That's right! We're back! Only this time we're here for longer... You guys wanted more of us, well here we are! With all the yaps and laughs Two Fat 'Fine have officially made their episodes longer. Join Alex and MahMah as they kōrero about starting 2026, new years resolutions and updates on life!

We welcome back the wonderful general manager for Moana Vā, Lana Shields - otherwise known as mum to Alex. She fills us in on where the Moana collective is currently at, what the focuses are for 2026 and she courageously shares more about her own journey navigating sexuality in this era.

An episode our listeners don't want to miss!

A massive ngā mihi to the Riccarton Sunday Markets for sponsoring this episode of Two Fat 'Fine. Listen in to find out what Alex and MahMah love about Ōtautahi's iconic sunday markets. Is it sweet food? Is it savoury? Or is it a good session with the tarot card reader?

We also dive into travel plans and the differences between a more local international journey to the beautiful islands that surround Aotearoa versus a 30hr + journey all the way to Europe... With kids in tow! Enjoy!

In part two of our kōrero with Dante Fyfe from Moana Mortgages, we dive deeper into the world of finance with practical tips to build generational wealth and confidence. Dante, Alex, and MahMah talk budgeting, smart saving, and how to make your money work for you. 💰 It’s real talk, good laughs, and a reminder that financial wellbeing starts with knowledge and community.

This kōrero was too good for just one episode — so we’re bringing it to you in two parts!

We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Dante Fyfe, a proud member of the Moana Vā community and financial educator with Moana Mortgages.

In this first half, Dante joins Alex and MahMah to unpack how our communities can break the cycle of poor financial advice and start making empowered, informed money moves. 💰

You don’t want to miss this conversation, it’s all about building financial confidence, strengthening our collective future, and learning how to make our money work for us.

In this episode, we sit down with Jessee James personal trainer, sailor, and passionate wellbeing advocate, as she takes us through her journey of strength, self-discovery, and love.

Jessee opens up about her early years, being teased for her abs and short hair, and how she turned those experiences into fuel for self-acceptance and empowerment. She shares the story behind her business Embrace Tinana, her holistic approach to fitness, and the creation of Wellness Wero, a 10-week pilot programme designed to uplift others on their hauora journey.

With warmth and honesty, Jessee talks about the importance of caring for yourself before caring for others, and tells a beautiful love story of friendship that blossomed into marriage, two “gaybies” growing together through life’s adventures.

We ran out of time, but Jessee left us all with a reminder: wellbeing starts with mindset, connection, and courage.

This week on Two Fat ’Fine, we’re joined by MahMah’s bestie, flatmate, and wifey-for-lifey — Tayla Taylor! 💕
Tayla wears many hats: she’s a fierce advocate for young people through her mahi with VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai, and the powerhouse behind Curve Collective, creating spaces that celebrate body positivity and fat liberation.

Together, MahMah and Alex dive into friendship, love, mahi, and the chaos of adulting, from living together to building community and dreaming big for their people. Expect laughs, heart, and a reminder that when sisterhood meets purpose, magic happens.

This week we’re joined by Alex McDonnell-Faimalo – wife to our Alex and now a proud mum of two with the arrival of baby Akira. We chat about the joys and challenges of becoming a mum of two, the shift in family life, and the beauty of being embraced by Pasifika mamas as a palagi woman. A wholesome kōrero full of love, laughter, and real talk about motherhood, support, and community.