Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of Gainz

CrossFitter, Strongwoman, Lover & Fighter.

Whether you follow any sort of sport or not in New Zealand - you will definitely know his name.  

Ruben Wiki is the first New Zealander to play 300 plus first grade games, he has won a premiership back in 1994 with the great Canberra Raiders side who boasted many legends such as Mal Meninga, Laurie Daley and Bradley Clyde to name a few.  He is the most capped Kiwi ever with 55 games and 18 as captain. He has done it all in the game, but he hasn't stopped there! He is just as busy since retiring and is heavily involved with the NZ Warriors and has recently opened up a gym Wiki Works https://www.wikiworkz.co.nz/ with his wife Santa in his beloved hometown Otara in South Auckland. Tune in to find out about his back story, his mindset that separates him from the rest and for some general stories and laughs around the kava bowl!  

Ever heard the saying "travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer".... Well, today's guest you would consider very wealthy in that aspect as he is a walk the talk kind of guy who has traveled the world teaching and experiencing life on many different levels. Not only is Dan a world class teacher, he is a father, husband, coach, and an athlete who has competed at the highest level representing New Zealand in touch football and also played on the famous 1997 Otahuhu 1st XV Rugby team who took out the 1A Auckland Championships which has only ever been achieved once before by the school in 1957 and never since. 

Dan shares about his teaching philosophy and what lead him to question and challenge the whole education curriculum.

Listen in as Dan's passion to improve the system and help the next generation in undeniable! 

Determined and disciplined are the words that I would choose to introduce Janelle. Listen in as we talk all things beauty pageant, dancing, sports & planning with one of the most down to "earth" people out there. See what I did there;) Tune in as there is definetly more to the world of beauty pageants than you think and some great insights that you wouldn't wanna miss out on! 

This week I had the chance to catch up with old friend Stefan Smith who is a big garage gym advocate and user. Tune in as he shares how a health scare changed his outlook towards health & fitness and why he became a point of contact for all things garage gym here in New Zealand and beyond! Great episode about priorities as a family man and being efficient with time in busy Auckland!

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I have been talking about this BIG announcement for the last few weeks and after a few things that me and my team had to do first, here it finally is!

Tune in to find out in detail what this BIG announcement is all about!

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We have been privileged to know Leanna Cooper as a member of our Zealous Community but we know a lot of people will know her as her daytime gig - hosting Life FM's The Morning Wake up with Bjorn & Josh.  Join me as I have a candid chat with her about her journey as a Christchurch kid who traveled to the big Smoke with aspirations to find her niche in media and her adventures since.  It's not every day we have a seasoned pro of the mic on the show so tune in!

This week I had the privilege of sitting down with two ANZ Premiership Netball players who were both apart of last years (2019) championship winning team the Wellington Pulse. Listen in as they share some insights as to how they came together as a team to pull off such an incredible feat, and what fueled them throughout the season. The girls also share about the life of a Netballer, playing tips, tricks, their backgrounds and much more! Listen in to find out for yourself!

For almost 3 decades, the voice of Lapi Mariner has become the singing voice in which generations both young and old recognize as it graces the airwaves both locally and internationally.  In this episode we catch a glimpse of his amazing career and key events in his life that directed his way to where he is today and beyond.  Already a legend in his own right yet he is still going strong - its an episode that will leave you definitely inspired for the new year! Tune in 

Local export by way of Brisbane, Australia - Artist Teleise Lesa sits down to talk about her journey from primary school days where she had the inklings of her love for Art - to today where she now owns Uniquely Pacific - making custom Pacific art and prints for International clients.  Tune in to hear how her past choices have unknowingly paved her way to her successes today and future aspirations.