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DAVID HARTNELL: ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW
LOCAL NEWS DAVID HARTNELL: ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW WITH CHELSEA KARL
Chelsea Karl is a holistic facialist and skin coach with her own business called Skin by Chelsea.
What’s your job? My job is to empower my clients with knowledge about why their skin concerns are manifesting in the first place and guide them to reach their skin goals through a holistic balance to their health.
How long have you been in the beauty business? My first ever paid job was doing mountains of laundry in a salon while I was in high school and I've never fully left the industry.
Have men become more skin care savvy these days? Absolutely, my most regular client is male. Regular facials with a professional can help anyone improve their skin's health.
What do you like most about Ponsonby? I like that I can finish work for the day and walk into any restaurant and receive great service and even better food.
How have you survived the pandemic? The lockdowns taught me gratitude for my budget and how to prepare for the worst, but also that even a simple walk in fresh air can completely change your outlook and remind you of how truly blessed we are to have such privileges.
Most Kiwi thing about you? Either raw kingfish with a squeeze of lemon juice is a complete meal in my eyes or the fact that I'm dating a man with a mullet who drives a Ford XR8.
What do you love most about your age? It was only in my late 20s when I developed self awareness, self worth, and appreciation for who I am.
If you won a million dollars? My mother’s already warned me that I'm obliged to pay off her mortgage if I win the lotto, and I'd invest in my business with the rest.
Something you disapprove of? I loathe homophobic, racist and sexist attitudes. There's no place for them in today's society.
Most treasured possession? My great grandmother's ring. She was given it when her soon to be husband promised her that he would marry her when he returned from war.
Comfort food? My mother’s meatloaf followed by her raspberry and white chocolate slice.
Do you have a party trick? Does making alcohol disappear count?
Biggest disappointments? Missing out on a management consultancy scholarship trip I'd earned at university because I couldn't get the annual leave approval to go.
What do you think happens when we die? I'll probably haunt my brothers for a while if they are still around. Then I'll be a guardian angel for my future children.
What are you insecure about? I need to feel safe and secure at all times. I don't like living on the edge.
Something few people know about you? I have a spreadsheet for everything in my life.
Greatest fear? Fire. I don't even like being near a bonfire. Ironically, I have no fire sign placements in my astrological birth chart.
What do you most dislike about your appearance? I am the shortest member of my family by a long shot. I'd take a few more inches if I could.
Do you read movie reviews? I saw the most recent ‘Thor' in the cinema because the reviews were good, so I guess so.
Favourite movie? 'Mona Lisa Smile'. I loved art history at school and it reminds me of my grandma’s advice of creating my own life before I become someone else's wife.
If you could change one law or policy in New Zealand, what would it be? Compulsory financial literacy education in schools. (DAVID HARTNELL, MNZM) PN
You can find Chelsea on instagram at _skinbychelsea or on my website www.skinbychelsea.co.nz.
LOCAL NEWS SBA CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST ANNIVERSARY
SBA Ponsonby are celebrating their 1st anniversary in Ponsonby - we asked them a few questions.
How has your first year been? It’s been busy! We have met hundreds of local businesses and property investors since opening our doors. We already had quite a few clients in the area but finally finding a great shop front location opposite the beautiful Western Park makes it easier for us to meet up with clients. Plus, it’s great for people just wanting to pop in and chat about their business.
Tell us a little bit about your client base. We are all about small businesses, which means that we mostly help owner operators from start-ups yet to earn their first dollar, to $10 million turnover operations.
We also partner with larger specialist accounting firms to manage their client’s month to month accounting needs as it’s more cost effective for larger businesses to use SBA for GST, payroll and day -to-day accounting and tax issues.
We work with clients to develop streamlined processes. We use cloud based software to ensure they have the most timely, accurate and cost effective accounting and tax solution possible. While our clients come from all industries and sectors, a large percentage are in hospo, retail and trades. We also have a large base of property investors and developers.
How big is the team at SBA Ponsonby? SBA is a nationwide franchise of 80 branches and over 25,000 clients collectively. We are both small and big! The team at SBA Ponsonby own and operate seven SBA franchises, so our team is about 15 accountants, all local as we don’t outsource, plus our awesome client support people.
Up to six team members work in our Ponsonby office at any one time, but there is a waiting list to get on the Ponsonby roster as it’s everyone’s favourite place to work! We are also partnered with several New Zealand tax and business specialists to ensure that our clients get the right advice at the right time.
What do you like the most about Ponsonby? We used to live in Ponsonby, first as a student/struggling entrepreneur in a converted warehouse on Douglas Street and then a few years later, in a beaut villa on Summer Street. It’s great to be working in the area again.
Love Ponsonby - the energy, the hustle and bustle. The mix of modern and classic buildings. The awesome cafes and restaurants, great mix of cheap and cheerful, to posh and elegant. I think we have been to almost every eating place now! The shopping is something quite special, vintage through designer. Just walking along Ponsonby Road is enough to recharge your batteries. Then there is the contrast of leafy Western Park just across the road from SBA, a great place for a stroll or a picnic. We are stoked to be part of the Ponsonby community.
SBA PONSONBY, 54C Ponsonby Road, T: 09 360 0166, E: ponsonby@sba.co.nz, www.sba.co.nz
LUNCH IS ON US!
We’re celebrating 1 year in Ponsonby! Sign up with us in the month of November and receive a local restaurant voucher valued at $100.
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OUR CONTRIBUTORS IT’S A TEAM EFFORT... WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS
CONNOR CRAWFORD
I am a working artist and photographer with a colourful and rhythmic perspective. I enjoy shooting the front covers of Ponsonby News. LUCY KENNEDY
I am a young local writer who loves to read! Each month you will find my reviews of new books for people who love to read as much as I do.
DAVID HARTNELL - MNZM
For the last 53 years I’ve been a freelance entertainment journalist and author. I’ve lived in the Grey Lynn area for nearly three decades; I have met and interviewed some amazing people. PHIL PARKER
Journalist and published author, I have had a career involving both wine writing and hosting boutique wine tours in the Auckland region.
HONOUR MITCHELL
I have lived in the Ponsonby area all of my life. I write the column ‘Teen Picks’ which explores everything on offer in the greater Ponsonby area. PIPPA COOM
I am Councillor for Waitemata and Gulf Ward on Auckland Council. Formerly, Chair Waitemata Local Board.
HELENE RAVLICH
A freelance writer and copywriter for almost 20 years, I have written for publications all over the world and couldn’t imagine myself in any other job. ROSS THORBY
I have had a wanderlust for travel ever since I was old enough to own a passport. Since I discovered cruising, I have become unstoppable.
KEN RING
My yearly NZ Weather Almanacs began in 1999. During the tragic 2011 Christchurch earthquakes, my work created international interest. I currently live in Ponsonby. SOFIA ROGER WILLIAMS
A vegan for over a year and vegetarian for over seven years with a passion for writing. I am a local student reviewing some of Ponsonby’s best vegan eats.
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