UNTOUCHED SPACES

UNTOUCHED SPACES is a podcast featuring Janelle Augsburg, Emma Takataka and Taute Va'ai, three proud Pasefika women who grew up in South Auckland, Aotearoa (New Zealand). While discussing their life experiences they hope to help drown out unnecessary “noise”, provide perspective and spark conversation for their listeners. They are bringing their whole hearts and fat laughs so grab a shnack, sit back, relax and begin on this new journey with them.

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Episodes

EPISODE 6 (BONUS) - LOCKDOWN LIFE (COVID-19)

Mālō e lelei! Episode 6 and they still don't know their notes *face palm!!* Navigating a global pandemic has not been an easy ride but these three South Auckland gals have almost made it out safely and are trying their best to return to normalcy. Tune in for some confronting and difficult conversations around relationships and mental health during lockdown. Many lessons to be learnt and they had to shout out how grateful they are for the amazing leadership by our Prime Minister, Rt Hon Jacinda A...

Jun 06, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 6

EPISODE 5 - HIGH SCHOOL & POLYFEST

Noa'ia! Straight of out lockdown to their podcast studio in the heart of South Auckland your fave Pasifika gals are back. Tune in as they share their high school experiences on friendship groups, training for the cultural olympics aka ASB Polyfest, and navigating their cultural identities in a Western space. It's a nostalgic time of when they all peaked. Episode 5 features a question from an avid listener: how would you have survived high school during a global pandemic/lockdown?...

Jun 06, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5

EPISODE 4 - PASIFIKA TEENAGE YEARS ARE NOT LIKE THE MOVIES

Malo Ni! Your Pasifika gals explored their teenage years and let’s just say many lessons were learnt! Listen in as they laugh through the pain of navigating high school, social pressure, parents and wellbeing!

Mar 14, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4

EPISODE 3 - NAVIGATING TWO WORLDS IN PRIMARY

Fakaalofa lahi atu! Your fave Pasifika ladies are throwing it back to primary and intermediate reminiscing on packed lunches and bebo!? What they didn't realise was that life was difficult. After many laughs they knuckle down on some confronting realities that Pasifika children have to go through at such a young age! Mutolu kia!

Feb 29, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3

EPISODE 2 - CHILDHOODS ON THE TABLE

Talofa! They're taking you down memory lane all the way to their childhoods. Come to their table and journey with them through the 5 Pasifika love languages that they were fortunate to experience growing up (welp). They're not sure whether this was a podcast episode or a therapy session hahahaha! All in all, they reflect on their childhoods proud of the women they are today because of them! Tōfā soifua!! Note: their tik tok is alive and ready for you to follow!

Feb 15, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 2

EPISODE 1 - WHO WE ARE

Bula! Buckle up kids, your three Pasifika podcasting queens are back and ready for you to learn more about their lives and most importantly their villages. They are bringing you their first episode of season one and are so excited to get this gooooing! Word of advice, they play too damn much so prepare yourselves for a whole lot of #wierdflexes out of tune singing.. Vinaka vaka levu!

Jan 25, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1

INTRO EPISODE - UNTOUCHED SPACES

Welcome to UNTOUCHED SPACES! Our three gals have been out here doing the most trying to get this podcast live and you'll get a snippet of that story in this INTRO EPISODE. This is a podcast featuring Janelle Augsburg, Emma Takataka and Taute Va'ai, three proud Pasefika women (who laugh too damn much at their own jokes) talking about their life experiences hoping to connect with you guys! This is a brand new journey for them and they are learning along the way so join them in their awkwardness, g...

Jan 11, 2020•12 min

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