Beyond The Hustle Aotearoa
Beyond The Hustle is hosted by Anton Matthews of Hustle Group, a whānau business based in Ōtautahi / Christchurch NZ.
Each episode is a real, honest kōrero (conversation) with people from the community who are doing cool things in life and business. We talk about whānau, personal growth, culture, hauora, and everything in between – sharing the wins, the challenges, and the lessons that come with living a values-driven life. If you're into good chats with good people, you're in the right place.
Episodes
36 episodes
Finding Purpose Through Movement - w Lawrence Tau
You can watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/YWf54qL-raoIn this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with Lawrence Tau - a pāpā, personal trainer turned kaupapa-driven mover, and cultural advocate using traditional Māor...
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Hanging Boards and Holding Values with Mark Hedge
Prefer to watch this on Youtube? Go here: https://youtu.be/4Wi7x1eFe88In this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with Mark Hedge – business owner, tradie, fit dad, and the driving force be...
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42:25
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Grief, growth and turning pain into purpose - w Lucy Worley
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o4iuMyHlaQcIn this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with Lucy Worley - one of our talented kaimahi at Hustle Group, dancer, mental health advocate, and...
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37:44
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From Darkness to Discipline - with Ethan Collins
If you'd like to watch this episose on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4B8LLX8GP2sIn this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with Ethan Collins - chef, fitness enthusiast, and one of our most valued kaimahi at Hustle Group. Ethan and I g...
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Reclaiming Māoritanga Through Gaming, Reo & Fatherhood - Te Awhiroa Kuka Sweet
You can also watch this episode on YouTube hereIn this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with Te Awhiroa Kuka Sweet - a complex character with a rich backstory who describes himself perfe...
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How to Rewire Your Brain for High Performance - with Dan Vann
Watch this episode on Youtube hereIn this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with Dan Vann - founder of Evolution Performance, world champion indoor cricketer, and one of Canterbury's most...
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From Plumber to Olympic Coach - Todd Mason’s Story
You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/yoi-cz8Z10kIn this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with Todd Mason - Director and Head Coach of Kings Swim Sch...
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He's Running 617km To Save Lives - Morgan Bartrum
You can also watch this episode hereIn this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with a genuinely inspiring man, Morgan Batrum – someone I connected with after hearing about an incredible ka...
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42:28
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Home Invasion to Head Chef - The Story Behind the Man w Sharne Pollard
🎙️ Beyond the Hustle | Sharne Pollard Kia ora! In this episode I sit down with my bro Sharne Pollard, a pāpā, partner, and one of the most loyal kaimahi at Hustle Group. Over the past 10 years, I’ve watched him grow from an a...
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Global Upbringing to Hapū Leadership & Purpose Driven Mahi - Mananui Ramsden
From global travels as a tamaiti to leadership in hapū, taiao, and te ao Māori, Mananui Ramsden shares the legacy, pressure, and purpose of being a good ancestor.In this deeply honest and reflective kōrero, I sit down with my bro, Mananu...
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Raising a League Star & Reclaiming Her Culture - Janelle Riki
From Perth-born Māori kid navigating identity, to business owner preparing workplaces for the next generation... this kōrero is deep, personal, and powerful.In this episode, I sit down with Janelle Riki. She's a māmā, an educator, a bus...
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Dance, Pain and Purpose - Joseph McClutchie
If you'd rather watch on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/Fwe_dm4nAhw In this powerful episode, I sat down with Joseph McClutchie - dancer, influencer, intentional tāne and living proof that real change is possible.Jose...
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48:39
I Survived Cancer Twice And Built a Business That Changed My Life - Di Foster
If you want to watch this episode on YouTube, go here: https://youtu.be/L3XOjF5N-W0In this episode, I sit down with Di Foster - founder of Di Foster Coaching, business coach to accide...
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Our Tamariki Don't Have Phones... Here's Why! Anton & Jess
You can watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/iImG9R2rv3EIn this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with my amazing wife sits Jess for a deep and vulnerable kōrer...
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45:30
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From CEO to Heart Surgery - With Val Tauamiti
Rather watch this episode on YouTube? Go here: https://youtu.be/VCtr9FdDicEIn this deeply personal and raw episode of Beyond The Hustle, I sit down with longtime friend and community leader Val Tauamiti. We kōrero about his jo...
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Why One in 12 of Us Feel Alone Every Day - With Carl Davidson
🎙️ Beyond The Hustle with Carl Davidson: The Loneliness Epidemic & The Power of Social ConnectionIn this insightful episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with Carl Davidson - founder of ...
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Kicked out of school... to respected academic – Meet Dr. Phil Borell
You can watch this on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/YylH01Uz9wwIn this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with Dr. Phil Borell – educator, researcher, rugby league advocate, and proud ...
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Strength, Vulnerability & Hauora with Aaron Hāpuku
What does it mean to be a good tāne? How do we define true health and well-being beyond just physical fitness? In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Hāpuku to talk about hauora, identity, mental resilience, and the power of Te Ao Māori in shap...
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49:25
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The Truth About Unconscious Bias – You Won’t Believe How It Affects You!
Did you know that you can watch this in video here: Are you making decisions without even realising it? 🤯In this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I explore unconscious bias - how it works, how it influences our daily lives, and...
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47:12
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Why Doing Hard Things is the Secret to Happiness
In this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I’m joined by my beautiful wife, Jess, for a deep kōrero about something we’ve been discussing all week - doing hard things.We unpack why stepping outside your comfort zone is the key to personal gr...
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45:13
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How Tim Bateman Built a Thriving Business After Rugby - And the Personal Battle Behind It!
In this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I had the privilege of sitting down with Tim Bateman - former professional rugby player, proud whānau man, and now an owner of O-Studio, a business dedicated to hauora, mindfulness, and holistic wellness.
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55:27
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How to Win at Fitness, Business & Being a Pāpā with Komihana Mitchell
In this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with Komihana Mitchell, co-founder of +64 Fitness, to unpack the realities of business, fitness, fatherhood, and mindset.Komihana shares his journey from self-doubt to success, building o...
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53:20
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Do We Compete With Each Other? The Truth About Our Relationship & Business!
Kia ora e te whānau, welcome to another episode of Beyond the Hustle!Jess and I get a lot of questions about how we balance business, whānau, and our relationship - so in this episode, we dive into the real kōrero about what it's actual...
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“Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness”? Think Again - Why have we made money such a tapu topic?
In this episode of Beyond the Hustle, Jess and I dive into one of the most misunderstood and often avoided kaupapa around: money. From unpacking age-old kōrero like "money is the root of all evil" and "money doesn't grow on trees,"...
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