The Guest Speaker
By Grace & Blair
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Episodes: 63
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Real voices. Real journeys. Ready to find yours.
At The Guest Speaker, we share real stories from New Zealanders who’ve backed themselves, made bold choices, and carved out careers on their own terms. From creative paths to unexpected turns, each guest has found their lane—and is honest about how they got there.
For teens exploring what’s next, and for whānua wanting to support them, these conversations are here to inspire, guide, and remind you: there’s no single way to build a life that fits.
Start listening. Find your spark. Shape your own story.
- Blair & Grace
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Dr. Riley Elliott: Inside the Mind of a Shark Scientist
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Chloe Jones on The Future of Farming: Careers, Leadership & Opportunity
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Amy Coulton on Adventure, Tourism & Burnout
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Brittany Day | Finding Her Passion in Personal Training
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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Nick Roberts | Award-Winning Architect on Designing a Global Career
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Maia Joseph: Playing for the Black Ferns While Studying Medicine
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Brendan Murphy: The Reality of Architecture School, Resilience & Rebuilding Your Path
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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The NCAA Opportunity Alice Taylor Never Expected | Rice University, USA Texas
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Amy Calway: Entrepreneur & Wellness Founder - Building a Career Through Pivots
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Matt Watson: The Work Ethic Behind the Adventure | Building a Global Career Through Fishing
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May 26, 2026 |
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Inside a Legal Career: Law School, Courtrooms & Work-Life Balance | Jacinda Johnston
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May 19, 2026 |
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Becoming an Environmental Scientist: Hannah Rogers on Ecology, Research & Following Curiosity
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May 12, 2026 |
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Dive Zone Whitianga: How Darrell Bird Turned Passion Into a Career Pathway
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May 05, 2026 |
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Helping People Move Again: Gemma Thornton on Rehab, Pilates & Purpose
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Promotions, PR & People: Inside a Mediaworks Career in Radio with Haylee Palmer
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Inside Te Papa: Building a Career in Museums, Copyright & Cultural Stewardship with Catriona McPherson
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Public Service Careers Explained with Kate Goodman
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Turning Surf, Food & Community into a Business | Luke’s Kitchen aka Luke Reilly
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Inside a Career in Dietetics & Nutrition | Steph Woodall
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Building a Career in Professional Sailing | Rebecca Gmuer
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Caleb Carter | From Coromandel to Michelin-Recognised Chef in China
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Jaime Leigh | BAFTA & Emmy-Nominated Hairstylist
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Nathan Wallis on the Brain, Behaviour, and Why Relationship Comes First (Neuroscience Educator)
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Inside the Secret World of Superyachts with Ellen Butler (Super Yachts)
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Building a Meaningful Career in Social Work with Clare Ennis (Social Worker)
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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World Class Whitewater: Turning a Love of Rivers into a Career with Mitchell Lamb (Outdoor Education: Kayaker)
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Inside the World of Beauty Therapy with Victoria Toye (Beauty Therapist & Business Owner)
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Dai Henwood on Life, Laughter, and Growth (Comedian)
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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A Career in Surfboard Craftsmanship with Lou Aitken (Surfboard Shaper)
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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The Art of Medical Imaging: Inside the World of Radiographers with Monique Brownlee
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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A Career in Care: Nursing Pathways and Possibilities with Mya Dunsmore (Nurse)
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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Building a Career in Speech & Language Therapy with Audiologist Rebecca Davies-Colley (Speech & Language Therapist | Audiologist)
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Micah Wilkinson — Olympic Sailing, Mental Resilience & Decision-Making Under Pressure (Olympic Medalist Sailor)
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Beyond the Grapes: The Real Work of Viticulture at Craggy Range with Nick Putt (Viticulture)
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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From Christchurch to Canada: Ben Hawken on Engineering, Community, and Growth (Structural Engineering)
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Sep 20, 2025 |
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Beyond Basic Training: Taylor’s Career in the Defence Force (Army and Air Force)
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Studying Abroad & Building a Creative Career with Holly Gascoigne (Creative Director)
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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From DJ Decks to the Big Screen with Matt Hicks (Film Maker)
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Drumming | From the Classroom to Coachella with Felix Holton (Drummer)
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Public Service as a Calling with Megan Gray (Public Service)
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Magician: from Mathematics to Mind Reading - with Mark Cairns 🎩 (Magician)
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Redesigning the Rules: Fashion, Function & Founding with Gemma Lee (Wetsuit Designer)
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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The Making of an All Black, One Step at a Time - with Cam Roigard (All Black, Rugby Player)
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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It’s All About Building You - with Molly Oldershaw (Otago Uni)
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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The Royal New Zealand Air Force – with Briarna Blackmore (Air Force)
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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The Dance Journey: Challenges and Triumphs - with Emily Carr (Dancer)
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Moving with Purpose: Dance, Teaching & Empowering Youth - with Miriana Wetere-Ryder (Dance Teacher)
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Engineering, Adventure & Figuring It Out As You Go - with Sam Bain (Engineer & Canada-Travels)
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Teaching, Community & the Power of Mentorship with Jaime McLean (Teacher)
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Co-host Catch-up: Blair & Grace, Review Session
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Breaking the Mold: Creativity, Courage & Mental Health – with Alex Wilkinson (Artist)
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Finding Your Path: Embracing Change and Passion – with Sophie Power (Canterbury Rugby)
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Nailing It: Building a Life You’re Proud Of – with Aidan McCoard (Builder)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Finding Balance in a High-Pressure World – with Anna Smith (Medicine, Auckland Uni)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Growing Roots – with Eva Brakenrig (Lincoln Uni, Ag Sci)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Storytelling, Sport & Saying Yes to Change – with Grace Lewis (Traveler, US rowing)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Studying People & Finding Herself – with Hunter Ludlam (Psychology, Waikato + Canterbury)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Medicine, Mentors & Making It Happen – with Liam Petrie (Medicine, Auckland Uni)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Into the Fire – with Joe Marsh (Firefighter)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Studying, Socialising & South Island Vibes – with Madeleine Jago (Canterbury 1st Year)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Ink, Identity & Owning Your Path – with Marisca Rayel (Tattoo Artist)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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F1, Focus & Finding Your Lane – with Rachel Waterton (Engineering, Auckland Uni)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Rowing into Harvard, Landing in London – with Sam Monkley (Harvard Rowing, Palantir)
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Jun 26, 2025 |