Whatever success looks like for you, there’s likely to be a dependence on wealth to make it viable.

In this episode of Collectively, we explore three key facets of wealth with business coach, Shanita Friedlander. Her’s is a holistic approach that looks at wealth in terms of business finances, personal finances and wellbeing.

Because no matter how financially well-off you are, if you’re not balancing your inner wealth, none of your outer wealth will save you.

In a world with increasing pressure, Shanita has beaten the odds and created a life for herself and her family that she now helps women in business achieve too.

Inside, we uncover:

• How to balance these three facets of wealth
• The importance of building ‘nervous system’ funds
• Creating discipline around your financial systems, to keep them from leaking into other areas of your business and life

You can find Shanita on Instagram or online via her website:

https://www.instagram.com/shanitafriedlander

https://www.shanitafriedlander.com/

For more information about us visit, www.themarketingcollective.co.nz and www.markmywords.co.nz.

Money stories and how they can run your business with Jane Guy

Is your money story holding you back? You can have the most beautiful brand and the right offers, but if old beliefs about money are running the show, you’ll second-guess your pricing, hesitate to send proposals, and say yes when you really should say no.

In this episode of Collectively, we sit down with coach and business mentor Jane Guy to unpack the hidden beliefs driving our decisions around money. From childhood patterns to the way you price your services, money stories run deep, and they can make or break your confidence in business.

Jane shares how to spot these stories, shift from pricing “from the clouds” to evidence-based decisions, and separate your self-worth from your rates. You’ll hear practical steps for clearer money conversations, stronger proposals, and creating a business that’s sustainable, not just an expensive hobby.

Find Jane on Instagram, LinkedIn or online via her website:

https://www.instagram.com/janeguycoaching/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-guy-64698845/

https://janeguycoaching.com/

For more information about us visit, www.themarketingcollective.co.nz and www.markmywords.co.nz.

On the back of our last episode with Intuitive Healer, Chelsee Keegan on how we perceive ourselves, this episode taps into how we can influence the perception others have of our brand through intentional market positioning.

In this episode we cover:

• Why positioning matters
• Positioning pitfalls to avoid
• Different positioning strategies you can employ for your brand
• How we do it in The Marketing Collective (hello freebie!)

Because, when it comes to marketing, perception is reality, and your positioning should be grounded in truth not comparison.

The truth is that you already have something very unique inside your business today. Inside this episode, we help you discover what that is, so you can carve out your own space in your market place…

If you need help diving deeper into your brand positioning and other foundations, check out our Mentorship Programme: www.themarketingcollective.co.nz/mentorship

For more information about us visit, www.themarketingcollective.co.nz and www.markmywords.co.nz.

What if the thing holding your business back… is you?

In this powerful episode, we dive into the invisible forces that shape how we show up in business: our identity, conditioning, self-belief, and subconscious patterns.

We’re joined by intuitive healer and guide Chelsee Keegan, who shares how unlearning old stories and tuning into your body can help you reconnect with your purpose and create a more aligned path forward.

We talk about:

• How ego and doubt keep us small
• Why chaos is often a sign of expansion
• The difference between forcing and flowing
• How belief — held deeply and consistently — can shape your reality

And, of course, how all of this can affect your business, brand and marketing.

Whether you’re feeling blocked, burnt out, or just unsure of your next move, this conversation will remind you that clarity doesn’t always come from pushing harder. Sometimes it starts by turning inward.

Find out more about Chelsee and her work at https://www.instagram.com/iamtherebelhealer/

For more information about us visit, www.themarketingcollective.co.nz and www.markmywords.co.nz.

We're one! In this very special episode, we're popping the (imaginary) champagne and celebrating Collectively’s first birthday!

Join us as we look back on a year of honest convos, incredible guests, and big questions about doing business better. From our humble beginnings (hello awkward intros) to finding our groove, we’re reflecting on how far we’ve come, what we’ve learned, and the value of creating space for these chats.

Whether you’ve listened to every episode or you’re new here, this one’s a highlight reel and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s tuned in along the way.

Enjoy catching up with some of our favourite conversations, and we encourage you to go back and tune into the ones that resonate with you.

For more information about us visit, www.themarketingcollective.co.nz and www.markmywords.co.nz.

There’s a lot of chatter out there about AI and how to use it in your marketing.

While we’re in agreement with a lot of the advice, we think there’s a void when it comes to why and how you use AI, responsibly.

Like everything in marketing, we believe the use of AI requires strategy and intention. You need to know the problem you’re solving and the consequences of the actions required.

In this episode we explore the incredible ways that AI can assist you in your marketing - from generative prompts that support your content creation, through to agentic solutions that can automate tasks that currently cost you time and money. We discuss the opportunities of knowledge assistants and deep research, as well as the feeds you can give to ensure your marketing is on message, on tone and on brand every time.

But, we also identify the red flags and the unintended costs of AI tools - not to stop you from leveraging their power - but to help you use them with more intentionality and less waste.

Just remember, success in marketing isn’t defined by the tasks you do or how fast you do them. It’s in the connection with your audience. For that, whether you use AI or not, you need strong brand foundations.

If you feel yours need revisiting, our Mentorship programme has everything you need to build strong foundations and use them strategically across all major marketing channels, to grow your audience and your business in alignment with your values.

Learn more at www.themarketingcollective.co.nz/mentorship

For more information about us visit, www.themarketingcollective.co.nz and www.markmywords.co.nz.

Let’s face it, using technology is unavoidable, but there are guardrails we can have and choices we can make when it comes to hardware, software and AI tools that can reduce the impact of our footprint.

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Carroll, founder of Brightly, an Aotearoa New Zealand-based B Corp certified IT company, to talk sustainable and responsible choices in technology.

From cloud platforms and carbon footprints to the hidden cost of convenience, Mike shares smart, grounded insights on how businesses can make better choices with the tools they use everyday.

Of course, we couldn’t have a conversation about tech without delving into the use of AI, and considerations businesses need to keep in mind when it comes to using AI responsibly in their business.

If you’ve ever wondered how you can balance progress and innovation with responsible IT choices, or you’re trying to use AI without compromising your values, you’ll find some gold in this episode.

A few of the organisations that Mike mentions in this episode are:

• Echo Technology Lifecycle Solutions for e-waste recycling.
• Recycle-A-Device with Digital Future Aotearoa
• Toitū Envirocare for impact measurement

And you can find out more about Brightly and the work they do as a managed IT service provider at www.brightly.nz

For more information about us visit, www.themarketingcollective.co.nz and www.markmywords.co.nz.

What if productivity isn’t about doing more — but doing what matters?

In this episode, we chat with Productivity Consultant Rachel King, who’s flipping the script on hustle culture. She shares more on how to move beyond the to-do list and into a more meaningful, sustainable, human-centred way of working, where your value isn’t tied into your outputs.

We discuss how to align your time, energy, and values, so productivity becomes less about burnout and more about balance, focus, and meaningful momentum.

Whether you’re stuck in output mode or craving a new rhythm, this is your permission slip to slow down and move forward. Tune in for grounded insight, practical strategies, and a much-needed reframe.

For more information about Rachel’s work visit www.quotient.nz

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For more information about us visit, www.themarketingcollective.co.nz and www.markmywords.co.nz.