PowerUp
Roar CollectiveWelcome to PowerUp, a podcast by Venture Taranaki and produced by Roar Collective. Here we celebrate the region’s entrepreneurs and innovators who are leaving their mark on the world, while living the famous Taranaki lifestyle. Each episode features a prominent local entrepreneur, making waves both nationally and internationally with their trailblazing spirit and can-do attitude. They'll share the... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | EntrepreneurshipCareersBusiness | ||||
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Michael Mansvelt describes himself as a connector, someone who brings people closer to spaces, nature, and a sense of belonging. His career spans landscape, interior, and architectural design, alongside Jungle Nurseries, a nursery and creative hub ba... more
Jesse and AJ come from very different backgrounds, but a shared passion for hospitality brought them together to create Shining Peak, a brewery that has been a cornerstone of the Taranaki hospitality scene since opening in 2019.
In this episode of t... more
A patch of struggling soil on a Taranaki lifestyle block sparked a line of questioning that wouldn’t let Michelle and Frank Lachmann go. What began as hands-on experimentation soon turned into years of trial and error, obsessive research, and a deep ... more
A garage, a roaster, and a shared love of hospitality set Tane Morgan and Adrianna Greenhill on a path that would become Proof & Stock, now one of the most respected coffee brands in Taranaki.
In this episode of the PowerUp Podcast, Tane and Adriann... more
Marianne Archibald didn’t set out to become a lettuce farmer. But when an unexpected opportunity emerged in rural Waverley, she and her family stepped into the world of hydroponic growing, transforming a rundown site into Salad Brothers, a thriving, ... more
Brooke Lean never planned to build an international fragrance brand. Her journey began in photography, before scent emerged as the creative medium that brought everything together.
In the opening episode of season six of the PowerUp Podcast, Brooke ... more
Jai Huta is in the business of supplying high quality sports kit at affordable prices. His business Game Changer is doing exactly that, particularly when it comes to kitting out teams, clubs and schools that don’t have privileged backgrounds.
Game C... more
Andrew Blanche didn’t exactly follow the normal route to become a baker, but we’re certainly glad he got there in the end. As the founder and head baker at Baked by Blanche, Andrew supplies bread and other baked goods all around Taranaki.
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What is PowerUp about and what kind of topics does it cover?
PowerUp profiles regional entrepreneurs and innovators, focusing on how Taranaki's unique lifestyle and community shape their journeys. Episodes highlight founder pivots, community impact, and the practical realities of building and growing ventures—from scalable product brands to local service businesses. Across interviews, the emphasis is on grit, collaboration, and the ways regional ecosystems enable ambition, with guests often reflecting on heritage, local networks, and the balance between work and community. Listeners likely gain actionable insights on fundraising, operations, and brand storytelling, alongside a sense of regional pride and possibility.
A notable throughline is the blend of personal backstory with business strategy, in... more
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Recent guests on PowerUp include:
1. Michael Mansvelt
2. Ajinkya Jagdale
3. Jesse Sigurdsson
4. Michelle Lachmann
5. Frank Lachmann
6. Adrianna Greenhill
7. Tane Morgan
8. Marianne Archibald
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