Mary Lambie Opens Up - Working with Chris Luxon, Celebrity Treasure Island Exit, and more!
Episode Description
Mary Lambie is New Zealand broadcasting royalty.
She’s recently been back on screen as a contestant on the reality TV show, Celebrity Treasure Island .
Mary is a very busy woman- she is currently helping prepare Christopher Luxon for his televised debates.
In this podcast we talk about her (short lived) Celebrity Treasure Island experience, the recent loss of her father, we reflect on her 7 year stint as the host of the iconic TV show Good Morning, talk about her transition from TV into a Subway franchise owner and now media coach for Christopher Luxon and much much more.
Mary is a vibrant and charismatic storyteller and a real breath of fresh air so I hope you guys like this one.
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Brief Summary
Mary Lamby discusses her time on Celebrity Treasure Island, eye surgery, journalism career, and family life.
Key points
- Eye Surgery Transformation. Mary discusses her recent eye surgery and how it changed her daily life.
- Celebrity Treasure Island Experience. Mary reflects on her time on Celebrity Treasure Island and the challenges faced.
- Coping with Loss. A heartfelt reflection on losing a parent and the emotional aftermath.
- Finding Your Path. A journey from law to journalism, discovering true passion.
- The Audition Experience. An amusing recount of a hungover audition for a TV show.
- Navigating Relationships. Discussing the complexities of relationships and co-parenting after separation.
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Episode highlights
- Eye Surgery TransformationMary discusses her recent eye surgery and how it changed her daily life.“It's been awesome but I’m just settling down with it.”1:32Oct 8, 2023
- Celebrity Treasure Island ExperienceMary reflects on her time on Celebrity Treasure Island and the challenges faced.“I just wanted to experience it but also to win it.”4:30Oct 8, 2023
- Coping with LossA heartfelt reflection on losing a parent and the emotional aftermath.“I'm really glad he's out of that pain and misery.”19:23Oct 8, 2023
- Finding Your PathA journey from law to journalism, discovering true passion.“I thought I have found home, yeah like your tribe your people.”21:37Oct 8, 2023
- The Audition ExperienceAn amusing recount of a hungover audition for a TV show.“I walked into that audition hung over, looking terrible.”24:35Oct 8, 2023
- Navigating RelationshipsDiscussing the complexities of relationships and co-parenting after separation.“I’m really impressed with the way you’ve managed that.”32:59Oct 8, 2023
- Kim Hills: A Broadcasting IconReflecting on Kim Hills' fearless attitude and her impact on broadcasting.“Wow, now there is a broadcasting icon.”35:30Oct 8, 2023
- Subway Franchise ExperienceA candid look at the challenges faced while running a Subway franchise.“I just thought it’s not for me.”48:17Oct 8, 2023





