Hello friends Kindness Warriors of the world & welcome to the #KindnessWarriors podcast! Originally the Benevolent Banter podcast, we've pulled a 2020 pivot and moved to a more heartFULL platform. Kindness. Clarity. Compassion. Cool humans. Great conversations. Thank you for joining us!
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From zero income to a six figure digital agency in four years, Christopherkris is one of Australasia's most innovative minds when it comes to social media, influence and personal branding. Working with some of the worlds most influential brands , celebs and influencers, he's amassed a following of over 200k on social media himself. Bald Ambition is a value driven foray into his journey, so that you can achieve the same too. Diverse conversations from different perspectives , ground breaking ...
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This week's Creative Commons episode is full of heart, belly-laughs, gritty truths, & well-placed awkward pauses. Join creative mega-force, Haylie Craig, & me for a conversation worth sharing over & over & over again. Haylie is a creative soul down to their very last sprinkle of stardust. They're also one of the sharpest, kindest people I have the …
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PRIDE (in the name of love & other good stuff)
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PRIDE was born of protest. Riots. The necessity to love & be who we are without fear of reprisal, judgement, criminality, violence, or death. In many places, PRIDE is now a celebration. A place where queer, rainbow, & LGBTQIA+ people & those who love them (go the allies!) can be seen, heard, & embraced for simply being who they are. As a queer pers…
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Picture this, you're 103 years old. Sitting in a rocking chair on a wrap-around porch watching a summer storm roll in. You've got a smile on your dial & you're looking back at your life. What are your favorite memories? How many hearts did you love? Which awkward moments lead to break-throughs? Which break-ups lead to touchdowns? In this episode I …
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Dr Xander Boger is one heckuva good-energy human. You might know them from their coaching work that incorporates physical therapy, growth mindset, & emotional balance. Or, you might recognize them as one of the flirtiest faces on TV (Xander was a standout fan-fave on last 2023's 'Ultimatum: Queer Love') However you know them, knowing them is a joy.…
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Creative Commons: Janis Vogel
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Janis Vogel is a creative coach and film editor who helps creatives craft sustainable and successful lives via ease and authenticity. Janis is a queer, feminist, unrelenting powerB of the first degree—an editor of award-winning documentaries, narrative films, music videos and oh so very much more. Born in Germany, but reared in the bucolic wonder t…
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What’s your story? Are you reading the same paragraphs over & over again hoping for a different ending? Are you fearful of filling the blank pages yet to come? Whether you spend your time looking back or trying to capture your current paragraph perfectly, it's never too late to turn a page, end a chapter, & start a new one. Every time I find myself…
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Regan Warner is an executive creative director, designer, yoga influencer and mum that takes care and listens to those in her charge rather than just being in charge. She's a teller of meaningful stories. A creator of art. A student of life. And a true Midwestern Londoner Kindness Warrior. In this episode we talk about the power of leading FOR othe…
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Creative Commons: Emily Scott Robinson
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Emily Scott Robinson is one of my favorite people on the planet. Hands down. She's a storyteller's storyteller. A deep heart. A witchy woman. And, a giver. With a quarter million miles under her belt and counting, she travels the dusty highways of America's wild country, capturing the stories of the people she meets and expertly crafting them into …
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This week's episode is a dive into finding creativity after seasons of change, Disney Cruises at 42yrs old, & pondering on what the walls of my small studio apartment would say to me if they could talk.
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The Honeymoon of Healing: ugly crying, happy dances, broken hearts, broken promises & grief
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In this week's episode I tackle talking through the grittiest part of "healing" that I've ever walked through in my entire life. I like to call this season the "Honeymoon of Healing" because, after the darkest days there truly come sunnier ones. And these are reminders of love yet to be. Like all honeymoons, they come to an end & move us into routi…
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Creative Commons: Beauty & The Geek's Lachie Mansell
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This episode of KINDNESS WARRIORS: Creative Commons hoons around like a F1 car on a slick Vegas Strip. Aussie Reality TV Star Lachie Mansell sits down to talk about his life journey from car racing enthusiast to reality TV star to radio host. I love stories like Lachie's & think you will, too. Kindness Warriors, buckle up...…
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Take one part beating heart, one part creative mind, one part poet's soul, & add another part of deep compassion & you're getting close to the things that make up Madeline Finn. In this episode of KINDNESS WARRIORS: Creative Commons we dig into Madeline's healing journey, their music, & the Buddhist practice that grounds them daily. They are a brea…
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Wadooah Wali is a thinking woman's crumpet. No, really. Hear me out here. Not only is she a wildly creative & talented next-gen storyteller, she's also strategic minded digital-innovator of the purest sort with a background in both client & agency side roles. Beyond her awards & recognition, she's one heckuva good human to boot. She currently helps…
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How To Say "I Love You" to Yourself
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Valentine's Day is coming up &, if you're like me, you may think that a made-up-day of consumerism is a weak link in a lifetime of loving daily. I love love. All kinds of love. Giving love is like breathing... except I sometimes skimp on loving myself as well as I love others. As such, this week's episode is on Love Languages. Love languages are as…
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Autumn Nicholas is one of those artists who cuts deep. They make you think. They make you feel. They make you get up and dance. They make you stay in a moment - with them at the helm. Autumn's musical career is a winding road of discovery, art, heart, & adventure. In this episode of Creative Commons Convos, I have the abject pleasure of nerding out…
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Brodie Kane is a Wonder Woman, a thinking person's crumpet, a shot of human tequila, & sunshine in feminine form. A storyteller's storyteller, there's literally nothing Brodie cannot do. From media hard-hitter to podcast producer to TV host & beyond, this gal is one fiiiiiiire! What a pleasure it is to spend time with Brodie & to share our conversa…
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Tami Neilson is one part firecracker, one part soothsayer, & many parts deep creative soul. She is also one of the most authentic, kind, & driven humans I've ever met. This week we talk about music, equity, staying power when the powers that be might not want you to stay, & (of course) dill pickles. Please enjoy this deep dive into the beautiful oc…
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Jimmy Smith is the dopest storyteller I know. No. Really. He is. Founder of Amusement Park Entertainment (APE), he is an advertising legend who has been in the game since 1985. Jimmy got his start working on the Nike ‘Just Do It’ campaign and his career has included stints at Wieden & Kennedy, where he created ‘Book of Dimes’, an ad starring LeBron…
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Snoop Dogg's Wise Words & Life Lesson's
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I didn't mean to hyper-focus & deep-dive into Snoop Dogg's life wisdom & mega quotes this week, but I did. And, I am so glad for it. Snoop is a brilliant artist, brand builder, cultural icon, & change-maker. His ability to cross generational, socio-economic, & artistic lines makes him one of my favorite zeitgeist personalities ever. So, here we go:…
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Creative Commons: Alice Soper
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Alice Soper is one of my favourite humans. Her heart, mind, passion for life, & her ability to create community around women's sport inspires me daily. I don't know many things for certain, but I am certain that anyone who knows Alice knows what it feels like to feel seen. In this episode we talk about gender expression, sexuality, creativity in eq…
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In this year's first episode of the Kindness Warriors Creative Commons series of conversations, I sit down with Dani & Mel - two American imports bringing NZ sports (women's sports, to be exact) to the fore in 2024. Not only are these two some of the most amazing humans you'll ever meet, but they're building something BIG for New Zealand (& the wor…
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Creative Practice, First Things, Second Thoughts
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In this Kindness Warriors episode I tackle ye age olde question of "How can I get better at creativity?" My clients from creative professions & those in more strategic/ numerical/ logical roles ask this. We are all inherently creative. Creativity is what connects us. Here's my take on practicing to get better at creativity - just like you'd practic…
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Five Frogs On A Log & Other Lessons For Navigating Courageous Change
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Death & change are the only two constants in life. Not being morbid, but it's true! This week's podcast is a DEEP BREATH OUT of a conversation. Especially since it feels like this year has been a tough one for almost everyone I know. And, I'm included in that stat, too! After having a superb chat to my wild therapist last night, I wanted to share s…
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This week's episode of The Kindness Warriors Podcast leans waaaaaaaay deep into gratitude. I LOVE Thanksgiving for the ethos of the holiday (being thankful), for the sports (yay, the sports!), & for the reminder that without the grit - no pearl. Also featured in this episode: lesbian bars, dad jokes, & some homework for YOU! Kindness Warriors, less…
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Out of control. Control what controls you. At the controls. No control. Ground control to Major Tom... This week we're talking about control: what you can, can't, & might be able to control in your life. I dive into the simplest way yet I've found to control what controls me... my mindset, staying grounded, & gratitude all play a part in it. Go wel…
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We're all going through *it*, or so it seems. Hard times, hard stops, soft starts, & open hearts yearning for something just out of reach. Recently I've been thinking a lot about the old cliche of "you have to go through it to get through it" & this week's episode of Kindness Warriors tackles the HOW IN THE WORLD DO I GET THROUGH question. Well, ki…
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Us To The Power of Different, Building A Legacy of Love
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This weekend I had the abject pleasure of delivering a eulogy on behalf of the thousands of students that my soul-mate & father-figure, Pete, taught over his 30 year tenure as a small town high school photography teacher. Pete's stories, open heart, creative soul, & curious mind helped so many people live more connected, happy lives. He was differe…
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Starting over is something we all do - sometimes on the daily. And, it's one of the most destabilizing times in our lives. Whether it's a new job, a new house, a new country, a new love, a new story about who we are... starting over is a BIG DEAL. In this episode I tackle the hard sh*t I've been navigating as part of moving from New Zealand to the …
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LOVE YOURSELF (PETE'S WORDS OF WISDOM)
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This episode of Kindness Warriors might be one of the most special I've ever done because of the guest who joins me to open it. Pete Nelson was, is, always will be my hero. He passed away in early May 2023, but I've just started to unpack the recordings he & I made when we were together at the end of his life. He was my father & confidant & best fr…
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Bells and Whistles, Titles Are For Wimps, and Being Weird
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In today's episode I talk bells n whistles (and how they sometimes suck - or, rather, don't), being weird, how titles are for wimps, going with the flow, and being BIG. Thank you, as always, for joining me, KINDNESS WARRIORS! You rock!
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Goodbyes, Gratitude, and Getting Lost
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In today's episode of the Kindness Warriors Podcast, I tackle loss, lessons, & learning to see each moment as a gift. Thank you for joining me, as always, I appreciate our time together. Kindness Warriors, lesssssssh go!
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Season 4, Episode 10: Pride, Poise, Prime Ministers & Yelling Out Car Windows
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This week on Kindness Warriors we talk about Pride, Poise, Prime Ministers, and yelling out of car windows. This is a pretty darn hilarious and deeply personal episode. Have tissues ready - I absolutely cried throughout. As always, THANK YOU for listening. Thank you for sharing. And thank you for being staunch allies and Kindness Warriors yourselve…
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Season 4, Episode 9: Friendship, Social Media Shitshows, & Showing Up For Each Other
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Hey there, hi there, ho there! I've missed y'all! Today we catch up on the past few weeks of travel and inspiration and creation and WERK. And, we talk about the importance of deep friendship, logging off of social media, shadowbans, and showing up for each other. As always, thank you for showing up here. I appreciate your time & engaged feedback. …
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February is #PrideMonth in the Southern Hemisphere and if anyone loves a rainbow-laden-world, it's me! In this episode I touch on WHY I love PRIDE, but, more importantly how YOU can be a great ally. We are family and love wins. Happy Pride, fam. Thank you for your love and allowing others to be their most authentic selves.…
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Season 4, Episode 7: Hug Your Haters
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From the moment we’re brought squealing and naked into this world we’re told stories. Lessons and parables and fairy tales and ethics and religion are handed down to us from generations before and we’re spoon-fed the hopes and dreams of others an are told that they are our hopes and dreams If we’re lucky we march to the beat of our own drum early. …
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Season 4, Episode 6: Empty Tanks, Fomo, Jomo, & Homo
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In this episode we talk a bit about FOMO, JOMO, & supporting a big 'ol HOMO agenda online. We also dive deep into empty tanks, leading with love, and how Jacinda Ardern is the embodiment of kindness in action as the now outgoing Prime Minister of New Zealand. Heartcounts over headcounts. And badass women who deserve a rest before starting the next …
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Season 4, Episode 5: Follow The Path of Most Existence
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Resolutions are made for breaking, intentions thrive in the making, and life is pure magic for the taking when you embrace these four simple (nuanced, gritty, courageous, creative, wild) ideas daily. Here's to you. Right here, right now. And, here are FOUR ways to move in the direction that truly moves your heart. As always, thanks for joining me o…
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Season 4, Episode 4: An Above Ground Year
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Not every year-in-review article or podcast is equal. And, this one is pretty gritty. Yes, of course I cry. Yes, of course I make mistakes. And yes, of course I am stoked that you're here and engaged and listening. Here's to all of us, the ones who made it another trip around the sun. The ones who keep our chins up and our spirits light. THANK YOU …
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Howdy Kindness Warriors! How are you this week? Are you winning? Is your cup empty? We're sprinting towards the end of another wild, fast, confusing, beautiful year. And, as always, we're also running headlong into burnout. In this episode of the fourth season of Kindness Warriors I table the idea that maybe mayhem isn't the best way to live as we …
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Season 4, Episode 2: Connection, Holiday Music, and the 'No As*hole' Approach to Life
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In today's episode we're talking connection, filling up our tanks, when to say "YES!" (and when not to), and taking a NO ASSHOLE approach to life and interacting with others. We also talk about just how contagious connection is (science says so!) and filling our tanks at a time of year when tanks seem to always be either overflowing or empty. Thank…
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Season 4, Episode 1: Spotify Wrapped & FOMO Sh*tshows
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It's been a while since the last #KindnessWarriors episode, and YEEEEEEEESH I've missed y'all. I've missed the conversations, the deep-dives, the awkward pauses, the silliness... all of it! So, why not start tip-toeing back into the land of connection and sitting together in conversation today? Seems like a great time to tip-toe and wax lyrical at …
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It's been a HAWT MINUTE (AKA a very long time) since the last Kindness Warriors podcast & I'm so happy to have a short, sweet, & succinct look back at the year that's been as I move into a month of "tools down" here in the USA with friends & family alike. For me, the past 365 sleeps have been wild. If you’d asked me this time next year how I would …
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#13 - REI Talks New Music, commercial music, success with 'Good Mood' , and shocking choice in Karaoke
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I have never heard a more shocking choice in a karaoke jam, but we fixed it I promise... Rei represents a hugely positive and resonant shift on the NZ music scene, where artists are becoming the champions of their craft, and commercial opportunities are fitting into their narrative. His hit single 'Good Mood' (A crowd pleaser to this day) was picke…
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#12 - Huia Hamon talks all things creative, bumping into Kelis, Artwork ties with Lorde and leaving the house nude?
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Huia Hamon is a multi-lingual musical powerhouse, and downright incredible wāhine to boot. I've known her for many moons and this podcast was literally the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our convo. This conversation was a re-connection with a friend that felt like we had never stopped talking in the first place! The best kind of convo in my op…
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#11 - Monique Gladding : Olympic diver on resilience, mindset, and her connection with Tom Daley
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In this episode we chat to Great British diver and Olympian Monique Gladding. Monique has overcome many obstacles and achieved some incredible things throughout her life. From a chance encounter in Barcelona which sparked her Olympic dream, all the way to navigating her way back from a debilitating injury, she's inspired and influenced many along t…
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#10 - Cassie Roma talks creativity, internet trolls and transformative action.
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Cassie Roma is a creative powerhouse and downright kick butt individual who's made a name for herself in the ever changing world of Social Media and marketing. I was slightly nervous for this chat (And as you know I never EVER get nervous) however Cassie was a dream to talk to and had me at ease the minute she jumped on cam, MIQ swagger on full dis…
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#9 - Anjuli Mack on Securing Worldwide PR for Free, Entrepreneurship and Moment with Jay Shetty
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With over a quarter of a million followers online, Anjuli Mack is one of New Zealand's most prolific influentials in the health and wellness space. As an entrepreneur, she's assisted hundreds of women worldwide achieve their fitness goals, all while building her brand from scratch harnessing the power of social media and PR in unison. In this podca…
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#8 - @forkandtruffle talks how to earn $25k per month via Instagram while never going hungry.
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Say Song aka @forkandtruffle on IG took the leap , finished up working with me and started a new business during the pandemic. His journey has been full of learnings, lashings of bacon AND some incredible success along the way. For any 'foodies' wanting to start a business and maximise their presence via the gram. This ones for you!.…
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#7 Did I get sued? Changing my name after 5 years on Instagram!
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Its officially @ChristheKris and goodbye to @pharoahq on Insta. Why the change? todays short and snappy episode is all about rebranding and realigning. If you're struggling with aligning your IG with what it is you actually love doing, this is definitely worth a listen!.Av ChristopherKris
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#6 - Andrea Romero : Breaking your brand into Hollywood, working with The Rock.
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Have you ever wanted to land your brand in an A List Movie?. Andrea Romero is one of LA's most well known digital guru's. Her near decade experience with product placement and PR have made her a proponent for linking brands with big name celebs. Andrea talks shop including her top tips for YOU to score placements AND how to ensure your pitch resona…
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