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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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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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32:45

Running a Local Newspaper & Magazine

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2025/08/25

What does it take to run Raglan’s most iconic news publications? In this episode of How to Make it Work, I sit down with Jacqui Kay-Smith, owner and editor of the Raglan Chronicle and The Local Rag. From balancing community voices to keeping two different publications alive and thriving, Jacqui shares how she juggles storytelling, deadlines, and the heartbeat of our coastal town.

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29:50

Becoming a Clinical Nutritionist

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2025/08/18

What if nutrition wasn’t about one-size-fits-all diets, but about listening to your own body? Maren Le Calvez is studying to become a clinical nutritionist while working at web design studio HNDRX — and she’s already turning her passion into practice. With a holistic, individual approach that recognises every body is different, Maren especially wants to focus on women’s health. She started out offering koha-based consultations and is now carefully building her own business, keeping her services

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23:41

Building a Colourful Niche Fitness Studio

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2025/08/11

What does it take to turn a love of movement into a vibrant, one-of-a-kind fitness community? This week on How to Make It Work, we meet Birgit Junni-Rietkerk, the beat-loving founder of Booty Wonderland in Raglan. From her Dutch roots to teaching high-energy classes at 30 weeks pregnant, Birgit shares how she built a safe and inclusive space where fitness meets fun.

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29:16

Developing an Agri-Tech App

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2025/08/04

Weight a minute… can your iPhone really weigh a cow? Turns out, yes it can. In this episode, I chat with Dan Bull and Daniel Stuart-Jones, two Raglan locals who’ve built Scanabull, a game-changing app that uses 3D imaging and AI to weigh cattle—no crates, no stress. We dive into how it works, what it could mean for farmers and the meat industry, and what it’s like building cutting-edge agri-tech from the wild west coast of New Zealand.

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31:01

Freelance Journalism

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2025/07/21

What if your words could help shape a better world? Monica Evans is a Raglan-based writer whose storytelling bridges science, community, and environment. With bylines in Mongabay, Biographic, and Atlas Obscura, and experience working with global research institutes, Monica brings big-picture issues to life through compelling journalism. In this episode, we talk about the realities of freelancing, writing for impact, and making a meaningful career from a small town on the wild west coast.

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25:10

Profit-for-Purpose Doggy Daycare

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2025/07/14

New Zealand's first profit-for-purpose doggy daycare opening soon, here in Raglan! In this episode, Cindy Randall, the powerhouse behind Floofsters, talks about how the doggy daycare will provide fun and safe care for local dogs while giving back: 100 percent of the profits go toward supporting animal welfare across Aotearoa. It is a project with heart, purpose, and a whole lot of wagging tails.

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43:34

Podcasting

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2025/07/07

What does it take to turn a love of audio into a thriving business? Kane Power has just done that -- from working on sound files of legendary musicians to editing thousands of podcast episodes from his Raglan studio. In this episode, we talk about the art and science of podcast production, why great sound matters, and building a creative business from Raglan to the world. Kane Power knows how to make it sound good.

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