Write Your Story

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela covers a range of ways to kickstart your career story, whether it be one born from a difficult time in your life or a time when you simply needed a fresh start. She shares the story of wonderful mother and son duo who set out to ensure people in the 50+ age range could stay connected in our ever disconnected world. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

In this episode, Angela shares a vivid vignette from her own working life, recounting her unexpected transition from accounting into the Ministry of Transport as a Road Traffic Instructor in the 1980s. From teaching road safety in schools and communities to completing enforcement training and travelling across rural New Zealand, Angela reflects on the challenges, friendships, achievements and moments that shaped this unique chapter of her life. It's an inspiring reminder that even the seemingly ordinary experiences from our working years can become treasured stories worth preserving. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela is joined by Barn McDavitt who has been undergoing extensive family research and uncovering all manner of incredible stories. He shares about the amazing "Seven Sisters" who all had colourful lives in early New Zealand history. Angela reflects on how researching family history and discovering legacies can inform generations to come. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela and guest Rosemary Dennis explore ways to find the best stories in the depths of ones memories and how to bring them to life. Rosemary shares two stories about growing up called Biking to School and Getting a Job. Both paint wonderful pictures of life for young Rosemary. Angela talks about how photographs can really help to get the flow of memory and writing going. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela is joined by Lis Sowerbutts as they explore the fascinating world of writing memoirs. Lis shares two stories about her travel adventures, one titled Meeting Truckie and one titled Freedom in Turkmenistan. With her unique perspectives and humorous tone, Lis demonstrates how to write a memoir that engages and entertains. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nzWrite your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.