PRINS is back for Part 2 — and this time, she’s telling the stories that never made it into Part 1.
In this episode of Golden Glimmers, she opens up about the moments that shaped her, the lessons learned behind the scenes, and the truths she’s finally ready to share. It’s raw, real, and full of the kind of honesty that reminds us why her journey resonates so deeply.
From career highs to personal revelations, this conversation goes where few do — beyond the highlight reel and into what it really takes to stand tall in the spotlight.
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Hosted by Zoey Tomlinson Rout — Golden Glimmers: conversations that shine light behind the scenes.
In this episode of Golden Glimmers, I sit down with former Christchurch Mayor and long-serving Cabinet Minister Lianne Dalziel for a raw and powerful kōrero about leadership, resilience, and what it truly means to serve.
Lianne shares openly about:
Her journey through national politics and local government
Leading Christchurch through its most challenging years post-earthquake
The personal cost of public service
Mentorship, reinvention, and staying grounded through life’s biggest curveballs
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating leadership, purpose, or change — and especially for those curious about what happens after high-profile roles fade from the spotlight.
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Zoey reconnects with civil engineer Elena Hoffman, a project manager and mum of two who has built roads across the South Island. With experience on both the contractor and client sides, Elena shares her journey through the world of infrastructure, leadership, and life as a woman in a male-dominated field. This episode is an honest look at career, family, and forging your own path in a demanding industry
In this episode of Golden Glimmers, I sit down with the incredible Deryl Penjueli — People & Culture Manager, mum of three, founder of Koko Active, and one of the most grounded, inspiring women I know.
We talk about growing up on a sheep and beef farm, being one of four sisters, early career lessons (including getting fired!), bold leadership, building businesses, grief and resilience, and what it means to lead with heart.
This is an honest, warm, and powerful convo you don’t want to miss.
Listen if you love:
Women in leadership
Career and motherhood
Real stories of growth and grit
HR, people & culture insights
Female founders and entrepreneurs
Stories of resilience and personal growth
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In this captivating continuation, Brooke Henderson shares more of her incredible journey. We delve into her experiences in marketing with the Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby, navigating redundancy, and the brave leap into entrepreneurship. Brooke opens up about the emotional toll of these transitions, discussing mental health and depression with honesty and empathy, reminding us all that we are not alone. This episode is packed with inspiration, resilience, and real talk—don't miss it!
This session was SO good that we have decided to do a Part 1 and 2, because how on earth can you discuss your upbringing including a few moves, loss of a best friend to the Canterbury Earthquake, parents' separation, own divorce, having the courage to leave a 'dream job' and so much more within a 55 minute session? Not possible.
I met Sonja a few years ago when I reached out to her asking if I could help with the fashion shows. Fast forward to today and we have now done lots of shows together across the South Island and its always a highlight of my year. Son is a multi talented performer, she has traveled the world and has some incredible stories. I learnt so much about her and I walked away loving and admiring her even more.
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Felicity is a fellow small town girl, was born and raised in Timaru. We met each other working backstage at the Breast Cancer Cure Fashion shows a few years ago and just clicked. She is a business owner, musician, local personality, MC and host, show creative director, World of Wearable Arts Finalist and so much more. Felicity is vibrant and energetic but also creates a warm and grounding feeling everywhere she goes. Listen as she speaks honestly about her journey through lifes highs and lows.
An absolute pleasure and a highlight of my year has been sitting down with my friend Nat and talking about her journey. Natacha talks openly about her early days and childhood and life before the big move. She talks about the way she felt as she navigated the twists and turns of life.
Nat has been driven since a young age and continues to challenge herself, learn and grow. We laugh. We gasp, we get a little deep.
Thank you Nat for being my very first guest and making the experience feel SO RIGHT.