About this episode
Dave Letele interviews Jenny-May Clarkson about her journey as a Silver Fern and the balance between ambition and family.
This week, Dave sits down with Jenny-May — former Silver Fern, broadcaster, and one of Aotearoa’s most respected voices — for a powerful kōrero about legacy, identity, and the balance between ambition and family. From growing up in Piopio and knowing at just 10 years old she would become a Silver Fern, to breakfast television, motherhood, and raising her own whānau — Jenny-May opens up about the pressure of chasing big goals while still being present for the people who matter most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Dave Letele
Guest: Jenny-May Clarkson
Topics covered
- legacy
- identity
- ambition
- family
- motherhood
- personal growth
Keywords
- Jenny-May Clarkson
- Silver Fern
- legacy
- identity
- ambition
- motherhood
- Aotearoa
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Silver Fern, breakfast television
Places: Aotearoa, Piopio
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