What Oprah's really like with Mary Haddock-Staniland

Mary Haddock-Staniland is one of the country's most recognisable advocates for diversity and inclusion, and one of Aotearoa's most influenctial transgender voices.

In the episode, Mary discusses her upbringing in Taranaki, why she loves bringing strangers into the Koru lounge with her, and the incredible time she met Oprah Winfrey!

Chapters:

0:00 Dinner parties & piña coladas

5:30 Andrew explodes all over the floor

11:30 Mary's childhood in Taranaki

20:25 Being unapologetically Mary

27:40 Mary's Te Reo journey

31:30 Lifeline's important work

38:20 Inviting strangers into the Koru lounge

45:10 Meeting Oprah Winfrey

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