Career Conversations
Ideas, stories and practical tools for navigating your career
Career Conversations shares the stories behind remarkable careers. Some women knew exactly where they were headed. Others changed direction entirely. Some founded businesses, others transformed organisations, communities and industries. Every conversation offers a different perspective on work, leadership and finding your own way.
Originally published between 2018 and 2021, these conversations have been lightly edited for readability and updated where possible to reflect where each person is today.
Leadership
Career Change
Confidence
Entrepreneurship
Money
Wellbeing
Women at Work
Creativity
Purpose
STEM
Governance
Communication
Networking
Melissa Gollan
Founder, RIP Global
Wellington, New Zealand
Melissa Gollan didn't expect her career to take the path it did. After working towards a future in policing, an unexpected life event forced her to rethink everything. Today, she's the founder of fintech company RIP Global, championing women in business and innovation.
Brough Johnson
Film and Television Editor, Founder of Narrative Muse
Auckland, New Zealand
Award-winning film and television editor Brough Johnson has spent her career telling stories from behind the camera. She's also passionate about creating more opportunities for women in the screen industry, where representation matters as much behind the lens as in front of it.
Charmaine Nguru
Media and Events Leader
Media and Events Leader
From chef training to radio, television and leading major events, Charmaine Nguru's career proves that no experience is ever wasted. Her story is about continuous learning, staying adaptable and redefining what success looks like as life and work evolve around you.
Rawinia Rimene
Founder, Girl Native
Ōpōtiki, New Zealand
Rawinia Rimene's journey hasn't been straightforward. A high school dropout and young mum, she transformed her life to build Girl Native, a skincare and makeup brand grounded in confidence, culture and entrepreneurship. Her story is one of resilience and refusing to let your past define your future.
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