"This journey with Rise is a game changer - I'm a proud Graduate of the 2022 rōpū Te Puna Maruwehi - to all our wāhine that start their journey āpōpō - lean in, trust the process, step up & into your mana & enjoy the beautiful wave that is Mana Whakatōpū (A Kaupapa Māori leadership and coaching programme for wāhine Māori) mauri ora x" - Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi

"I am truly grateful and privileged to have gone through this process of becoming a Tahi Coach!!! This has been the most exhilarating and satisfying program I have been through that has totally opened my eyes as an Indigenous Wahine Toa (Strong Woman) of Aotearoa New Zealand! Ma te Kotahitanga e whai Kaha ai Tatou! In Unity We have Strength!" - Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Whawhakia

"Loved the Mana Whakatōpū leadership and coaching journey with Rise for myself and our roopu Te Puna Maruwehi as we completed in 2022-23. Hope to see this continue for many more years xxx" - Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Maru

"My experience with Rise has been exceptionally rewarding for my personal and professional growth. Rachel and her Team go above and beyond supporting you in whatever capacity you need. To be supported by indigenous for indigenous is the best! Being involved with Rise you gain lifelong whanau, aiga and friends. When one woman Rises, we all Rise!" - Faleasiu, Solosolo, Vailima & Papauta Samoan, Chinese

"Kia ora koutou! Words cannot fully express the impact that the Tahi coaching programme has made on my life's journey. The aroha and the depth of thought and intention that has gone into the development of this uniquely indigenous training is more that I could have imagined. Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei! Tihei Mauri Ora! Cat Rikihana" - Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe me Waitaha

"Rise was a key turning point in my life, and has helped me step into a life that I love as a Business Coach. I'm so grateful for the training, mentoring, support and ongoing opportunities that have arisen from being a part of the Rise Tahi programme." - Waikato me Ngāti Māhanga