Kiwis in Business

27/07/2025

Hi everyone!

I'm back, easing into work with two young kids in tow! My life has changed a lot over the past three years, and Kiwis in Business is no longer a podcast, but it was awesome to put out 60 episodes/interviews with Kiwi business owners from 2020-2021!

To keep helping business owners and individuals expand their brands, my Instagram page has had a makeover and I'll also be posting helpful tips, updates and news on Expand PR - so please give that page a follow!

I've created some helpful guides to teach you how to do your own PR - available for purchase at a very affordable price. PLUS I'll also be sharing some innovative tools to help you get ahead of the rest to use AI and emerging technologies in your marketing!

Check out my Instagram page (link in my Instagram bio to my online store) to see some of these offerings - more to come in coming weeks!🙂

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22/12/2021

*EPISODE 60 OUT NOW*

In this episode, we’re joined by the founders of One Day Video – Matt and Jacob, brothers and entrepreneurs who are taking the video production industry on with their quirky, funny and informative videos.

Creativity and innovation are the secrets to success for these two guys and they haven’t let the challenges of Covid stop them from continuing to grow the business – they quickly evolved to offer an animated video package, on top of their other engaging videos.

Now, with their father and sister working on the team, they are well on their way to making One Day Video a household name!

This is our last episode for 2021 and a great way to round off the year!

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts and iHeartRadio.

Link to listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2NmDhGYeEX199NqQRjsj3R

15/12/2021

*NEW EPISODE OUT NOW*

On this week's episode ( #59) we’re talking all things sweet with Jamie Prouting from The Cake Eating Company.

The Canterbury-based business owner is sharing her story of how she grew her business through word of mouth in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake. In 11 years, she’s built her business making cakes, desserts and other mouth-watering treats for locals and those in the wider Christchurch community.

The mum-of-one runs the business with her husband, and has learnt many lessons in running the company and she’s here today to share her journey to running a successful business, which stems back to a childhood dream of hers.

Listen to the interview by following Kiwis in Business on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadio.

Link to listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pcM7IaJ0Br65nbb2OVSf8

08/12/2021

*NEW EPISODE OUT NOW*

Episode #58 is out today - we’re joined by Dean Fountain, founder of Rhayne, New Zealand’s leading supplier of sustainable horopito, kumarahou and kawakawa as a culinary ingredient.

The ingredients are sustainable and wildcrafted and sourced from the Horopito area.

Known for their natural healing qualities, kawakawa and horopito are popular ingredients used for a range of Rhayne products for everyday household use – from food seasoning and condiments to tea, and are also used to supply the hospitality industry in NZ.

Dean's here to talk about this family-run business and the challenges and high-points he’s had along the way!

https://www.rhayne.co.nz/

Listen to Kiwis in Business on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadio!

01/12/2021

*NEW EPISODE OUT NOW*

Planning what to cook each night of the week can be a hassle – but it doesn’t have to be!

That’s the message from MenuAid, a food technology platform that is solving the what’s for dinner dilemma in a new, exciting and innovative way. MenuAid provides weekly recipe inspiration, editable shopping lists and flexible shopping options.

Today, we’re joined by MenuAid co-founder Elise Hilliam, who after travelling the world for a year with her partner Toby, joined forces with Toby to set up this business. Toby and Elise have partnered with celebrity chefs Brett McGregor and Helen Jackson to create recipes each week.

Elise studied nutrition at university and has always loved cooking and the community that food creates and loves bringing Kiwis delicious, easy meals that are good for them each week. In this episode we hear more about this startup’s journey and the big ambitions they have to take it global.

For more info visit: https://www.menuaid.co.nz/

Listen via: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CWgCSabL2D5SVXouvImsw and your other favourite podcast platforms!

23/11/2021

*NEW EPISODE OUT NOW*

Listen in as Hawkes Bay based business-owner Matthew Bennett joins co-host Phil to chat about Nibblish.

Nibblish is the baked fruit business Matthew established in 2018 after discovering a scarcity of delicious, healthy, preservative and chemical free snacks to give his daughter Imogen, who suffers from food intolerances.

Nibblish has a huge focus on sustainability and is committed to making positive change here in New Zealand and in other communities around the world.

Matthew talks to us about the sacrifices he’s made in starting this business and the journey of building it to the success it is today.

Listen to Kiwis in Business on iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sZwIfkSYnft8zYGhmqZ70

For more info visit nibblish.co.nz

21/11/2021

It's so inspiring speaking to Kiwi business owners each week about their startup/business ownership journeys! The give so many insights, tips and stories which enrich us all.

Here's a snapshot of some of the businesses we've recently featured on the podcast. You can follow them on Facebook via the pages below:

Beach Series
Everblue
PlantMe.io : Helping new gardeners grow
Exerfly
TRUST by Trudy

Have a great start to the week!

17/11/2021

*NEW EPISODE OUT NOW*

In episode 55 of Kiwis in Business, we’re joined by Jason Herriman, co-owner of a series of popular sporting events in New Zealand - Beach Series, The People’s Triathlon and the Ocean Swim Series.

He also MCs numerous events around the country and is here today to talk about his event ownership journey, the challenges of running events in a pandemic, and what he’d do differently if he could start all over again!

Listen to Kiwis in Business on all your favourite podcast platforms, including Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xTXFKsGhIOQUhy05o5TKa

For more info visit www.beachseries.co.nz

09/11/2021

*NEW EPISODE OUT NOW*

Today we're joined by two ladies making waves in the beauty and personal care industry – PR expert Jade Hart, co-founder of Everblue and global marketing expert Renee Lee – COO of Everblue.

Jade came up with the idea for Everblue to address an all too familiar problem; natural hair and body products were expensive, hard to find and usually didn’t perform as well as their chemically packed alternatives.

On a personal level Jade was driven to find products that were natural, to support her on her fertility journey.

The result was haircare and body wash products that are made from clean, non-toxic ingredients without compromising on quality or performance – something supermarkets have been quick to snap up.

These talented ladies are here today to talk about their business journey, and the marketing strategy behind creating their successful brand which is fast on its way to becoming a household name.

Listen to 'Kiwis in Business' on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and iHeartRadio.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FEIrdlw0QZAA52EOm9spa

For more info visit: https://www.weareeverblue.com/

02/11/2021

Season 5 is here!!

We have a great line up of interviews with Kiwis business owners this season, so stay tuned over the next three months to hear their stories.

Today we’re joined by Wellingtonian Fliss Roberts, a millennial who is passionate about technology and sustainability.

Fliss established PlantMe.io : Helping new gardeners grow three years ago, and the app was driven out of Fliss' desire to make sustainability more accessible for everyone. She wanted to devise a system where everyone can take part and make meaningful action in climate change and be rewarded for that.

PlantMe’s platform is free to use and they also offer a subscription services to help you get started and keep going on your vegetable garden growing journey, as well as a digital growing guide.

In this interview she gives some environmentally-friendly growing techniques, tells how she was inspired to start this business by a six year old and her plans to take this business global.

Listen to the 25 minute interview simply by following 'Kiwis in Business' on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and iHeartRadio.

For more information visit plantme.io

21/09/2021

*NEW EPISODE OUT NOW*

In this week's episode, we are joined by Jordan Barron, co-owner at Exerfly – a New Zealand designed and NZ made exercise solution, developed using the popular concept of flywheel training.

Rooted in science and backed by real results, Exerfly is used by some of the best athletes and sports teams across the globe.

Exerfly has been used by NZ Olympians, the All Blacks, Joseph Parker the Crusaders and other elite athletes overseas, as well as physios coaches and gyms.

Jordan is here to let us into the world of flywheel training and give tips for Kiwis in business, or those of you keen to start your own business!

Listen/follow 'Kiwis in Business' on:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kdqugKpRK4SyI7cKWHVlM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/flywheel-training-with-exerfly-co-founder-jordan-barron/id1521183228?i=1000536037826

We are also on iHeartRadio & Google Podcasts! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiwisinbiz/

For more information visit: www.exerflysport.com

14/09/2021

*NEW EPISODE OUT NOW*

On today’s show we have the very special guest Trudy Northcott who is here to talk to us about biohacking and let us into some secrets for anti-ageing and give insights into how to get the best out of our bodies.

Having had her own health challenges, Trudy has overcome them and now works as a NZ leader in biohacking and a biohacking coach, in addition to running her own business TRUST by Trudy – a health supplement business she founded 2.5 years ago.

The Auckland-based mother is here to chat to us about all things health!

Listen to Kiwis in Business via Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadio. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1i4DiPhYgrqWCB4okqMgRU

For more info visit https://trustbytrudy.com/ and https://biohacker.co.nz/ and Biohackernz