This is the first in a series of community podcasts about the people who live in Matua, Tauranga, New Zealand. The idea is to highlight and show case the diverse people and personalities of the community. To meet and explore who they are and what they do.

Louis and Bridgette return to the podcast after moving house, discussing the often overlooked emotional and physical displacement that comes with changing homes despite the practical aspects being complete.

Working for yourself brings unique challenges — staying motivated, balancing ambition with spirituality, and navigating the rewards and trials of partnering with your life partner. It’s also about reigniting creativity in midlife and finding your spark again from a place of true alignment.

Bridgette Bolton reflects on her journey from South Africa to New Zealand — a path of freedom, loneliness, and reinvention. From unexpected motherhood at 40 to lessons in presence from Botswana’s wilds, she shares insights on patience, mindfulness, and building Bolton Inc with purpose and long-term vision.

As our first guest on the Bolton Inc Effect, Terri Ewart shares her journey from personal trauma to becoming a somatic healer who helps others navigate their painful experiences with compassion and presence.

Louis shares his emotional and practical journey of returning to South Africa after seven years to help his aging parents organize their finances and end-of-life planning while navigating the role reversal that comes with being the adult in the room.

Caught between raising kids and caring for aging parents? Welcome to the sandwich generation. In this deeply personal episode, we unpack the joys, challenges, and emotional weight of being the bridge between two generations. It’s raw, real, and filled with honest reflections—because sometimes, love and responsibility are the heaviest things we carry.

Bridgette flips the script and puts Louis in the hot seat—asking some questions we want answered. From self-care routines (yes, he's got a thing for Two Dudes moisturisers) to his love of sports, this episode peels back the layers and gives you a glimpse of the man behind the mic.

Moving to a new country is one thing—building a business there is another. After six years in New Zealand navigating visa requirements and laying the groundwork, we’re finally stepping into entrepreneurship on our own terms. In this episode, we share the reality of starting fresh, the challenges of waiting for the right moment, and the excitement of forging our own path.

The paradox of success is that the more we achieve, the more we question if we deserve it.
Imposter syndrome doesn't discriminate between novices and experts. It's the uninvited guest that arrives precisely when you're doing something worth doing.

In Episode 2 of The Bolton Inc Effect, unpack our journey of reinvention in a new country—the resilience we didn't know we had, the gratitude we didn't expect to find.

The power of doing the work… both internally and externally.

Here is our first conversation together and the start of our journey working on our business together.