Global Pasifika Success Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
E33. Jason Venu - Founder & MD at CoverSure NZ
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textJason Venu is the Founder and MD of Coversure Insurance. South Auckland-raised and of Samoan descent, Jason jumped out of employee-mode and...
E32. Willie Leota - Mortgage Broker; Financial Educator; Podcast
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWillie Leota is a Christchurch-based mortgage broker who is passionate about helping people achieve home ownership and wealth creation. Wil...
E31. Fiso John Fiso (ONZM) - Director, Fiso Investment Group
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textFiso John Fiso (ONZM) is the Director of Fiso Investment Group based in Wellington NZ – a private Pacific fund that focuses on property d...
E30. Lana Lavenia Carter: Principal Lawyer & Founder of Lavenia Law
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textLana Carter is the Founder and Principal Lawyer of Lavenia Law - a law firm that is focused on wills and legacy planning. Lana was born ...
E29. Tovia Va'aelua: Good Tech Leader; Culture Builder; Pasifika Futurist; Tech Founder
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a text Tovia Va'aelua is husband to Linda and a father of four. He is a technology expert with over 20 years of experience across the globe...
E28. Kale Panoho: Global Entrepreneur & Marketer; Forbes Council Member; Inc. 5000 Top 30 Founder
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textKale is of Maori heritage and was born in Brisbane Australia. From his own account, he had a pretty rough upbringing in Australia and it so...
E27. Keven Mealamu (MNZM): All Blacks Legend; Entrepreneur; Community Leader
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textKeven is a former All Black captain and the third All Black centurion in history - a record that speaks to his physical, mental and spiritu...
E26. Rama Chand: Director of Rugby Development (Georgia Rugby Union)
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textRama was born in Fiji, raised in New Zealand and is currently the Director of Rugby Development at Georgia Rugby Union.Rama has lived acros...
E25. Deacon Manu: Former Fijian Captain; Educator & Consultant
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textFormer Flying Fijian captain Deacon Manu joins us on Ep 25. A man who has played rugby at the highest level, Deacon is proof that diverse i...
E24. Jennifer Samuta: Director & Migration Lawyer (Samuta McComber Lawyers)
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textMeet lawyer and entrepreneur Jennifer Samuta! From a remote island village in Fiji to the helm of Samuta McComber Lawyers, Jennifer's ...
E23. Max Moala: Founder of Api Investments (Houston, Texas)
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textMax’s proudest accomplishment is being Husband and father of 3. He studied Accounting while playing football and winning a national champ...
E22. Bernard Tuaimau: Entrepreneur, Community Leader, Father of 6!
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textBernard is Samoan based in Sydney and a husband and father of six. He has owned his successful insurance brokerage for almost a decade whil...
E21. Dr Michael Ligaliga: Pacific Knowledge Expert (BYU-Hawaii)
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDr Michael is a NZ-born Samoan academic based at BYU-Hawaii (USA). His father started the first Polynesian funeral service in Auckland, Lig...
E20. Steven Gillette: Co-Founder Rail Track Services
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textSteven Gillette hustled tirelessly on the railways across Australia away from home for nearly 10 years. Using his natural abilities to fost...
E19. We're BACK! Re-Introduction Episode w/ Andrew Fa'avale
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textSince our last show on the 21st of September 2020, we've been missing in action. Andrew takes this show to explain why the podcast was...
E18. Lani Refiti: CEO IoTSec & Emerging Tech Expert
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textLani Refiti was born in Samoa, raised in NZ and now lives in Australia. A father of six, his tech career started while selling shoes at Mye...
E17. Leilani Tamu: Manager, Pacific Policy (+ heaps more)
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textLeilani Tamu is an afakasi Samoan woman, born and raised in Auckland and currently Manager of Pacific Policy at MBIE (NZ). With a broad ran...
E16. Dr Siautu Alefaio-Tugia: Psychologist & Academic
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDr Siautu Alefaio-Tugia: Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Massey University (NZ).Dr Siautu has worked across education, prisons, disaster r...
E15. Rob Poleki - Inventor & CEO of Washie (USA)
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textRob Poleki is an inventor & entrepreneur whose business idea was literally birthed in a restroom (WASHIE PRODUCTS).A Samoan born in NZ,...
E14: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto - Australian/QLD Reds Rugby
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textLukhan Salakaia-Loto (Australian & QLD Reds rugby) - our youngest guest at 23 years of age. An elite athlete who we’ve brought on bec...
E13: Alex Fala: CEO & Rhodes Scholar
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAlex Fala (Samoan-Kiwi) is a Pacific Rhodes Scholar whose held leadership positions in high-flying companies such as McKinseys,Trade Me and...
E12: Karena Lyons: VP & Director of Research East-West Center (Hawai'i)
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a text Karena is a Samoan-Kiwi who is currently the Vice President & Director of Research at the East-West Center and Director of the Paci...
E11. David Solomona: NRL Wellbeing & Education
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDavid Solomona is a former NRL (Roosters/Eels) & Super League (Wakefield/Bradford/Warrington) star, with a career that spanned over a d...
E10: Lisa Tai: Associate Director - Deloitte NZ (Rotuma/Fiji)
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textNoa'ia! Our first Rotuman guest Lisa was born in Fiji and her parents moved her and her siblings to NZ around the time of the 1987 cou...
EP9. Joey 'Q' Quenga: Island Block Radio Host (Hollywood)
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textJoey ‘Q’ Quenga is our first guest hailing from the mighty Micronesian island of Guam. ‘Q’ hails from the village of Talofofo and g...
EP8. Leilehua Fa'onevai: Law, Business & Community Advocate
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textLeilehua Fa'onevai (nee Helu) is a Tongan lawyer whose life revolves around her faith, family, and culture. Married to Taniela and a ...
EP7. Wayne Henry: Wayne Henry Mortgages
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWayne Henry is of Cook Island/Pakeha descent, raised in Manurewa, South Auckland.While Wayne admits he loved school but didn't thrive ...
EP6. Apollo Perelini: Rugby/League Star now Dubai Entrepreneur
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textApollo 'The Terminator' Perelini is a dual international - having played rugby and league for Samoa. He also forged a long and su...
EP5. Heilala Tabete: Director of Corney & Lind Lawyers
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHeilala was born in Fiji, raised in Fiji, UK and NZ, and now lives in Brisbane, Australia. She is currently the Director of Business Develo...
EP4. Viliami Tuivai: Coach V (USA)
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textCoach V is an author, keynote speaker & success coach to many of the USA's top brands & business leaders. Born in Tonga, raise...
EP3. Assoc. Prof Damon Salesa: Pacific Scholar
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAssoc. Prof. Toeolesulusulu Damon Salesa is the Pacific's first Rhodes Scholar, a prize-winning author & currently Pro Vice Chance...
EP2. John Tapu: Kava Bowl Media Founder
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAfter 22 years at Sky TV, John boldly jumped out of a comfortable job and started his own broadcasting, media & agent company. Hear how...
EP1. Andrew Fa'avale: TGPSP Welcome Show
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHost Andrew Fa'avale provides an overview of why he started the podcast, who he will be targeting to chat to, and how to access and sh...