Bernice Mene is publicity-shy so this podcast appearance is a rare one (and a huge honor)

From captaining the Silver Ferns in her early twenties to raising three kids with her husband, former Black Caps captain Dion Nash, Bernice has spent a lifetime leading with purpose, empathy, and calm strength.

In this episode, we cover everything from her childhood in a powerhouse sporting family to the highs and lows of international netball, including what it was like debuting for New Zealand as a teenager, the crushing heartbreak of losing the 1999 World Champs final in Christchurch, and how injuries taught her resilience and perspective.

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It’s also a love story: how she met Dion, the risks they took to build the incredible men’s skincare brand Triumph & Disaster, and the teamwork that’s kept their marriage rock solid for more than two decades.

Bernice is awesome. She is warm, wise, grounded, and humble. She has achieved so much, professionally and personally and after spending time with her it’s not hard to understand why. Everything she does, she does to the absolute best of her ability.

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Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.

If I could ask you to do one big favour, it would be to consider getting KiwiSaver advice from Generate, like I did.

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Scott Donaldson is the first person to kayak solo across the Tasman Sea- a 2,200km journey from Australia to New Zealand that took 62 days at sea.

After two failed attempts, countless setbacks, and years of preparation, Scott finally achieved his goal in 2018.

Scott’s accomplishment is a huge physical feat, but his journey is also an exploration of the mind, of what it means to push human limits, and of how resilience can be both born and built.

Strap yourself in because this podcast is one hell of a ride!

Scott opens up about everything from mental health and meditation, to reprogramming his mind after returning to normal life.

He shares practical insights on risk management, emotional stability, endurance, and what happens when you spend weeks completely alone, with only the sea, the sky, and your own thoughts for company.

This is a story of resilience, risk, preparation, and mental toughness.

Scott Donaldson on the Dom Harvey Podcast

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Frano Botica is known as one of the greatest goal kickers of all time. He wore four black jerseys (All Blacks, Kiwis, Māori All Blacks, Sevens).

He became a hero in Wigan as the fastest player to 1,000 points and helped launch the Warriors’ debut NRL season.

Then when the cheering stopped, he had to reinvent himself.

This podcast conversation is a small part of the Frano Botica story:

+ What it was like spending most of his All-Black career in the shadow of Grant Fox.

+ Some jaw-dropping stories about his teammates and friends Buck Shelford and Michael Jones.

+ The time he feared for his life when a riot broke out in the stands in Argentina.

+Then there is the off-field stuff- adjusting to life after professional sport and the mental grind of starting again, financial missteps, surviving a stroke, finding joy as a grandfather, reflections on life now and much more.

Whether you were a fan of Frano who is curious to learn more about his life after league. Or you know nothing about him, I know you will love this chat.

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Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.

Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website.

I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier.

You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom

The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds

Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.

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