Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! And in this episode, Brian spends time talking with Dr. Coach Joshua Profit about his life , his American Football career and almost suiting up in the NFL.  Along the way, we explore his journey - what's it like growing in the Southern United States, the dynamic between his mum (humanitarian) and dad (former NFL running back and entrepreneur ),  his faith journey, his greatness journey and as a recently minited Kiwi, his views of Aotearoa. It's an uplifting, inspiring and moving conversation and well worth the time to listen to the messages that Dr. Coach Joshua Profit - personal trainer, life coach and all round good man has to share!  

Coach's social media are: 

*TikTok-@fatherprofit 

*Youtube- Chase Greatness. - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCho1Ix7zyKukPQMZ4rRygRA

*Facebook- @ joshua profit 

*IG- @dr.coachjoshuaprofit 

*Email- [email protected]  

We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special guest today.  Please be sure to leave us your comments, questions or suggestions that you'd like us to know about.  If you feel that what we’re doing resonates with you and is of service – we humbly invite you to consider hitting the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBING.  If you would like to donate to us and our podcast you can do so here - Absolutely NO OBLIGATION. If you do please know and trust that it is very much appreciated. 💯 🙏  

DONATE: https://bit.ly/3rHe6ZZ #WDW #intheserviceofothers #createabetterfuture #epichaotearoa #followyourpassion #livewithpurpose #helpothers #startwithwhy   Joe & Brian Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Co-Founders  

EBOOKS: * COMPELLED TO SUCCEED: SAS | E-BOOK SERIES  * FIRST EBOOK: SAS | PAY IT FORWARD | https://bit.ly/3MAlvEe* SECOND EBOOK: SAS | FIND A WAY THROUGH | https://bit.ly/3hJrSa0* FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compelledtosucceed 

OTHER LINKS:  JOE HOTAI: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeHotai1936ZERO ALPHA YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-1UlTPXTvXpTbAaGo6RJQ/featured ZERO ALPHA WEBSITE: https://www.zeroalpha.co.nz/MOVESWEATSUFFER PODCAST YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/MoveSweatSufferBURPEE WEAR WEBSITE: https://www.burpeewear.com/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! 

With a New addition to the team Mr Richard Fallow (Video editor/Producer/Good Dude).  Going forward we'll be looking to improve our visual and audio content with Richards help, so please bear with us.   In this episode Joe speaks with Phil 'Hoki' Hokianga Former New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) Operator & Leader / Company Director about a number of topics including:  

Phil's desire to serve in the military and the SAS, some of his upbringing, his strong whanau (family) heritage in the defence force, some of his regrets, challenges, learnings, observations, guidance and counsel to/for others, his acknowledgement/recognition and thanks for those who laid the foundations for the NZSAS unit in particular, his transition into the civilian sector, becoming a company director of  @Vertical Horizonz New Zealand   - his love for his wife and children, his battle with prostate cancer plus so much more.  

Sadly, but gratefully for me, this was a one and done opportunity for me to have Phil on the podcast - His decision which he made very clear, and which I was eager to grab with both hands. Phil, is a very intelligent, reserved & humble man. I've wanted to have him on the podcast for a long time. Extremely grateful that he decided to take me up on the open invitation.  

Phil was one of those Men you just didn't muck around with in the unit. I remember seeing him during my selection and his name being mentioned in 'hushed' tones by some of the senior soldiers on my selection. I could tell just from his presence and the way he carried himself he was someone who commanded and had the respect of those around him.  What privilege this was for me to share some time and space with this incredible Man.   

On behalf of Brian, Richard & myself we appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special guest today Mr Phil Hokianga or Hoki to those who know him best.  Please be sure to leave us your comments, questions or suggestions that you'd like us to know about.  

If you feel that what we’re doing resonates with you and is of service – we humbly invite you to consider hitting the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBING.  

Check out: https://www.verticalhorizonz.com/ Joe & Brian Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Co-Founders  Video editor/Producer: Richard Fallow  More to come/say about this incredible dude in the near future  Music: https://pixabay.com/

Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! And in this episode Joe has the opportunity to speak with Gregg 'Pup' Johnson. Former NZSAS Operator/Team Commander. As part of the "In the Service of Others - Who Dares Wins"  My co-host/co-founder Brian couldn't make it today, but we didn't let that hold us back.  During this conversation Pup speaks openly about some of his fears/concerns that were holding him back from applying to do the NZSAS selection in the first place.  The catalyst which helped him follow through and ultimately apply. He speaks honestly about his decision to voluntarily withdraw from the British SAS selection course. Working in the private security sector, going back to the NZSAS and deploying on a number of operations whilst back in the unit.  He shares some hardcase (funny) stories in typical Kiwi fashion and highlights some of the other SF units comments around "if it isn't nailed down the Kiwi's will take it" 😂.  

Pup speaks about his transition journey, going back to school, going back to the infantry battalion and working in the training wing/department and his passion for helping veterans and others who may be struggling and needing help.  He shares some heart warming stories about Dougie Grant and John McNut - 2 former NZSAS Operators who were/are still to this day "Highly Regarded, Respected and Missed" by ALL who knew these incredible Men.  Disclaimer: He mentions a few well known characters within the unit either by first name ONLY or by INITIALS. Where possible I've tried to mute out those names and/or initials - however, I may have missed some at different points as I wasn't taking notes of when that happened.  That aside I hope you enjoy hearing Pup speak about some of his journey and that if possible, you're able to take something positive away from it which might help you on your path.  

Pup has a genuine respect and love for the unit and his desire is that hopefully through sharing some of his experiences (where he can) on a podcast like this, might help inspire the next generation of operators seeking to serve in the SAS.    

WDW!  Joe & Brian Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Co-Founders  

OTHER LINKS:  JOE HOTAI: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeHotai1936ZERO ALPHA WEBSITE: https://www.zeroalpha.co.nz/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

WDW | With Tracy Cooper | Police Officer | S&C Coach | Loving Wife & Mum. What a privilege to reconnect, with this incredible, highly capable and inspiring Woman.  

Wife of Former Australian SAS Operator/Team Commander and previous guest on this podcast EP51 - Dan Cooper. Director and founder of https://komanchi.com.au/ 

During this conversation with Tracy, we spoke about a number of things including:   

How her and her husband (Dan) made their marriage work. 

How they met. 

How Dan proposed to Tracy - He's definitely set the bar high for other operators. Who said SAS operators aren't romantic 😆   

Tracy speaks about how she managed her worries and concerns and provides her tips for other partners who may be in the same situation.  She shares how she kept herself busy and focused especially when feeling isolated and alone. 

I get to find out more about Tracy's background and her love of children. Tracy is asked what advice she would give to operators when it comes to considering their significant other....And then she's also asked what advice she would give to significant others whose partners are operators in the unit.  

She talks about her journey and passion for health and fitness. 

Starting a successful business - some of the challenges faced during those stages. 

Wondering if she would ever have children of her own due to the nature of her husbands work at the time.  

Tracy graciously shares her thoughts, insights and perspectives on the role reversal which they as a family now find themselves in, with her being in a more tactical role in the early stages of her Police career and her husband being at home and looking after the kids while running his business and continuing his study. Plus a bunch of other discussion points in between.   

Tracy is fantastic! And I know you'll gain a lot from her down to earth, easy going, family focused and service approach to others as you hear what she has to say.     

We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special guest today.  

#WDW #komanchigroup #australianpolice #intheserviceofothers #createabetterfuture #epichaotearoa #followyourpassion #livewithpurpose #helpothers #startwithwhy   

Joe & Brian 

Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Co-Founders   

Music: https://www.bensound.com

Welcome back everyone in this episode, as part of the "In the Service of Others - Who Dares Wins" Series, I have the privilege to reconnect with a top bloke and good mate, Former Australian SAS Operator & Team Commander Daniel Cooper.   

Coops is a high achiever in every sense of the word and someone who continuously pushes the boundaries of human performance. Extremely humble in his accomplishments & abilities and methodical in his planning and preparation - it's no wonder he's gone on to achieve what he has as a former SAS soldier, competitive athlete, ultra endurance athlete, businessman and most importantly as a husband and father.  

Coops is definitely someone you want to have on your team regardless of the task. Capable, knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, humble and selfless.  

We hope you enjoy listening to Dan speak about some of his time in the unit.  Please note - In this episode we focused primarily on his time leading up to joining the regiment and while he was in. We branch off into some other aspects as well - but in Part 2 we'll look to delve more into the other things he's done, doing now and has planned for the future.  

Check out Dan's links here: 

Website: https://komanchi.com.au/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dancooper_msc/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAmwS1wJl_RR2TL5ITsCgtA/videos 

To give you an idea of the types of events he's done please see below and then go check them out: 

- Racing the planet, 4 desserts 250km in Kunnunara 2011 

- Kep Ultra 100km 2012 

- Yukon Arctic Ultra 430 (700km) 2013 

- Iditarod Trail Invitational 350 (560km) 2020 

- Glass House Ultra 100km 2021 

- Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000 (1600km) 2022  

- Crossfit regionals 2011 

- Crossfit Games master qualifier 2016 / 17  

We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special guest today.  

Please be sure to leave us your comments, questions or suggestions that you'd like us to know about.  If you feel that what we’re doing resonates with you and is of service – we humbly invite you to consider hitting the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBING.  

If you would like to donate to our podcast to help us provide more/better content you can do so below - Absolutely NO OBLIGATION.

If you do please know and trust that it is very much appreciated. 💯 🙏  DONATE: https://bit.ly/3rHe6ZZ #WDW #intheserviceofothers #createabetterfuture #epichaotearoa #followyourpassion #livewithpurpose #helpothers #startwithwhy   

Joe & Brian 

Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Co-Founders  

Music: https://www.bensound.com

****WELCOME TO OUR 50th EPISODE****  

Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! And in this episode we are talking with Kieran Read about the All Blacks and All Black captaincy, rugby, family, leadership, connection, people and life after retiring from professional rugby.   

We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special guest today.  Please be sure to leave us your comments, questions or suggestions that you'd like us to know about.  

If you feel that what we’re doing resonates with you and is of service – we humbly invite you to consider hitting the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBING.  If you would like to donate to us and our podcast you can do so here - Absolutely NO OBLIGATION. If you do please know and trust that it is very much appreciated. 💯 🙏  

DONATE: https://bit.ly/3rHe6ZZ #WDW #intheserviceofothers #createabetterfuture #epichaotearoa #followyourpassion #livewithpurpose #helpothers #startwithwhy   Joe & Brian Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Co-Founders  

EBOOKS: * COMPELLED TO SUCCEED: SAS | E-BOOK SERIES  * FIRST EBOOK: SAS | PAY IT FORWARD | https://bit.ly/3MAlvEe* SECOND EBOOK: SAS | FIND A WAY THROUGH | https://bit.ly/3hJrSa0* 

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compelledtosucceed 

OTHER LINKS:  

JOE HOTAI: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeHotai1936

ZERO ALPHA YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-1UlTPXTvXpTbAaGo6RJQ/featured 

ZERO ALPHA WEBSITE: https://www.zeroalpha.co.nz/

MOVESWEATSUFFER PODCAST YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/MoveSweatSuffer

BURPEE WEAR WEBSITE: https://www.burpeewear.com/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! And in this episode we are talking with Caleb Timu - Former professional Rugby League and Union player including becoming Wallaby #919 (Australian International Rugby Player) about his journey and creating his own destiny. We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special guest today.

Please be sure to leave us your comments, questions or suggestions that you'd like us to know about. If you feel that what we’re doing resonates with you and is of service – we humbly invite you to consider hitting the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBING.

If you would like to donate to us and our podcast you can do so here - Absolutely NO OBLIGATION. If you do please know and trust that it is very much appreciated. 💯 🙏

DONATE: https://bit.ly/3rHe6ZZ #WDW #intheserviceofothers #createabetterfuture #epichaotearoa #followyourpassion #livewithpurpose #helpothers #startwithwhy

Joe & Brian Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Co-Founders

EBOOKS: * COMPELLED TO SUCCEED: SAS | E-BOOK SERIES * FIRST EBOOK: SAS | PAY IT FORWARD | https://bit.ly/3MAlvEe * SECOND EBOOK: SAS | FIND A WAY THROUGH | https://bit.ly/3hJrSa0 *

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compelledtosucceed

OTHER LINKS: JOE HOTAI: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeHotai1936

ZERO ALPHA YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-1UlTPXTvXpTbAaGo6RJQ/featured

ZERO ALPHA WEBSITE: https://www.zeroalpha.co.nz/

MOVESWEATSUFFER PODCAST YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/MoveSweatSuffer BURPEE WEAR WEBSITE: https://www.burpeewear.com/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! And in this episode we are talking with Brett Whitton about a number of topics including:  His Muay Thai Fighting Direction His passion and love for Surfing Backwards Marathon Running His recent participation in BJJ Some of his Military service The tragic loss of his younger brother to suicide The challenges of being raised in a home with a heroin addicted and abusive Father His Love for his Family His service to and for others - plus so much more....  

Language Warning - Please note there is some language in this episode that some people may find offensive (Swearing) Not racism or anything like that.   

We strive to allow our guests to speak the way they are comfortable in speaking. As a result - we understand this may not please everyone.

 However, for those who are able to get past the swearing and hear the messages spoken and unspoken - we believe you'll find value in it.  Check out Brett's business here: https://www.retaincon.com.au/ At the same time we respect if bad language isn't for you.   We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special guest today.  Please be sure to leave us your comments, questions or suggestions that you'd like us to know about.  If you feel that what we’re doing resonates with you and is of service – we humbly invite you to consider hitting the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBING.  If you would like to donate to us and our podcast you can do so here - Absolutely NO OBLIGATION. If you do please know and trust that it is very much appreciated. 💯 🙏  

DONATE: https://bit.ly/3rHe6ZZ #WDW #intheserviceofothers #createabetterfuture #epichaotearoa #followyourpassion #livewithpurpose #helpothers #startwithwhy   Joe & Brian Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Co-Founders  

EBOOKS: * COMPELLED TO SUCCEED: SAS | E-BOOK SERIES  * FIRST EBOOK: SAS | PAY IT FORWARD | https://bit.ly/3MAlvEe* SECOND EBOOK: SAS | FIND A WAY THROUGH | https://bit.ly/3hJrSa0* FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compelledtosucceed

ALPHA YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-1UlTPXTvXpTbAaGo6RJQ/featured 

ZERO ALPHA WEBSITE: https://www.zeroalpha.co.nz/MOVESWEATSUFFER PODCAST YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/MoveSweatSufferBURPEE WEAR WEBSITE: https://www.burpeewear.com/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

#aroha #connection #special #matemateaonei #whanau

This conversation took place at the end of a beautiful day in Whakatāne New Zealand at Willie Apiata VC's home. We spoke about Anzac Day with Willie and some of his Bro's.  We particularly spoke about the events from the Day - Saturday 23rd April 2022. The day before (22nd April) Willie Apiata VC contacted some of his Brothers and invited them to join him in getting out in the community and handing out some poppies in preparation for ANZAC Day.  ALL accepted - Hopefully this conversation helps you get a bit more of an understanding of what drives Willie to do what he does, and at the same time get a bit of an insight into some of the relationships and bonds that connect servicemen and Women and their families, regardless of where they served and/or for how long.  We have a bit of a laugh at each other expense - but to be honest the biggest laughs were had when I didn't have the camera rolling.  Kia ora Willie, Willie's Son Barton, (Willie's Mum - Mum), Hayley and her Mum, Karl or Carl 😂 Sorry bro didn't ask you how you spell your name, Aaron, and Mac.  Also BIG Thank you to the Whakatāne RSA and to the incredible and generous people of Whakatāne. Your support and generosity was simply amazing to behold.  Special thank you to Nikolao, Dion, Todd and Allan for their brief and personal messages on what Anzac Day means to them. We thank you so much for doing that. Next year we'll look to give more notice. 💯 👊   Much love and respect to ALL who are currently serving and your families - Thank you Likewise to those who have served and your families for supporting you to be able to serve.  Thank you to all those who are preparing to serve 🙏   They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.  Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.  At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,  We will remember them We will remember them.    E kore rātou e kaumātuatia, Pēnei i a tātou kua mahue nei.  E kore hoki rātou e ngoikore Ahakoa pehea i ngā āhuatanga o te wā.  I te hekenga atu o te rā, Tae noa ki te aranga mai i te ata,  Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.  LEST WE FORGET!  Apologies - We couldn't use "The Last Post" without breeching copyright.

Welcome back everyone for another episode of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! In this episode we are talking with the one and only Jason Gunn about all things communication - creating connection -  being present - family - his heart attack - his business easily said - plus so much more.  

We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special guest today.  Please be sure to leave us your comments, questions or suggestions that you'd like us to know about.  If you feel that what we’re doing resonates with you and is of service – we humbly invite you to consider hitting the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBING.  

If you would like to donate to us and our podcast you can do so here - Absolutely NO OBLIGATION. If you do please know and trust that it is very much appreciated. 💯 🙏  DONATE: https://bit.ly/3rHe6ZZ 

#WDW #intheserviceofothers #createabetterfuture #epichaotearoa #followyourpassion #livewithpurpose #helpothers #startwithwhy   

Joe & Brian Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Co-Founders  

EBOOKS: * COMPELLED TO SUCCEED: SAS | E-BOOK SERIES  * FIRST EBOOK: SAS | PAY IT FORWARD | https://bit.ly/3MAlvEe* SECOND EBOOK: SAS | FIND A WAY THROUGH | https://bit.ly/3hJrSa0* 

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compelledtosucceed 

OTHER LINKS:  JOE HOTAI: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeHotai1936

ZERO ALPHA YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-1UlTPXTvXpTbAaGo6RJQ/featured 

ZERO ALPHA WEBSITE: https://www.zeroalpha.co.nz/

MOVESWEATSUFFER PODCAST YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/MoveSweatSuffer

BURPEE WEAR WEBSITE: https://www.burpeewear.com/ 

Music: https://www.bensound.com