Heritage to Horizon

This podcast is a journey through time and stories, where our speakers explore what lies ahead, the challenges that lay behind, and the lessons learned along the way. 

Ep #9 Wealth - What Is It Anyway?

Featuring Joy Shivas

A leadership coach and organizational anthropologist, Beth shares her unique insights on building resilient, supportive communities within organizations and beyond. From her personal journey of seeking community to the impactful ways in which we can foster interconnectedness at work and in our personal lives, this conversation unveils the profound impact of genuine relationships on our well-being and success. Join us as we explore why thriving together is not just about being in the same space but about creating spaces of trust, mutual support, and true belonging. Whether you're feeling disconnected or looking to deepen your community ties, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice to enhance your connected life. Tune in to rediscover the power of community and learn how small, intentional actions can create a ripple effect of positive change.

Ep #8 Community and Connectedness 

Featuring Beth Gervase

A leadership coach and organizational anthropologist, Beth shares her unique insights on building resilient, supportive communities within organizations and beyond. From her personal journey of seeking community to the impactful ways in which we can foster interconnectedness at work and in our personal lives, this conversation unveils the profound impact of genuine relationships on our well-being and success. Join us as we explore why thriving together is not just about being in the same space but about creating spaces of trust, mutual support, and true belonging. Whether you're feeling disconnected or looking to deepen your community ties, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice to enhance your connected life. Tune in to rediscover the power of community and learn how small, intentional actions can create a ripple effect of positive change.

Ep #7 Gratitude: Thriving in Life & Relationships 

Featuring Sheree Hannah

A dive deep into the transformative power of gratitude with Sheree Hannah from Sheree Hannah Wellness. In this episode, Sheree shares her expert insights on holistic wellness, revealing how gratitude significantly enhances our mental and physical well-being. Discover the science behind gratitude, including its ability to reduce inflammation, improve immune response, and even lower the risk of heart disease. Learn practical strategies for integrating gratitude into daily life, fostering resilience, and cultivating a growth mindset. Whether you're seeking to enhance personal relationships or boost professional productivity, this discussion provides actionable tips and profound wisdom on making gratitude a life-changing practice. Tune in to empower your journey towards a more fulfilled and joyful life.

Ep #6 Forging Your Own Path

Featuring Elina Lechtchinski

Join us as we sit down with Elina Lechtchinski, who shares her compelling story of moving to New Zealand at a young age and her parents rising through challenges to become one of the country’s top real estate agents and a successful property developer. In this conversation, Elina delves into the values instilled by her family, the significance of hard work, and the importance of creating one's identity in the face of adversity. Discover how Elina's journey of self-discovery and resilience has shaped her approach to business and life, providing insights into the power of personal history in forging a successful future for www.projectseven.co.nz

Ep #5 Purpose and success

Featuring Antony Elliot

This week, our host Sandy is joined by Antony Elliot, known affectionately as Antz, who shares his compelling journey from unexpected fatherhood to reshaping his family business amidst personal and professional upheaval. Delve into a conversation that covers the highs and lows of pursuing success, the pivotal moments that redefine our life's goals, and the profound impact of personal relationships on our definitions of achievement. Antony's story offers a raw and real perspective on balancing life's challenges with ambition, highlighting the essential role of purpose in navigating the journey to personal fulfilment and legacy building. Whether you're reevaluating your own goals or seeking inspiration to overcome obstacles, this episode promises valuable insights and the encouragement to think long-term.

Ep #4 Silence Isn't always golden

Featuring Emma Kilpatrick

Sandy and Emma, the Event Centre Manager at Akarana Hyundai Marine Sports Centre, delve into the critical topic of family communication. Emma shares insights on how families can strengthen their bonds by consciously engaging in meaningful conversations about values, expectations, and the attributes they hope to see in future generations. Emma underscores the challenges many families face in finding time for these important discussions amidst the hustle of daily life, using personal anecdotes to illustrate how easy it is to get caught up in routine interactions that focus on logistics rather than deeper connections. She offers practical advice for families to initiate and sustain conversations that not only outline expectations but also foster understanding and cohesion among family members. Listeners will learn about the significance of identifying and expressing core family values and how these conversations can prevent misunderstandings and conflicts, particularly during transitional life events. Emma also emphasises the importance of equipping children with the skills to express themselves and resolve conflicts, noting that these abilities are crucial for personal and family growth. This episode serves as a reminder of the profound impact that intentional communication can have on strengthening family ties and ensuring that core values are passed down through generations, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their family relationships and create a lasting legacy.

Ep #3 Preserving Your Story to Guide the future

Featuring Kasia Flanagan

Join us in Episode 3 of "Heritage to Horizon" as we explore the power of storytelling in legacy preservation with Kasia Flanagan. With her unique insights as a historian and entrepreneur, Kasia discusses the transformative impact of documenting family stories on personal identity and multigenerational connections. Discover how qualitative capital—our values, beliefs, and personal histories—plays a crucial role alongside financial inheritance in building lasting legacies. This episode offers a profound look at how preserving family narratives can guide future generations, fostering resilience and a deeper understanding of one's heritage.

Ep #2 Crafting Legacies

Featuring Kevin Simms

In this inspiring episode of Heritage to Horizon, Sandy is joined by Kevin Sims, a behind-the-scenes master of presentation speaking. Kevin interviews Sandy as she shares her personal and professional journey, highlighting the transformative period of recovery following a major spinal surgery that led her to reevaluate her life's purpose.

This episode delves into the profound impact of blending personal values with professional endeavours and how this integration is essential for building sustainable legacies. Sandy discusses the importance of human capital in family enterprises and her role as an "Intergenerational Conductor," facilitating conversations that bridge multiple generations. The discussion also covers the challenges and rewards of aligning family values with business practices to ensure that personal legacies and family enterprises not only survive but thrive across generations.

Ep #1 Beginning the Journey

Featuring Nicky Tuck

In our very first episode Sandy introduces the reasons behind creating the podcast. She has a quick chat with Nicky Tuck, the GM at Akarana Marine Sports Charitable Trust who have helped make recording possible through their generosity in lending space at the Hyundai Marine Sports Centre. 

Nicky reflects their mission to provide safe pathways to the sea for all, and to connect our community to a more fun, active lifestyle. This is as well as their goals to provide a safe, accessible environment in which our people can explore some of Aotearoa New Zealand's most valuable taonga (treasure): our moana (sea) and whenua (land). They actively promote non-profit water safety education and recreation opportunities, and build stronger community connections via their inclusive marine-based multi-sport facility.