Global Pasifika Success Podcast

Hear stories from successful Pasifika people across the globe (the good, bad and ugly) so that our listeners can listen, learn and be inspired to live their best lives too. Pasifika people have much to contribute to the world – if you’re needing some inspiration to get to that next level in life, TUNE IN.

Global Pasifika Success Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Andrew Fa'avale, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Andrew Fa'avale hosts Global Pasifika Success Podcast, a education show with 37 episodes published.

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  EP37. Gavin Luka - CEO of Nexus Alliance | From Queensland Reds to Global Business Leader

  Jul 28, 202646 min

  Send us Fan Mail After building a career in professional rugby with the Queensland Reds, Gavin Luka took a leap of faith that changed the course of his life. At just 29, he now leads Nexus Alliance as CEO in the Philippines, applying the discipline, resilience, and team-first mindset he developed on the rugby field to the business world. In this episode, Gavin shares how embracing opportunity, trusting hard work over luck, and stepping outside his comfort zone helped him transition from elite sport to executive leadership. Gavin Luka | Samoan-Aussie in Philippines (@gavin.luka) • Instagram

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  EP36. Kevin Alo - Marketing Strategist & Nation Brand Advocate

  Jul 7, 202641 min

  Send us Fan Mail Kevin Alo is a brand strategist, former lawyer and one of Papua New Guinea's leading voices in modern marketing and business transformation. After beginning his career in corporate law, Kevin transitioned into marketing, where he has spent more than a decade helping some of Papua New Guinea's largest organisations build stronger brands, connect with customers and embrace innovation. His experience spans legal practice, corporate strategy, finance, retail, communications and AI-enabled marketing. Alongside his corporate career, Kevin founded WokBung, a boutique strategy and content consultancy that partners with organisations to develop authentic brand stories and meaningful communications. A passionate advocate for Papua New Guinea, Kevin believes the country's greatest competitive advantage lies in its people, creativity and cultural diversity. He is particularly interested in how artificial intelligence, storytelling and innovation can create new opportunities for young people, businesses and the nation's future. In this episode, Kevin shares his journey from law to marketing, why authentic storytelling matters, how AI is reshaping business, and why he believes Papua New Guinea remains one of the world's greatest untapped opportunities.

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  E35. Lorna McPherson - PNG Chiefs CEO

  Jun 23, 202650 min

  Send us Fan Mail Lorna McPherson is one of Papua New Guinea’s most influential sports and business leaders. Having lived and worked in PNG for more than 16 years, she has built an impressive career spanning telecommunications, government relations, marketing, and professional sport. In January 2026, Lorna was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the PNG Chiefs Rugby League club by the Australian Rugby League Commission. Prior to this, she served as a Director of both the PNGRFL and the PNG Chiefs, while also holding senior executive positions at Digicel Pacific, including Senior Vice President responsible for Government Relations, Sales, Distribution, Retail and Marketing across Papua New Guinea. A passionate advocate for the growth of rugby league, Lorna played a key role in transforming the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup into the country’s premier sporting competition and was instrumental in establishing the Santos Cup, Papua New Guinea’s elite women’s rugby league competition. Her work has helped create pathways for athletes, strengthen communities, and elevate the profile of sport across the nation. Today, Lorna is leading the PNG Chiefs into a new era while continuing to champion opportunities for athletes, women, and communities through sport. Tune in for an insightful conversation on leadership, resilience, and the power of sport to drive national development.

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  E34. Abigail Tere-Apisah - Pacific Tennis Pioneer/Ex-Pro | Entrepreneur | Mum!

  Jun 9, 202651 min

  Send us Fan Mail Abigail Tere-Apisah is one of Papua New Guinea’s most accomplished tennis players. Born and raised in Port Moresby, she earned tennis scholarships that took her from the ITF Academy in Fiji to the Margaret Court Tennis Academy in Australia, and later to Georgia State University in the United States, where she competed as the team’s No. 1 player and graduated with a degree in Exercise Science. A former professional athlete, Abigail achieved a career-high WTA ranking of 276, won one professional singles and six double titles and became the first female in the Pacific region to earn ITF level 2 coaching certification. Today, she is a mother of two and founder and Head Coach of the Tere-Apisah Academy, where she is developing the next generation of athletes in Papua New Guinea. These days, Abigail is juggling her family commitments, tennis academy AND flipping houses which shows that the habits you build early, continue throughout life. Tune in! Instagram: Abigail Tere-Apisah (@abigailapisah1)

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  E33. Jason Venu - Founder & MD at CoverSure NZ

  Jun 28, 202450 min

  Send us Fan Mail Jason Venu is the Founder and MD of Coversure Insurance. South Auckland-raised and of Samoan descent, Jason jumped out of employee-mode and into entrepreneur-mode following an insurance career spanning over 10 years. Coversure is now an award-winning and global operation, all sparked from Jason's insatiable curiosity, courage to reach out for help, and a deep desire to ensure people "live life, covered". Jason spends a large chunk of his time in the Philippines, where amidst his business dealings, he also runs charitable programs such as sponsoring sports teams and feeding the homeless! As always, he has an incredible team led by his family, wife Pam and a group of superstar mentors. Tune in. CoverSure LinkedIn: Coversure NZ: Overview | LinkedIn Jason Venu LinkedIn: Jason Venu | LinkedIn

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