Kiwi Flees
Episodes
Marc Checkley - Storyteller, Swiss Wine Guide, Provocateur
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This pod sees me catching up with Lausanne-based Marc Checkley, an Auckland-born writer, host, actor, communications consultant, educator, & WSET-...
Darren Sissons - From Taiwan to Toronto-Based Global Financier
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Kiwi Flees I talk to Toronto-based financier, Darren Sissons, who left Aotearoa New Zealand in 1993, heading to Taiwan with $1,500 ...
Kiwi Flees - Looking Back, Looking Out
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rather than catching up with an offshore Kiwi Flee, for episode 15 I invited a former colleague and now friend, Sam Prescott, to take over the hosting...
Melisa White - KindStay Founder, Former Corporate Ferrari, Housing Disruptor & Thought Leader
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this pod I talk to UK-based Kiwi Flee and entrepreneur, Melisa White, whose life outside New Zealand has cut across Denmark, Singapore, and the UK,...
Johnny Blick - VFX Guru, Award-Winning Producer, Curiosity Champion.
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's pod I catch up with the London-based internationally award-winning VFX guru and Producer, Johnny Blick. This pod is a little different...
Kelly Rolleston - A Lion in Italy, Former Pro Athlete, Coach, Physical Activity Fun Fanatic.
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this pod I catch up with Kelly Rolleston (Ngā Rauru & Ngāti Ruanui) who joins me from his family's home in Piacenza, located in northern...
Francine Stevens - Innovation Guru, Wildlife Photographer, Wildlife & Habitat Advocate.
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this pod I talk to Tauranga-raised, France-based innovation guru, wildlife photographer, and wildlife photography tour guide, Francine Stevens, abo...
Gia Levé - Reinvention Mentor, Keynote Concert Speaker, Rewired Kiwi.
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this pod I talk to a Kiwi-born rainmaker, risk-taker, & entrepreneur, Santa Barbara-based Gia Levé, who, at 60, walked away from the life she&...
Nathan James Thomas - Former Digital Nomad, Owner of Exisle Publishing & Intrepid Times, Author.
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this pod I talk to Nathan James Thomas, a veteran Kiwi traveller, writer, and publisher who left Aotearoa New Zealand more than a decade ago and bu...
Hannah Seay - Super Yacht Industry Veteran & 'Hard Little Nut'
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this pod I talk to Hannah Seay, one seriously gritty, determined, & adventurous Kiwi who has just returned to Aotearoa New Zealand after spendi...
Kirsten Chambers-Taylor - From Domestic Servant to UK-US Trade Titan, Resilience Personified
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this pod I talk to the indomitable Kirsten Chambers-Taylor whose first offshore role was working for the English photojournalist, Juliet Peck. Juli...
Pam Sheyne - Multi-Platinum Songwriter & Singer, Vocal Producer, Mentor
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Los Angeles-based Kiwi, Pam Sheyne, is one of the most influential New Zealanders in global pop. She's a multi-platinum songwriter & singer w...
Catherine O'Connell & Jayne Nakata - Award-Winning Podcasting Team Demystifying Japan
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this pod I talk to an amazing Japan-based Kiwi duo - businesswomen Jayne Nakata & Catherine O'Connell. Jayne and Catherine, among many oth...
Dr. Richard Major - Volcano-Chaser, Rhodes Scholar, Author, Teacher.
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this pod I talk to Rhodes Scholar, former Mastermind contestant, cleric, and now author, Dr. Richard Major, about his life since leaving Aotearoa N...
Katie Sadleir (CNZM) - Global Sports Leader, KEA World-Class New Zealander, Olympian & Commonwealth Games Medallist
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this pod I catch up with the indefatigable London-based CEO of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), Katie Sadleir.Katie is a Kiwi Olympian &...
Paul Spiers – Culture & Leadership Coach in the Age of AI. Founder of The New P&L Institute. Host of The New P&L Podcast Series.
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this pod, I talk to Paul Spiers, Ngā Mahanga a Tairi, a global keynote speaker, author, leadership, & culture coach living in Britain, & w...
Ellie Smith (MNZM) - Actress, Singer, Writer, Creative Gem.
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this pod, actress, singer, and writer, Ellie Smith (MNZM), shares what she's been up to since leaving New Zealand in 2009. From her time in Ma...