What's Your Why

Women are the heart and soul of this world. “What's Your Why" asks women why they do what they do, why they keep persevering despite adversity and why their purpose is meaningful to them. We talk to women from all over the Waikato about their experiences as they share valuable pockets of knowledge they have picked up along the way. This podcast is run by the YWCA Hamilton – an organisation dedicated to empowering, inspiring and elevating women to achieve success in whatever ways that look like to her. We are a community-based organisation in Kirikiriroa and we are here to support women through whatever part of our journey they are on. We hope after listening you remember that we are all beautiful, strong, resilient, and empathetic. Our strength lies in who we are, what we stand for and our ability to relate to one another. Collectively, as self-assured women, we can change the world together.

What's Your Why - Julia - 26-04-2024

In Julia’s final episode as host of What’s Your Why, she shares about her time at the YWCA and gives a little behind the scenes of the podcast. Plus after asking multiple guests these questions, she finally gets to answer them herself!

04-26
27:03

What's Your Why - Alna - 18-04-2024

Today Julia interviews her mum in a very special episode. Julia's mum, Alna, talks about her job as a primary school teacher and her love for family.

04-19
28:20

What's Your Why - Dani - 12-04-2024

Dani is living life to the fullest despite what her doctors told her parents when she was a baby. Dani shares what life is like with cerebral palsy and also complete hearing loss resulting in needing cochlear implants.

04-12
27:58

What's Your Why - Paisley - 05-04-2024

Paisley is super passionate about her career in the heritage and archology sector. Paisley tells Julia how she followed her gut and ignored societies expectations to follow her passions.

04-04
28:28

What's Your Why - Quartney - 29-03-2024

Quartney is super passionate about making sure she feels good and happy. Stemming from a life & death moment in Quartney's life, she chooses to do the things that make her happy!

03-28
28:26

What's Your Why - Annette - 22-03-2024

Annette is passionate about helping people and has a super strong family focus! Annette tells Julia about her journey with endometriosis, infertility struggles and also the process of adopting her daughter.

03-21
28:19

What's Your Why - Olivia - 14-03-2024

Olivia just graduated from Waikato University with a Psychology degree. She is super passionate about helping people and talks to Julia about what her thoughts are on life at university plus life after graduation.

03-14
27:55

What's Your Why - Oceane - 08-03-2024

Oceane is super passionate about her Netball career and about sharing how she got there. It hasn't been a straight forward journey, but despite all the set backs she's still pushing forward and living her dream.

03-07
28:06

What's Your Why - Cassidy - 01-03-2024

Cassidy is super passionate about people! She a people person who loves to talk to anyone. Cassidy shares how she has learnt to take care of her self while also using her gift of compassion for others.

02-29
28:28

What's Your Why - Morgana - 23-02-2024

Morgana's 'why' is helping others find their 'why'! Morgana tells Julia all about how her studies and jobs have lead her to this realisation.

02-22
28:24

What's Your Why - Sara - 16-02-2024

Sara is super passionate about mental health, mental fitness and all things related to helping people through tough times in their life! Sara tells Julia about how different life experiences have shaped her why in life. * Trigger Warning- this episode contains chats about mental health, suicide and domestic abuse. Please listen at your own discretion.

02-15
27:56

What's Your Why - Jenni - 09-02-2024

Jenni is the new Board President at the YWCA of Hamilton! Jenni and Julia chat about all of Jenni’s different roles she holds at the moment and also what her biggest lessons have been as a woman in leadership.

02-08
28:11

What's Your Why - Laia - 02-02-2024

Laia is the founder and director of Siora! Laia speaks of her experiences moving to New Zealand and her experiences in starting her business. Listen to this episode to hear all about the ethos of Siora.

02-01
28:28

What's Your Why - Gemma - 25-01-2024

Gemma is a passionate about Breathwork and Meditation. Through her small business Gemma supports her clients to heal from their past and bring peace, purpose and joy into their lives! Gemma speaks about her passions and you can hear how she lives by what she teaches!

01-25
28:28

What's Your Why - Sarah S - 19-01-2024

Sarah works for Recreate in Hamilton and she tells Julia about her role. Sarah talks about her love for what she does!

01-18
25:58

What's Your Why - Vira - 12-01-2024

Vira is one of the YWCA Auckland’s Y25 cohort! Vira is all about arts and advocacy. Plus she is passionate about being that representation in leadership positions that she needed when she was younger.

01-11
28:19

What's Your Why - Sarah K - 05-01-2024

Sarah is one of the YWCA Auckland’s Y25 cohort! Sarah is a super driven and passionate young women who is making a difference in her community. Sarah Tells Julia about her podcast that is designed to help young people with financial literacy.

01-04
28:21

What's Your Why - Mayor Paula - 29-12-2023

LIVE RECORDING! For the 100th episode, the YWCA hosted a dinner party and Julia recorded this episode with Mayor of Hamilton, Paula Southgate on stage. This episode is all about Paula Southgate and her journey to where she is today. The live audience loved this episode, and you will too!

12-28
27:42

What's Your Why - Holly - 22-12-2023

Holly is making a difference in Kirikiriroa and is super passionate about understanding people. Her work in our community is extensive and she truly walks the talk!

12-21
28:15

What's Your Why - Janey 15-12-2023

Janey is a Commercial Lawyer doing her thing though her business JH Law. She chats to Julia about her business and the things she has learnd, plus the story behind JH Law's amazing social media content.

12-14
28:07

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