Global Pasifika Success Podcast
Episodes
E35. Lorna McPherson - PNG Chiefs CEO
23 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailLorna McPherson is one of Papua New Guinea’s most influential sports and business leaders. Having lived and worked in PNG for more t...
E34. Abigail Tere-Apisah - Mum; Tennis Coach
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailAbigail Tere-Apisah is one of Papua New Guinea’s most accomplished tennis players. Born and raised in Port Moresby, she earned tenni...
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...