Episode Playlist
What's Your Why - Julia - 26-04-2024( 0:27:3)
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In Julia’s final episode as host of What’s Your Why, she shares about her time at the YWCA and gives a little behind the scenes of the podcast. Plus after asking multiple guests these questions, she finally gets to answer them herself!
Published: 26/04/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Alna - 18-04-2024( 0:28:20)
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Today Julia interviews her mum in a very special episode. Julia's mum, Alna, talks about her job as a primary school teacher and her love for family.
Published: 19/04/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Dani - 12-04-2024( 0:27:58)
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Dani is living life to the fullest despite what her doctors told her parents when she was a baby. Dani shares what life is like with cerebral palsy and also complete hearing loss resulting in needing cochlear implants.
Published: 12/04/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Paisley - 05-04-2024( 0:28:28)
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Paisley is super passionate about her career in the heritage and archology sector. Paisley tells Julia how she followed her gut and ignored societies expectations to follow her passions.
Published: 5/04/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Quartney - 29-03-2024( 0:28:26)
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Quartney is super passionate about making sure she feels good and happy. Stemming from a life & death moment in Quartney's life, she chooses to do the things that make her happy!
Published: 29/03/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Annette - 22-03-2024( 0:28:19)
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Annette is passionate about helping people and has a super strong family focus! Annette tells Julia about her journey with endometriosis, infertility struggles and also the process of adopting her daughter.
Published: 22/03/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Olivia - 14-03-2024( 0:27:55)
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Olivia just graduated from Waikato University with a Psychology degree. She is super passionate about helping people and talks to Julia about what her thoughts are on life at university plus life after graduation.
Published: 15/03/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Oceane - 08-03-2024( 0:28:6)
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Oceane is super passionate about her Netball career and about sharing how she got there. It hasn't been a straight forward journey, but despite all the set backs she's still pushing forward and living her dream.
Published: 8/03/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Cassidy - 01-03-2024( 0:28:28)
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Cassidy is super passionate about people! She a people person who loves to talk to anyone. Cassidy shares how she has learnt to take care of her self while also using her gift of compassion for others.
Published: 1/03/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Morgana - 23-02-2024( 0:28:24)
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Morgana's 'why' is helping others find their 'why'! Morgana tells Julia all about how her studies and jobs have lead her to this realisation.
Published: 23/02/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Sara - 16-02-2024( 0:27:56)
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Sara is super passionate about mental health, mental fitness and all things related to helping people through tough times in their life! Sara tells Julia about how different life experiences have shaped her why in life.
* Trigger Warning- this episode contains chats about mental health, suicide and domestic abuse. Please listen at your own discretion.
Published: 16/02/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Jenni - 09-02-2024( 0:28:11)
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Jenni is the new Board President at the YWCA of Hamilton! Jenni and Julia chat about all of Jenni’s different roles she holds at the moment and also what her biggest lessons have been as a woman in leadership.
Published: 9/02/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Laia - 02-02-2024( 0:28:28)
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Laia is the founder and director of Siora! Laia speaks of her experiences moving to New Zealand and her experiences in starting her business. Listen to this episode to hear all about the ethos of Siora.
Published: 2/02/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Gemma - 25-01-2024( 0:28:28)
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Gemma is a passionate about Breathwork and Meditation. Through her small business Gemma supports her clients to heal from their past and bring peace, purpose and joy into their lives! Gemma speaks about her passions and you can hear how she lives by what she teaches!
Published: 26/01/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Vira - 12-01-2024( 0:28:19)
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Vira is one of the YWCA Auckland’s Y25 cohort! Vira is all about arts and advocacy. Plus she is passionate about being that representation in leadership positions that she needed when she was younger.
Published: 12/01/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Sarah K - 05-01-2024( 0:28:21)
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Sarah is one of the YWCA Auckland’s Y25 cohort! Sarah is a super driven and passionate young women who is making a difference in her community. Sarah Tells Julia about her podcast that is designed to help young people with financial literacy.
Published: 5/01/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Mayor Paula - 29-12-2023( 0:27:42)
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LIVE RECORDING! For the 100th episode, the YWCA hosted a dinner party and Julia recorded this episode with Mayor of Hamilton, Paula Southgate on stage. This episode is all about Paula Southgate and her journey to where she is today. The live audience loved this episode, and you will too!
Published: 29/12/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Holly - 22-12-2023( 0:28:15)
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Holly is making a difference in Kirikiriroa and is super passionate about understanding people. Her work in our community is extensive and she truly walks the talk!
Published: 22/12/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Janey 15-12-2023( 0:28:7)
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Janey is a Commercial Lawyer doing her thing though her business JH Law. She chats to Julia about her business and the things she has learnd, plus the story behind JH Law's amazing social media content.
Published: 15/12/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Caley - 08-12-2023( 0:28:2)
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Caley is the heart behind 'The Local Osteo' where the holistic goal is 'that family doctor vibe'. She tells Julia all about what being an Osteopath is like plus why she loves it. Caley also chats about her experience from moving from Morrinsville to Melbourne and then back again!
Real women. Real talk. Real stories... What's your why?
Published: 8/12/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Sophie - 01-12-2023( 0:27:12)
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Sophie is a passionate year 12 student who loves knowledge and learning. She chats to Julia about her essay that won her the National Council of Women (Hamilton Branch) writing competition and what a day is like as a year 12 student!
Published: 1/12/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Ella - 24-11-2023( 0:27:58)
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Ella shares about her journey with her mental health. Self compassion is Ella's biggest passion and she share's with Julia what that is and how she implements it in her day to day life.
Published: 24/11/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Siobhan - 17-11-2023( 0:27:39)
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Siobhan is all about making our community accessible. She does heaps of work with the Halberg foundation and she also recently went on a 21 day long Outward Bound expedition. Listen to this episode to hear all about how life changing the Outward Bound expedition was and also to hear about Siobhan's big goals!
Real women. Real talk. Real stories... What's your why?
Published: 17/11/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Claire - 10-11-2023( 0:27:24)
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Multi passionate! This word beautifully sums up Claire. She is one of the most driven people Julia has ever met and they talked about so many things. From financial advising, cooking meals from only the things harvested from Claires property and even Claires work for Rural Women NZ.
Published: 10/11/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Penny - 03-11-2023( 0:28:17)
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Penny talks about their love for role playing games plus their love for community! Penny teaches Julia, who is absolutely clueless when it comes to role playing games, all about what role playing games are. Plus as a transgender person, life has looked a little deferent than most, but Penny is thriving and happier than ever and shares a little bit about their journey.
Published: 3/11/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Hannah and Lucy - 27-10-2023( 0:28:23)
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Hannah & Lucy work together at H3. They both love their jobs and share with Julia all the things they get up to plus all the life tips they have learnt in the first few years of being employed.
Real women. Real talk. Real stories... What's your why?
Published: 27/10/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Layia - 20-10-2023( 0:28:5)
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Layia is a passionate young woman that is excelling in her sport! Layia tells Julia all about how she started Jujitsu and where it has taken her so far. Layia also talks about her current venture of teaching young kids in her neighbourhood basic skills through playing games.
Published: 20/10/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
Whats Your Why - Lani - 13-10-2023( 0:28:14)
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Lani is a Sophrologist & Wellbeing Coach based in Hamilton. She tells Julia what Sophrology is, why it is important and how it has affected her life.
Published: 13/10/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Emma - 06-10-2023( 0:27:28)
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Emma was crowned the Young Farmer of the Year for 2023 back in July! Emma tells Julia all about the competition and her experience being a part of such an amazing community. Emma also shares how important her family is to her and how she balances all her commitments.
Published: 6/10/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Paige and Mikayla - 29-09-2023( 0:25:36)
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Paige and Mikayla chat to Julia about their experiences voting. Mikayla is a mum who is speaking for herself and her daughter. Paige is a first time voter this year and shares her thoughts on the process so far.
Published: 29/09/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Sarah V - 22-09-2023( 0:27:20)
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Sarah teaches self defence by day and nurses by night! Sarah tells Julia all about her busy lifestyle and why she absolutely loves both her nursing career and her self defence instructing role.
Published: 22/09/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Tori and Sarah - 15-09-2023( 0:27:54)
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Tori and Sarah are studying at Wintec and currently working on a project with the YWCA! Tori and Sarah tell Julia all about their project, what suffrage day is all about and why they are passionate about voting.
Published: 15/09/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Pieta - 08-09-2023( 0:28:21)
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Pieta tells Julia all about her life as she works to make changes to help climate change and social justice. Plus the work she does in the disability and accessibility areas!
Published: 8/09/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Delwyn - 01-09-2023( 0:28:22)
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Delwyn has represented New Zealand multiple times in powerlifting. She talks to Julia about her lifestyle and how what she loves about competing!
Published: 1/09/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Katrina - 18-08-2023( 0:28:21)
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Katrina is a Real Estate agent in Hamilton and tells Julia all about her experiences. They talk about the lifestyle, the stereotypes and the motivation Katrina has to stick at it through all the challenges.
Published: 18/08/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Sarah - 11-08-2023( 0:28:7)
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Sarah's life is all about powerlifting! This sport has been life changing for her and she holds a New Zealand record. She shares with Julia how she got involved and how it changed her life.
Published: 11/08/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Kate - 04-08-2023( 0:27:42)
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Kate chats to Julia about her story becoming an outdoor pursuits operator! Passion for the young people Kate works with is what keeps her going.
Published: 4/08/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - McKenna - 28-07-2023( 0:27:9)
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McKenna chats to Julia about her school-work- life balance and why she does all the things she does. From organising events in the environmental space to preparing to study engineering, McKenna is involved in a wide variety of industries.
Published: 28/07/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - 21-07-2023( 0:26:40)
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Sarah lives with a physical disability but she doesn't let that stop her from doing everything she sets her mind to! Chatting with Sarah made Julia realise how much she takes walking into a new place without much planning for granted. Sarah tells Julia all about her job as a graphic designer and the things she loves in life!
Real women. Real talk. Real stories... What's your why?
Published: 21/07/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Pamela - 14-07-2023( 0:28:20)
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Pamela is the Chair of the Waikato Regional Council and talks to Julia about how she got to where she is today. It all started when she was set up on a blind date 30 years ago!
Real women. Real talk. Real stories... What's your why?
Published: 14/07/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
Whats Your Why - Marina - 07-07-2023( 0:27:9)
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Marina grew up in Russia and moved to New Zealand a few years ago. She chats to Julia about how she felt when she first moved and how her love for people and knowledge has flourished in New Zealand.
Published: 7/07/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Cindy - 30-06-2023( 0:28:5)
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YOU ARE ENOUGH! That is the theme of this week’s episod! Years ago Cindy was an international super model, these days she is a mom of two gorgeous kids and a Marketing, Fundraising and Events Coordinator for The Breast Cancer Research Trust. Cindy tells Julia what life was like as an international model, how she ended up in New Zealand and how she loves her life now!
Real women. Real talk. Real stories... What's your why?
Published: 30/06/2023 12:00:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Kirstie - 23-06-2023( 0:28:14)
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Kirstie is an incredibly talented makeup artist and explains to Julia what her day looks like as a makeup artist. Did you know that you can create emotion on someone’s face by using a different colour palette? Julia certainly didn’t- listen to this episode to hear all the amazing things that Kirstie does in her career!
Real women. Real talk. Real stories... What's your why?
Published: 23/06/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Ashleigh - 16-06-2023( 0:28:6)
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If you hate change, you have to listen to Ashleigh's episode to hear her perspective on change. Ashleigh tells Julia all about how she loves the environment and how her love for change started as a kid.
Published: 16/06/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Ruth - 09-06-2023( 0:28:11)
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You will never find Ruth far away from her cameras! Ruth tells Julia about her journey to where she is today and how she has shared in the most intimate moments of other people’s lives because of her photography business.
Published: 9/06/2023 1:00:00 p.m.
Whats Your Why - Esther - 02-06-2023( 0:28:7)
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From Kenya to New Zealand, Esther has lived in two very different cultures. Having lived in NZ for a few years Esther tells Julia how her experience with both cultures has shaped who she is today.
Published: 2/06/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Eve - 26-05-2023( 0:28:22)
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Eve has fit a lot of experiences in her 24 years of life! From studying Agriculture, to being on TV to now being a social media manager plus photographer, she has done it all. Hear how all these experiences link back to her love for nature and food!
Published: 26/05/2023 12:30:00 p.m.
What's Your Why - Colette - 28-04-2023( 0:27:12)
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Colette tells Julia all about her love for nature and about her experience running her own Landscape Design business in New Zealand! We also chat about how sometimes looking for your 'why' in life does more harm than good. Colette is all about finding your JOY rather than your why in life!
Published: 28/04/2023 12:30:00 p.m.