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ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 136: Ruby MacomberThis week we continue with our special series for the month of May, where we #CelebratePasifikaWomen, and in Episode 136, we are also celebrating #RotumanLanguageWeek.
Ruby Macomber is an award-winning poet, essayist, researcher, and creative non-fiction writer, with Rotuman, Taveuni, Ngā Puhi and Scottish roots. She has been published in Landfall, Kate Books, Metro, Awa Waine and Starling, and in 2023 she was named the NZ Young Writers Festival - Young Writer in Residence. Alongside her university studies, she volunteers at the Auckland Commodity Law Centre, and through Youth Arts NZ and Te Kahui, she helps facilitate creative writing workshops, around r...
2024-05-181h 07ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 135: 'Alisi Tulua|| Liberation is a Journey ||
This week on Episode 135 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, we continue with our special series for the month of May, where we #CelebratePasifikaWomen.
‘Alisi Tulua migrated with her family from the Kingdom of Tonga to the U.S., when she was 13 years old. She has 15 years of experience in community-based work across non-profit spaces, advocating for advancing the rights of Pacific Islanders. Her advocacy work is rooted in community-driven approaches and nurtured through the unrelenting encouragement, investment, and belief of NHPI (Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander) elders, leaders, and the wom...
2024-05-111h 38ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 134: Lani Tuitasi|| Moving culture forward, creating cultural impact. ||
This week on Episode 134 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I talanoa with Lani Tuitasi, a Sāmoan-American living in London. Lani is a ‘Cultural Strategist’ and the Director of Cultural Innovation at Cashmere Agency. Cashmere is the world’s first culture agency and they specialize in creative solutions that are rooted in culture, helping brands to make a more meaningful impact.
If you’ve ever been curious about advertising and brands, or what a ‘Cultural Strategist’ does, then you should definitely tune in. Lani is passionate and purpose-driven, and she shares a lot about wh...
2024-05-0454 minReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 133: Adika Crémet| | The Evolution of Teaching and Learning | |
This week on Episode 133 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I catch up with a fellow educator from Aotearoa New Zealand, who is currently teaching in Hanoi, Vietnam. Adika Crémet is a Grade Level Team Leader for Early Years, and she is a huge advocate for children’s rights and education. She shares her teaching journey both in New Zealand and abroad, we chat about the transitional period when moving to a new school and new country, her three philosophies as a teacher, the importance of Professional Development as a life...
2024-04-261h 06ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 132: Grace James| | The Longest Wait - An Asylum Journey | |
In Episode 132 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I sit down to talanoa with Kiribati author, Grace James.
In her first podcast interview, Grace shares her book, ‘The Longest Wait’, based on her experiences as a detainee at an immigration detention center, in the US. She has not seen her family back in her homeland of Kiribati in almost 10 years, and she is still waiting for her court case as an asylum seeker to be over. The stories in her book do not belong to Grace alone. They also capture the...
2024-04-191h 33ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 130: Snare| | The Life of Snare | |
This week, as we count down to 3 years of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, we celebrate the 130th episode with Sāmoan hiphop artist, Pacific musician and songwriter, Jerry Seve aka SNARE.
We chat about the Sāmoan language & culture and how it influences his music, his writing & creative process as a bilingual artist, working alongside and learning from award-winning South Auckland Producer Anonymouz, the impact of being involved in the Mana Moana 2023 #COP28 ‘They Taking Pictures of Us in the Water’ project, what self care looks like, and fat...
2024-03-221h 29ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 129: Kitty Opetaia| | I always choose to be excited about what’s to come | |
This week on Episode 129 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I sit down and talanoa with an amazing sister, mum, lawyer and woman of faith. Kitty Opetaia is a single mum of 4 and an inspirational role model. She reflects on ‘having a solid why’, shares teachings from her parents and her learning steps & hard truths as a single parent, the many reasons why she chose law, Affiliate Marketing, Audiobooks, her journey as part of #SignatureChoir and encouragement through music.
Tune in to hea...
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ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 95: Carolann Duro (NDN Book Nerd)|| Language Heals. ||
This week on Episode 95 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down for a chat with Carolann Duro. She is a Californian Indian of Maara’yam & Kumeyaay descent, and is passionate about reading, books and the power of literature. She is a Linguist and an advocate for language revitalization, especially in her own community. As a digital creator Carolann utilizes her social media platforms such as her podcast (#NDNBookNerdPodcast) her bookstore (@quietquailbooks) and her Bookstagram account (@ndnbooknerd), to engage with folx from all over the world to raise awareness and advocate for indigenous writers and...
2023-03-161h 20ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 94: Nafiza Azad|| An Explicit Call to Arms ||
This week on Episode 94 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I sit down for a talanoa with YA Fiction-Fantasy Author, Nafiza Azad. Born in Lautoka, Fiji, her family moved to Canada in her late teens, but she is an island girl through and through. Tune in for more on author life, reflections, and a whole lot of islander laughter.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nafizaaz
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/nafizaa
• Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/NafizaAzadBooks
• Author website: https://www...
2023-03-081h 17ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 93: Eden Iati|| Creative Expression of the Soul. ||
This week on Episode 93 of the #readswithrosapodcast, I sit down and talanoa with singer/songwriter @eden.iati. I’m a huge fan, so it was really nice to check in with the sis and reflect on the past few years + life journey thus far. We chat about books, food, health, the song writing process, and how music + dance helps her to stay connected to her culture and ongoing learning of the Samoan language.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eden.iati
• Instagram (wellness): https...
2023-03-021h 22ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 92: Pauline Fonua|| Polynesian Women Are Dope. ||
This week on Episode 92 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down to talanoa with Pauline Fonua the creator of @thevisionboardofficial, a platform that inspires, shares knowledge, empowers folx and speaks existence into Pasifika Culture through limited edition t-shirts. Pauline shares the backstory of #VisionBoard and why the first shirt she made was ‘POLYNESIAN WOMEN ARE DOPE’, saying - ‘ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ɴᴇᴇᴅᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴋɴᴏᴡ, ᴘᴏʟʏɴᴇꜱɪᴀɴ ᴡᴏᴍᴇɴ ɴᴇᴇᴅᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴋɴᴏᴡ’. She draws inspiration from literature from around Oceania and is an advocate who speaks out about issues such as climate change, indigenous solidarity, our relationship with the land and oceans, and #FreeWestPapua. We touch upon other subjects such as Education, Identity, Culture, Family, Academia and Represe...
2023-02-2359 minReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 91: Kiliona Palauni|| My School is the Hawaiian Hogwarts. ||
In episode 91 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I catch up with Oceanic Educator, practitioner and advocate, Kiliona Palauni. Having stumbled into teaching by way of the Teach For America program, Kiliona shares his journey as an Educator, as well as the fulfillment he gets from working at what he calls ‘ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴀᴡᴀɪɪᴀɴ ʜᴏɢᴡᴀʀᴛꜱ’. He describes his school as a magical place where students are learning from the land and the natural environment around them every day, as well as seeing teachers that look like them. It's a school that actively strives to be an example of true Hawaiian cultural...
2023-02-161h 09ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 90: Meiolandre Tima|| It's A Family Affair. ||
We've reached another podcast milestone fam!! This is the 90th episode, which means we're getting closer to 100!!! Thanks for the support!!!
Our guest on this week's podcast is Meiolandre Tima, the owner of Third Day Floristry, a creative venture that has allowed her to share her passion and love for floral and artistic arrangements. She is an advocate for youth and community outreach, and since 2019 has been serving alongside and supporting her husband Reverend Sapati Tima in his role as Chaplain at the Vaughan Park Retr...
2023-02-091h 05ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 89: Petmal Petelo|| My Gender Doesn't Define Me. ||
Talofa lava folx! The #ReadswithRosaPodcast is back for 2023!!
I had the chance to sit down and talanoa with actress, theatre star and creative Petmal Petelo and I tell you, it was a blast and a great way to kick off this year's season of the podcast. There were a lot of laughs, stories, and plenty of gems 💎! In her words, she was ‘born to be a performer’, and as a fan of her work I would have to agree and add, she is hardworking, determined, fabulous and unapologetic...
2023-02-021h 07ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 88: Reflective Dan|| Move. Connect. Grow. Serve. Reflect. ||
This week on Episode 88 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down to talanoa with Dan Hytongue (@reflective_dan). He is the host of the Tali le Sua Podcast, a blogger, community organizer, and an educator based out in Nelson New Zealand. He is heavily involved in his local + regional community helping Pacific Peoples through language + wellbeing strategies, organizing fundraising initiatives and leading through roles in governance.
This year I dropped 47 podcast interviews and this is the last episode for 2022. Enjoy !!
Fo...
2022-12-281h 09ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 87: Hana Schmidt|| Uplifting Pasifika Communities ||
This week on Episode 87 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I sit down for a talanoa with Hana Schmidt. She is a mother, an entrepreneur, an advocate for our Pasifika communities, the Director of Bluwave, Commissioner for the New Zealand Samoa Trade and Investment Commission, and one of the hosts of Bluwave TV's #PacificMorningShow. Tune in as Hana share’s her entrepreneurial journey, her purpose, the digital content and projects that her Blu Wave Family are creating to elevate, educate and engage Pasifika folx, the importance of good habits, and the complexities around one’s identit...
2022-12-211h 01ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 86: Elmeka Henderson|| A Place Where Everybody Looks Like You ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down for a chat with my sis Elmeka Henderson, an Educational Psychologist based out in Malawi.
We chat about her experiences as a School Counselor and Educator in International Schools, creating agency and responsibility in students, her work with the Association of International Schools in Africa, Diversity Equity Inclusion and Justice, and how she is an asset to any school that she goes to.
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• Instagram: https://instagram.com/elmekahenderson
• Twit...
2022-12-151h 41ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 85: Nick Williams (Matai Watches)|| We Don't Claim To Be Perfect. ||
Talofa lava, Fakalofa lahi atu & Kia orana . This week on Episode 85 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I catch up with the bro Nick ‘Karnel’ Williams. He is the General Manager of #MataiWatches, the Pacific watch brand which was launched in July this year.
Originally from West Auckland, New Zealand, Nick shares a journey that leads his family to Sydney, Australia, where through his work as a security guard he becomes part of a community of brothers, and eventually meets Andrew Lui, the founder + creative mind behind Matai. Tune in to he...
2022-12-081h 08ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 84: Jayden Toa Maxwell|| Vulnerability is terrifying. ||
Kia Orana. This week on Episode 84 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I catch up with the bro Jayden. A proud Cook Island Maori and Dilworth Alumni from Aotearoa New Zealand, he shares his story of moving to Japan as an 18 year old for University and a rugby scholarship. He immersed himself in the Japanese culture and language, completed his studies, and continued playing rugby at club level. He reflects on opportunities that he has gained through the sport, lifelong friendships, and even having a stint with the Japan 7’s Rugby team.
Earlier this year he participated in The Bachelorette Jap...
2022-11-3057 minReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 83: Chantal Samuela (Chonny)|| Your Health is Your Wealth ||
Kia Orana 🇨🇰. This week on Episode 83 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I am joined by singer/songwriter Chantal Samuela aka Chonny. It was great to reconnect with the sis again and provide the space for her to share her journey of resilience, perseverance, strength and life lessons.
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• Instagram: https://instagram.com/chonny_samz
• Latest single 'Rose Tints' ft Vili Ville: https://tinyurl.com/rosetints
Intro beat by Lani Alo:
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lanialo
2022-11-241h 10ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 82: Darnell Wright and Wordsworth|| Socks.....Wear (Where) do they go? ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I catch up with Words and Darnell, authors of the recently released children’s book ‘Socks’.
Follow for info about the Socks book:
• IG and Facebook: @thesocksbook
•. Purchase the book from Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/thesocksbook
Follow Wordsworth: (author)
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/wordsworthbklyn
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wordsworth_eMC
• The Fragility of Life (latest album): https://fatbeats.com/collections/wordsworth-productions
2022-11-1757 minReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 81: Vani Veikoso|| Children Are Capable Learners. ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I sit down for a talanoa with International School Leader and IB Educator, Vani Veikoso. Based out in Shenzhen, China, she has lived abroad and worked in International Schools for many years. She is a life-long learner who wears many hats and has a wealth of experience as a classroom teacher, an educational researcher, the Council of International Schools accreditation and visitation teams, and an IB and NEASC program trainer. She is a woman of faith and an advocate for social justice and believes that noth...
2022-11-091h 38ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 80: Ereatara Enari|| Audience of One. ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast we celebrate 80 episodes. 神はよいです☝🏽。 Thank you everyone for your continued support. This podcast and space is about uplifting one another, planting seeds of knowledge + inspiration, learning and unlearning, and sharing stories. Where ever you are in the world, keep on keepin on 🤎✊🏽.
In episode 80 I sit down for a korero with Moana Pasifika halfback Ereatara Enari. Born and bred in Aotearoa New Zealand, he shares stories of his days as a youngster playing many different sports to embarking on his journey as a professional rugby player. We ch...
2022-11-021h 43ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 79: Guinevere Alai|| Be someone who you needed when you were younger. ||
This week, I catch up with an inspirational Educator, a wahine toa and tama’itai Samoa. She is a huge advocate for our young people and a leader in creating initiatives to promote achievement, engagement, learning pathways and leadership opportunities for our Pasifika students. After 7 years of teaching at Avondale College in West Auckland, she has taken on a new role as a Teaching Fellow at Otago University’s Higher Education Development Centre.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ala...
2022-10-271h 35ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 78: Kryssa Stevenson|| I have a new level of respect for Indie authors. ||
Hi everyone!!! We are 2 weeks away from dropping episode 80 + that much closer to the end of 2022!! Thank you for supporting the podcast.
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This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I catch up with Samoan Author Kryssa Stevenson. Born in Laie Hawaii and raised in Utah, she is a proud tama’ita’i Samoa. We chat about her journey as a writer, her debut novel ‘𝚂𝚑𝚊𝚍𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚍 𝙱𝚢 𝙼𝚘𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝’ which will be released in January 2023, role models, Wattpad, and mental health.
📌 Check out Kryssa’s website: https://w...
2022-10-2056 minReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 77: The Binging Librarian|| Librarianship is fascinating! ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down for a chat with the sis Christina, #TheBingingLibrarian !! Originally from Ohio and now based out in Boston, she is a Librarian and Podcast host who LOVES to binge read books and then review them on her show. Tune in to hear us talk about Librarianship, #TheBingingLibrarianPodcast, the famous instagram room at the Boston Public Library, Black Lives Matter, Banned Books Week, BIPOC authors, content creators, life as a Librarian during the pandemic and beyond, and how Christina has won the Summer Reading Challenge at...
2022-10-131h 51ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 76: Dr Vanda Symon|| I may not look the part, but I feel it. ||
Ni sa Bula Vinaka. Happy Fijian Language Week!!! 🇫🇯
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down for a korero with best selling New Zealand author Vanda Symon who is of Fijian and European descent. She is a mother, crime writer, presenter, radio host, fencer, and research fellow at the Va’a o Tautai Pacific Centre at the University of Otago. We talk about everything from writing, being a broadcaster, books, Copyright NZ, advocacy and having a seat at the decision-making table, academia, Fijian Languag...
2022-10-061h 14ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 75: Shilohm Filipi|| Dance ..... My way of expressing what I can't say. ||
This week on the #readswithrosapodcast I sit down for a talanoa with Shilohm Filipi, a creative and owner of the small business Teines Creations. She shares stories about her love for dancing, the inspirational movement that is Ura Tabu Pacific Dance, and how from a very young age she dared to dream that one day she would be able to compete in a Miss Sāmoa pageant. This dream came to fruition in July this year when she was crowned Miss Sāmoa New Zealand, and...
2022-09-281h 42ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 74: Paul Maoate|| All teachers are language teachers. ||
Kia Orana! This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I sit down for a korero with Paul Maoate an IB Educator and member of the Senior Leadership Team at Tamagawa Academy in Tokyo. Having lived in Japan for more than 20 years, he is the chair of the Tokyo-based Nga Hau e Whā Kapa Haka group, and as a Math teacher he helps to foster a love for learning by incorporating this passion for music and the performing arts into his lessons.
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• Instagram: https://www.ins...
2022-09-2256 minReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 73: Afamasaga Uli Pesefea|| How do we engage the next generation? ||
Happy Māori Language Week ! | Hari Wiki o te Reo Māori !
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I catch up with fellow Sāmoan and Pasifika Educator, Afamasaga Uli Pesefea. He is a classroom teacher and the Director of Māori and Pasifika Achievement at Shirley Boys High School in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa. As is the case with many of our Pasifika educators, he is impacting and changing lives both inside and outside of the classroom, wearing a multitude of hats such as sports coac...
2022-09-151h 31ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 72: Lilika'imoana Funaki|| I'm very passionate about accountability. ||
Mālō e lelei.
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast and in celebration of Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea Faka-Tonga ( #TonganLanguageWeek ), I sit down for a talanoa with the sis Lilika’imoana Funaki. She is an advocate not only for her Tongan people and Polynesian folx, but also for marginalized voices who continue to do the work, raise awareness, build community and lead the fight on indigenous sovereignty + black liberation. Lilika shares parts of her own advocacy journey around accountability, healing and unlearning, as well as the importance...
2022-09-081h 26ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 71: Emeli SioneThis week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down for a talanoa with Emeli Sione. She is a mother, educator, writer, consultant and editor for Lift Education Publishers, and author of the recently released book - ᴀ ɴᴇᴡ ᴅᴀᴡɴ | ‘Ko e Pongipongi Fo’ou, a story about Emeli’s childhood dawn raid experience. She shares her journey of healing, working with the Mila’s Books team, the importance of developing learning resources that inform and educate not just our people but non-pasefika folx, and we talk about social justice.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aholeleisione
• Purch...
2022-09-011h 35ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 70: Big Sima|| Stereotypes of a Polynesian Misunderstood. ||
On Episode 70 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I sit down for a korero with Christichurch rapper Big Sima aka The Underground King. We talk about everything from his Maori and Tongan roots, family and fatherhood, and he takes us back to the days when he was known as Karizma and his introduction to Hiphop culture. He shares his journey as a B-Boy, the competitions and the rap battles, thoughts on the 8 Mile boom and the infamous Breakin Wreckwordz collective, AND.......he drops his TOP 5 lyricists of all time. Big Sima shares knowledge, lived expe...
2022-08-251h 37ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 69: Sarah McCann (セラ)|| Honoring our ancestors front and centre ||
This week on the #readswithrosapodcast I sit down for a korero with Sarah McCann, a professional MMA fighter out of Purebred in Saitama, Japan. She is the owner of the セラ (Sera) brand, an avid reader and proud mother to three American Bullies: Bernie, Tamashii and Cowgirl. These are just some of the things we talk about in this episode. Enjoy!
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sera.desu
• TikTok: @seradesu
• Info: https://linktr.ee/sjmccann?utm_source=linktree_pr
2022-08-181h 15ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 68: Adalyn Hazelman Jaquez (Fiji Creations)|| My goal is to spread the Bula Spirit. ||
Talofa lava, bula vinaka. This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast we highlight a small business based in Orlando, Florida. Originally from the Fiji Islands, Adalyn Hazelman Jaquez is the Creative Director and owner of #FijiCreations. What started as a hobby has now turned into a business with a huge focus on empowering women and bringing Pacific Islanders together.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fijicreations
• Website: https:www.fijicreationsshop.com
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/FijiCreations
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2022-08-111h 13ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 67: Tima Talks|| Connection through Conversation. ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I catch up with the sis Fatima Lui. She has years of live talk experience behind her, she’s a communication specialist and entrepreneur, and the host of the #TimaTalks Podcast.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tima_talks
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51h8NOV2iTpivJY8XYWTdO?si=1y6Dqt8ASACyj0Ip9A0eBA
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/tima-talks-podcast/id1495986390
Intro beat by Lani Alo:...
2022-08-041h 49ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 66: Micha Faamausili|| It’s ok to ask for help. ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down for a talanoa with Micha Faamausili (@love_meeshh). She is a Mental Health advocate and content creator based in Oregon, USA. She takes us through the advocacy work of the @polysandmentalhealth collective, her own struggles with depression and grief, learning our Samoan language, and the content that she likes to create.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love_meeshh
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMSvbe2tE2EISz_ijm_lsSA
2022-07-281h 16ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 65: Michel Mulipola (Bloody Samoan)|| Understanding that failure is a possible outcome. ||
This week on the #readswithrosapodcast I sit down for a talanoa with Samoan self-taught comic-book illustrator Michel Mulipola aka ‘Bloody Samoan’. We chat about his work with Duffy Books, ReadNZ,Storylines and visiting schools around Aotearoa. He also shares his three greatest achievements to date, some of his experiences as a gamer, and his journey as a professional wrestler who goes by the name of Liger ‘the Smashmouth Samoan’.
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• Instagram: https://instagram.com/bloodysamoanart
• Website: https://www.bloodysamoa...
2022-07-201h 15ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 64: Felicity Maddison|| Lessons learned from self-publishing. ||
Mauri. Happy Kiribati Language Week.
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down for a chat with Felicity Maddison, Author of the fantasy-fiction series Benhar. She shares her Kiribati and Chinese heritage, the lessons she has learned from being a self-publishing author, and the stories behind her writing.
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• Instagram: https://instagram.com/fkmaddisonbooks
• Website: https://www.fkmaddison.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxj1OSWzVOaOKfL3_-Fb6LA
Intro beat by Lani A...
2022-07-141h 29ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 63: Tanya Taimanglo|| Guam Goddess in Training ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down for a chat with Author, Educator and occasional Blogger, Tanya Chargualaf Taimanglo. We chat about her writing, her Chamorro and Korean roots, collaboration with her talented artist brother Sonny Chargualaf, and the work that authors Lani Wendt Young and Sisilia Eteuati are doing to uplift other Pasifika writers through Tatou Publishing. Tanya is also a Middle Grade teacher so I was very excited to discuss teacher life with her, as well as the work she is doing around promoting the importance of...
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ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 62: Tha Movement|| Music allowed me to see my worth. ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down with Otara emcee, Tha Movement. Our talanoa revolves around his life journey, self worth, remaining optimistic amidst adversity, mental health, and how creating music became a form of therapy and saved his life. He also sheds some light on his music academy, Move Communities, his upcoming album, and working alongside award winning artist and producer #Anonymouz.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sapelugod
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thamove01
• S...
2022-06-301h 22ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 61: Sialele PulouThis week on the #readswithrosapodcast I sit down for a talanoa with current Deputy Principal of Kedgley Intermediate, Sialele Pulou. As she prepares to take on her new appointment as Principal of Kingsford Primary School in Term 3, we have a chat about Education, Principalship, Career Goals and growing up in the EFKS.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lelepulou
Intro beat by Lani Alo:
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBomJul5S2lQq5Mvl7kGmA
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• Instagram: https...
2022-06-231h 09ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 60: Rizván (northcityrizzy)|| Everything happens for a reason. ||
We've reached 60 episodes fam!!! Thank you for all the support.
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down for a talanoa with Tongan Emcee and Youth Worker, Rizván Tu'itahi. Known to many as #northcityrizzy, he proudly reps three things: His Tongan roots, the Baha’i faith, and the North Shore of Auckland City. In his words: ‘I’m the Ambassador of North Harbour’.
In 2017 when he appeared on David Dallas’s Red Bull 64 Bars Project, some people were asking: ‘Who is this guy?’ Yet tho...
2022-06-151h 26ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 59: Winnie Dunn|| Tu’u pē lā mo e poupou. || (Always be prepared for any eventuality)
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down for a talanoa with Tongan-Australian writer, Winnie Dunn, the editor of several critically acclaimed anthologies and the recently released Another Australia. She is the General Manager of Sweatshop, a literacy movement based out in Western Sydney, and is currently working on her debut novel.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatshop.ws
• Website: https://www.sweatshop.ws
• Twitter: @sweatshopws
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2022-06-091h 20ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 58: Tua Taito|| Remember God in Everything. ||
Ia manuia le Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Happy Samoan Language Week), fa’apea le faamanatuina o le 60 tausaga o lou tutoatasi Samoa (Happy 60th Independence Samoa) 🇼🇸❤️💙.
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I catch up with Samoan, Christian + Queer interdisciplinary artist Iatua Felagai Taito. We chat about family values, intersectionality, the creative arts, and the importance of faith in his life.
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2022-06-021h 26ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 57: Leki Jackson-Bourke|| Imagination is so powerful. ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I sit down for a chat with award winning playwright and multidisciplinary artist Leki Jackson-Bourke.
Leki shares some insight into his artistic journey, the creative process, protecting the integrity of one’s work and the importance of self care.
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2022-05-261h 05ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 56: Justin Lima|| Creating Opportunities for Samoans. ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I sit down for a chat with Justin Lima. He is a Foreign Service Officer with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Samoa, and most recently he served four and a half years as the Counsellor to the Embassy of Samoa in Tokyo, Japan.
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2022-05-1959 min
ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 55: Mere TaitoHappy Rotuman Language Week (𝙶𝚊𝚜𝚊𝚟 𝙽𝚎 𝙵ä𝚎𝚊𝚐 𝚁𝚘𝚝𝚞ạ𝚖 𝚃𝚊)
|| My Grandmother was my first book. ||
This week’s #ReadswithRosaPodcast episode is extra special.
In celebration of #RotumanLanguageWeek, I sit down for a chat with Rotuman poet and writer, Mere Taito. We discuss books, her first poetry collection 'The Light and Dark in Our Stuff', her contribution to the anthology Vā: Stories by Women of the Moana, her PhD research and the regeneration work that is happening around the Rotuman language in diasporic communities.
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ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 54: Dr Jemaima Tiatia|| I have every right to be there. ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down for a talanoa with Dr Jemaima Tiatia. She is an inspirational mentor and role model for our young people and Pasifika women in leadership, and she moves in our communities and spaces of governance focusing on issues such as wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention. In her current role as Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific at the University of Auckland, she is using her voice to advocate for our Pasifika student population and their educational needs.
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ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 53: Fa'alaniga Tanielu|| Listen. Be Humble. Obey the Calling. ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I catch up with Fa’alaniga Tanielu. Her and her husband are in their final year at Malua Theological College in Samoa, and she joins us on the show to share some of her experiences as a mother, Lawyer, growing up in the EFKS church, navigating our Samoan identity in the diaspora, and her journey as a Faletua.
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2022-04-271h 07ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 52: Corina Richards|| I am wild and free. ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I catch up with Pasifika Printmaker and Illustrator Corina Richards.
We chat about art + motherhood, books, PI representation in AAPI Heritage month, and her collaboration with author and husband J D Richards.
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• Website: https://www.corinarichards.com/
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2022-04-211h 04ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 51: Ghazaleh Golbakhsh|| The Girl from Revolution Road. ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I am joined by Iranian-New Zealand author and film maker Ghazaleh Golbakhsh. We chat about her book of personal essays - ‘The Girl from Revolution Road’, Hypenated Cultural Identity, and her work in the tv and film industry.
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• Website: https://ghazalehgolbakhsh.com/
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2022-04-131h 08ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 50: Ron Moala|| There was a time when I quit music. ||
This week I catch up Motu Musiq artist Ron Moala. We chat about his journey as an artist, the hard work that goes into building up a successful barbershop business, and the importance of family and faith in his life.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronmoala
• Business: https://www.facebook.com/BackyardBarberDarwin
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64kHaOAQaqD_e0ZBTi1Fhw
• Motu Musiq: IG: https://instagram.com/motumusiq
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2022-04-061h 16ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 49: David Riley|| I feel the urgency to get books out there. ||
This week on the #readswithrosapodcast, I sit down for a talanoa with award-winning New Zealand children’s author David Riley. Also known as the #ReadingWarrior, he is an education specialist, playwright, and an advocate for Pasifika storytelling, and he is on a mission to get reluctant readers excited about books and reading.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidrileynz
• Website: https://readingwarrior.com
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2022-03-311h 08ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 48: Hone Bailey|| Our ancestors were scientists, they had a name for everything. ||
This week on the #readswithrosapodcast I sit down for a korero with Māori Artist and cultural practitioner Hone Bailey. Renowned for traditional Māori weaving, he shares his love of nature and plants + how the practices his ancestors used in various art forms has taught him to value the process that goes into creating, and that it’s more than just his livelihood - it’s a ‘way of life’.
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2022-03-231h 20ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 47: Adam Faatoese|| My contribution to our community and our people. ||
This week on the #readswithrosapodcast I sit down for chat with the bro Adam. We talk about life, family and medicine. He is currently a House Officer in his second year as a junior doctor in Wellington, New Zealand.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ardeem
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/atamu_says
• Family business: https://www.instagram.com/tau.tua_
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2022-03-1655 minReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 46: Dr Will Flavell|| There are so many benefits of having a second or third language. ||
This week on the #readswithrosapodcast I chat to Dr Will Flavell. He is an Education Manager at Comet Auckland where he advocates for more equitable learning pathways for all. As well as being a member of the Henderson-Massey local council, he is an exceptional role model for rangatahi, a champion of te reo Māori, and a Fulbright Scholar.
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• Twitter: twitter.com/willuxflavell
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2022-03-1057 minReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 45: Sisilia Eteuati|| Let's do it our way, rather than like a western paradigm ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I sit down with award winning writer and poet, Sisilia Eteuati. We discuss the recently released anthology, Vā: Stories by Women of the Moana, which she co-edited with fellow writer and co-founder of Tatou Publishing, Lani Wendt Young. We also get into publishing houses, the strength of the collective and the importance of showing the different types of writing that Pasifika writers can do, working with editors that understand ‘us’ as a whole person, and much more!
2022-03-031h 59ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 44: Laureen Leituala|| Supporting our learners takes a ‘collective’ effort ||
This week on the #readswithrosapodcast, I sit down with Laureen Leituala to discuss her teaching journey, the importance of the ‘collective’ in the learning context, knowing when to take your teacher hat off, and how she copes with being the only Pacific Islander educator in her school. We also chat about how social media is a learning tool that has made our Samoan language and culture more accessible, thereby allowing those in the diaspora to maintain the connection with the motherland.
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• Instagram: @teachingwithalofa
• Twitter: @reenl82ala
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2022-02-241h 09ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 43: Vaimoana Tapaleao|| Your dream is not going to come true if you don't move. ||
This week on the #readswithrosapodcast I catch up with my sis Vaimoana Tapaleao. We chat about her love of reading, she drops a ‘you heard it here first’ exclusive, makes a confession, and she shares about the life-changing event that set a dream in motion + led her on the path towards a successful career as a journalist for the NZ Herald.
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• Instagram: @blue_moana167
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2022-02-161h 13ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 42: Emily Ruane|| Always trust your gut. ||
This week on the #readswithrosa podcast I am joined by Emily Ruane - a fellow educator, indigenous storyteller, creative, and the artist behind Podge Creations. We chat about Māori culture, teacher life, self care, and her journey from Aotearoa to Japan.
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• Tiktok: @p0dge.creations
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2022-02-1054 minReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 41: Toksfale|| There is greatness within you. ||
We are back for 2022 ✌🏽!!!
In this first episode of the year, I sit down with wrestler, entrepreneur and motivational speaker #TOKSFALE. We chat about the teachers who inspired him at school, how he found his power voice, Fale Dojo the #NJPW professional wrestling school in New Zealand, and the new docuseries Lion’s Roar which follows 13 hopefuls competing for a prestigious contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling
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• Instagram + Twitter: @toksfale
• Tiktok: @toksfale8
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2022-02-0354 minReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 40: ReadswithRosa|| Cultivating a brave and safe space. ||
This week on the @readwithrosapodcast we are celebrating our 40th episode. I’m joined by Ema from #theteawithkrema podcast, who is here to interview me.
Thank you to every single person who has tuned in and supported the podcast this year. I appreciate the love and support.
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Happy New Year and stay safe out there.
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2021-12-291h 19ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 39: Johnny Fa'auli|| Doing what's best for my family. ||
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I catch up with Johnny Fa’auli to chat about his journey as a professional rugby player, the importance of family and culture, and his recent appointment as the captain of the Japan Mens Sevens National Team.
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2021-12-231h 02ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 38: Moana Ete|| I'm still a free spirit, even to this day. ||
This week I catch up with Moana Ete, an accomplished playwright and gifted storyteller, and a singer/songwriter and powerhouse performer who goes by the name of Mo.Etc.
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• Website: https://www.moanaete.com
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/moanaete
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/moetcetera
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/moetcetera
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/moetc
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2021-12-151h 30ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 37: Anonymouz|| Find your niche. ||
This week on Episode 37 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, we’re joined by one of Aotearoa’s most talented and hardworking Creative Producers and Artists, ANONYMOUZ. The renowned musician and producer unpacks the creative process poured into his work, his struggle with his cultural identity, the meaning behind his name, and his journey working alongside his best friend and wife Tiumalu Noma and running their production company 37hertz.
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• IG: https://instagram.com/anonymouz_37hz
• IG: https://instagram.com/37hertz
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/a...
2021-12-081h 41ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 36: Dr Troy Ruhe|| From a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset. ||
In Episode 36 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast I catch up with Dr Troy Ruhe, the host of the @sickas_podcast, and a research fellow in the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Otago in Otepoti, Aotearoa.
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• Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/sickas_podcast
• Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/troy_ruhe
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WbOxct0Jwn-sqNAYXXaJQ/featured
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2021-12-011h 22ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 35: Hadleigh Pouesi|| We want to be a home for artists and a waka for stories. ||
In Episode 35 of the #readswithrosapodcast I catch up with Hadleigh Pouesi. Hailing from West Auckland, he is the Creative Director of Fresh Movement Arts Trust and Freshmans Dance Crew. He is part of a collective of moana pacific artists creating initiatives and pathways for young creatives beyond the competition space. As a dancer and choreographer who has been in the industry for over 16 years, he is committed to passing on his knowledge to the next generation.
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2021-11-241h 12ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 34: Sam Tanielu|| You're the conductor of your destiny. ||
In episode 34 of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast we welcome Sam Tanielu, the Fast Speaking Samoan. He’s a skilled wordsmith, a self-proclaimed nerd and curator of good music. As an Assistant Principal and educator, he advocates for Pacific Island voices and representation, showing our young men that one day they can also have a seat at the table where important decisions are made.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/s.tanielu
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrtanielu
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fastsp...
2021-11-172h 03ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 33: Aiono Manu Fa'aea|| Do impactful things that have connections with others and multiple benefits. ||
In episode 33 of the RWR Podcast we are delighted to be joined by Aiono Manu Fa’aea. Aiono delves into the highs and lows of her journey as a Moana Pacific champion, an educator and Pacific academic, as well as her passion as a musician, composer and Faipese in EFKS church community.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/aionomanu/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AionoManu
• Blog: http://mnscr1pt.blogspot.com/
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2021-11-101h 30ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 32: Li'aifaiva|| We need to create a safe space for our traditional practices to thrive. ||
It’s an honor to have renowned tufuga tātatau and artist, le Afioga iā Li’aifaiva Lavea Fesola’i Imo Levi, as our guest on this week’s podcast episode.
He delves into his passion for sharing the Samoan culture through different art forms, as well as his journey and calling to become a tufuga tātatau.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/liaifaiva
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2021-11-031h 55ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 31: Canaan Ene|| It's about making mistakes and learning from them. ||
You might know this week's guest from his hit TikTok series “Every song is a reggae song” or his stellar work as a videographer and digital content producer.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/canaanene
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/canaanene
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@canaanene
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/canaanene
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canaanene1
• Website: https://www.canaanene.co/
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2021-10-271h 21ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 30: Lani Alo and Livingstone Efu|| We're always trying to push the bar. ||
This week on the #readswithrosa podcast, the artists behind the renowned hits ‘Alo i ou faiva’ and ‘Tua i manū’ share their journey.
Forged by their brotherhood and passion for music they delve into their creative, spiritual and cultural journey as songwriters, choir directors and young chiefs (matai) serving in their church, communities and families.
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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LaniAloMusicOfficial
• IG: https://instagram.com/lanialomusic
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2021-10-202h 00ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 29: Kealani Netane|| I was so shy as a kid, I found a community in books. ||
On this week’s episode of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I catch up with the sis Kealani Netane who runs the #Bookstagram account @LittlePasifikaReaders. She is a mother, educator, aspiring author, avid reader, and part of the Pasifika Bookstagram Collective.
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlepasifikareaders
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ke_a_la_ni
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2021-10-131h 12ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 28: Talai Mapusua Nabalagi|| Family. Community. Coming Together. ||
Talofa lava. Ni sa bula vinaka.
On this week’s talanoa, I catch up with fellow educator and business owner Talai Mapusua Nabalagi to talk about family, church, education, the family business Mai Kana, and what it means to be surrounded by the love and support of your local community.
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• https://www.instagram.com/seilalas_mum (personal)
• https://www.instagram.com/mai_kana_dunedin (business)
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2021-10-061h 30ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 27: Cril (Out Da Box Media)|| Don't let the pursuit for money compromise the art. ||
On this week’s episode of the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I catch up with master hip hop interviewer Cril, founder of Out Da Box Media, Host of the Out Da Box Talks podcast, Emcee, Author, and Fine Artist.
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• https://www.instagram.com/outdaboxmedia
• Podcast: Out Da Box Talks
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Indyvid1 (Out Da Box TV)
• Website: https://www.outdaboxmedia.com
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Successful-Interview-Podcast-Guide-ebook/dp/B09H29TB2Y/ref=sr_1_1...
2021-09-291h 04ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 26: Moana Leilua|| We are our Ancestors' wildest dreams. ||
Talofa lava. This week on the #readswithrosapodcast I sit down with Moana Leilua to discuss her role as the Player Development Manager for the Melbourne Rebels.
Moana shares significant life moments on and off the field, her key role as a female leader in the rugby community, the purposeful opportunities presenting themselves in her endeavors whilst serving and honoring her family and ancestors.
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• https://www.instagram.com/moanaleilua
• Twitter: @moanaleilua
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2021-09-221h 31ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 25: Katrina (PolynesianReader)|| Putting ourselves out there. #PolyTube ||
This week on the #readswithrosapodcast, I catch up with Youtuber, fellow Pasifika Bookstagrammer and digital creator, PolynesianReader. We chat about life, #polytube, #bookstagram and books!
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polynesianreader
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2021-09-151h 14ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 24: Yoko Nishizumi|| I look like an Islander, but my mind is very Japanese. ||
This week I sit down with Yoko Nishizumi to talk about her Japanese and Tongan heritage, and her journey from Japan, to Tonga, to New Zealand and back.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/mybrownsummer
• IG: https://www.instragram.com/islandmeshi
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2021-09-081h 20ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 23: Ellyse DunnEpisode 23: Eye-opening and humbling.
This week I sit down with New Zealand educator Ellyse Dunn, who took a leap faith and moved to Samoa. She shares the highlights and challenges of her teaching journey, and the important life lessons she has learned along the way.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/lc_mihi
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2021-09-011h 04ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 22: Jaroncye LoleEpisode 22: West Auckland, Stand Up!
This week on the #ReadswithRosaPodcast, I am joined by the one and only Jaroncye Lole. She is the Owner and Creative Director of Le Masiofo Siva Academy, and an advocate for our Pasifika LGBTQIA+ and rainbow community. She is active in many areas of the Performing Arts, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. She shares some highlights from her journey thus far as a performer, creative, an EFKS member, and proud West Aucklander! Enjoy!
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2021-08-251h 41ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 21: Samoan ScientistEpisode 21: Be Persistent. Fight for Pasifika Spaces.
This week I sit down with Amy, aka @samoan_scientist. We discuss her journey as a Scientist, and the ways in which she is utilizing Social Media to grow an online community by sharing her passion and expertise for all things Science. We also have a conversation about the complexities of identity, and the the gatekeepers of Pasifika spaces in academia.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/samoan_scientist
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/69TVCEjXVHAnepZ2uSZM9o?si...
2021-08-181h 07ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 20: Sammy SeauEpisode 20: Take your place in the world.
To celebrate our 20th episode, we received a special shout out from award winning Samoan artists, Lani Alo and Livingston Efu, best known for their hit song ALO I OU FAIVA, which currently has 2.6 million views on youtube.
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In this week's episode, I sit down with Sammy Seau to chat about his journey as a Pasifika educator in New Zealand, our Samoan culture, and service to...
2021-08-111h 45ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 19: Rev Brian KoliaEpisode 19: As Samoans, there is no 'US' and 'THEM'. #MaotaTauave
This week I catch up with one of our brothers, to talk about Samoan culture and the church, growing up in the diaspora, and his journey to becoming an ordained minister, and now lecturer at Malua Theological College.
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• Twitter: @BKolia
• Podcast: Motuga’afa - Breaking Down Scripture
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2021-08-041h 37ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 18: Amelia AhosiviEpisode 18: Leaving home is important for your personal growth.
This week I catch up with my good friend and fellow educator, Amelia. We talk about life in Japan, education, NZ - our other home, family, and creative inspiration.
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2021-07-281h 23ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 17: Sela AtiolaEpisode 17: Let's ralk about the R word.
This week I catch up with fellow bookstragrammer and Pasifika sis Sela Atiola. She’s also an educator, blogger and author. Make sure you follow her socials + check out her picture book ‘I am Lupe’ which dropped on July 20th.
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• Bookstagram IG: https://www.instagram.com/aglassofread
• Author IG: https://www.instragram.com/storiesbysela
• Website: https://www.aglassofread.com
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2021-07-211h 16ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 16: Napoleon Da LegendEpisode 16: You gotta know where you're from, to know who you are.
On this week’s episode I sit down with one of my favorite emcees. He is a bilingual, Hiphop/Afrobeat artist and goes by the name of Napoleon Da Legend. #TeamNDL
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teamndl
• Twitter: @TeamNDL
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/napoleondalegend
• Website: https://www.napoleondalegend.com
• Bandcamp: https://napoleondalegend.bandcamp.com
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2021-07-141h 24ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 15: Crystal SandovalEpisode 15: There will always be obstacles that test your wisdom & will power.
On this week’s episode, I catch up with Crystal Sandoval. She’s the owner of #somuchsoulclothing, #designsbyshehassoul, and is part of a new venture/collaboration called #soulfullofplants. Check out her pages and give the sis a follow. I’m always rocking her hoodies in Japan, trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/somuchsoulclothing
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/designsbyshehassoul
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2021-07-071h 06ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 14: Angelina Tuiali'iEpisode 14: It's never too late to start a career.
On this week’s episode, I catch up with Lina, a Pasifika community clinical nurse. We talk about her life journey, nursing career, New Zealand’s response to Covid-19, and debunking misinformation.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/Ms_Leenah
• Twitter: @upthenua
Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LaniAloMusicOfficial
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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/readsw
2021-06-301h 28ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 13: The Finiasi'sEpisode 13: You'll never know unless you try.
On this week’s episode, I chat with The Finiasi’s, owners of a small business called Knot_Atizz, based in Ulysses, Texas. They are one of my favorite businesses to support, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear the story of their journey.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/knot_atizz
Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LaniAloMusicOfficial
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2021-06-2358 minReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 12: NewselphEpisode 12: My identity is a gift.
This week I catch up with rapper and producer Newselph to talk about family, hip hop, the challenges that come with being a creative, and his work as Pastor Nick.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/newselph
• Twitter: @newseph
• Website: https://www.newselph.com
• Bandcamp: https://illect.bandcamp.com
Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:
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2021-06-161h 40ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 11: TimProviseEpisode 11: Never say no to an opportunity, because you never know who is listening.
Kia Ora.
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This week I sit down with Tim Provise, host of New Zealand's number one podcast! He's also a fellow educator, and content creator for The Shack NZ and Bakery Runs.
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2021-06-091h 04ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 8: Tonga VictoriaEpisode 8: The world is so much bigger than we think.
This week I sit down with author Tonga Victoria. We chat about her debut novel Hyphen American, her creative process, mental preservation, indigenous knowledge and the impact of colonialism on a mindset.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/officalhyphenamerican
• Author: https://www.instagram.com/tongavictoria
• Purchase the book: https://www.tongavictoriabooks.com
Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:
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2021-05-191h 06ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 7: L.A.Z.Episode 7: You can grow in different spaces.
This week I sit down with L.A.Z of Clear Soul Forces and Da illaz. We chat about finding your tribe, fulfillment, cultivating spaces, the importance of time and serving his community.
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•. IG: https://www.instagram.com/flowz4daze
•. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/flowz4daze
•. Da illaz: https://www.instagram.com/daillaz
•. Bandcamp: https://daillaz.bandcamp.com
•. Clear Soul Forces: https://www.instagram.com/clearsoulforces
•. CSF Website: https...
2021-05-121h 10ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 6: Priscilla MalEpisode 6: Stepping out in Faith.
This week I sit down with my island sister and fellow educator Priscilla. We chat about a God-inspired vision, service to the community, her role as a Leader of an NGO, the challenges of preserving the native languages of her country, and the #FreeWestPapua movement.
Website: https://www.hopeww.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopewwpng/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/priscillasinemal
To learn more about programs or donate - email: priscilla.mal@hopewwpng.org
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2021-05-051h 00ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 5: WordsworthEpisode 5: Finding the balance is key.
This week I catch up with fellow educator Vinson "Wordsworth" Johnson. We chat about teacher life, maintaining a literary passion, the power of words, representation and recognizing your purpose.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/wordsworthbklyn
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wordsworth_eMC
• Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/What-Words-Are-Worth-Beginning/dp/B08CWM8642
Intro beat by Lani Alo Music:
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2021-04-281h 45ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 4: Erika EgawaEpisode 4: The Power of Words
This week I sit down with Erika, a fellow educator and creative. We chat about the power of words, identity, teacher life, the importance of self care and book recommendations.
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• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/erikayoshida1
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/geekyeeks
• Tedx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/erika_egawa_embracing_your_liminal_identity
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2021-04-211h 15ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 3: Sulaiman JenkinsEpisode 3: Appreciate people. Appreciate their stories.
This week I am joined by Educator, Academic Scholar and Author - Sulaiman Jenkins. We chat about his book with Mutah Beale - 'Life is ЯAW: The Life of a Reformed Outlaw, his writing process, Native-Speakerism, book recommendations and appreciating what people have to offer.
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• Info: https://linktr.ee/sulaimanjenkins
• Buy the book: https://www.diopress.com/life-is-raw
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2021-04-141h 10ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 2: Brian Bars BurnsEpisode 2: Reading is Fun to Mental.
This week I sit down with Emcee Brian Bars Burns aka TRIPLE B. We chat about educating and inspiring the masses through music, Hip-Hop culture, upcoming projects, his musical influences and book recommendations.
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/brianbarsburns
• Website: https://www.brianbarsburns.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPDJIS7EMWK_QHZ6KAWJ9LA
• Purchase music on Bandcamp: https://brianbarsburns.bandcamp.com/
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2021-04-071h 03ReadswithRosa PodcastEpisode 1: Ema AlatiniEpisode 1: I am capable. I am able. I got this.
In this very first episode of the #ReadswithRosa podcast, I sit down with Ema, a fellow educator, podcast host and Pacific Islander sister from Fort Worth, Texas. We chat about quarantine hobbies, teacher life, classroom doors, self care, book recommendations.....AND....we laugh A LOT!!!
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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/msalatinidasciencesis/
• Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/theteawithkrema
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6O72fcDhO2ECCjZi3GJnup?si=HrZfp83FTZmm02Rv8F0yxA
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