Wondering Women

With Pluto and Jacq we spoke a little bit about their background, their studies , their hobbies and a lot of loves for Doggos! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

In this episode we chat with Sofea Haizal, an inspiring young woman passionate about sustainable fashion. Sofea, at only 18, has started her own fashion business called Pillar, which makes hijabs. As a young Muslim women in New Zealand, Sofea feels it is important for other young Muslim women to have inspiring role models. Listen here to find out how Sofea is certainly role modelling this.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Today with chat with Ashley Rushizha about her early life in Zimbabwe. She shares about life on the farm, appreciating the land and the people and how everyone shares what they have. Ashley is now a pharmacist living in Dunedin but still values the lessons she learned form the land as a child. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

In this episode, we discussed the importance of community for queer people, Bailey's experience of coming out later in life and having a child, and their plans and hopes for future Dunedin Pride activities. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Lets dive into Health and Menopause - Our lovely guest in this week Kristen Gawn is a Health and Safety Advisor, Occupational Health Nurse and Pilates Instructor. She talks a little about her job as a nurse and the importance of mind and muscle connection, she then leans in and discusses what goes on in Menopause and how it is different for every women. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Today we chat with Kirsten Koch about her sustainable practice of botanical dying. Her process is sustainable in every way as she buys her clothing from op shops and uses local flora to make her dye patterns without chemicals. Look at our Facebook page to see her beautiful results! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

In this episode Kaiesha and Linea discuss the importance of media representation of queer people and people of colour. She also shared some of her recommendations of movies with good representation and what stories she wants to see told in the future This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Mahina Walle was a guest on our podcast last year and in this episode she returned to talk about her non-profit organisation Swooping Tui. She sells handmade moisturising creams to raise money for Ruby Cup, Awwa, and Wa Collective, organisations that donate reusable menstrual products to those who need them both in Aotearoa and overseas. We discussed issues and hopes around menstruation as well as the future of Swooping Tui. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

In this episode we talk with Ashlee Berryman, she is a young determined woman who works part time and a University Student studying Neuroscience with interest in the medical field. She shares with us the journey she has been on so far with moving to Dunedin as a younger adult, and finding her way through Uni and figuring out the paths in which she enjoys and that she want's to go further in not for anyone else but for herself. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

This week's guest is Anglican priest Indrea Alexander. We discussed what she loves about being a priest, how her community has been changing, and the value of women priests. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

In this episode, Kahurangi is host turned guest, as we ask her about the significance, meaning and ways to celebrate Matariki, the Maori New Year. We wanted to find out more about this special celebration as it is the first year it is marked as a national holiday in Aotearoa. Listen in find out more about this holiday and how you can make it meaningful in your own life. Nga mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Maori! (Happy New Year!) This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Riding the wave of education - Codi Ramsey is very grateful for the educational opportunities that have come her way in life, and believes it has made her who she is. She had some golden chances that she grabbed with both hands and worked hard to make the most of them. Even when life threw some unexpected curve balls, Codi's strength and perseverance kept her on track. From elite to injured athlete, and much more........ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

In this episode we chat with Teresa Hanratty, a Sister of Mercy who has worked in education for over 50 years. In her later years she moved into mentoring which Teresa found very rewarding and life giving. In this conversation, she talks about the importance of acknowledging tikanga, kaupapa and space when working with others. When you honour these three relational aspects, the synergy created makes wonderful things happen. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz