The Melding Muse Podcast

All White Prodigy to Auckland FC Star & Family Man | Resilience, Sacrifices & NZ Football | E26 Cam Howieson

Cam Howieson is a dedicated father, husband, and a phenomenal football player for Auckland FC, formerly an All White. Known for his resilience, calm demeanour on the pitch, and deep commitment to his family, Cam's journey in professional football is truly inspiring. We sat down for a wide-ranging kōrero that moves from his early life and challenging overseas trials with Tottenham, Chelsea, and Burnley, to finding his hunger for the game again in New Zealand. The conversation also digs into the rapid rise of Auckland FC, alongside the evolution of football coaching and culture in Aotearoa. (0:00) - 🟣 The INTRO(4:21) - 🇳🇿 Early Life & Leaving New Zealand(7:26) - 🏴 UK Football Trials: Tottenham, Chelsea, Burnley(10:41) - 🧠 Calmness & Position Evolution(11:59) - 🇲🇽 U17 World Cup & All Whites Debut(12:50) - ✴️ PATO - Your Fitness Companion & GYM OS(14:17) - 💪 International Physicality & Self-Improvement(15:19) - 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Cam Off The Pitch: Family Man & Hobbies(17:01) - 🎮 FIFA & Player Stats(19:30) - 🏎️ Mario Kart & Team Bonding(20:22) - ⚽ Evolution of Football & NZ Coaching(22:55) - 📉 Demotivation & Return to New Zealand(30:01) - 🔥 Re-igniting the Hunger Auckland City(34:11) - 🌟 Joining Auckland FC: A Dream Fulfilled(36:10) - 🏆 Auckland FC’s Inaugural Season Success(39:26) - 🏟️ The Auckland FC Atmosphere: A Game Changer(44:40) - 📈 Current Squad & Coaching Demands(52:31) - 🛠️ Building the Perfect Player: Auckland FC Edition(54:09) - 🌐 Building the Perfect Player: International Edition(54:52) - 🙏 Sacrifices & Life Principles: Family First(57:40) - ❓ Fan Questions(59:04) - ⚙️ Talent vs. Hard Work(1:00:07) - 🧘 Dealing with Not Playing(1:03:30) - 🗣️ Coach Feedback & Self-Motivation(1:04:40) - 💡 Most Important Skill(1:05:47) - ✨ Hard Work & Positive Attitude(1:06:49) - 🎯 Technique vs. Physicality (and Coaching Philosophy)(1:07:58) - 🎓 Future in Coaching(1:08:37) - 🧤 Hardest Position: Midfield & Goalkeeper(1:09:55) - 💼 The Pro Footballer’s Man Purse(1:10:57) - ⚽ Most Underrated Attribute(1:12:10) - 🚫 Rule to Change: VAR(1:17:26) - 💬 Play Style in Three Words(1:18:17) - 👶 Advice to Younger Self: Enjoy the Ride(1:19:09) - 🎲 The Soundboard Game (Food & Two Truths One Lie)(1:20:41) - 🔴 Liverpool & Team Dynamics(1:24:22) - 🔄 Auckland FC Squad Changes & Depth(1:30:15) - 🤫 Misunderstood Story: Family Sacrifices(1:31:17) - 🏆 World Cup Predictions(1:34:37) - 🗺️ Cam’s Preferred Position & Versatility(1:37:04) - 🫶 The OUTRO - ABOUT THE MELDING MUSE PODCAST 🟣 Melding art & design, music, film, entrepreneurship, fashion, sports, gaming and whatever is in between. We exist to showcase extraordinary people to inspire the next generation of creatives & leaders. These are stories that motivate us to continually challenge ourselves, push boundaries and ultimately reinvent ourselves time and time again. Streaming from the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa, New Zealand 🇳🇿🎟️ MERCH OFFICIAL STORE & SITE: 🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://themeldingmuse.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ https://themeldingmuse.co] Like this content? 🔴 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeldingMuse?sub_confirmation=1] Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themeldingmuse/] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themeldingmuse]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themeldingmuse] 🎼 Podcast Intro: [High Ball from Pterror Dak Trill by Nick Maclaren] | Outro [Trippin' feat. Leroy by Unda] A project powered by: 🟩 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEZIAK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://neziak.design ] | Crafting the most delightful brands & digital experiences. Supported by: 🟠 ⁠PATO - Your Fitness Companion⁠ [https://pato.nz] | CODE: TMMP for a FREE MEMBERSHIP - & FOR GYM OWNERS Pato.nz/Muse [https://pato.nz/muse] ▪️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NZK Creative Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://neziak.co/] | CODE: TMMP for 25% off 🏋 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BFT Gren Eden⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bft_gleneden/] & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Te Atatu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Get 1 WEEK FREE + 1 Evolt Full Body Composition Scan & Consultation by mentioning "The Melding Muse" - Visit the studio or book by text to 021 466 407 - Glen Eden or 021 273 8123 - Te Atatu 🇲🇽 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Salsaroha Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salsaroha.com] | CODE: TMMP for 25% off

Why Kiwis Stay “Average” + 5 Biggest Money Mistakes, Being Cringy, Tax that helps? | E25 LUKE KEMEYS

Luke Kemeys is a New Zealand Fellow Chartered Accountant and award-winning business advisor known for his straight-talking, practical approach to money and business. He runs nextAdvisory, where he works with business owners to turn financial complexity into clear strategies and better decisions. Luke is also the creator and host of Keep The Change Podcast a financial literacy platform aimed at helping tens of thousands of Kiwis improve their money habits—with a stated goal of helping 100,000 New Zealanders lift their financial literacy. In this episode, we unpack the biggest financial literacy gaps Luke sees in Kiwis. Why self-promotion is seen as “cringe” (Tall Poppy Syndrome), and how consumer debt traps like BNPL and credit cards quietly limit freedom. Luke also shares a bold idea: using tax incentives to encourage better behaviour—like investing in your health, education, and other things. If you want to increase your value, build leverage, and stop living on autopilot, this one’s for you. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) — 🫟  INTRO (00:03:02) — 🤝 The “20 Episode” Challenge: How Luke Got on the Show (00:04:44) — 💪 The Internal Grind: “Everything is Still Hard For Me” (00:08:21) — 📖 Changing Your Story: Moving from Envy to Curiosity (00:11:17) — 🥀 Battling Tall Poppy Syndrome & Negative Comments (00:13:27) — 💡 The 5 BIGGEST Financial Literacy Gaps in NZ (00:17:53) — 🚀 How Taking Action Leads to Exponential Growth (The $1000 Story) (00:20:58) — 😬 “It’s Cringy”: Why Kiwis Struggle with Self-Promotion (00:23:20) — 🤯 Why It’s “Easy” to Succeed in New Zealand (00:28:45) — 📈 Tax Incentives for Self-Improvement: A Game-Changer? (00:39:21) — 🌏 The Immigrant Mindset vs. The Kiwi “Work-Life Balance” (00:42:53) — ⏳ Value Per Hour, Not Dollars Per Hour: The New Economy (00:50:58) — ❤️ Solving Other People’s Problems to Fix Your Own (00:53:37) — 🆚 Stay or Stray? (The Dilemma Segment) (00:55:34) — ✈️ Stay in NZ or Chase a Bigger Paycheck Overseas? (00:58:03) — 📉 Revenue Dips: Double Down or Play it Safe? (01:09:06) — 💳 The Traps of Consumer Debt (BNPL, Credit Cards & Car Loans) (01:16:12) — 👵 The Coming Pension Crisis & The Blame Game (01:17:51) — 🎛️ The Soundboard: Quickfire Questions (01:21:36) — 🫂 The One Moment to Relive: Priceless Time with Mates (01:26:36) — ✌️ Final Words & Where to Find Luke - ABOUT THE MELDING MUSE PODCAST 🟣 Melding art & design, music, film, entrepreneurship, fashion, sports, gaming and whatever is in between. We exist to showcase extraordinary people to inspire the next generation of creatives & leaders. These are stories that motivate us to continually challenge ourselves, push boundaries and ultimately reinvent ourselves time and time again. Streaming from the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa, New Zealand 🇳🇿🎟️ MERCH OFFICIAL STORE & SITE: 🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://themeldingmuse.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ https://themeldingmuse.co] Like this content? 🔴 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeldingMuse?sub_confirmation=1] Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themeldingmuse/] | ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themeldingmuse]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themeldingmuse] 🎼 Podcast Intro: [High Ball from Pterror Dak Trill by Nick Maclaren] | Outro [Trippin' feat. Leroy by Unda] A project powered by: 🟩 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEZIAK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://neziak.design ] | Crafting the most delightful brands & digital experiences. Supported by: 🟠 PATO - Your Fitness Companion [https://pato.nz] | CODE: TMMP for a FREE TRIAL ▪️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NZK Creative Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://neziak.co/] | CODE: TMMP for 25% off 🏋 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BFT Gren Eden⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bft_gleneden/] & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Te Atatu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Get 1 WEEK FREE + 1 Evolt Full Body Composition Scan & Consultation by mentioning "The Melding Muse" - Visit the studio or book by text to 021 466 407 - Glen Eden or 021 273 8123 - Te Atatu 🇲🇽 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Salsaroha Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salsaroha.com] | CODE: TMMP for 25% off

E24 MELODOWNZ | 🕷️ From Avondale to the World — Music, Faith, Fatherhood & Staying Authentic

Melodownz is an award-winning rapper, singer, and storyteller from West Auckland. Known for his sharp lyricism and soulful, genre-blending sound, honest narratives and cultural depth to his music. Making him one of the most respected voices in NZ hip-hop today & one of the GOAT. We sat down for a wide-ranging kōrero that moves from his deep connection to Avondale, to the personal values that guide him now. The conversation also digs into the realities of the NZ music industry (airplay, streaming, awards, collaboration culture, and the DIY legacy of acts like Home Brew), alongside branding/marketing, entrepreneurship, and building longevity beyond one hit. We talked about mentoring youth, creating safe spaces, habits and discipline, fatherhood shaping his perspective (including accountability around misogyny), and the double-edged nature of technology/AI for creativity and human connection. Podcast Chapters: (0:00) - 🟣 The INTRO (4:55) - 🎁 A Small gift (6:16) - 🎛️ THE SOUNDBOARD (6:34) - ☯️ Gratitude, Calm & Daily Practice (8:19) - 🧭 Advice to His Younger Self (12:05) - 📍 828 Avondale & Why It Means Everything (15:43) - 👪 Family, Values & Upbringing (17:23) - 🕊️ Spirituality & “Love Is the Religion” (20:22) - 🤖 AI, Technology & Humanity (23:35) - 🎨 Music as Catharsis (24:15) - 🎤 From Graffiti to Rap (25:24) - 🧠 Validation, Clout & Growing Up (27:06) - ❌ Failure, Learning & Reinvention (30:24) - 📦 If Melodownz Was a Product (35:12) - 🌊 Flow State Explained (36:10) - 🎵 Writing “East Side Blues” (38:22) - 🔊 New Music Direction (40:31) - 🎥 Creative Control & Music Videos (43:17) - 🌈 COLORS Impact & Going Global (45:29) - 📈 Longevity Without a Hit Song (48:06) - 🎯 Authenticity vs Chasing Trends (50:21) - 🇳🇿 The State of NZ Music (52:29) - 💰 Funding, Touring & Post-COVID Reality (55:12) - 🏆 Recognition, Awards & Global Impact (57:21) - 🧱 Building Culture Outside the Industry (58:08) - 🎤 Home Brew, Tom Scott & Legacy (1:02:22) - 🧑‍🏫 Community Work & Mentoring Youth (1:05:01) - 🧠 Safe Spaces & Healing Through Music (1:10:08) - 👥 Role Models & Circles (1:12:00) - 🥊 Discipline, Habits & Growth (1:15:02) - 🚀 Motivation & Manifestation (1:18:21) - 🏭 Proving Doubters Wrong (1:21:19) - 🆕 NEW SEGMENT – Stay or Stray 🆚 (1:21:34) - 🆚 Chasing Hits vs Staying Authentic (1:23:24) - 🆚 Global Success vs Staying Rooted (1:24:29) - 🆚 Flashy Marketing vs Integrity (1:25:07) - 👨‍👧 Fatherhood & Accountability (1:26:46) - ♀️ Masculinity, Misogyny & Growth (1:31:31) - 🤖 AI Music & The Future of Art (1:35:17) - 🔜 New Album, Art & What’s Next (1:36:16) - ❤️ Community Activations & Giving Back (1:36:39) - 👋 Chao Chao! - ABOUT THE MELDING MUSE PODCAST 🟣 Melding art & design, music, film, entrepreneurship, fashion, sports, gaming and whatever is in between. We exist to showcase extraordinary people to inspire the next generation of creatives & leaders. These are stories that motivate us to continually challenge ourselves, push boundaries and ultimately reinvent ourselves time and time again. Streaming from the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa, New Zealand 🇳🇿🎟️ MERCH OFFICIAL STORE & SITE: 🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://themeldingmuse.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ https://themeldingmuse.co] Like this content? 🔴 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeldingMuse?sub_confirmation=1] Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themeldingmuse/] | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themeldingmuse]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themeldingmuse] 🎼 Podcast Intro: [High Ball from Pterror Dak Trill by Nick Maclaren] | Outro [Trippin' feat. Leroy by Unda] A project powered by: 🟩 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEZIAK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://neziak.design ] | Crafting the most delightful brands & digital experiences. Supported by: ▪️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NZK Creative Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://neziak.co/] | CODE: TMMP for 25% off 🏋 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BFT Gren Eden⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bft_gleneden/] & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Te Atatu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Get 1 WEEK FREE + 1 Evolt Full Body Composition Scan & Consultation by mentioning "The Melding Muse" - Visit the studio or book by text to 021 466 407 - Glen Eden or 021 273 8123 - Te Atatu 🇲🇽 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Salsaroha Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salsaroha.com] | CODE: TMMP for 25% off

E23 ANDRES PEREZ | Ser Leyenda, El Futbol Colombiano, El Retiro como Jugador, Salud Mental y mas

Andrés Pérez, más conocido como "El Gladiador", es un futbolista colombiano retirado que se desempeñó como mediocampista. Reconocido por su técnica y visión de juego, tuvo una destacada carrera en el fútbol colombiano e internacional, siendo un referente por su liderazgo y capacidad para dirigir el mediocampo. Ropio records históricos y fue homenheado como leyenda viva del Deportivo Cali.Si te gusta el fútbol y el deporte, este episodio es para ti. Capitulos: (00:00) 🎬 INTRO (04:38) ⚽️ Quien es Andres? (Who is Andres) (07:20) 🤯 El Tifo (Homenaje a una leyenda) (10:45) 🌐 Jugué sin y con internet, todo es muy diferente. (11:24) 💣 La época del Narcotráfico (11:41) 🧍‍♂️ Andres fuera de la cancha (13:59) 🥇 Ser competente para saber competir (19:24) 💪 Ser ejemplo pesa, pero es responsabilidad. ¿Cómo prepararse? (22:11) 👦 Atraer la atención de un niño es lo más especial. (25:17) 🧠 Salud mental en el fútbol (Deshumanizar) (26:56) 💰 El fútbol es un negocio (30:47) ⏰ La Disciplina (37:22) ⚽️ El Fútbol hoy (43:53) 🇨🇴 Colombia no gana nada. ¿Por qué? (50:31) 💭 En Colombia, ¿Qué podemos hacer para cambiar? (53:37) 🧩 La metodología de Andres como formador (57:07) 👋 Dejar el fútbol, ¿Cómo fue retirarse? (1:04:22) 😅 A nosotros nos malcrían mucho. (1:05:20) 🔄 Cerrar Ciclos (El Partido De Despedida y lo que significó) (1:08:33) 🚀 Retirado, ¿y ahora qué? Cómo te reinventas? Reflexiones y sueños (1:13:37) 🧠 Técnicos que te marcaron. (1:16:34) 😲 Qué jugadores contra los que jugaste te han sorprendido? (1:19:42) 🎯 Qué gol fue el que más gritaste? (1:22:56) ❤️ Fundaciones (Ideología como técnico) (1:26:59) 🔍 Por qué en Colombia no hay procesos? ¿Por qué? (1:30:34) 🏠 Volver a casa y sus desafíos. (1:33:13) 😤 Ego y arrogancia (1:39:39) 🎛️ THE SOUNDBOARD (1:42:00) 🧒 Consejo para un joven Andres (1:43:37) 🌞 Un ritual de todos los días que hace tu día mejor (1:45:16) ⏳ Qué dirán de ti en 100 años? (1:47:32) 🤖 Hola ChatGPT! ============================ SOBRE 🫠 THE MELDING MUSE PODCAST 🟣 Fusionando arte y diseño, música, cine, emprendimiento, moda, deportes, videojuegos y todo lo que hay en medio. Existimos para mostrar a personas extraordinarias y así inspirar a la próxima generación de creativos y líderes. Estas son historias que nos motivan a desafiar constantemente nuestros límites, romper barreras y, en última instancia, reinventarnos una y otra vez. Transmitiendo desde la tierra de la larga nube blanca — Aotearoa, Nueva Zelanda 🇳🇿🎟️ TIENDA Y SITIO OFICIAL DE MERCH: 🔗 https://themeldingmuse.co [ https://themeldingmuse.co] ¿Te gusta este contenido? 🔴 SUSCRÍBETE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeldingMuse?sub_confirmation=1] Síguenos en: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themeldingmuse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themeldingmuse Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YfmwMXUM5s4agFgcIB5RK?si=fdfdd009009444fc Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-melding-muse-podcast/id1737689867 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/ac6cbe2a-20aa-4199-b074-6d498a104580/the-melding-muse-podcast 🎵 Música: Intro [High Ball de Pterror Dak Trill por Nick Maclaren] | Outro [Trippin’ feat. Leroy por Unda] Un proyecto impulsado por: 🟩 NEZIAK | http://neziak.design | Creando las marcas y experiencias digitales más encantadoras. Apoyado por: ▪️ NZK Creative Collective | https://neziak.co/ | CÓDIGO: TMMP para 25% de descuento 🏋 BFT Glen Eden & Te Atatu | Obtén 1 SEMANA GRATIS + 1 escaneo corporal completo Evolt y consulta mencionando “The Melding Muse” – Visita el estudio o reserva por texto al 021 466 407 (Glen Eden) o 021 273 8123 (Te Atatu) – https://www.instagram.com/bft_gleneden/ | https://www.instagram.com/bft_teatatu/ 🇲🇽 🌽 Salsaroha & D’Maiz | http://salsaroha.com | CÓDIGO: TMMP para 25% de descuento

E22 CORINNA STUKAN | FinTech in New Zealand, Insights Driven & Smarter Product Management

Corinna Stukan is a digital product executive, founder, and advisor with over 15 years of experience in FinTech, SaaS, and marketplaces — now serving as CEO of Bizzy. She is also the author of The Insights Driven Product Manager: The Essential Guide to Mastering Product Metrics and Uncovering True Data Insights. In this episode, we explore the world of FinTech in New Zealand and break down how to effectively set Hero Metrics (also known as North Star Metrics), along with leading metrics and early indicators. We dive into the pitfalls of vanity metrics, roadmaps' role, product design nuances, and what Corinna calls the “Pragmatic German Approach.” We also discuss why tracking fewer metrics — but tracking them better — is the key to using data to guide meaningful decisions. If you’re in SaaS or building any business, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Aw! Also, we listened to some metal music, so watch out for that!🤘🏿 Find Corinna:🔗 BIZZY [https://www.bizzyhub.co/] | insightsdrivenpm [https://www.insightsdrivenpm.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinna-stukan/] | 📖 The Book [https://www.amazon.com.au/Insights-Driven-Product-Manager-uncovering/dp/B0DDJYDQCY] - Podcast Moments: (0:00) 🟣 The INTRO (3:40) ❓Who is Corinna? Engineer, Designer, PM, Author, CEO & Leader (11:54) 🇩🇪 “The Pragmatic German Approach” What does that mean? (14:38) ✨ Tracking what moves the needle - Hero & leading metrics (20:48) 💸 Finding a revenue model that works (25:04) 🎯 Goals vs Plan of Action (Roadmaps) (31:12) ‼️ Outselling churn, is it sustainable? Depends. (36:37) ☯️ Balance (Ambition, Product/User Needs, Business Needs & Resources) (50:36) 🧑‍💼 Sales People (Advice for Product Managers & Designers) (56:35) 📘 The Insights Driven PM Book - Data, Track less but better. (1:05:25) 🤖 Using AI agents and tools for reporting on data (1:10:10) 🆕 NEW SEGMENT - Stay or Stray 🆚 (1:10:53) 🆚 How do you like your LEADER? (1:12:15) 🆚 Perfect PMF or Super Team? (1:13:39) 🆚 Power vs Casual Users (1:15:22) 🆚 Charisma vs Analytical (1:18:03) 🆚 Complain vs Usage (1:19:06) 🆚 Moving fast vs Methodical (1:19:50) 🔗 How can businesses implement the MFBT mentality at scale? LINKING (1:25:25) 💰 BIZZY (Solving a real business problem for SMB) (1:31:06) 🏦 FinTech (1:34:19) 🧠 Mental Health & Pressure of being the CEO (1:47:34) 🙋‍♀️ Being a Woman in an 80–85 % male industry (1:49:24) 🎛️ THE SOUNDBOARD (1:52:07) 🎸 Here is the Metal Music took over (2:00:13) 😎 Putting yourself out there to build confidence & brand. (2:05:09) 🟦 LinkedIn - The Fakest Social Platform Right Now? (2:08:04) 🔜 What’s coming up for BIZZY? (2:10:02) 🥝 Efficiency - The Kiwi way meets The Pragmatic German? (2:16:59) 👋 Chao Chao! - - ABOUT THE MELDING MUSE PODCAST 🟣 Melding art & design, music, film, entrepreneurship, fashion, sports, gaming and whatever is in between. We exist to showcase extraordinary people to inspire the next generation of creatives & leaders. These are stories that motivate us to continually challenge ourselves, push boundaries and ultimately reinvent ourselves time and time again. Streaming from the land of the long white cloud - Aotearoa, New Zealand 🇳🇿🎟️ MERCH OFFICIAL STORE & SITE: 🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://themeldingmuse.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ https://themeldingmuse.co] Like this content? 🔴 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeldingMuse?sub_confirmation=1] Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themeldingmuse/] | ⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themeldingmuse]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themeldingmuse] 🎼 Podcast Intro: [High Ball from Pterror Dak Trill by Nick Maclaren] | Outro [Trippin' feat. Leroy by Unda] A project powered by: 🟩 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEZIAK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://neziak.design ] | Crafting the most delightful brands & digital experiences. Supported by: ▪️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NZK Creative Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://neziak.co/] | CODE: TMMP for 25% off 🏋 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BFT Gren Eden⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bft_gleneden/] & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Te Atatu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Get 1 WEEK FREE + 1 Evolt Full Body Composition Scan & Consultation by mentioning "The Melding Muse" - Visit the studio or book by text to 021 466 407 - Glen Eden or 021 273 8123 - Te Atatu 🇲🇽 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Salsaroha Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salsaroha.com] | CODE: TMMP for 25% off