We have the amazing Ihra Soriano join us this week! Ihra is 27, a lash technician, makeup artist and and an all round BOSS. She talks with Dani and Tai about her story of toxic relationships, bullying and bouncing back. Thank you or sharing, Ihra! 

Hopecast Episode 10 - Ross Nansen This week Ross Nansen, a talented musician from Auckland, digs deep and bravely elaborates on his most darkest hours and what saved his life.    Thank you for sharing Ross! 👏❤

Hopecast - Episode 9 Disclaimer- this episode mentions suicide, depression, anxiety and body image issues. Kristine Green is a yoga teacher at aiflows and a fitness trainer at Shane Cameron Boxing. Kris  openly shares her story on battling with depression for most her life, body dysmorphia and anxiety. Kristine touches on ways she manages her mental health and what her life looks life now. Thank you Kris! You are hope 🤍

Hopecast - Episode 8 Rob Gaitau sits down with Tai and Dani this week. He shares his powerful journey with anxiety and depression over the last two years, the cultural and societal pressures of discussing mental health and what gets him through. Thank you for sharing Rob!

Hopecast - Episode 7 This week, I Am Hope ambassador Jas Worthington sits down with Kahlia and Sela.  Jas bravely opens up about losing her father at a young age, her journey through teenage hood and how she got involved helping others through sharing her story.  Thank you for joining us Jas!  Keep up the good work.  We're proud of you! 

Hopecast - Episode 6 After having rheumatic fever as a teenager, Andrew Fiu has since had 5 open heart surgeries. Andrew shares with the boys what his journey has entailed and what it looks like for him now. It was an honour to hear your story Andrew, thank you for sharing. You’re an inspiration

Hopecast - Episode 5  Tyree Tautogia joins Tai and Sela on the couch this week. Tyree shares his journey of recovery, parenthood and what changed his outlook on life. Thank you for sharing, Ty. Keep being that HOPE!

Hopecast - Episode 4 DISCLAIMER. This video contains discussion of anxiety and self harm. This week, Tegan Yorwarth shares her mental health journey with Dani and Kahlia. Tegan opens up about dealing with her anxiety and depression, the power of vulnerability and how she got through her darkest days. Thank you for joining us Tegan, you're amazing.

Hopecast - Episode 3 Our friend and part of the Hopecast team, Lui Vilisoni touches on finding purpose, expectations, and the importance of normalising vulnerability among men, with Tai tupou and Sela Alo. "When you share your weaknesses, you share your vulnerability. When you share your vulnerability, you show your strengths." Thank you Lui

Hopecast - Episode 2 The awesome Kyan Alo had an insightful chat with Sela Alo and Tai Tupou about the pressures of social media and it’s affects on youths mental health. Thank you Kyan Alo ❤️ You’re the man!