The bold and the business: Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson
The Bold Company Podcast is back to highlight Canterbury’s entrepreneurs and business owners.
Canterbury is the home of opportunity, where innovation, ambition, and quality of life come together. Confidence is rising, investment and growth are gaining momentum, and new businesses are being established at twice the national rate. The region is full of energy and bold ideas, ready to lead and shape the next chapter of New Zealand’s story.
The Bold Company Podcast was created to capture the stories behind this energy, the real journeys of the people driving local businesses, the lessons learned, and the risks taken to turn ideas into action. Hosted by Business Canterbury’s Hannah Weeds and Ruffells Studio’s Tim McIness, it feels like a conversation over coffee with old friends. Listeners have connected with stories from Ross Milne of Leaft Foods, Mark Rocket of Kea Aerospace, Jason Gunn of Easily Said, and Peri Drysdale of Untouched World – just to name a few – each one showing the creativity, resilience, and determination that make Canterbury unique.
Back by popular demand, the podcast’s third season features start-up Shenanigans, Reefton Distilling Co, and manufacturing icons Queen Anne Chocolates, with more guests to be announced soon. Christchurch International Airport and the University of Canterbury proudly support this season. Catch up on previous episodes and follow The Bold Company Podcast on Spotify, Amazon, or Apple Podcasts, and stay tuned for season three.
