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How To Make It Work

Annika Stricker

"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.

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All Episodes

30:50

Creating Space for Local Artists

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2026/03/23

What happens when an artist steps up to engage a whole creative community? In this episode, I talk with artist, and educator Ruth Hickman-Goodall who is the new Arts Coordinator at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre gallery.Ruth shares her journey from teaching art to building her own creative practice at CodeOrange Studio, and what inspired her to take on the challenge of relaunching the local gallery. With new exhibitions like My Dream Is Hope and the Surfelicious Art Show, she’s on a mission to

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31:05

Supporting Mothers Through Ayurveda

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2026/03/16

Sometimes the path to helping others begins with your own healing. In this episode, I talk with Tennille Ziegler, an Ayurvedic health counsellor in Raglan who specialises in supporting women, especially mothers in the postpartum phase.Tennille discovered Ayurveda through her own health and postpartum journey, and what started as a personal search for balance soon turned into a calling to support other women through the same transformative time. Today she works one-on-one with clients, helping

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32:54

Building Brands that Stand Out

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2026/03/09

Standing out online has never been harder, and that’s exactly where Matriarch Media comes in. In this episode, I sit down with Emma and Kate, the founders of Raglan-based marketing agency Matriarch Media. Together they help businesses turn messy ideas into clear strategies, and powerful storytelling.For Emma, starting the business came from necessity. After becoming a mum and realising how few work opportunities in Raglan truly fit family life, she decided to create something of her own. Together

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45:40

Designing Training for Women

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2026/03/02

What if women have been training the wrong way all along? In this episode, I sit down with Esther Keown, co-founder of Femmi, a platform designing training specifically for women and their physiology. After growing up as an elite athlete in systems built for men, Esther set out to rethink sport for women through science, and cycle-based coaching. We also talk about her recent ovarian cancer advocacy, and why understanding and listening to our bodies is more important than ever.

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40:53

Starting a Sustainable Clothing Brand

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2026/02/16

What if making it work meant stitching together multiple dreams at once? In this episode of How to Make It Work, I sit down with Philippa Perry a.k.a. Pip the designer behind Pippin’s Apparel, a Raglan-based clothing brand handmade from repurposed and recycled textiles. From creating one-of-a-kind pieces stocked locally and online to chasing opportunities in film costume, Pip shares what it really looks like to build a creative life that doesn’t fit into just one box. We talk sustainability,

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31:48

Bringing Circus to the Community

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2026/02/09

From somersaults to spreadsheets, this is what making circus work really looks like. In this episode of How to Make It Work, I talk with Evelyn Coulson, co-founder and manager of Black Sheep Circus Entertainment. From touring shows and festival performances to funding applications and free community circus spaces, Evelyn shares how she balances (quite literally) creativity, and logistics. We also talk about why bringing play, and movement into everyday community spaces like Raglan is at the heart of

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32:34

Capturing Life Through the Lens

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2026/02/02

What if the little things we often miss are actually the ones that matter most. On this week’s How to Make It Work, I talk with Russell Higginbotham, aka Ru or Captured_by_RU, a photographer who captures the fleeting, honest moments and emotions of people at events, and in everyday life. His work is all about making people feel seen and giving back to the Raglan community through his photography. Celebrating the everyday moments through his lens he wants to remind people of life’s little joys even

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37:24

Growing a Gardening Business

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2026/01/19

What if your work could grow beauty for people, for the environment, and even for animals? In this episode of How to Make It Work, I chat with Stina Svensson, the creative force behind Sprout Gardener. Stina has built a business that nurtures not just gardens, but also wellbeing, creativity, and environmental care. From garden design to unique wearable art, she shares how she’s cultivating spaces that feed both the soul and the natural world, and how she manages to make it all work.

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40:24

Carving Out a Technical Career in Laser Scanning

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2026/01/05

Some people carve waves, others carve careers between data points and deadlines. Bruci does both! In this episode of How to Make It Work, I sit down with Bruci Schiavinato Jordão, a Laser Scanning Specialist and BIM Modeler, whose work helps map buildings and infrastructure across New Zealand in stunning 3D detail. Originally from Brazil, Bruci shares how he built a highly technical career in a new country, and what laser scanning actually is all about (in plain English). We also talk about how he

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32:16

Building a Women’s Surf Community

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2025/12/08

Some people learn how to surf, others build a whole community around it. In this episode, I chat to Nina Nouk, certified surf coach and founder of The Dames Surf Club, a thriving non-profit dedicated to helping women gain confidence in the water. Originally from France, Nina went from teaching on ski slopes to discovering surfing in Raglan. She created a space where women of all levels can grow, and support each other in and out of the ocean.We talk about the spark behind The Dames, the power of

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49:23

Rewiring your Mindset

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2025/12/01

Feeling stuck in old patterns? In this episode, coach and NLP trainer Stephanie Philp breaks down what it really takes to change your mind — and keep the change. We talk intuition, neuroscience, authenticity, and the business side of coaching. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a life and career that actually fit you, this conversation is for you.

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39:12

Making a Living from Art

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2025/11/24

What does it really take to make a living from art—consistently, sustainably, and without losing the love for creating? In this episode of How to Make It Work, Raglan artist Miranda Jane Caird opens up about the business reality behind being a full-time painter for more than 20 years. From raising her son as a single mum to sending more than 1,000 original works out into the world, Miranda shares how financial necessity shaped her creative discipline, her decisions, and her success. We talk about

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43:38

Running a Business without Burning Out

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2025/11/17

Ready to break the burnout cycle? Start with your body, not your calendar. In this episode, I talk to chiropractor, nervous system strategist, and the powerhouse behind Wild Coast Collective — Dr. Kiri Walden. We dive into how Kiri blends trauma-informed nervous system work, and Māori-led approaches to wellbeing, as well as her mission to make nervous system regulation accessible for everyone through movement.Kiri also drops big news about Wild Coast Collective’s eco-minded Yoga and Pilates

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37:44

Becoming a Surf Photographer

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2025/10/27

She turned the ocean into her workspace and all she needs is a camera to capture the magic. In this episode of How to Make It Work, I talk with Leonie Anholts, better known as SurfgirlNZ — a Raglan-based surf photographer and educator who’s empowering women to take their places in the surf line-ups.Leo shares how she went from feeling lost in a male-dominated field to creating a thriving platform for women in surf photography — building a movement rooted in community and sisterhood. We talk about

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21:15

Running a Local Dance School

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2025/10/20

What happens when two world-traveling performers decide to plant their roots in a small coastal town? In this episode, I sit down with Jess and Jay Ramirez, the powerhouse couple behind Raglan’s Freedom2Fly. After years of performing on global stages, from cruise ships to international festivals, they decided to ground their passion right here in Raglan. Together, they’ve built a dance and circus hub that gives local kids and teens the chance to quite literally fly — building confidence and

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40:54

Owning an Ethical Cacao Business

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2025/10/13

What if chocolate could heal — not just your heart, but the planet too? In this episode, I talk to Irma Schutte, founder of Mamamuti, a Raglan-based cacao brand rooted in love. Originally from South Africa, Irma shares how her background shaped her approach to health, and how cacao helps reconnecting with your own body. We chat about the emotional and physical power of pure cacao, what it means to build a purpose-driven business, and how Irma is helping to change the cacao industry from the ground

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46:23

Creating Live Art

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2025/10/01

What happens when a digital designer swaps corporate branding for charcoal, paint, and live performance? In this episode of How to Make It Work, artist and designer Simon Dickey shares his journey from the world of big-name clients to the vulnerable, exhilarating space of creating art in real time. We talk about embracing self-doubt, finding flow and how to build a life where creativity is at the centre.

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44:18

Empowering Women through Photography

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2025/09/29

What if a photoshoot could feel like a homecoming to yourself? In this episode of How to Make It Work, photographer Nami Julia Hampe shares how she empowers women to step into their radiance through her “Goddess Shoots.” With roots in Germany and Japan and years of traveling the world, Nami has photographed over a thousand women — guiding them into self-acceptance. We talk about the power of being truly seen, and why helping women believe in their own light is at the heart of her work.

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45:31

Turning Mindset Coaching into a Career

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2025/09/15

Why is self-doubt so much more common among women — and how can we rewire our minds to be kinder to ourselves? In this episode of How to Make It Work, I sit down with mindset and alignment coach Janelle Smith. She shares personal stories that inspired her to guide women through self-doubt, and how her work with NLP, meditation, and coaching helps women find clarity, confidence, and the reassurance that they are never alone on their journey.

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48:01

Blending Work, Wellness & Spirituality

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2025/09/01

What if work wasn’t just about productivity, but also about balance, healing, and tuning into something deeper? In this episode, I sit down with Diane Davies — a massage therapist, aromatherapist, yoga teacher, angelic reiki practitioner, tarot reader, and former social worker — to explore how she weaves wellness and spirituality into her work and life.We talk about how yoga changed her perspective, and how her background in counselling helps her tailor treatments to each person. Diane also gives

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