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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.
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Nathan Wallis (Neuroscience Educator)
Cam Roigard (All Black)
Marisca Rayel (Tattoo Artist)
Matt Watson (Fishing Legend)
Luke Reilly (Luke's Kitchen)
Liam Petrie (Medicine)
Caleb Carter (Chef)
Ellen Butler (Super Yachts)
Rachel Waterton (Engineering, F1)
Anna Smith (Medicine, Auckland)
Eva Brakenrig (Ag Science, Lincoln)
Hunter Ludlam (Psych, Waikato + Canterbury)
Aidan McCoard (Builder)
Madeleine Jago (Canterbury Uni)
Joe Marsh (Firefighter)
Sophie Power (Rugby)
Alex Wilkinson (Ceramics)
Jaime McLean (Teacher)
Sam Monkley (Engineering, Harvard US)
Miriana Wetere-Ryder (Dancer)
Sam Bain (Engineering / Canada)
Emily Carr (Dancer)
Briarna Blackmore (Defence Forces)
Molly Oldershaw
Gemma Lee (Wetsuit Designer)
Mark Cairns (Magician)
Felix Holton (Drummer)
Megan Gray
Matt Hicks
Holly Gascoigne
Ben Hawken
Nick Putt (Viticulture)
Amy Calway (Wellness Founder)
Taylor Ede (Defence Forces)
Mya Dunsmore (Nurse)
Rebecca Davies-Colley (Audiologist)
Jacinda Johnston (Lawyer)
Micah Wilkinson (Olympic Sailor)
Monique Brownlee (Radiographer)
Dai Henwood (Comedian)
Victoria Toye (Beauty Therapist)
Mitchell Lamb (Outdoor Ed: Kayaking)
Clare Ennis (Social Work)
Jaime Leigh (Hair Stylist)
Rebecca Gmuer (Sailor)
Steph Woodall (Dietitian)
Kate Goodman (Public Service)
Catriona McPherson (Te Papa)
Grace Lewis
Haylee Palmer (Media Works Promotions)
Gemma Thornton (Community Rehabilitation Coach / Pilates)
Darrell Bird (Dive Zone Whitianga)
Hannah Rogers (PhD Ecology & Biology)
