine van der Meulen (Entrepreneurial Women With Purpose)In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I am joined by the fantabulous #KindnessWarrior, Catherine van der Meulen.
Cath is bravery personified & is someone I look to for inspiration when it comes being my truest & most confident self.
In our conversation we talk motherhood, entrepreneurship, finding who we are, & helping others to be as authentic as they can in in both personal & professional spheres.
I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it with Cath!
https://entrepreneurialwomenwithpurpose.com2020-07-0651 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Double Denim (Anna Dean + Angela Meyer)In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I am joined by Anna Dean & Angela Meyer of Double Denim, a kick-ass creative agency with women at the heart of what they do. In this episode we talk about everything from creative partnerships to home ownership to unpacking the "social" part of social media in a post-Covid19 world.
What a pleasure it was to speak with these mana wāhine.
And, how wonderful life is while they're in the world...
For more about Double Denim, go here: https://www.doubledenim.nz
2020-07-0653 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Pia SteinerPia Steiner is a magical human being. One part ray of human sunshine & one part badass bringer of diversity & inclusion (as well as many other parts that make up a whole awesome human being), Pia is a force to be reckoned with.
In this podcast we talk about all of the things people really aren't "supposed to talk about" in public. Things like equality, politics, corporate responsibility towards their people, & being pug mommies.
As the Inclusion and Diversity Manager at Kiwibank, Pia has dedicated her life & her profession to ensuring others are given not just a...2020-06-021h 05KINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Park HowellWOWZAH! What a pleasure it is to be joined by my friend Park Howell for this episode of #BenevolentBanter. Park is known as "The World's Most Industrious Storyteller" & is just that. When we met three years ago in San Diego, California at Social Media Marketing World I knew that Park would be a soul-brother for life.
Park's passion for storytelling, for sharing the magic inherent in applying stories to business, & his generosity of spirit inspire me daily.
Please enjoy this conversation & listen whole-heartedly (have a notebook handy, too for notes!)
Thanks f...2020-05-151h 02KINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Bruce PilbrowBruce Pilbrow is one of the coolest humans on the planet. No, really, he is.
Made up of equal parts strength, vulnerability, & bosky-breaded pirate vibes - he's a seasoned executive who has worked across a wide range of industries over the course of his career.
Please join Bruce & I for this rollicking ride of a conversation & one of my favourite #BenevolentBanter sessions yet.
Thanks, Bruce! 2020-05-1354 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Robett Hollis "Gnarly, crazy, geniuses & leading with consistency"In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I sit down with the KING of content, livestreams, hustle, whiskey, & great conversations - Robett Hollis. Over the course of the past few years Robett has shown up BIG when it comes to channels, platforms, ideas & giving completely of himself. In this conversation we dive into the importance of consistency, showing up as who you are, f*cking the haters, & enjoying the rollicking ride that is being a leader who ACTUALLY LEADS.
As with all banter with Robett, this conversation has me thinking more deeply than ever about the world & they roles...2020-05-0758 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Qassem Naim (On Fulfilment)Fulfilment can be defined as 'the feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life because you are doing interesting, useful, or important things'. It can also be a fleeting feeling, a forever journey, & something so unattainable that (if you're like me) you can struggle to find the words adequate to explain what is fulfilling to you in the context of your own life.
In this week's episode of #BenevolentBanter I chat to my friend Q for another instalment of "IQ, EQ, CQ" in which we lean hard into the emotional side of the EQ. In talking fulfilm...2020-04-3055 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Oliver HallIn this episode I sit down with Oliver Hall of Express Magazine to talk Pride month, queeroes, & everything else that popped into our minds. I love nothing more than conversations that flow & dive deep, & this is one of those magical banter sessions that will stay with me for a long time. Thank you, Ollie, for joining me on this episode of #BenevolentBanter. Here's to catching up IRL soon (post-Covid19). 2020-04-2552 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Courtney & EllyIn this episode of #BenevolentBanter I am joined by two of the smartest, cleverest, & most driven young professionals I know. Both Elly & Courtney work in media, marketing, & advertising. They're making their marks as thought leaders, curators of non-bullshit opinions, & drivers of innovation in a world of stale, pale, male "leaders." These young women make me proud on the daily & I am so glad we were able to sit down together & wax lyrical in person before our #Covid19 national lockdown here in New Zealand. Thank you both for your time, your knowledge & for being kick-ass #KindnessWarriors! 2020-04-2547 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Justin FlitterJustin Flitter is one of the coolest cats I know! When it comes to nailing the "social" part of social media, Justin's industry insight & knowledge of platforms is one that has been built upon foundations of curiosity & creativity. In this episode I sit down to talk about his journey, his professional expertise, & his commitment to being a true #KindnessWarrior. We recorded this as a livestream before the Covid-19 national lockdown here in New Zealand. I am definitely looking forward to our next IRL chat with a beer in hand. Until then, please enjoy this conversation. 2020-04-2553 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Troy Rawhiti-ConnellIn this episode of #BenevolentBanter I am joined by my "twin" Troy Rawhiti-Connell to talk all things Millennial, Kiwi, journalism, striped t-shirts, & more! Troy is one of the kindest, smartest, cleverest humans I know - so having him on the show was an absolute joy & pleasure. I hope you enjoy this conversation just as much as I did talking to him face-to-face in a pre-Covid19 world. Kia ora, Troy! 2020-04-251h 05KINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Lara Chrystal of Matchstick MarketingWhat a FUN time this conversation was to record (& to listen back to)! In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I am joined by marketing guru, musician extraordinaire, & all around good-human Lara Chrystal. Lara's take on humanity, the world, her work, & compassion have always inspired me to be a better person - & I think she might just do the same for you after listening to this conversation.
If ever there was a person to look to as a #KindnessWarrior, Lara is the real deal.
I hope you enjoy & are uplifted by Lara's 'in the house, on the house' p...2020-04-171h 10KINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Reuben PillsburyWow! What a conversation! In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I get to chat storytelling, emotional narratives, getting the best out of all of us, & making magic happen (sometimes in post - haha) with fantastic storyteller & videographer Reuben Pillsbury.
Join Reuben & I for a conversation that I will not soon be forgetting.
Here's to passionate people putting beautiful stories out into the world.
2020-04-1751 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Dr Rob KellerDr Rob Keller is more than a medical professional on the front lines helping patients & medical professionals alike to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, he's also my beloved little brother. I know I'm biased in his favour, but Rob is more than my nerdy bro, he's one of the best orthopaedic surgeons in the United States.
In this episode I catch up with Rob to talk about Covid-19 from a doctor's perspective. We chatted a lot about cultural differences between our home-country (the USA) & my adopted home, New Zealand. Rob dives into family, common sense, & staying safe while...2020-04-1739 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Qassem Naim (IQ, EQ, CQ Episode 3)In this special episode of #BenevolentBanter I am once again joined by Qassem Naim to talk trust, data, isolation cooking, connection at scale, & how the online gaming industry might just change the entire shape of distance learning in years to come.
As always, Qassem's view of the world intrigues & inspires me.
Thank you for joining us this week! 2020-04-1758 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Laura Perkins (Author, Editor & Creative Soul)In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I spend the better part of an hour talking with one of the most creative & intelligent humans on the planet. Laura Perkins is an author, an editor, a superb singer & just also happens to be my childhood best friend! Living just outside of San Diego, California - Laura & I dive deep into creativity, curiosity, social distancing, & the ability to stay optimistic through hard times. As always, thank you for tuning in & turning up for our conversation. Here's to the most benevolent kind of banter there is, that between beloved lifelong friends.2020-04-1258 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Cassie Roma: Just One Thing (Words of Wise Women)This episode of #BenevolentBanter is a stackable snippet, a tasty tidbit, & a small semblance of sanity in a world that sometimes feels like it's gone just a little bit insane. In this episode, host Cassie Roma finds one thing to concentrate on - words of wise women. Or, rather, the words of one wise woman: Maya Angelou. As always thank you for listening & for your engaged feedback.2020-04-0815 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Clare CheyneIn this episode of #BenevolentBanter I'm joined by a creative guru-sherpa-masterful rollicking ride of a human being - Clare Cheyne. A Kiwi my birth, Clarey has been working & creating amazing videos in New York City for three years now. In this conversation we dive deep into creativity during times of crisis, generously giving, & finding a magical place where profession & passion come together as one. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it with Clarey! Thanks, Cassie Roma2020-04-071h 01KINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Carly Roma (AKA Wifey!)In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I sit down & talk to "my person" - AKA my soulmate, AKA my best friend, AKA my wife. Carly Roma joins me to talk about her life story before & since we came in to each other's lives. We dive into her coming-out story, her family, her friends, & how she views the ebb & flow of life as we go through it together.
In her first podcast, & our first interview together, we get weird. We get vulnerable. We get real. And, I wouldn't have it any other way.
As always, thank you fo...2020-04-0156 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Qassem Naim (IQ/EQ/CQ)In this episode of #BenevolentBanted I catch up with Qassem Naim, Head of Data & Tech at FCB New Zealand, to talk data collection, consumer privacy, & the ad industry's role to play in making our world a safer place.
By looking into how our data is being collected, communicated, & then conveyed we're able to understand in more depth just where gaps might lie as governments & businesses walk a fine line between consent & creepy information gathering.
As always, thank you for listening in.
If there's a topic you'd like to hear more about, please let us kn...2020-03-3149 minKINDNESS WARRIORSBenevolent Banter w/ Cassie Roma: Just One Thing "Slowing Down"In this episode of #BenevolentBanter, podcast host Cassie Roma delves into a de-cluttering of our newsfeeds, our e-mail inboxes, our minds & our souls by focussing in on 'just one thing.' Because the world seems to be in a kind of Limbo while we all grapple with the effects of a global pandemic & try to understand what our changing times mean to us as individuals & as communities, it makes complete sense to launch the #justonething aspect of Benevolent Banter with a deep-dive into the act of intentionally SLOWING DOWN.
You'd think that slowing down would be easy...2020-03-3018 min