Who is Okta? #00

Jennifer Cruz #04

On this episode of the Everyday People Podcast, I talk to my friend Jennifer Cruz, a qualified Electrician in Melbourne. Being the eldest of a large household with 7 siblings, she was ingrained with a hard work ethic, an inherent trait instilled by her parents who emigrated from South America to Australia for a better life. Heavily influenced by her Colombian culture, Jennifer is bilingual in both English and Spanish. After completing a degree in Accounting and securing a job at a Taxation firm, Jennifer quickly realised that this wasn’t for her and decided to venture into a new career as an Electrician. In the largest single trade occupation (electrician) in Australia, women make up just 1.3% of the total. Jennifer speaks on the challenges she faced as a woman entering the trade industry and shares what resources helped her and potential others who are looking to make the same transition.

George Tofa #03

Purchasing your first home is not an easy goal to achieve, especially when you have no idea about who to speak to, or where to begin like I did when I decided to finally make that move. Cue George Tofa aka ‘George the Broker’, a broker from West Melbourne.   Growing up as a man with Samoan and Chinese heritage, there always comes a big family behind the story. A while before the podcast, I asked George what his favourite quote was and he responded, "I'm not winning unless my family is". Knowing him personally, his true values and genuine interest in helping his clients better their own situation made my choice in finding a broker an easier one.  On this episode of The Everyday People Podcast, we talk about how he got his business from the bottom, compared to where it is today, what it felt like being a Pacific Islander in a heavily influenced Caucasian industry and the sacrifices that had to be made. We go through what a broker is and how one can help you compared to the big banks on your own.   This is a very insightful episode on the "do's and don'ts", along with other tips to help you when trying to secure a loan for your first or next home loan.  Thanks for listening! @georgethebroker

Petera Tamarua #01

It’s hard to be natural once you know the record button has been pushed and the microphones are in your face, even if the first guest on your Podcast is your best mate.  Petera Tamarua who is also known as 'Putts', has always been a creative, whether it’s music production, visuals or fashion. On this episode we talk about his life from a youngster as a talented rugby league player, to the present as a creative, with a full time job as a personal trainer at Tribute Boxing & Fitness Gym located in Melbourne.  Along with all of this, being a husband and father would be hard to juggle. He explains why and how the mantra of the two words, “Make Time” has helped manage to keep himself organised rather than overwhelmed and procrastinate. It's also the foundation of a new mind and body transformation program he has created called the “2.0” program.  Thanks for listening! @puttspt @shottabyp @moving___still

Who is Okta? #00

A short introduction episode; a little bit about myself and why I've started this podcast. Scripted and awkward, but aiming to get better. I hope this gives you an understanding of who I am. Thanks for listening!