KINDNESS WARRIORS

Hey there, hi there, ho there! I've missed y'all! Today we catch up on the past few weeks of travel and inspiration and creation and WERK. And, we talk about the importance of deep friendship, logging off of social media, shadowbans, and showing up for each other. As always, thank you for showing up here. I appreciate your time & engaged feedback. Cass

February is #PrideMonth in the Southern Hemisphere and if anyone loves a rainbow-laden-world, it's me! In this episode I touch on WHY I love PRIDE, but, more importantly how YOU can be a great ally. We are family and love wins. Happy Pride, fam. Thank you for your love and allowing others to be their most authentic selves.

From the moment we’re brought squealing and naked into this world we’re told stories. Lessons and parables and fairy tales and ethics and religion are handed down to us from generations before and we’re spoon-fed the hopes and dreams of others an are told that they are our hopes and dreams If we’re lucky we march to the beat of our own drum early. We wade through what we’re told and find nuggets of truth in made-up rules and then chase our own ideas of what happiness and fulfillment and success look like. If we’re good little rule-followers it takes years or decades to realize what’s meant for others isn’t made for us. Which brings me to hugging your haters and other bullshit advice from the cultural aether. Here are some of my favorite least-fave sayings that I reckon we could retire altogether. The more we interrogate the truth the more we realize there’s not much truth to anything. We just hear stuff and repeat it then our kids do the same and their kids after them… etc etc etc. In no particular order, let’s rethink and re-imagine these sayings, starting with "Hug Your Haters..."

In this episode we talk a bit about FOMO, JOMO, & supporting a big 'ol HOMO agenda online. We also dive deep into empty tanks, leading with love, and how Jacinda Ardern is the embodiment of kindness in action as the now outgoing Prime Minister of New Zealand. Heartcounts over headcounts. And badass women who deserve a rest before starting the next chapter - it's all here in this ep. TW: the sads 

Resolutions are made for breaking, intentions thrive in the making, and life is pure magic for the taking when you embrace these four simple (nuanced, gritty, courageous, creative, wild) ideas daily. Here's to you. Right here, right now. And, here are FOUR ways to move in the direction that truly moves your heart. As always, thanks for joining me on this #KindnessWarrior journey called life. Cass https://cassieroma.substack.com

Not every year-in-review article or podcast is equal. And, this one is pretty gritty. Yes, of course I cry. Yes, of course I make mistakes. And yes, of course I am stoked that you're here and engaged and listening. Here's to all of us, the ones who made it another trip around the sun. The ones who keep our chins up and our spirits light. THANK YOU for everything this year. I'll see you back in 2023. Cass

Howdy Kindness Warriors! How are you this week? Are you winning? Is your cup empty? We're sprinting towards the end of another wild, fast, confusing, beautiful year. And, as always, we're also running headlong into burnout. In this episode of the fourth season of Kindness Warriors I table the idea that maybe mayhem isn't the best way to live as we head into the silly season. Maybe we’re moving too fast too often. Maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't hustle hard anymore. Maybe a better way is to HUSTLE EASY instead. Dive on in as I talk about the #EmptyCupClub, dodging burnout, and setting yourself up for settling into a festive season slowdown. As always, thank you for your time and attention and kind/engaged feedback. I truly appreciate you and the connections we're building in our Kindness Warriors community. I have a new Substack that you can subscribe to here: https://cassieroma.substack.com! I've opened up all of the content right now to FREE subs and visitors and have also added the option of monthly or annual paid subscriptions - because, every little bit helps. See y'all again next week! Cass Instagram: www.instagram.com/cassieroma Twitter: www.twitter.com/cassieroma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassieroma/ Bookings & Consulting: www.cassieromaco.com  EPISODE OUTLINE What is hustle easy? - checking in with yourself (& others): check engine lights - intention: be intentional, set intentions, work & play with intent - boundaries: feeling the motion getting too much, tell yourself to slow down - allowing yourself to make time to play, read, write, create, learn, play - know that there'll be moments of sprinting & allowing for moments to catch your breath THREE THINGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS 1) it's okay to take time out for you (walk... meditation in motion, or sit still, HYDRATE, listen to music, wander, wonder, ponder... see what it feels like to do nothing, to not have to MAKE or PRODUCE or feel VALUE through what your work is) 2) you do not have to go anywhere that feels unsafe ... you don't have to participate in buying, being, or bringing anything other than your own self to the proverbial table 3) Triggers: FOOD/ MONEY/ TIME

In today's episode we're talking connection, filling up our tanks, when to say "YES!" (and when not to), and taking a NO ASSHOLE approach to life and interacting with others. We also talk about just how contagious connection is (science says so!) and filling our tanks at a time of year when tanks seem to always be either overflowing or empty. Thank you for listening to episode two, Kindness Warriors! Your kind and engaged feedback is, as always, welcome. Find me here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/cassieroma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassieroma/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/cassieroma Subscribe to my Substack: https://cassieroma.substack.com

It's been a while since the last #KindnessWarriors episode, and YEEEEEEEESH I've missed y'all. I've missed the conversations, the deep-dives, the awkward pauses, the silliness... all of it! So, why not start tip-toeing back into the land of connection and sitting together in conversation today? Seems like a great time to tip-toe and wax lyrical at the same time. Today I talk about data, music, art, social media FOMO, standing still, and remind all of us the EVERYTHING IS MADE UP. I repeat, EVERYTHING IS MADE UP. As always, thank you for joining me on this journey we all call life. It's a wild ride. And, it's better when we live it together. Go gently, stay curious, and be as brave as you need to be today! You can find me here: www.instagram.com/cassieroma, www.twitter.com/cassieroma and subscribe to my Substack here for more updates, information, poetry, and hawt takes. 

2020, WHAT A WILD RIDE! To wrap the year & the podcast up I've saved two absolute heavy-hitting-soul-sisters for last.  This conversation is absolute fire. The sound, not so much though - I take full responsibility for the echos in the room! We talk legacy, nurture, nature, & the power of connecting powerfully without being tethered to expectations. Wow, wow, wow. So, please look past the fizzle of the sound & find yourself lost in the sizzle of these two amazing women & their wisdom. Enjoy! Check out Jax & Kim here: https://www.unicornsandhandgrenades.com

I met Sally Chan on my 21st birthday on a Contiki Tour Bus departing Russel Square in London for 17 days spent whirling around the mainland of Europe. At the time, Sal was a recent graduate of USC & I was finishing up my time at UCSB.  From the moment we locked eyes (actually, from the moment Sal saved me from a rampaging bumblebee in Lucerne, Switzerland) we were soul-friends, sisters-in-arms, & the greatest of collaborators when it came to fun times & making memories together.  Fast-forward almost 20 years & two last names (well, two for me, one for her) & we're all grown up. Kinda.  This conversation gets at the heart of connection, of love, of understanding, & of understanding the power of visibility & access in society. I am so proud to call Sally my Chosen Family. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it with Sal.

In this conversation I have the extreme pleasure of talking to my friend, a fantastically talented multidisciplinary artist of Māori and Niue descent, Cora-Allan Wickliffe. Cora is currently working to revive the art-form of Hiapo. She is the Curator and Exhibitions Manager at the Corban Estate Arts Centre, is a founding member of BC COLLECTIVE and is a maker of Hiapo (Niuean Barkcloth). She has exhibited her work throughout Aotearoa and internationally including Australia, Niue, England and Canada. Her work is a part of major collections including The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Auckland War Memorial Museum and the Wallace Arts Trust. ​ Join us for good chats & deep learning about creativity, bringing passions to life, & enjoying the wild ride that is life.

Who doesn't love a powerful little list? We do! Especially when it is both a) short & b) full-to-bursting with heart-full tools & tips for staying mentally healthy & resilient That’s why, alongside many businesses, brands & people across Aotearoa, we’re throwing all of the support & love we can into supporting Mental Health Awareness Week #MHAWNZZ). This year’s BIG FIVE focus points for finding a healthy flow are below. Whether you practice them all daily or fit them in as you can, you’ve got this! We've got this. One day. One step. One conversation at a time. We’re all in this together. 1. WHANAU: Recharge with others/ Whiria te muka tangata 2. WAIRUA: Rediscover everyday wonder/ Whāia ngā mīharotanga o is rā 3. WHENUA: Return to nature/ Hono ki te taiao 4. TINANA: Refuel your body/ Whakamarohi i tō tinana 5. HINENGARO: Refresh your mind/ Whāngaia tō hinengaro https://www.mhaw.nz

In this episode of Kindness Warriors, I am like a kid in a candy store talking to my good friend & amazing human - double-gold medallist Olympian, Eric Murray. As always, Eric is open & honest about every question I throw at him. We cover family, high-performance sport, resilience, DIY, & giving back to the community. A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Eric for this banter session. Onya, friend. 

This episode is A RIPPER! Featuring radio DJ, creative mega-force, & media guru Astely Nathan - we get into the nitty gritty reality of lockdown life, of mental health, & of detoxing our digital lives. I learned so much from Ast in this beautiful conversation & am beyond proud of the work he is doing with his Kōrero 100 project. The world needs more people like Ast in it. Here's to strong, kind, compassionate men. So proud to share this conversation with you!

Under the influence. Over the influence. WHAT THE F*CK IS INFLUENCE ANYMORE? This conversation with the amazing Sam Levi was one heckuva fun deep dive into brands (personal & business), marketing (personal & business), & the world of social media that is seemingly consuming every single one of us. Sam talks openly & honestly about his life in the spotlight, starting anew in Melbourne, what his daily life is like behind the scenes, & how he finds silver linings in each day. Legend! Loved this chat so much. 

In this episode of the newly minted #KindnessWarriors podcast host Cassie Roma dives deep into the underworld of the dark web with three amazing humans from Auckland Creative & Digital Agency, FCB.  Peeling back the mystery on the Dark Web is something that's not only interesting, but also important to do. Listen in here as we wax lyrics on the good, the bad, & the ugly that our world-wide web has to offer.

In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I am joined by the fantabulous #KindnessWarrior, Catherine van der Meulen. Cath is bravery personified & is someone I look to for inspiration when it comes being my truest & most confident self. In our conversation we talk motherhood, entrepreneurship, finding who we are, & helping others to be as authentic as they can in in both personal & professional spheres. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it with Cath! https://entrepreneurialwomenwithpurpose.com

In this episode of #BenevolentBanter I am joined by Anna Dean & Angela Meyer of Double Denim, a kick-ass creative agency with women at the heart of what they do. In this episode we talk about everything from creative partnerships to home ownership to unpacking the "social" part of social media in a post-Covid19 world. What a pleasure it was to speak with these mana wāhine. And, how wonderful life is while they're in the world...  For more about Double Denim, go here: https://www.doubledenim.nz 

Pia Steiner is a magical human being. One part ray of human sunshine & one part badass bringer of diversity & inclusion (as well as many other parts that make up a whole awesome human being), Pia is a force to be reckoned with.  In this podcast we talk about all of the things people really aren't "supposed to talk about" in public. Things like equality, politics, corporate responsibility towards their people, & being pug mommies. As the Inclusion and Diversity Manager at Kiwibank, Pia has dedicated her life & her profession to ensuring others are given not just a place at the proverbial table, but a voice to be heard there as well. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do!