Feminism can be a loaded word in the Pacific. So let's talk about it. Host Elvina Ogi (Who Asked Her?) brings together Elsie Molou (The Round Table) and Mere Nailatikau (Two Fishes / Vosa) for a candid talanoa about what feminism means in their communities — the influence of culture and Christianity, taboo topics, women in politics, and being shamed into silence. And at the heart of it all: what does it mean to make a feminist podcast in this context? How do you use the mic to create space for conversations your community maybe isn't quite ready to have yet? Pull up a chair and join us.

Between the Waves is co-created in collaboration with Heather Jarvis, as part of doctoral research supported by the University of Tasmania.

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What does it mean to tell your own story on your own terms? Host Kalani Reyes (Deep Pacific) sits down with Neisau Tuidraki (Kokonati Talk) and Sharyne Fong (Insight Your Success) to talk about what independence really looks like in Pacific podcasting — from self-funding and finding your creative freedom, to balancing authenticity when institutional support comes with strings attached. They share how they got started, how they make the most of limited budgets, and what to do when a recording just doesn't work out. Honest, practical, and full of real talk — this one is for everyone who's been sitting on a story, waiting for the right moment. Spoiler: the moment is now.

Between the Waves is co-created in collaboration with Heather Jarvis, as part of doctoral research supported by the University of Tasmania.

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Pacific women have always had stories worth telling. So what does it take for us to pick up the mic? In this first episode, host Neisau Tuidraki (Kokonati Talk, Vosa S3) sits down with co-creators Mere Nailatikau (Two Fishes, Vosa S2), Elvina Ogil (Who Asked Her), and Arieta Tora Rika (Vosa S1) for a talanoa about why Pacific women's voices belong in podcasting — and how to get started. From finding your niche to recording in your wardrobe, they cover the practical and the personal: the gear, the self-doubt, the cultural pressure, and the joy of finally hitting publish. If you've ever considered podcasting, this is where to start!

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Between the Waves is co-created in collaboration with Heather Jarvis, as part of doctoral research supported by the University of Tasmania.

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthewavespod/

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Between the Waves is a co-created podcast series bringing together Pacific women podcasters to talanoa about the art, craft, and purpose behind their work. Each episode is hosted and led on mic by Pacific women podcasting practitioners, creating space for shared reflection, practical insight, and culturally grounded storytelling.

Across the series, hosts and guests explore independent podcasting, feminism in the Pacific podcasting context, diaspora voices, institutional funding & editorial freedom, podcasting and decolonisation, and arts and culture podcasts as record keeping.

Launching: 5 May 2026

Hosts & CoCreators: Neisau Tuidraki (Kokonati Talk, Vosa), Kalani Reyes (Deep Pacific), Elvina Ogil (Who Asked Her?), Arieta Tora Rika (Vosa), Mere Nailatikau (Two Fishes, Vosa).

Between the Waves is co-created in collaboration with Heather Jarvis, as part of doctoral research supported by the University of Tasmania.

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthewavespod/

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.