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The Guest Speaker

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New Zealand
High School Education
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Mental Health
Education
Cambridge High School
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Community Service
Palantir Technologies
Motorsport Engineering
Sports Psychology
High School Pressure
Medicine
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Harvard University
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University
Education System
Creative Arts

Real voices. Real journeys. Ready to find yours.

At The Guest Speaker, we share real stories from New Zealanders who’ve backed themselves, made bold choices, and carved out careers on their own terms. From creative paths to unexpected turns, each guest has found their lane—and is honest about how they got there.

For teens exploring what’s next, and for whānua wanting to support them, these convers... more

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Latest Episodes

Nathan Wallis has become one of Aotearoa’s most trusted voices on how kids’ brains work — not because he talks at people, but because he translates complex neuroscience into language that feels human, doable, and kind. In this episode, Nathan takes u... more

Ellen Butler’s story begins on the Coromandel Peninsula, where a childhood filled with surf lifesaving, sport, and community shaped the social, confident foundation she would later take into the world of superyachts.

In this episode, Ellen traces h... more

From top-of-the-class student to front-line social worker, Clare Ennis has quietly built a career around something you’ll never see on a pay slip: dignity, advocacy, and deeply human care. In this episode, Clare traces her path from high-achieving “y... more

Mitchell Lamb went from Cambridge classrooms and water polo training to rafting some of the world’s wildest rivers, and now helps teenagers turn whitewater into a way of life. In this episode, Mitchell traces his journey from “relatively academic kid... more

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Recent Guests

Nathan Wallis
Neuroscience educator and advocate for child development and education
Episode: Nathan Wallis on the Brain, Behaviour, and Why Relationship Comes First (Neuroscience Educator)
Ellen Butler
Former chief stewardess in the superyacht industry and now a tutor at the New Zealand Superyacht Academy
New Zealand Superyacht Academy
Episode: Inside the Secret World of Superyachts with Ellen Butler (Super Yachts)
Clare Ennis
Social worker who shares her journey into the field and the challenges faced along the way
Social Work professional
Episode: Building a Meaningful Career in Social Work with Clare Ennis (Social Worker)
Victoria Toye
Beauty therapist, business owner, and entrepreneur.
The Darling Room
Episode: Inside the World of Beauty Therapy with Victoria Toye (Beauty Therapist & Business Owner)
Dai Henwood
Beloved New Zealand comedian and entertainer
Episode: Dai Henwood on Life, Laughter, and Growth (Comedian)
Lou Aitken
New Zealand's only full-time female surfboard shaper
Aitken Surfboards, Lady Sliders
Episode: A Career in Surfboard Craftsmanship with Lou Aitken (Surfboard Shaper)
Monique Brownlee
Radiographer with experience in both hospital and private healthcare settings
Whakapapa Ski Field
Episode: The Art of Medical Imaging: Inside the World of Radiographers with Monique Brownlee
Mya Dunsmore
Nurse and guest speaker sharing personal insights and experiences in nursing
Episode: A Career in Care: Nursing Pathways and Possibilities with Mya Dunsmore (Nurse)
Rebecca Davies-Colley
Audiologist and Speech & Language Therapist
Episode: Building a Career in Speech & Language Therapy with Audiologist Rebecca Davies-Colley (Speech & Language Therapist | Audiologist)

Hosts

Grace
Co-host of the podcast who shares real stories and engages guests on their career journeys.
Blair
Co-host of the podcast, guiding conversations to inspire and motivate listeners through personal stories.

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#42
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Nathan Wallis on the Brain, Behaviour, and Why Relationship Comes First (Neuroscience Educator)
Q: What advice would you give just yourself?
Everything is manageable and you're going to be fine; have faith and enjoy life.
World Class Whitewater: Turning a Love of Rivers into a Career with Mitchell Lamb (Outdoor Education: Kayaker)
Q: What advice would you give your younger self?
Follow your dreams and take opportunities when they arise, embrace challenges and make the most of experiences.
World Class Whitewater: Turning a Love of Rivers into a Career with Mitchell Lamb (Outdoor Education: Kayaker)
Q: How was school for you?
Mitchell reflects positively, saying he enjoyed school, had great friends and engaged teachers, which contributed to a fulfilling education.
Building a Meaningful Career in Social Work with Clare Ennis (Social Worker)
Q: If you could go back to year 12, Clare, just you to you, what advice or what would you say to yourself?
I think it would be something around just be true to who you are and your values, and just follow that and don't worry about everything and anyone else.
Inside the Secret World of Superyachts with Ellen Butler (Super Yachts)
Q: What advice would you give to teens considering the superyacht industry?
Don't be afraid of hard work, and leverage any skills you have in your CV to stand out.

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The podcast features real stories and personal journeys of individuals who have made impactful choices in their careers, emphasizing the diverse pathways that lead to fulfillment. With each episode, guests share candid insights about their respective fields—from education and healthcare to creative professions and beyond—touching on the challenges and triumphs they encountered along the way. The conversations aim to inspire and guide younger audiences, particularly teens and their families, as they explore future career options and personal growth, highlighting that there is no single path to success and that every story contributes to one's unique journey.

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Recent guests on The Guest Speaker include:

1. Nathan Wallis
2. Ellen Butler
3. Clare Ennis
4. Victoria Toye
5. Dai Henwood
6. Lou Aitken
7. Monique Brownlee
8. Mya Dunsmore

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