
"How to Make It Work" is a local radio show and podcast sharing real stories of people who’ve found creative, remote, or unconventional ways to build a working life in Raglan. From online businesses to freelance careers, we dive into how people make it work—for their lifestyle, their income, and their community.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureCareersBusiness | |||

From freezing cold waves in Massachusetts to the world-class lefts of Raglan, and now helping others catch their first wave. If you’ve ever dreamed of building a life around what you love: this one’s for you.
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She turned Raglan into a novel, and a creative path into a real career. In this episode of How to Make It Work, I sit down with local author Sarah Johnson to talk about her new young adult novel Not A Babe, set right here in Whāingaroa.
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Print is supposed to be dead, so why is this magazine growing? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Andrew, the owner and editor of On the Land, an independent print magazine telling the stories of people living closely with the land across Aotea... more
From asking "what is wrong" to asking "what is strong!"
In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist Annick Janson to talk about what it really takes to turn research into real-world impact, and why she’s bringing her globally recognised p... more
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The show shines a light on unconventional, lifestyle-friendly work in Raglan, featuring creators, business owners, and artists who blend vocation with community and place. Across episodes, listeners hear how individuals turned passions into livelihoods—circus and performing arts, photography, gardening, surf coaching, and holistic wellness—while balancing family, travel, and local impact. Guests often discuss practical paths to sustainable income, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of community, mentorship, and representation in niche fields. A notable thread is empowering women and underrepresented voices, with many episodes offering actionable advice for turning creative work into a viable career.
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Recent guests on How To Make It Work include:
1. Evelyn Coulson
2. Russell Higginbotham
3. Stina Svensson
4. Bruci Schiavinato Jordão
5. Stephanie Philp
6. Miranda Jane Caird
7. Dr. Kiri Walden
8. Leonie Anholts
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