Episodes
Ni sa bula Vinaka everyday Fijian followers and welcome to a special podcast episode!! This is just a talanoa session featuring the last guest we had with Ryan Mara, in where we just talk on topics that are totally random and also he asks me questions as well.. Just a way to finish 2022 and hoping you have a safe 2023!!
Published 12/31/22
Ni sa bula Everyday Fijian listeners and welcome to another week but the final episode of season 2022! We continue on with Ryan Mara , as he continues to share his story and his views and thoughts, as well hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are preparing for new years. But in saying that here’s the second and final part of Ryan’s story as an Everyday Fijian.. enjoy!
Published 12/29/22
Ni sa bula Vinaka Everyday Fijian listeners and welcome to another episode of Everyday Fijians! For this weeks episode, which is the final episode (but broken in two parts) it was a privilege in having Ryan Mara! Ryan shares his story from being born to a Fijian father and Japanese mother to earning two degrees from university and also being in the Australian army.. Ryan shares his ups and downs but also his advice on those wanting to join the army, hope you take something out of the 1st part...
Published 12/22/22
Ni sa bula Vinaka Everyday Fijians listeners and welcome to another week! This weeks episode is on the 70th anniversary of the well known Queen Victoria school, from its early days of establishment till now, the school was to be a teaching hub for sons of chiefs in grooming future leaders and diplomats.. Since then the school has made its mark on the Itaukei and Fijian community. As well my apologies if I’ve pronounced the names incorrectly in regards to those who studied or taught at QVS,...
Published 11/24/22
Ni sa bula Vinaka Everday Fijian listeners!! This weeks episode features an article on Ireland’s only tour of Fiji back in 1976.. A few insights from some of the Irish players back in the day.. Especially the playing conditions and the long tours that occurred during those times. Hope you listen and enjoy!
Published 11/17/22
Ni sa bula Vinaka and welcome to another episode of Everyday Fijians feat Former Balmain tigers rep James Lagiloa, had a great chat with the Luvunavuaka native as he shares his journey from his humble beginnings till present day.. As well gaining insight to some of his stories on the footy field and his recollection of memories of his father the legendary Mr Epeli Lagiloa who mentored and coached rugby greats like the late Seru Rabeni.. hope this episode gives you insight and hope you enjoy...
Published 11/10/22
Ni sa bula EF listeners!! Hope you enjoyed the last episode of the podcast and welcome to another fresh episode feat Mr Abhijesh Chandra all the way from New Zealand!! An artist who who has goals and aspirations to become an expert in his field, Abhijesh shares his story and journey and in saying hope you take something out of it as well just as I did.. Once again hope you enjoy the podcast, Vinaka!!
Published 10/27/22
Ni sa bula Vinaka Everyday Fijian listeners! This weeks episodes continues the second part of our conversation with Mini, and especially his job as a train driver.. but as well sharing more of his story.. Hope you’ve enjoyed minis story and have taken something out of it in some way or manner.. listen and enjoy!!
Published 10/20/22
Ni sa Bula Vinaka everyday Fijian listeners and welcome to another week of the Everyday Fijians podcast! This weeks episode is a first of a two parter featuring Ameniasi Naivogo or simply Mini.. Mini shares his story in this first part of the interview and shares his beginnings and journey of a Fijian raised in the west of Sydney.. Hope you listen and enjoy the 1st part of Mini Naivogo, the train driver from the west. Vinaka!..
Published 10/13/22
Ni sa Bula Vinaka EF listeners and welcome to another season of the everyday Fijians podcast!! To kick off this season , had the joy of having Ebony Morell joining the podcast and she shares her story, her beginnings, her journey.. from going into Private education and now studying at uni, Ebony shares her life… Hope you listen and enjoy the everyday Fijians podcast, in which just like Ebony, sharing her everyday story in the everyday world..
Published 10/06/22
In the final episode of the of the Everyday Fijians podcast, we have Sera Ravatudei who resides in Western Australia, Sera with links to Yavusania in Nadi, and Kadavu, shares her story and journey from being born and raised in the St George area to now living in WA, but also on top of that, being fiji drua and Fijiana rep and as well known for her barnstorming runs which one of them went viral on tiktok and her defence which is like hitting a brick wall, But overall I do hope you enjoy this...
Published 07/10/22
Ni sa Bula Vinaka everyday Fijian listeners!! Another fresh episode feat my good friend Mo!! Mo shares his story of his early upbringing especially around the Haberfield area in the Sydney area, attending Ashfield boys and one stage helping the island community in some way or manner.. but as well going through challenging times but it was his faith that brought him through to redemption..Hope you listen and enjoy the Podcast feat Mr Mo Lalakobau!!! Vinaka!!
Published 06/02/22
This weeks Episode of Everyday Fijians features Mr Keenan Hughes.. an up and coming basketball player, who attended Yat-Sen in Fiji to now applying his trade in the USA in the state of Utah.. Was honoured and privileged to hear Keenan’s story and as well the first Fijian I’ve had on this podcast residing in the US, The Everyday Fijian sharing their story in the Everyday world..
Published 05/25/22
Ni sa Bula Vinaka Everyday Fijians listeners, welcome to another fresh episode featuring Seni Sautu, from her upbringing in Melbourne Australia, to living in Fiji for a couple of years as young toddler and now working in the disability sector, Seni shares her story, and her journey and her words of advice in working in the disability sector.. hope you listen and enjoy.. Vinaka!!
Published 04/27/22
Ni sa Bula Vinaka everyday Fijian listeners! Fresh and short episode this week on Women who defended Fiji in the world wars.. the article was published by the Fiji times and thought to share it on this podcast and hoping it would give some insight of the participation of women in fiji during the world wars.. as well thank you for your support for the Everyday Fijians podcast..
Published 04/13/22
This weeks episode of everyday Fijians features Fellow podcaster of the podcast “Beyond the Narrative” Mr Fenton Lutunatabua… it was a joy and honour to have Fenton on and share his story of being an everyday Fijian and sharing his journey from being a caddie on the golf course to now speaking out on the effects climate change has effected the islands, hope you listen and enjoy.. Vinaka
Published 03/30/22
Ni sa bula Vinaka and welcome to a fresh new episode of The Everyday Fijians podcast 2022, Feat Pate Namakadre!!! Pate is our first guest for 2022 and as an everyday Fijian, pate shares his story, his upbringing, his beginnings, his journey and the choices he made that has made him the man he is today, not only that , as Pate ventures into the property market through TMAP (Teach me about Property), pate shares his vision and thoughts on encouraging individuals and families to get into the...
Published 03/23/22
Tonight’s episode of Everyday Fijians features Mr Harry Alfred Pitt Ugavule, living down in the Wollongong Area in southern NSW, the boy with links to Suvavou and Namalata Bua and Torres Strait island links, shares his story, from being raised in a big family household to meeting, Prince Charles, winning the 2014 NAIDOC art drawing competition, and becoming the main artist for murals and basketball jerseys which include the Illawarra Hawks of the NBL and Indigenous All stars!!.. A talented...
Published 11/18/21
Fresh new episode feat Wiliam Bogidrau Tuilau aka Vili!.. had the joy and honour of having vili as a guest where he shared his story from his beginnings till now, the importance of the Fijian language and his love for his family and the Fijian way of life.. The podcast episode is available on all media streaming platforms including Apple and Spotify and as well don’t forget to subscribe or give a rating.. Hope you listen and enjoy. And just like Vili he’s the everyday Fijian sharing His...
Published 11/17/21
Today’s episodes features Promising Basketball athlete Tuburu Naivalurua!. From his beginnings as a child being raised in the village till being a person that wants to play in the NBA, Buru shares his journey and what it has taken him to be where he is today.. Listen and enjoy! The everyday Fijians podcast is available on all media streaming platforms including Apple and Spotify..
Published 11/10/21
Today’s episode features Can you be more pacific co-host, Sydney Uni, NSW Waratahs and Wallaroos rep Ms Sera Naiqama! Sera shares her everyday story from her humble beginnings till now and shares how’s she has become the person today.. and having an attitude of just doing it..Have a listen and enjoy! The everyday Fijian sharing their everyday story in the everyday world
Published 10/20/21
Had the privilege of interviewing former fiji bati rep Mr James Keith Storer!.. From his beginnings growing up in the country to playing in 3 rugby league world cups, James shares his story and delivers words of wisdom and encouragement on a podcast which I think young people should listen to especially…. Enjoy and listen and don’t forget to subscribe or like the Everyday Fijians podcast which is available to on media streaming platforms.. Vinaka and enjoy!
Published 10/13/21
Ni sa Bula Vinaka and welcome to another episode of Everyday Fijians!! First of all happy fiji day!!, Happy Fiji language week and a massive congratulations to Fiji Bati Captain Kevin Naiqama on winning his 3rd successful super league title, all of these will be briefly covered in tonight’s episode as well with the history of cannibalism as posted by the Fiji times.. Listen and enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe or like the everyday Fijians podcast.. Vinaka! 😁😁
Published 10/10/21
Today’s episode features an article posted by the fiji times on “ The Samoans of Wailekutu” an interesting insight on the origins of the settlement from where it was to where it is now.. Just shows the many ethnic groups that are residing in the islands of Fiji..
Published 10/01/21
Just a look back at Fijis campaign in the Tokyo Olympics ,my thoughts and views, as well my apologies due to the delayed episode as where I’m based in Sydney NSW is under lockdown but will pursue to put more episodes later on, hopefully you’ll enjoy my views and thoughts on the Olympics especially the medal winning men’s and women’s sevens teams.. Listen and enjoy!
Published 08/01/21