In this episode we're in San Francisco, California. I have a chat with Antonio Castro, a Senior Software Engineer, and Harry She, a Senior Data Scientist. Antonio creates his own work spaces and Harry sends his work into space.To support Te Pas

| 017 | Vertebrah

Nov 19th, 2021 1h 19m

In this episode I sit down with the FASHIONINJ4 himself, Luke Bulay. We talk about his fashion inspirations, life as a chiropractor and his love of football. Leshgo skux deluxe.To support Te Passion Project please consider subscribing to us on

| 016 | doohrehtorB

Aug 9th, 2021 1h 36m

In this episode I'm joined by John Cabana, John Cabana and John Cabana, a trio of brothers who make up the music group Anabac. They've been playing and performing music their entire lives, but the three formally banded together in 2013 when the

| 015 | Positive Vibes

May 18th, 2021 44m 8s

It took me four months to get home from Manila to Auckland and I tested positive for the corona in the process! Join me as I remember the stresses of the journey home.

| 014 | Vintage Avant-garde

Nov 8th, 2020 1h 24m

In this episode I sit down with Miguel Valero, who at the time of recording was on secondment for Deloitte in Tokyo, Japan. Over a few sippy lalas during our “e-numan”, we talk about the importance of family support. Sometimes tough conversatio

| 013 | Techniques, Tactics & Strategies

Sep 13th, 2020 59m 20s

In this episode I sit down with one of the most inspirational people I know - my father, Ronnie Alban. We dabble into a little bit of his journey as an immigrant to New Zealand, his family, his time at university and also about my mum.This was

| 012 | Food For Thought

Apr 20th, 2020 1h 7m

In this episode I sit down with Alex Lam-Cheung, Head Chef and Donut Wizard. We talk about his meteoric rise from starting off as a junior cook in New Zealand, to becoming the head chef of one of the finest cafes in Melbourne, Australia, Oh Hap

| 011 | Discipline & Consistency Is Key

Apr 6th, 2020 1h 3m

In this episode I sit down with Jesus Jay Labajo, Air Craftsman, Royal New Zealand Air Force. Buzzy episode as we talk about the events that lead up to his enlistment in the RNZAF, his decisions for doing so, and the opportunities that being in

| 010 | Reasons & Seasons

Mar 21st, 2020 1h 9m

In this episode I sit down with Michael Fortune, to whom ball is literally life. He joins us as the first remote guest of Te Passion Project, which would explain why his audio sounds a bit different to previous guests. He talks about how basket

| 009 | Lifelong Learning

Feb 25th, 2020 1h 11m

In this episode I sit down with Lyndon Cura, who makes his bread as a primary school teacher. Education is about lifelong learning, as well as the acquisition and transmission of knowledge. This often takes place in a formal setting such as a c

| 008 | The Corporate Ladder

Feb 6th, 2020 1h 16m

In this episode I sit down with Chris Trenuela and we talk about going against the status quo to walk your own path. He’s made some calculated risks in life and he can say with complete confidence that they’ve paid off. One of these “risks” was

| 007 | Be A Charmander

Dec 2nd, 2019 1h 5m

In this episode I sit down with Rhyss-Liam Lee who shares with me a little bit of an insight into his experiences as an actor and a model in the entertainment industry. He discusses how important it is to stay true to who you are as a person, n

| 006 | Time Management Mastermind

Nov 10th, 2019 1h 8m

In this episode I sit down with Terrence Ibasco, time management mastermind. He juggles a fulltime job as an engineer with occasional speaking engagements to current students of his alma mater, The University of Auckland. He also devotes a lot

| 005 | The Sound Of Music

Oct 21st, 2019 1h 1m

In this episode I sit down with Ron Manalili and we talk about his journey as a musician. It’s very common for our parents to encourage us to go down the more traditional pathway of getting a university degree and landing a corporate job. This

| 004 | Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Oct 8th, 2019 1h 5m

In this episode Amadeo Abrogena joins me and we talk about what it was like for him to start a business and the importance of being able to communicate and connect with his niche. We also talk about how he overcame failure, specifically failure

| 003 | On Your Marks, Set, Go

Sep 29th, 2019 37m 6s

In this episode I sit down with Joshua Hawkins. He is a former World Youth silver medalist and three-time New Zealand champion over the 110m hurdles. He also holds the New Zealand national record for said event. He joins me for a korero and we

| 002 | It Was All A Dream

Sep 22nd, 2019 22m 19s

In this episode I talk a little bit about my dream and why my progress with turning it into a reality has been so slow.

| 001 | Te Passion Project

Sep 13th, 2019 13m 43s

In this episode I talk about quitting my job to pursue a dream that I've been wanting to make real for the longest time. Follow me as I embark on my passion project.

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