Straight Up with Niva and Beatrice

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Matt Chisholm: 'We have a responsibility in the public roles that we have to own this stuff'

Journalist, author, mental health advocate and TV host Matt Chisholm is this week's guest. He talks to Niva and Beatrice about growing up in Otago, his early struggles with mental health and drinking, why he chose to be honest about his story, working in current affairs and being ... Show more

. 54min 18sec

Sonia Gray: 'Looking back, every single thing has helped to shape who I am'

Actress, TV presenter and advocate Sonia Gray is this week's guest. She talks to Niva and Beatrice about starting her career in modelling and acting, representation in the entertainment industry, learning she was expecting twins, her and her family's journey with neurodiversity, ... Show more

. 56min 58sec

Chelsea Winstanley: 'I'm honestly the happiest version of myself I've ever been'

Director, writer and Oscar nominated producer Chelsea Winstanley is this week's guest. She joins Niva and Beatrice to discuss the films that influenced her, the other wahine filmmakers that guided her way, and why that's led to her being so passionate about telling stories from b ... Show more

. 49min 3sec

Monica Galetti: 'It's okay to say I want to be happy'

Chef and TV personality Monica Galetti is this week's guest. She joins Niva - her real-life cousin - and Beatrice to discuss moving to Wellington from American Samoa as a child, adjusting to her new country, how her love of food started at an early age, her TV and hospitality car ... Show more

. 56min 51sec

Chris Parker: 'It's important to share what it is to work through shame'

Comedian turned author Chris Parker is this week's guest. He joins Niva and Beatrice to talk his recent marriage, growing up gay in Christchurch and going to an all boys school, the highs and lows of being an entertainer in New Zealand, how his platform has helped him challenge s ... Show more

. 1h 5min