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.

Tim's story is nothing short of inspiring. We talked about his 17-year rugby career with the Crusaders, Hurricanes, Māori All Blacks & playing in Japan, and how he navigated the tough transition from elite sports into business. But what really stood out was how his wife Laura’s battle with multiple sclerosis became the driving force behind O-Studio.

We also dived into:
💡 The mental and emotional toll of life after professional sport
❤️ How personal adversity shaped Tim’s entrepreneurial journey
🧘‍♂️ Practical strategies for finding balance when life gets overwhelming
💪 Why the idea of “work-life balance” might be a myth—and what to aim for instead

This kōrero really hit home for me, especially around juggling whānau, business, and personal wellbeing. If you’re chasing peak performance, trying to find balance, or just need a bit of inspiration, this episode is definitely worth a listen.

👉 Check it out and let me know what you think!

If you want to learn more about O Studio: www.ostudio.co.nz
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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 one of the most respected fitness communities in Aotearoa. He opens up about the challenges of running a business with his wife, Tolz, balancing whānau and mahi, and why most people fail at fitness before they even start.

🔥 In this episode, we cover:
✅ The #1 mistake people make when trying to get fit
✅ The balance between hard mahi and mental health
✅ Why competition isn’t always healthy (even in fitness!)
✅ How to show up fully—at home, at work, and in life

This kōrero is raw, real, and packed with insights - whether you’re a business owner, athlete, parent, or just trying to level up your life.

Listen now and get inspired! 🎧👇

To learn more about +64 Fitness, go to www.64Fitness.com

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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 actually like running a business as a couple.

We tackle big questions like:
🔥 How do we manage ambition when one of us wants to push harder than the other?
🔥 Do we ever compete against each other?
🔥 Could we swap roles for a week without everything falling apart?
🔥 How do we make big decisions together without it turning into a fight?
🔥 What’s the one parenting philosophy we 100% agree on - and what’s the one we don’t?

This episode is full of real talk, a few laughs, and some deep insights into how we navigate work, whānau, and everything in between. Hope you enjoy it! Let us know in the comments if any of this resonates with you.

Ngā mihi, Anton

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