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Authentic Leadership Podcast

Ivan Yeo
Mental Health
New Zealand
PEER SUPPORT
Women's Football
Lived Experience
Education
Male Suicide Rate
Storytelling
Trauma
Social Justice
Personal Growth
Grief
Cultural Identity
Leadership
Resilience
Identity
Gay Community
Peer Support Services
Schizophrenia
Construction Industry

Every story shapes our shared history.

Authenticity Studio is a storytelling and oral history platform dedicated to documenting the lived experiences of people and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Through meaningful conversations, we preserve stories of identity, culture, migration, resilience, leadership and transformation—one person, one community and one story at a time.

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Latest Episodes

What does it mean to grow up openly gay in the conservative American South during the 1960s and 70s?

In this deeply moving conversation, Mark shares an extraordinary life shaped by courage, resilience, heartbreak, faith, and hope. From surviving ha... more

In this episode of the Authentic Leadership Podcast, Sophie Jing reflects on a lifelong journey of becoming. Drawing on the wisdom of her grandmother and her own experiences as a mother, author, marathon runner, and PhD researcher, she explores how e... more

In this episode of the Authentic Leadership Podcast, Ivan Yeo sits down with Kevin McAfee, founder of Wellbeing Solutions, to explore his journey from Belfast, Northern Ireland, to New Zealand and the mission that now drives his work.

Drawing on hi... more

In this special Pride Month conversation, I sit down with long-time Rainbow community advocate and media personality Steven Oates for an intimate and deeply personal discussion about identity, family, freedom and the changing landscape of LGBTQ+ comm... more

From unemployment and years of struggling with mental health and addiction challenges, to becoming a leader in the lived experience workforce, Shelwin Khan shares his remarkable journey into peer support.

In this episode of the Authentic Leadership... more

A.K. has lived many lives. She grew up in poverty, survived a difficult childhood, became a national-level athlete, built a career in the music industry, started and ran her own successful business, left everything behind, became an international stu... more

What do migrants bring in their luggage besides clothes? Migration is never just about moving countries — it is about carrying invisible luggage: identity, language, hopes, grief, values, responsibilities, and ways of understanding the world.

This ... more

In this deeply moving and powerful conversation, I sit down with Kerri Butler — founder of Take Notice, mental health advocate, and lived experience leader — to explore a journey shaped by resilience, whakapapa, injustice, healing, and the courage to... more

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Steven Oates
Community advocate, LGBTQ+ activist and media personality
New Zealand LGBTQ+ community
Episode: Steven Oates at 50: Pride, Freedom and a Life of Community
Shelwin Khan
Guest on the Authentic Leadership Podcast discussing unemployment and becoming a peer support specialist.
Episode: From Unemployment to Peer Support Specialist Conversation With Shelwin Khan
A. K. Yap
Music executive, entrepreneur, former badminton player
Music industry (Warner Music Malaysia, BMG, Malaysia events)
Episode: Athlete. Music Executive. Entrepreneur. Migrant. The Extraordinary Journey of A.K. Yap
Kerri Butler
Founder of Take Notice and co-lead on anti-stigma/restraint initiatives
Take Notice; Tūmata Kōkiritia project
Episode: How Do We Create Systems That Heal | Kerri Butler
Ivan Yeo
Mental health professional and migrant from Malaysia/China, active in rainbow communities in New Zealand
Mental Health Foundation (mentioned)
Episode: Malaysian Perspectives on Migration, Identity, Queerness and Belonging in New Zealand
Camille Nakhid
Professor, researcher, and advocate discussing Caribbean Research Methodologies
Auckland University of Technology
Episode: “Oppression Does Not Sit With Me” A Conversation on Truth, Justice & Community | Camille Nakhid MNZM
Arina Aizal
Muslim student, international student advocate, broadcaster
Otago University/Otago University Students Association, ORFM
Episode: Courage Over Fear: A Journey of Faith and Bravery with Arina Aizal
Fahima Muse
Occupational therapist and community leader
Independent/Community Work
Episode: From Silence to Strength: A Refugee Story of Growth Conversation With Fahima Muse
Wendy Su
1.5 generation immigrant advocate sharing lived experience with family dynamics and mental health
Independent speaker, mental health advocate
Episode: Between Two Worlds: The Unspoken Challenges of 1.5 Asian Migrants in New Zealand — with Wendy Su

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From Silence to Strength: A Refugee Story of Growth Conversation With Fahima Muse
Q: During university, what were the biggest challenges Fahima faced, and how did she navigate them?
She describes feeling pressure as the eldest daughter to succeed, battling self-doubt about speaking English, and fearing eye contact in class, while gradually building confidence through perseverance, faith, and supportive family while pursuing a meaningful degree.
Turning Pain Into Fire Wendy Su on the Overlooked 1.5 Generation in New Zealand (Full Version)
Q: What sparked you to focus on emotions and emotional regulation in 1.5 and second-generation Chinese New Zealanders?
A social psychology course and an assignment to propose a research project sparked my interest, followed by a broader realization that emotion regulation inside two cultures is a critical yet underexplored area; it offered a meaningful way to connect mental health with cultural identity.
Breaking the Silence: From Survival to Purpose — James’ Journey Toward Healing and Hope
Q: What do you do in the middle of the night when you can't sleep due to anxiety or flashbacks?
James suggests engaging with Talkback Radio to shift focus and talk about different subjects.
Breaking the Silence: From Survival to Purpose — James’ Journey Toward Healing and Hope
Q: Can I just say something? What that means is you just need to be yourself.
James emphasizes that the key is to acknowledge your essence and to not be burdened by definitions stemming from your past.
From International Student to Father and Leader Raymond’s Migration Journey in Aotearoa New Zealand
Q: What was one of the biggest challenges you faced when you first came to New Zealand?
The language barrier took about six months to adjust to, and there were cultural shocks like supermarket hours.

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The show centers on real experiences from people navigating mental health, resilience, and everyday life, with episodes spanning personal recovery, cultural identities, parenting in bicultural contexts, and advocacy around trauma and systemic challenges. Many conversations emphasize lived experience, peer support, and community-based approaches to wellbeing, along with occasional dives into sports history, Indigenous and immigrant perspectives, and storytelling as a path to understanding and healing. A notable strength is its commitment to accessible, human-centered storytelling that highlights underrepresented voices and practical insights for listeners seeking empathy, mental health resources, and authentic narratives.

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Recent guests on Authentic Leadership Podcast include:

1. Steven Oates
2. Shelwin Khan
3. A. K. Yap
4. Kerri Butler
5. Ivan Yeo
6. Camille Nakhid
7. Arina Aizal
8. Fahima Muse

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