Former Silver Fern and police officer turned TV presenter Jenny-May Clarkson joined Niva and Beatrice on this week's episode to discuss what she's learned over her varied career. Beginning from her time as the youngest of six children growing up in rural New Zealand to hosting the country's top TV breakfast show, Clarkson talks about her lifelong determination and will to succeed, and how, despite her amazing career, she still battles insecurities while on air today. They also discuss the power in speaking your truth, her whirlwind romance with her husband, and embracing her culture.

Former police officer Lance Burdett joined Niva and Beatrice on this week's episode to discuss his time on the frontlines while fighting depression and mental health struggles. As the country's top suicide negotiator, best known for his role in the 2009 Napier Siege, Burdett himself was pushing back against suicidal thoughts. But now that he has left the force, he is coaching and helping people reach their true potential and identify the same struggles in their lives. He discusses how he realised things weren't right and what he's learnt in the years since

Sports Executive Raelene Castle joined Niva and Beatrice on this week's episode to discuss her life at the forefront of sports in New Zealand and Australia and her roles with Netball New Zealand, Rugby Australia and Sport New Zealand. Castle opened up about having sports stars as parents, her progress from the commercial world to public roles, and being a woman in a male dominated world. She also touched on her experiences with alopecia and why she went public with her condition, and gets into her decision to terminate Israel Folau's contract and what she would and wouldn't do differently now.

Award-winning singer-songwriter Teeks - born Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi - joined Niva and Beatrice on this week's episode to discuss life behind the microphone for one of New Zealand's rising musical superstars. In his first podcast interview, Teeks discusses the reasons behind his stage name and why he feels like a different person on stage, maintaining a private life when you are in the public eye, surrounding himself with the right people, why he doesn't want to be boxed in as being just a Māori singer, and why his 'surrender' tattoo comes from a positive place.

Drag queen, entertainer and community worker Edward Cowley - better known as Buckwheat - joined Beatrice and Niva on Straight Up to talk about his amazing journey from sneaking into clubs as a teenager to becoming one of the country's top performers. He discussed his journey with his sexuality alongside his family and faith, what it was like performing in the 80s and 90s, and how losing family to cancer changed his perspective on health.

Singer-songwriter, producer and musician Hollie Smith joined Niva and Beatrice for this week's episode to discuss the highs and lows of her music career. Smith opened up on the complicated relationship she has with her best-known song, Bathe in the River, the legal battle that had a major impact on her international career, and what it was like growing up in a musical family and touring the US.

Radio host, TV personality, author and beloved broadcaster Toni Street joins Niva and Beatrice as this week's guest for Straight Up. Street talks about how the loss of three of her siblings impacted her family, the grief she's carried with her since, and what she learnt at the time and in the years since about loss, moving on and what people can do to support their loved ones. She also reflects on her successful career, her love of sports, and reflects on her health battles and her experiences with surrogacy.

Former All Black, Olympian, league star and boxing champion Sonny Bill Williams joins Niva and Beatrice for the first episode of Straight Up. Here, he reflects on his sporting career and personal life and how they have led him to where he is today - including the drive to succeed to support his family, moving overseas by himself as a teenager, the mistakes he made along the way, and how his faith and family have helped him grow.