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Growing Kiwis with Claire Williamson

Claire Williamson
Leadership
Community
New Zealand
Business Growth
Wild Chix
Breathwork
Property
Strength Nation
Bear & Moo
Rose's Dining Table
Local Food Systems
Foley Douglas
Rocketspark
Regenerative Farming
Ecommerce
Hunting
Underground Festival
Leadership Coaching
Subdivision
Gym

The Growing Kiwis is a podcast for ambitious people who are committed to growth in business, money, health, mindset, and life. The podcast explores what it really looks like to pursue a high-performance life in New Zealand. The wins, the challenges, the lessons, and the consistent actions that compound over time. Growth is the central theme, whether that’s growing businesses, investments, people, ... more

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Brigitta Warren is the founder of Recruit Net, a Hamilton-based recruitment agency built on long-term relationships, trust, and deep industry knowledge. Moving to New Zealand from South Africa at 18, Brigitta studied science before taking an unexpect... more

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Grant Johnson is the co founder and CEO of Rocketspark, the website platform built in Cambridge that now powers thousands of businesses in New Zealand and around the world. In this yarn Claire and Grant trace the whole journey, from ... more

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In this episode, we sit down with Isabelle "Izzy" Zitzelberger, the driving force behind Wild Chix—a New Zealand business empowering women to build confidence and independence in hunting, fishing, boating, and diving. Izzy shares he... more

What happens when you stop worrying about having the perfect plan and simply stay curious?

In this episode of the Growing Kiwis Podcast, Claire sits down with Carrie Andrews — farmer, business owner, creative, mum and the woman behind Wholly Cow, fo... more

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Recent Guests

Brigitta Warren
Founder of Recruit Net, senior recruitment professional
Recruit Net
Episode: Why service and human connection will outlast AI with Brigitta Warren
Grant Johnson
Founder of Rocketspark, Cambridge, New Zealand
Rocketspark
Episode: The spark to people's rockets: Grant Johnson on optimism, service and putting people first
Isabelle Zitzelberger
Founder of Wild Chix
Wild Chix
Episode: Courage, Community & The Outdoors with Izzy Zitzelberger
Carrie Andrews
Founder of Wholly Cow and Flock Tannery
Wholly Cow / Flock Tannery
Episode: Small, Local & Mighty: Carrie Andrews of Wholly Cow
Tayler Paterson
Co-owner of Homebrew Coffee
Homebrew Coffee
Episode: People, Coffee & Purpose: Tayler Paterson on building Homebrew
Nate Alley
Owner of Central Homes Waikato and coach
Sentinel Homes / Roar Coaching / Rug Miller
Episode: Built for more: Nate Alley on Business, Family & Life
Abbey Boobyer
Accountant and founder of Prosper
Prosper
Episode: More than numbers: Abbey Boobyer on marquees, motherhood & building her own business
Sam Douglas
Director at Foley Douglas, a law firm in Hamilton
Foley Douglas
Episode: Happy Law: building a law firm that puts people first with Sam Douglas
Cherie Osbaldiston
Owner of Pulse Property Management, Waikato
Pulse Property Management
Episode: Unapologetically me: Cherie Osbaldiston on backing yourself and building a business on your own terms

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Claire Williamson
Host of Growing Kiwis; facilitates conversations about growth in business, money, health, mindset, and life in New Zealand.

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#6
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The spark to people's rockets: Grant Johnson on optimism, service and putting people first
Q: How did the four founders manage differing skills and maintain trust over time?
We maintained mutual respect and trust, with complementary strengths in development, design, customer problems, and commercialization, and we stayed aligned by focusing on shared intent and keeping conversations open even when tough.
The spark to people's rockets: Grant Johnson on optimism, service and putting people first
Q: Can you walk us through the early days of Rocketspark and how you bootstrapped it to success?
We started with $5,000 each and built from a spare bedroom in Spain, focusing on making website building simple with exceptional support and guiding users toward best practices, which differentiated us from the poor service we heard about.
Why service and human connection will outlast AI with Brigitta Warren
Q: Who are you and what do you do?
Brigitta shares her background from South Africa to New Zealand, her move into recruitment, and how her approach centers on relationships, trust, and long-term value rather than just filling seats.
Small, Local & Mighty: Carrie Andrews of Wholly Cow
Q: What role does creativity play in the business beyond meat?
Creativity drives multiple streams—from leather making using bark tanning to repurposing waste into compost and products. Carrie explains that the thrill lies in the process and in creating new products that connect people to their food and local skills.
Courage, Community & The Outdoors with Izzy Zitzelberger
Q: What keeps you motivated to grow Wild Chix while maintaining the core mission and culture?
Consistency in delivering the mission, building a trusted community, and developing a supportive, big-sister vibe among instructors. I balance passion with the practicalities of insurance, compliance, and bookkeeping, ensuring that the brand remains true to its values as it expands nationwide.

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The show showcases ambitious leaders, founders, and practitioners who are navigating growth across business, finances, health, mindset, and life in New Zealand. Episodes frequently center on authentic leadership, building people-first cultures, and sustainable growth strategies—whether scaling a family-owned brand, leading service-based firms, or creating community-driven ventures. Guests span across industries from coffee and hospitality to real estate, law, PR, farming, and tech, often sharing practical mindset shifts, governance, and how personal values shape business decisions. Listeners likely gain actionable takeaways on leadership, culture, and community-building, wrapped in candid, often personal storytelling that highlights resilie... more

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1. Brigitta Warren
2. Grant Johnson
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7. Abbey Boobyer
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