
Entrepreneur Talks by Harshmeen Kaur
By Entrepreneur Talks by Harshmeen Kaur

Entrepreneur Talks by Harshmeen KaurAug 06, 2021
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Chats with Jason Starbuck- Entrepreneur from USA ]
Over the last 14 years, Jason Starbuck has created multiple web developments, owned 7 e-commerce stores, traveled to 13 countries, built a highly efficient call center, hired over 350 outsourced applicants across multiple continents, and has generated millions of dollars through lead gen and e-commerce.

Chats with NZ Influencer Timara Rapana also known as Sagisis_tee
Welcome to our interview with the amazing Timara Rapana, known as Sagisis_tee on her online platforms as an influencer. Timara describes herself as a confident mum that enjoys helping others to feel empowered and feel comfortable in their own skin. Timara points out that being an influencer is more than the stereotype, it’s about creating a community where people feel safe and even empowered to be themselves. Join us as we chat more with Timara about what she does for her communities around her online & offline. Find Timara here: Instagram: @sagisis_tee Tiktok: @sagisis_tee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sagisistee INTRODUCTION: -Tell us something about you, who is Timara Ripana? (@1:20) -What do you do professionally? (@1:45) ABOUT TIMARA’S JOURNEY:: -What do you think about being an influencer? (@3:00) -When did you start your journey on your social media platform? How long have you been an influencer? (@3:40) - How did you start? What was your main inspiration to start being an influencer? (@5:10) -What type of communities are you linked with right now? What are you doing for them? (@5:30) -What is your long term plan? @(7:25) -Tell me about your family (@8:45) -When you started, how did you overcome your anxiety and what other people are going to think, all of the judgment? (@9:15) HOW TO CONTACT?: -If somebody wants to contact you, who should they talk to? (@11:25) -Are we working well together? (@12:10) TAKEAWAYS: -What are 5 rules/ motivations from SAGISIS_TEE? (@13:45) Check out my last video here: Kōkiri Accelerating Māori Entrepreneurs - Harshmeen Kaur Vlog 44 https://youtu.be/q2b9WUc4qxA DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS8RRYFaPkJhe7r0e1Ir08g https://nz.linkedin.com/in/harshmeen-kaur-96944358 https://www.instagram.com/harshmeen.kaur/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/Harshmeen4Kaur https://www.facebook.com/pg/Harshmeen4Kaur/posts/?ref=page_internal https://www.tiktok.com/@harshmeen.kaur? #HarshmeenKaur #interview #aotearoa #newzealand #nz #nzinfluencer #influencer #bodypositivity #empowerwomen #womenempowerment #dance #community #inspire #empowerment #tiktok #funny #nzculture #mum

Chats with NZ Influencer Timara Rapana also known as Sagisis_tee
Welcome to our interview with the amazing Timara Rapana, known as Sagisis_tee on her online platforms as an influencer. Timara describes herself as a confident mum that enjoys helping others to feel empowered and feel comfortable in their own skin. Timara points out that being an influencer is more than the stereotype, it’s about creating a community where people feel safe and even empowered to be themselves. Join us as we chat more with Timara about what she does for her communities around her online & offline. Find Timara here: Instagram: @sagisis_tee Tiktok: @sagisis_tee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sagisistee INTRODUCTION: -Tell us something about you, who is Timara Ripana? (@1:20) -What do you do professionally? (@1:45) ABOUT TIMARA’S JOURNEY:: -What do you think about being an influencer? (@3:00) -When did you start your journey on your social media platform? How long have you been an influencer? (@3:40) - How did you start? What was your main inspiration to start being an influencer? (@5:10) -What type of communities are you linked with right now? What are you doing for them? (@5:30) -What is your long term plan? @(7:25) -Tell me about your family (@8:45) -When you started, how did you overcome your anxiety and what other people are going to think, all of the judgment? (@9:15) HOW TO CONTACT?: -If somebody wants to contact you, who should they talk to? (@11:25) -Are we working well together? (@12:10) TAKEAWAYS: -What are 5 rules/ motivations from SAGISIS_TEE? (@13:45)

Kōkiri Accelerating Māori Entrepreneurs
WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2
I am very happy to introduce the business Kōkiri and their team Ian, Bobby and Sara. Sara describes Kōkiri as a kaupapa Māori business accelerator, that helps take businesses from its early stages to as close to investment ready as possible. Kōkiri exists to increase Māori participation in the eco-system of start ups here in Aotearoa! Thank you to this amazing team for sharing their experience and for supporting Māori businesses to grow and be seen here in Aotearoa.
Kōkiri will allow 10 ventures will be accepted into the 2022 programme, gaining access to Aotearoa’s dedicated Māori business accelerator with access to start-up mentors, coaches, investor networks plus a $10,000 start-up grant.
Want to learn more about the support that Kōkiri provides our Māori start up businesses?
You can find Kōkiri website here: https://kokiri.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KokiriNZ/

Lynnaire Johnstone Linkedin PRO & Best Selling Author
WELCOME!!! Thank you for joining our interview today introducing the amazing Lynnaire Johnstone. Lynnaire is an International LinkedIn authority and bestselling author creating compelling LinkedIn profiles and LinkedIn marketing, training, and coaching available. Lynnaire share's her love for writing, how this has influenced her over the years, and how this has contributed to her success.
Thank you Lynnaire for sharing such VALUABLE tips about Linkedin.

Jason Dawson from The Mighty Waikato Tourism NZ
WELCOME!!! Thank you for joining our interview today with Jason Dawson - Chief Executive at The Mighty Waikato.
Jason Dawson shares the experiences that The Mighty Waikato has to provide. Some of these experiences include beautiful landscapes, exciting adventures, and great food. One thing that differentiates NZ from all other countries is the people here - because of this, we attract great numbers in tourism from overseas, and look at how we are now going to promote domestic travel within NZ.
Jason goes into a discussion about how our NZ businesses navigate our way through Covid, how small businesses are affected, events, the support being provided to ensure everyone's safety, and how we are now seeing the rise of engaging and celebrating our Maori culture as the next focus in NZ.

Inspiration with Soul Bound & Daria Butterer - NZ Wedding Planner
WELCOME! Thank you for joining today's interview with wedding planner Daria Butterer the founder of Soul Bound.
Daria Butterer share's her love for being involved with beautiful celebrations and helping people have the wedding of their dreams. Today we go in-depth about her experience, including how she started, what her journey as a wedding planner looks like, and finally her advice for the bride & groom about to get married.

Experienced business leader Sameer Handa - Entrepreneurial Journey
WELCOME! Thank you for joining my interview today with the very successful entrepreneur Sameer Handa.
Sameer is a Mechanical Engineer by trade with an MBA from Sydney University. Sameer has extensive experience in management and leadership roles in various countries through several industries. Sameer possesses good knowledge and understanding of international trade through his work experience in the Middle East, Fiji, India, Australia, and New Zealand.
In today's interview, Sameer Handa share’s his entrepreneurial journey including where he started, how he grew within his roles, and his personal advice.

NZ Economy and house reviews with Economist Tony Alexander
WELCOME, EVERYONE!!! Thank you for joining our interview today with Economist Tony Alexander.
Today we discuss one of NZ's biggest concerns - our current economy and housing & what this may look like in the near future. Tony share's his journey, background experience, and his current views towards our economy for employees and employers as well as an in-depth conversation about housing within NZ.
Tony you have been excellent to speak to, thank you for sharing very important and relevant information about today's economy.
Find Tony Alexander here:
Website: http://www.tonyalexander.nz/
Website: https://www.markprior.co.nz/tonys-view/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-alex...

GREEN DINNER TABLE sharing delicious vegan meals with NZ
WELCOME & Thank you for joining our interview today discussing GREEN DINNER TABLE- with Tom & Chris.
Tom & Chris speak about their business, personal journeys, and how they manage their business.
Why go plant-based?
First, for your health of course, and secondly, for the planet. There are so many benefits to eating plant-based food. Green Dinner Table provides delicious & nutritious options to fill your tummy.
How it works?
They source the best local ingredients and create delicious sauces to make it quick and easy to cook delicious, healthy plant-based food at home. Thank you for your time today & enjoy our interview!

KIWI TEEN BASKETBALLERS WITH THE AMERICAN DREAM!!
WELCOME BACK!! In this interview, we chat with three young and motivated basketballers- Nivishal, Kabir & Oliver, who all share the same passion. Through our interviews here today, we chat about each individual's journeys, goals, and messages they would like to pass on to anyone happy to listen.

BASKETBALL ACADEMY Start up! Interview with Fafa Lu
WELCOME BACK!!! Here with me today I am speaking with Fafa Lu- who started FFLU Elite Basketball academy here in NZ.
Fafa himself has basketball experience in the US & Aussie - Found a gap in the market that was made to develop kids in basketball by giving them opportunities to go far with their passion. Fafa truly believes in their talent/skills/ development.
Fafa says-"As long as you have hard work- I am will to help." Thank you Fafa for supporting our young basketball youth.

Business Broker Tony Begbie making a Positive Impact within his Community
WELCOME BACK!!! Today I am very happy to introduce a great person, Tony Begbie.
He is a Business Broker, Independent Director & Business Mentor. Tony is passionate about business – buying businesses, selling businesses, but mostly, seeing businesses succeed.
As a Business Broker (Licensed REAA 2008) with over twenty years’ experience, Tony has established a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help his clients make the right decisions for the best business outcomes. In our interview, Tony shares his experience, journey & everything in between so our audience can have a better understanding of the Business Broker Industry & how he contributes further to the community.
***GIVE AWAY*** Tony Bigbie has offered one lucky person a 1xhour business mentorship discussion for any business owner!!! Thank you Tony for offering this awesome prize!!!
***How to WIN???***
1) Like, subscribe & comment below this video!
2) Go to my Facebook page Harshmeenkaur and find the latest posts to see what to do from there!!!
FIND MORE HERE:
ABC Business Sales website: https://www.abcbusiness.co.nz/
Tony Bigbie's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybegbie/

NZ IFBB 1ST PLACE MEN'S CLASSIC Winner Sagar Midha
WELCOME & thank you for joining our interview today!!!
I have Sagar Midha a fitness guru who shares his expertise -“If there is no vision- there is no motivation”.
Sigha Midha discusses his journey in the fitness industry. Turning his personal fitness journey into a business and goes on to enter IFBB competition and has won NZ IFBB 1st Place in Men's classic competition.

Kiwi Wonder Woman Julia Vahry
WELCOME!!! I am very excited to introduce the lovely Julia Vahry.
As an ex-policewoman, Mother, and business owner of Vahry Insurance, Julia shares how with her valuable life experiences she was able to shape the best version of herself, and this genuine belief in supporting the community now reflects now in the values of her business Vahry Insurance... This is why we have given her the name Kiwi Wonder Woman! Thank you Julia Vahry for your time, it has been great getting to know more about you and your values.

The importance of Physical & Mental strength with Personal Trainer Reggie
WELCOME!!! Thank you for joining our interview with Ranjit Sangha, well know as Reggie.
Reggie is a personal trainer who has been in the fitness industry for more than 10 years. With his fitness qualifications and personal fitness experience, Reggie has now started his own business called BST Fitness. Reggie encourages not only physical strength but also mental strength because he believes both are equally important to succeed… watch our interview to find out more!!!

How to move forward in life? Why COACHING is the answer!!!
Welcome & thank you for joining our interview with Briony & Dalaney!!!
Coaching helps you move towards the right direction whether in general life or business... Through their business, Untapped, Briony & Dalaney allows individuals to have mentorship get on track and motivate them towards the life they want!!! Listen to their journey and the impact they create on individuals' lives as they discuss what it means to be a coach & how they support people through their path..

True love is possible, The Soulmate Coach with Aman Hunjan
Welcome back to our interview!!!
Today I am very pleased to introduce Aman Hunjan, also known as, The Soulmate Coach.
“To be loved is something you deserve, and even though it is so important to love yourself first, there is always that person with whom you feel a deep and natural affinity. There is nothing more beautiful in sharing your love with the right person.”
Check out The Soulmate Coach on Facebook to read more about what they do...

The difference between NZ & Indian modelling with Medhika Priya Singhal
WELCOME Back to our interview today with the amazing Medhika Priya Singhal!!!
Medhika currently works in the health care industry focusing on brain injury + mental health, while also modelling - Such an amazing woman with many talents.
Throughout this interview Medhika points out the differences from the Indian modelling culture to NZ modelling culture that she has experienced herself and the obstacles she's overcome through out her journey.
Find Medhika on instagram here:@medhikapriya

YACHT & T.V INDUSTRY + Empowering WOMEN in Waikato with Anna Petchell
WELCOME & THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!!!
I have had the great opportunity to interview Anna Patchell, who has many interests and passions that led her to become a MULTI-PRENEUR. Anna shares her passion for helping others & her previous work experience, because of this she was able to start multiple businesses that aim to help others.
***GIVE AWAY ALERT****
Anna has offered 2 give away's for our audience!!!!
Prize available to win - Discover your inner compass workshop!!!
Thank you so much for this awesome prize Anna!
***HOW TO WIN?***
1)Like, Subscribe & COMMENT BELOW once you have completed this
2)Go to my Facebook page HarshmeenKaur & find this our Post about Anna Petchell and find out what to do from there!
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Harshmeen4Kaur

EMPOWERING WOMEN'S BUSINESSES GLOBALLY with Business in Heels & Lisa Sweeney
WELCOME BACK EVERYONE!!!
I am very excited to introduce Lisa Sweeney from Business in Heels, creating an unlimited future for women ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!
Lisa discusses how she have traveled the world and has found there is a real inequality in the business industry between the genders, her goal is to EMPOWER Women in business.

FITNESS LIFESTYLE - by Wellness Destination's Harleen Ark
WELCOME & Thank you for joining today’s interview with Harleen Ark from Wellness Destination!!!
Harleen shares her journey into the fitness business and how she contributes to her community. “Can’t say be positive every day - but always make sure that every day you find a blessing” is what Harleen say's, truly finding blessings in every day we can see how her passion for health and helping others runs through her business and the people she helps live a healthier lifestyle.
**GIVE AWAY FOR OUR AUDIENCE!!**
Harleen has offered for 1 Lucky winner a free fitness consultation, free program, free online session!!!

Real Estate for BEGINNERS by Louie Caunter
WELCOME & Thank you for listening my interview with Louie Caunter - Real Estate Agent in NZ!!!
Louie shares his personal journey and his own expertise in the real estate industry. Louie points out that his time learning to become a real estate agent versus his time gaining experience with his mentor taught him more than the book ever could - really pointing out the importance of learning on the job. Listen to the interview for more helpful and insightful learnings about the real estate industry from Louie.

Invest in Yourself
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Interview with Robett Hollis - SOCIAL MEDIA GURU
WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER INTERVIEW!!! Here with me today I am speaking with Robert Hollis- Describes himself in simple terms such as a "Hood kid who's done good" and "Insanely driven underdog". Listen up to his story from his childhood and the harsh reality of his early life leading up to his successes & businesses.
Robert has offered a 6 hour FREE course called- "THE SOCIAL MEDIA BLUEPRINT", His course will teach you how to reach 1.7 million people JUST using a SMART PHONE with NO BUDGET!! This is exactly how Robert built his own businesses. Thank you so much Robert!
Check it out here: https://robett.thinkific.com/courses/Social-Media-Blueprint

Women's Entrepreneur Networking Group - Haley Gray's success with her passion project
WELCOME BACK!!! So honored to have interviewed Haley Gray, who discusses her journey with her personal life experiences that inspired her current business journey. What she has learned in her industry is to deliver results that ACTUALLY work. A lot of her business has been built because she can manage her work and deliver results. From a corporate lifestyle, her whole life soon tipped upside down when her daughter went through a traumatic brain injury because of an accident, she had to continue work and found an area of work that she prefers- through fixing websites, social media sites & funnels and from there her business grew. Her passion project Women's Entrepreneur Networking group came about to help women succeed in leadership.

Claudelands event centre to GLOBOX ARENA - Interview with Allan Nicholson
WELCOME BACK!!! So honored to have interviewed Allan Nicholson, who discusses his journey with his own business adventures. A simple saying he sticks to is to “Just be a good human”, and we are seeing how this overflows into his love of business, giving back to the community and his family. His drive to help others has been a main influencing factor in his journey & he used this passion to help other businesses succeed, which seems to be how Globox was inspired.
A GIVE AWAY FOR OUR AUDIENCE- Globox has invited our audience to like their Facebook and Instagram page to WIN a WHOLE month of advertising on one of their popular billboards in Hamilton.
HOW TO WIN:
LIKE Globox Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/GloboxDigital/ FOLLOW Globox Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/globoxdigital
LIKE Harshmeen Kaur Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Harshmeen4Kaur Comment below on our YouTube video your business you would like to have advertised!!!
GOOD LUCK & THANKS AGAIN GLOBOX for this awesome prize!!

Climate & Environmental Justice with Fiona - ResAwesome Fundraising ReWash Truck! Let's help
Thanks for joining my interview with Fiona from ResAwesome- All about awesome resources for zero waste management!!! Fiona feels able to take action when it comes to things around climate & social & environmental justice. Through her personal health struggles, she has had to learn to live life in a completely different way. This is how the business started, orientated around her love for the environment and to work with her health/wellness and being able to manage her time, not being stuck to the normal 9-5 because she knows this is the way that suits her.
LET’S HELP- ResAwesome is on an awesome journey to lead the path towards a zero-waste management lifestyle… they need OUR help fundraising for a ReWash Truck - this is where single-use disposable items will be removed and the ReWash trucks come to collect reusable crockery and cutlery to sterilize on the go. Please click on the link here to find out more and donate: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/rewas...
Don't forget to check out ResAweomes give a little page fundraising for the ReWash truck! https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/rewas...

Life Story - I Women in Business
Story about my business journey and why I started running my own business.

How I contacted the Waikato River Explorer?
Harshmeen Talks about how she contacted Darren Mills and how you can do something similar.
5 Tips to collaborate with a business owner and get a sponsorship
1. Have a motive on what exactly you want to speak
2. Direct Message the business owner on his social channels
3. Speak about yourself and what you do
4. Send an Email to the business owner with a plan & overview of what you want to do
5. Get in touch in person with the owner to speak more about the plan and giveaway.
6. Do follow up on your request until they say yes! (don't force them) The answer will be "no" until you ask so, always have communication to make things happen.

Waikato River Explorer with Darren Mills
The Waikato River Explorer based in Hamilton is a floating cafe right here in hamilton! In 2012, Darren Mills and his late wife Vanessa along with several other business people decided to restart cruise operations on the mighty Waikato River. Darren has been a commercial Ferry Master since 2005 with experience initially on the Waikato River, then Rotorua, and several operations in Auckland prior to launching Waikato River Explorer. Waikato River Explorer is an iconic visitor attraction for the city of Hamilton. This will be an activity for people who want to enjoy this wonderful natural attraction that flows through the Waikato region. Waikato River is not only a place for tourist attraction but is also a great option for corporate events to celebrate with colleagues, birthday parties, functions, product launches, school trips, staff dinners, team-building & incentive rewards.

Failure Story
Harshmeen talks about some of the failure she has encountered in life and how she has overcome it. She also explains tips and tricks on how you can also deal with situations where you feel you have failed.
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How to Assimilate yourself in new country and culture?
Join Harshmeen Kaur as she talks about how to assimilate into a new culture when migrating.

Getting ready for 2021
This week Harshmeen shares her thoughts on what you should be taking into the new year.
Comment below on what you learned from this video. Have an awesome new year!
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Being Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations
Join Harshmeen Kaur as she discusses how you can be comfortable in uncomfortable situations.
Let us know how you get on with the weekly challenge in the comments below.
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Harshmeen Kaur
Harshmeen let us in on her insight in dealing with situations where she has felt uncomfortable in the past. She talks about her work at the Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce and how she overcame her fear of becoming one of the board's youngest members. Let us know about what changes you are planning on taking. If you like the episode, please like and comment. Stay with me and listen to my podcast.

Pilot
Join Harshmeen Kaur as she explains her plan to inspire YOU!
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