In this episode, Mata from Aotearoa, a Maori woman, discusses how she went from a one-room hut in poverty to a successful life as a mother, spouse, and career-woman. Please join us in this fascinating journey.

00:00-Introduction to episode

0:36-Introduction to guest

00:52-Mata's identity & earliest memories

17:12-Death of Mata's dad

30:47-Mata's new home

36:12-Mata's school years

54:03-Mata's years in Australia

66:09-Mata's career track

85:27-Cultural attitudes

93:15-Views on parenting styles

97:13-Mata's final thoughts

98:13-Wrap-up

Kim's suggested playlist for this episode (with songs found on Spotify)

Pakarekare Ana (Maori Tribe)

We Are Family (Sister Sledge)

Pope E Tangi Ana Tama Ki Te Kai Mana (Maori)

Whakaria Mai (The Kiwi Sound)

Life is a Highway (Rascal Flatts)

Stairway to Heaven (Payton Howard)

I am Woman (Helen Reddy)

Let Me Be Myself (3 Doors Down)

Teach Your Children (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)

Poi E (Patea Maori Club)