Founder of Oh Natural I’d name my autobiography… “Beautiful Chaos”. Running a business I love and having 3 boys I also love under the age of 7 is just that. To me success means… Getting to live my life on my own terms. For me, this means not having to get up to an alarm,...
Boss at Jess’ Underground Kitchen I’d name my autobiography… What Spare Time?! To me success means… Waking up and being inspired to do what you do every day, with a team of amazing people beside you that are just as inspired as you are. Best advice I’ve been given… Be yourself – it’s what got...
Founder and Director of Yu Mei I’d name my autobiography… It’s a Work In Progress. To me success means… Knowing why you’re doing what you’re doing and relentlessly working to achieve your goals. Best advice I’ve been given… “Less words” I made my first dollar: I started a pop up shop on Lambton Quay one...
Artist, mum and student I’d name my autobiography… ‘Cracked hands and blank canvas’ To me success is… Success is a constantly evolving thing. Success to me happens daily, weekly, yearly or even over a lifetime. Success could be as little as getting my toddler fed, bathed and in to bed, to as big as achieving...
OWNER & FOUNDER OF SKINOGRAPHY. I’d name my autobiography… A Quiet Rebellion I’ve never been one to follow the crowd and I have always questioned the system! I’ve always used my intuition to guide me with heart-centred decisions I’ve made through my career, business and life. To me success means… Success isn’t a one size...
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF LASH NOIR I’d name my autobiography… I wouldn’t ever write a book about myself, I can barely manage to pull together a blurb of my credentials for our website! To me success means… Being in charge of your future. Cultivating your own opportunities, living an inspired life. And designer pool slides....
LAWYER AND BUSINESSPERSON – OWNER OF CRIMSON ORGANIC TAMPONS Best advice I’ve been given… Was from a retiring partner in a law firm when I was just starting out – “back your own judgment and don’t listen to others who suggest you have it wrong just because they think they have it right.” I’d name...
Renay Robertson FOUNDER AND OWNER OF HAVEN SKIN SPA I’d name my autobiography: Predictably Unpredictable. To me success means: Quality of life which, to me, means creating the freedom to make choices that are not based on fear. Best advice I’ve been given: Don’t take a “no” from anyone who wasn’t in the position to...
Christina Glucina CO-OWNER OF MATAKANA SUPERFOODS I’d name my autobiography: “Better to be kind than right” To me success means: Getting the important things right. And for me, the most important things are the relationships I have with the people in my life – my family, friends and employees. Best advice I’ve been given: Choose...
Heather Baker FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF LITTLE ANGELS PURE BABY FOOD. I’d name my autobiography: ‘Its amazing what you can achieve in a nice frock’ And I dedicate it to my dad… To me success means: For me, I feel a sense of success when I achieve a goal. As a busy working Mum, running...
Brand Manager (local Roast & Ground coffee portfolio at JDE) and volunteer I’d name my autobiography: Love, Life and Laksa. To me success means: Doing and achieving what’s important to me. Best advice I’ve been given: Is actually a quote by Maya Angelou that I discovered a wee while back now, “At the end of...
COO and Co-Founder of Kami I’d name my autobiography: “A Woman on a Mission.” To me success means: Peace of mind and knowing that I have made a difference in the world. Best advice I’ve been given: Don’t let others dictate who you are and who you will become. I made my first dollar: When...
Co-Owner of Matakana SuperFoods I’d name my autobiography: “Better to be kind than right” To me success means: Getting the important things right. And for me, the most important things are the relationships I have with the people in my life –my family, friends and employees. Best advice I’ve been given: Choose your thoughts carefully,...
Co-Owner and Designer of Loobie’s Story I’d name my autobiography: ‘The Path Less Travelled’, as this not only reflects the inspiration for our A/W18 collection but the is the inspiration behind the launch of Loobie’s Story eight years ago. To me success means: Loving what you do, and being able to have a work-life...
Grace Wright Artist, currently taking place in the Child Cancer Foundation’s Haier Big Hoot Art Trail I’d name my autobiography: Diving Head First To me success means: To reach the end of your life having enjoyed every moment along the way and looking back regretting nothing. My most treasured possession: My family Best advice I’ve...
Emma Parry Doctor, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Lifemum Medical Ambassador, Businesswoman I’d name my autobiography: ‘Women, Vaginas and Success’! It’s the working title of a book I started writing a couple of years ago. It’s semi-autobiographical and focuses on the stories of the women and families I’ve cared for. I figured it would fly off the...
Ricki Harrison Business Development Manager at Nutra Organics I’d name my autobiography: Life, Love And Other Mysteries… To me success means: To blaze a trail for myself. To stand on my own two feet knowing that effort, talent, the support of a team you trust and sometimes a little luck is all you need. A...
