Episode //007 of the Unshakable Leaders 100 Series

In this honest, grounded, and free flowing kōrero, I sit down with Cory Ratahi — creator of The Chew Queenstown Podcast, the man behind @arrowtowndad on TikTok, and a true Tāhuna legend. Cory is known for his humour and relatability, but beneath that is a deep commitment to culture, community, and showing up when it matters.

This conversation moves like it needed to. Cory and I co host, going back and forth on leadership that isn’t chosen, branded, or self appointed, but born from necessity. We talk about being Tangata Tiriti, reclaiming culture, and the long, non linear journey of reconnecting to who you are when colonisation, disconnection, and survival have shaped your early life.

Cory shares his journey of reclaiming te reo Māori, honouring his māmā's wishes, and how learning his language fundamentally changed who he is. He speaks openly about being a reluctant leader, not driven by ego or recognition, but by duty, opportunity, and responsibility to the community. Leadership, for Cory, is not a role. It is the work that needs doing when you are able to do it.

We explore:

💡 Leadership as duty, not identity, and what it means to lead because someone has to
💡 Reclaiming culture and language as an act of healing, belonging, and self respect
💡 Tangata Tiriti, shared responsibility, and creating safe spaces for learning without fear or perfection

This episode is a reminder that leadership often looks quiet, practical, and deeply relational. It grows from care, grief, responsibility, and love for community. If you’ve ever questioned whether you are a leader, this kōrero gently but clearly shows that leadership often finds us before we ever name it.

Have a listen, subscribe, and share with someone who leads without calling it leadership. Reach out to @gemmarosepeacock on socials and tell me which part of the conversation stayed with you.

📌 Find Cory
🔗 The Chew Queenstown Podcast on Youtube
📱 TikTok & IG: @arrowtowndad

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Episode //006 of the Unshakable Leaders 100 Series

💛 This episode touches briefly on suicide and mental health. Please listen with care and reach out for support if it brings anything up for you. 💛

In this grounded and deeply real conversation, I sit down with Nerida Mills, a Psychosomatic Master, lover of human behaviour, and founder of the Life as Medicine philosophy and coach certification. Based in Perth, WA, she shares her mission to minimise unnecessary suffering in the world by helping people see that life is always guiding us through the challenges and pain points of everyday experience, the breadcrumbs leading us home.

Nerida’s message is both practical and spiritual: life isn’t punishing us; it’s preparing us. Every challenge carries the lesson we need next, and when we learn to listen rather than resist, we spend less time in suffering and more time in grace. She also shares her own healing journey of living with undiagnosed Lyme disease for nearly two decades before finally discovering it and going on to cure it. Her story is a testament to the body’s capacity to heal and her belief that transformation happens when we work with life, not against it.

We explore:

💡 Life as Medicine in practice, using everyday experiences as pathways to growth and healing
💡 Boundaries as a lever for influence, and how stronger boundaries create grounded, authentic leadership
💡 Integration over performance, and why real leaders live the work, not just talk about it

If you’ve ever felt shaken, disconnected from your body, or unsure of your path, this conversation will remind you that leadership is innate, challenge is your teacher, and your life is medicine.

📌 Find Nerida
🔗 neridamills.com | IG + FB: @neridamills
📖 Life as Medicine — her debut book, coming soon (join the early release list on her website)

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**Side note: We are back! I lost my voice for a few weeks hence the gap between episode**

Episode //005 of the Unshakable Leaders 100 Series

In this empowering and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Stacey Adams, a money coach who knows what it means to stay quiet and what it takes to finally speak up.

Stacey shares openly about her journey of finding her voice, the lessons she uncovered about her mum since her recent passing, and how both silence and support shaped the way she now leads. From personal challenges to bold breakthroughs, her story is one of courage, healing, and turning lived experience into leadership.

We explore:

💡 What it really means to speak up boldly in life and leadership
💡 The money stories that hold so many of us back and how to break free
💡 The wisdom Stacey discovered about her mum after her passing and how it deepened her own journey
💡 How Stacey turned her experiences into a mission to help others
💡 Why money is not just about numbers but about voice, value, and freedom
💡 Practical shifts to create more space, confidence, and empowerment with money

Whether you have struggled to speak up, wrestled with your own money story, or you are ready to step into more freedom and confidence, Stacey’s episode will leave you inspired and reminded that change begins when we use our voice.


📌 Find Stacey
🔗staceyadams.co.nz or on IG @staceyadams_moneycoach

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