Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of Gainz

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. 

Avondale/Auckland native, now professional Rugby League athlete Leivaha Pulu joins me in this episode to share about his background growing up and his journey so far in life and the NRL machine.  From a youngster roaming the streets of Avondale (Riversdale) to taking a chance across the ditch and beyond to more recently with the NZ Warriors - tune in to hear about the highs and lows of pursuing your dreams and what was the turning point that changed everything for him! Tune in to find out more, this is definitely one you won't want to miss!

I take some time out to review 2019 - all the highs and lows from personal to business experience - tune in for an insight on the Zealous State of Mind journey so far.

Now etched into Zealous folklore, Theresa (Resa) Simanu went from local girl to international athlete in a matter of months in the world of Powerlifting.  Her coach, training partner and husband Reti was with her every step of the way.  Now new parents of 5 month old Lockyer - we chat about the journey in to Powerlifting, callings from God to aspirations in the future for this Power Couple.  It's one you wont want to miss!

This week we had some old friends on the show from when we were in the footy and sports camp (Gideonites) scene. Dave Falefitu and Mary Tiatia have since those days been creating and developing their own clothing brand over the last 6 years, and they some good messages to share through their streetwear. One being....

Don't Let Your Mind Rob Your Potential 

DMRP PURPOSE

We want to empower people to realise the limitless unleashing of their potential.

OUR MISSION

One of Metro Lions favorite sons and legend in the American Football scene here in NZ.  Toa is a great story teller, so listen in and find out about his journey to playing in the states at Cal and what it took to stay there!

His wife and son are in the spotlight for their duties to rugby league in New Zealand - however the strong silent yet charismatic character of Jerry Papali'i brings him forth in a different kind of spotlight.  As part owner of Zealous Crossfit & coach for the past 7 years, tune in to listen how his grounding in God and family has brought him through adulthood, journey with footy himself and being the "third person".  It's one you don't want to miss!

Social media fanatics may know Montel Tivoli from his crazy videos on his IG and his viral challenges - but here at Zealous we've seen him grow as an athlete since the age of 12.  This episode is one you don't want to miss as I sit down and talk to him about the things that makes his mind tick - from weightlifting through to present day mindset.  Enjoy!

Cesca Luafalealo is one of our awesome Coaches here at Zealous CrossFit, By day she's a mother, a Teacher at Kelston Intermediate and has established herself as a double barreled athlete, representing Samoa in Rugby League, Rugby Union and Kiwi Tag. 

Today I sit down to have a chat with Cesca about her busy life and find out what drives her to be the best that she can be in all aspects of her life.  Tune in! 

Isaiah and Alex are professional athletes in their respective sports however not many know that they grew up together as brothers.  Talking about where they are at now and where they have come from - as a cousin and uncle to these two - makes an interesting trip down memory lane as well as seeing what they see in their future.  Pretty proud of these two blokes.