Mana Mind StrongHer is a podcast for the women breaking cycles, reclaiming their stories and healing out loud.
Created by women for women, this space is where raw conversations meet cultural truth telling centring women of colour especially from Pasifika and diaspora communities, who are navigating identity, resilience and radical self worth.
Here we talk about things we weren’t always an allowed to say, mental health, generational trauma, spirituality, motherhood, power and purpose.
These stories are unfiltered. The healing is real. The mana? That’s always been within us.
Michelle | Identity, Mental Health & Knowing Your Worth
Michelle is Samoan Greek, a mum of five, grandmother of three and founder of B4A Collective.
In this episode of Mana Mind StrongHer, Michelle opens up about growing up with a father who lived with bipolar disorder at a time when mental health carried so much stigma and shame, being mixed and not always feeling accepted, and witnessing racism and low expectations of Islander kids in the education system.
We also talk motherhood, faith, family, living abroad, building B4A Collective and what it means to keep backing yourself when your circumstances change.
Michelle’s message to women, especially women of colour, is one worth hearing: don’t limit yourself. Know the value you bring, use your voice and keep going.
22 Jun 2026
She Built More Than A Business | Marilyn, The Spice Plantation
What does it take to build a successful business while staying true to your values, culture and purpose? In this episode of Mana Mind StrongHer, I sit down with Marilyn, founder of The Spice Plantation, to talk about her journey as a business owner, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and the realities behind building something meaningful. Marilyn shares insights on entrepreneurship, resilience, community, family and the experiences that have shaped both her personal and professional life. This conversation is a reminder that behind every business is a story of courage, persistence and belief in yourself.
🌺 Guest: Marilyn, The Spice Plantation🎙️ Host: Tasha Khan💛 Mana Mind StrongHer
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17 Jun 2026
Beyond The Business | Marilyn, The Spice Plantation
Many people know Marilyn as the woman behind Fiji Spice and The Spice Plantation, but there is so much more to her story than the businesses she has built.
In this episode of Mana Mind StrongHer, Marilyn shares her journey from her upbringing and cultural roots to becoming a respected business owner, community leader and advocate for preserving culture through food and connection.
We talk about family, identity, resilience, leadership, generosity and the lessons she has learned throughout her journey. Marilyn reflects on the challenges she has faced, the values that continue to guide her and the legacy she hopes to leave for future generations.
This is a conversation about culture, community and the woman behind one of Sydney’s most loved Fijian destinations.
Connect with Marilyn:
📍 Fiji Spice & The Spice Plantation
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