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Author: Hezron Alban

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Kia ora whānau, tēnā kotou katoa. Te Passion Project is a podcast aimed at people who are wanting to take steps towards cultivating their passions, and who are also on the way to making their goals and dreams a reality. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy the show.
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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 Passion Project please consider subscribing to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or YouTube. You can find out more about the show on tepassionproject.com

| 017 | Vertebrah

2021-11-1901:19:05

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 Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or YouTube. You can find out more about the show on tepassionproject.com

| 016 | doohrehtorB

2021-08-0901:36:32

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 they participated in the inaugural season of The X Factor New Zealand. Anabac progressed into the Top 24 and have been performing as a group ever since.We recorded this episode in Anabac Studios in West Auckland over a few sippies lol. Ray runs the studio ...

| 015 | Positive Vibes

2021-05-1844:08

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

2020-11-0801:24:29

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 conversations have to be had, and it’s quite often the people who love and care for you the most who are most warranted in calling you out for your bullcrap.We touch on Japanese culture, food and fashion, and what it meant for him to live a “salaryman” lifestyle. ...
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 a super special episode as it marks the one year anniversary of Te Passion Project, and I couldn’t think of anyone better to celebrate this milestone with. Thank you again to my dad for taking the time out of his evening to jump onto the show for a bit ...

| 012 | Food For Thought

2020-04-2001:07:46

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 Happy Day. We talk about how the current pandemic has affected his business, and how it turned into a blessing in disguise. It gave birth to an ‘essential service’, Crucial Dough [sorry, I misspoke when recording and said 'Crucial Donut' LOL!] where he’s n...
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 the Defence Force has given him. We also talk about the importance of consistency and discipline within the context of fitness. The mindset change that he applied towards his fitness goals also spilled over into the financial goals that he set for hims...

| 010 | Reasons & Seasons

2020-03-2101:09:40

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 basketball saved him from going down a path that would’ve trapped him in a life of darkness, and how his athletic talent allowed him not to become a statistic. We discuss his business, Fortunate Hoops, as well the Cook & Fortune Foundation, which was set ...

| 009 | Lifelong Learning

2020-02-2501:11:16

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 classroom. The process of education can also occur through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, acts and feels.Lyndon says that the opportunity to teach has been a dream come true and a blessing in disguise as it has given hi...
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 not to pursue a degree. He completed a Certificate in fashion design and went into the workforce immediately after. Starting off in retail management, his climb up the corporate ladder was rapid. Within two and a half years he moved into a Business Ban...

| 007 | Be A Charmander

2019-12-0201:05:29

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, not only in an industry where conformity to the mainstream status quo is demanded, but also life in general. You are the only you in this world, and the impact that you have around your environment is unique, precious and invaluable. Rejection is an occu...
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 of his time to the high energy rock band, Fuego. He describes how his love of music was resurrected after a seven year hiatus, and how every musician’s dream of starting a band became a reality for him. They’ve got a few tracks out on Spotify which you ...

| 005 | The Sound Of Music

2019-10-2101:01:18

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 is more so the case especially if you have a creative pursuit, and an even more unorthodox method of getting there. Ron talks about leaving this traditional career path and owning your responsibilities; that no one will make their dreams come true besid...
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 in university, and how he stayed motivated despite of all the noise that was distracting him from achieving the goals that he had set for himself. His resiliency is ultimately what allowed him to study overseas on scholarship and to become a business o...
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 talk about time management, how he overcame a career-ending injury, and the importance of rest.
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.
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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