Creative Curiosity

I loved this chat with Hannah the other week. This episode was run a little different, this time with my guest Hannah asking questions. This conversation reminded me of my uni days when we would discuss ideas around art, the meaning of it, criticisms of it etc.

Hannah also offers a creative coaching service for artists who are on the journey. Be sure to check her out on all social media: @hanfitz.creates

nga mihi 🙏🏾😊

I've finally completed Andy Frisella's 75 Hard challenge! I've started this challenge and failed in the past around 5 times and yesterday was the day completed it. I learnt a lot about myself and the forming of habits. I'm a lot further than where I started and am excited for where I will go next. Let's start with phase 1!

In this episode I chat with Tairua about all things God of War, in particular the latest iteration of the franchise which was released on PS4 in April 2018. Tairua and I have been chatting over Instagram message and we decided our mutual love for gaming would make for some good content.

This is just the first episode of what I'm sure will be many more to come.

Be sure to check him out on Instagram: maori.boy.gaming

Facebook: Maori Boy Gaming

Twitch: Twitch.tv/ruatau

With the recent news that Taika Waititi will direct and co-write a Star Wars film it's easy to be inspired by this man. What's even more inspiring is the fact that he comes from a small town on the east coast of the north island of Aotearoa.

He's proving time and time again that your start in life doesn't have to determine how far you can go, and that when you do get there you can do it by creating in the way that love to create.

These are just my thoughts and emotions in relation to this awesome news!

For this episode I was lucky enough to be joined by my friend Tia again as well as my sister Baba. This whole episode is dedicated to Black Panther and why we think it's such an important film. From real parallels to cultural influences and implications, to easter eggs and everything in between. Please enjoy. Hau.

Welcome to the new segment of the podcast called 'Square Eyes' which is dedicated to anyone who loves movies, gaming, television and anything to do with that entertainment space.

This first episode couldn't have gone any better with my friend Tia. She loves movies like I do, so I knew I wanted to have her on the show. We talk about The Dark Knight trilogy, Avengers, method acting and everything in between.

I'm excited for where this segment will go cos this has been a love of mine my whole life, so enjoy.

Hau.

I had a really powerful meditation this morning and I ended up going into a part of myself that I denied being there and wanted to heal. And that part is feeling jealous and envious of some of the people closest to me like my best mate. This is obviously hard to admit but in doing so and with the help of my best mate, have come to look at it in a different light. One of encouragement and inspiration.

Please share this with who needs to hear it.

Hau.

I had the huge pleasure of talking with Jaedyn Randell last week about her journey so far through music, voice acting, being a child and mokopuna and the values she has. She's only young but is wise and mature beyond her years. I'm grateful to have documented this small glimpse of her journey so far, and I look forward to seeing how she flourishes in the future.

Ngā mihi e Jaedyn.

Most of my life I've been a lazy person. My family and friends can attest to that. And being naturally talented at art, ended up reinforcing that laziness because I didn't have to try as hard to do well. When I was younger I would always let my talent carry me over the line, and I would only apply the minimal amount of effort needed to complete it. This was the cycle of most of my life.

The best thing that could have happened to me was failing an assignment during my time at Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology) and gaining the humility that later changed my life for the better.

If you know anyone who needs to hear this or can gain some sort of value, be sure to let them know.

nga mihi 🙏🏾😊

Hau.

This episode is about my experiences and what I've learnt about myself and the way I navigate life. I've recently been coming to realise my value more and more and the importance of time in regards to that value.

I'm an introvert and have learnt to be an extrovert at certain times depending if it's appropriate or I feel brave enough to do so.

These are just experiences from my own journey and I hope you take some value from this episode. Be sure to share this with anybody you think needs to hear this or will benefit from it.

Thank you for listening.

Hau. =)