Media and Interviews
Stephanie Philp
Author, Human Change Specialist, Tiny House Dweller
Available for podcasts, interviews, articles, and speaking.
Stephanie Philp is a Human Change Specialist, author, and tiny-house dweller who helps people understand how their minds work so they can change their lives on purpose…
After documenting her real-life journey from apartment living to a tiny house on wheels in Tiny House Diaries, she now shares insights on behaviour change, identity shifts, decision-making, and the psychology behind how we live.
Member of the New Zealand Society of Authors
Recently Featured in
Living Big in a Tiny House
Feature interview about Tiny House Diaries and the mindset shifts behind living small
Tiny House Diaries – Raglan Book Launch Interview
At the book launch of Tiny House Diaries, I was interviewed about moving from apartment living to building and settling into a tiny house on wheels. That adventure includes the six months I spent living in a tiny caravan with my dog and parrot — along with more than my fair share of chaos.
You can listen to the conversation here.
Recorded live at the Raglan book launch, March 2026
Book signing
Also featured in local press
The Chronicle (Raglan)
Feature by Edith Symes following the Tiny House Diaries launch at the Old School Arts Centre.
The gallery was packed for the launch, with laughter, a few tears, and stories from the past three years shared with friends and people who’d been part of the journey.
“What we let go of physically often mirrors what we’re ready to release internally.”
“Fortunately I’ve got a sense of humour.”
Interview Topics
Conversations I’m happy to explore include:
Tiny living & lifestyle change
- What downsizing really does to your thinking (it’s not about space)
- The surprising psychology of living with less
- Lessons tiny homes teach about priorities, values, and decision-making
- What actually changes when you change your environment
Human change & identity
- Why people stay stuck — even when they want change
- The hidden identity shifts that happen before life changes
- How to recognise when you’ve outgrown a version of yourself
- Practical ways to update your thinking without forcing yourself
Mind, behaviour & everyday life
- Why knowing what to do isn’t the same as doing it
- Simple mental tools that work in real life, not just theory
- Decision fatigue, overwhelm, and how to clear mental clutter
- How language shapes behaviour more than we realise
Behind the scenes
- Writing Tiny House Diaries — what surprised me most
- What living tiny taught me that no personal development course ever did
- The real story behind designing a life that actually fits you
Happy to tailor conversations to suit your audience and format.
Quick Facts
Location: New Zealand
Available for: interviews, podcasts, speaking
Focus areas: behaviour change, mindset, identity, tiny living
Book: Tiny House Diaries (2026)
Host Introduction Bios (copy-paste ready)
Short Guest Bio (≈60 words)
Stephanie Philp is a Human Change Specialist, author of Tiny House Diaries, and international trainer with over 30 years’ experience helping people understand how their minds work so they can change their lives on purpose. Blending practical tools, real-life insight, and a wry sense of humour, she explores behaviour change, identity shifts, and how small mental adjustments can transform everyday life.
Long Guest Bio (≈150 words)
Stephanie Philp is a Human Change Specialist, author, and trainer who has spent more than three decades helping people understand how their minds work so they can change their lives on purpose. Her work combines practical psychology, behavioural insight, and real-world experience to help individuals and organisations shift patterns that keep them stuck.
She is the author of Tiny House Diaries, which documents her personal journey from apartment living to life in a tiny house on wheels — and the unexpected mindset lessons that came with it. Stephanie has taught and coached internationally, working with people from all walks of life, from business owners and professionals to those navigating major life transitions.
Known for her clear explanations, grounded approach, and lightly irreverent humour, she specialises in making complex ideas simple, useful, and immediately applicable in real life. is is the body.
What Interviewers and Hosts Say
"Stephanie was an engaging and highly skilled guest presenter whose clarity, warmth, and practical insights strongly resonated with our group. Participants were highly engaged throughout and left with strategies they could immediately apply in their leadership practice."
— Mary-Anne Murphy, Director, Momentum Learning
"Steph always turns up to our interviews in good humour, energised and ready to go. I'm not sure if it's through preparation or because she's well versed in the topics we discuss, but she always answers my questions with clarity. It means I don’t have to work very hard to make our interviews a success."
— Aaron Mooar, Station Manager, Raglan Community Radio
"Interviewing Steph is always a genuinely inspiring experience. She brings an incredible depth of knowledge to every conversation, and her ability to explain complex mindset concepts in a relatable way makes her a dream guest. Our conversations flow effortlessly, and it is hard to wrap up the interview because there’s always more wisdom to share."
— Annika Stricker, Freelance Journalist and Podcaster. How to Make it Work.
Contact
To request an interview or collaboration, email: Steph@InsideYourMind.com
If you have a deadline, please mention it.