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3 episodesHost Stanley Henry interviews the worlds hottest creators and attention seekers
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ep 98

Building a Profitable Creator Business Without Brand Deals w/ VJ Cooks

Vanya Insull is the creator behind VJ Cooks, one of New Zealand’s most successful food brands, built from simple, affordable recipes into a multi-revenue digital business. In this episode, Vanya breaks down exactly how she turned content into a scalable company. From cookbooks and brand deals to a high-performing website and a subscription meal-planning app, this is one of the most practical, transparent conversations we’ve had about monetising an audience. If you’re a creator trying to turn views into real income, this episode is a blueprint.

17 Dec 2025Stansplaining
ep 92

From MasterChef to Social Media w/ Alice Taylor

Alice Taylor went from working in marketing and hospitality to becoming one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing food creators — building a community of over 100,000 followers in just a few months with her down-to-earth, affordable recipe videos. In this episode, Stan and Alice unpack how she turned her passion for cooking into a full-time business. From the viral moment that changed everything to smart monetization, brand partnerships, and her long-term vision for a homegrown media empire — this...

9 Dec 2025Stansplaining
ep 91

Fixing a Broken Industry w/ Andy Alagappan

Andy built one of the biggest construction podcasts in New Zealand to drive positive change in a broken industry. He and Stan discuss how building a personal brand transformed his business, how he overcame fear of judgment, and why perseverance and purpose matter more than money. Key Themes: • Fixing inefficiency and stress in the construction industry • How personal branding changes business and trust • Pushing digitalization and innovation in old-school industries • Overcoming fear of being...

8 Oct 2025Stansplaining

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