Ryan is an experienced Director with a solid history and a passion for doing business beautifully. Strategy and vision, creative problem-solving, intelligent design, excellent customer care and building company culture are areas he excels in. Ryan loves to use his expertise to connect with people, developing strong industry networks, inspiring staff to be the best they can be and expertly managing client relationships. Ryans past 18 years of work history have revolved around horticulture and design. Owner and founder of Outside In Plant Scapes. Ryan is a plant lover, loves to talk and has a nice little story.

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In this episode of Manaaki Live Pat macFie talks with Greg Cross co-founder of Soul Machines

Greg Cross is one of the original tech nomads, who has spent his career travelling to and living in every major technology market in the world. He now lives in New Zealand but creates businesses that compete on the international stage. Prior to teaming up with Dr. Mark Sagar to create Soul Machines, Greg co-founded one of the world’s leading wireless power companies, PowerbyProxi, which was sold to Apple in 2017. Through an early career in multiple technology companies, Greg has made his mark as a business leader with a career that includes launching BellSouth NZ, one of the biggest start-up technology investments made in New Zealand, and leading Microsoft New Zealand as Managing Director. Greg was also CEO of Advantage Group before leaving for the USA to pursue various business opportunities including a role as Entrepreneur in Residence in Silicon Valley for an international VC firm. Since his return to New Zealand Greg has taken on multiple Chair positions including the Icehouse, NZ Trade and Enterprise’s Global Beachhead programme, and SLI Systems. Greg is also the Sir John Logan Campbell Executive in Residence at the University of Auckland Business School, and was inducted into the New Zealand Hi-Tech Hall of Fame in 2019. Greg is responsible for growing and building the business and sits on the Board of Directors of Soul Machines.

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Face masks. Should we all be wearing them? Experts and world leaders can’t seem to agree. But the real question is, with Chinese factories working overtime and a global shortage of supplies: where would we get them from? The answer is Lanaco. This Kiwi company is now producing over 1 million face masks a month using wool from South Island high-country sheep. And CEO Nick Davenport will be chatting to us about why homegrown industries need greater investment, the importance of having capacity to scale, and so much more.

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In this episode of Manaaki Live Pat MacFie talks with Jordan River or as you may know him as “theriver Jordan”. Producer, Mai FM breakfast announcer and allround cool guy Jordan River gets deep and real with Manaaki Co Founder Pat MacFie

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In this episode of Manaaki Live Pat MacFie talks with the man behind the muscles, NSNZ Boss Shane Hunter – CEO of Nutrition systems, NZ Founder of Grisby Fitness and Co Host of NZ Boss podcast

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In this episode of Manaaki Live Pat MacFie talks to CEO of Overdose, Todd Welling

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In this episode of Manaaki Live Pat MacFie talks to the amazing Wahine behind Hine Collection, Miria Flavell. “What inspired this brand for me was being quite ‘over’ seeing the same type of body images all over social media. Activewear & Fashion Label Accounts were a huge place for that. So I became really passionate about the idea of creating an active wear clothing line that catered to women of all shapes and sizes. My mission was to help make ALL women feel AMAZING, CONFIDENT and COMFORTABLE in our activewear” – Miria Flavell, Owner of Hine Collection

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Edna Swart isn’t your typical 30 year-old. She quit her corporate banking job to build up her ed&I swimwear line to become the well-known and popular brand it is today, using social media as a key communication tool for promoting her business and her personal brand. Plus, her star is on the rise thanks to her appearance in TVNZ web series BossBabes. Edna’s drive and passion for what she is doing is inspiring. We chatted to her about how she got to where she is now

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Nickson has more than 10 years experience in commercial radio. He is currently the network content director for NZs #1 Hip Hop $ RnB radio station and also anchors the morning show across New Zealand. He can proudly put his name to a number of successful promotions and marketing campaigns that you may have seen or heard. He has extensive expertise in delivering solutions for driving growth and revenue, whether working on a dedicated portfolio or developing large-scale marketing or promotional projects. Nickson is also the director for an Eatery called The Sugar Grill Group, trading under the name The Sugar Grill.

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Hannah – owner & founder, former chief ball roller and current CEO – began making healthy treats as a creative outlet, each dessert more drool-worthy than the last. A passionate plant-based creative, she began sharing these treats to instagram as a way to meet more like-minded people. The more Hannah shared, the more she realised she was becoming part of a greater movement; a movement towards real food and conscious consumption. These two values became the foundation for Real Rad Food, which Hannah made an official brand in 2017. Cheers to that! Since then Real Rad Food has grown from just Hannah selling her creations at local markets, to a team of 5 that provide for over 80 cafes and grocers around New Zealand, and an online store that delivers to the doors of Kiwis everyday. Even further than that Real Rad Food has become a brand that makes it easier for the every day gal to take a moment to look after their body, through the introduction of Real Rad Protein Hormonal Blend. Much like the raw treats this product was born from Hannah’s own experience with learning how to balance her hormones and look after her health despite a busy lifestyle.

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Al’s career in coffee started when he was 16 years old and got a job in a café called Captain Delicious. He quickly discovered a passion for coffee and realized it was something he wanted to have a career in. Today he describes hospitality as “generosity paying attention” – a fitting motto for the CEO of Coffee Supreme in New Zealand.

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