The Humble Climb Podcast

KOSTA "THE GAFFER" DRAK

Meet Kosta. 
Owner of 747 Fitness in Dandenong. 
A great episode in which we dive deep on his upbringing, the way he is now, how he got involved in the Fitness Industry & the institution he has created out of 747 Fitness in Dandenong. 
We also discuss certain topics such as the role of Social Media and what effect that is having currently on people in general when it comes to Health & Fitness wellbeing.

KRIS TERZIEVSKI

THE TIME IS NOW! Meet Kris. Kris is a local boy from Craigieburn from Melbourne who has risen from Amateur Boxing to Pro Boxer and has fought even Paul Gallen more recently! Kris runs us through: His Childhood/Early Days Love for BOXING How he got into BOXING &.....what everyone wants to hear, Kris tells his side of the story of what went down in the Fight that didn't go ahead against former UFC Star Tyson Pedro! An incredible Episode from an amazing and humble gentleman! Ps. Remember to Subscribe and comment your feedback!

LOU STICCA (TRIBAL SPORTS GROUP)

Meet Lou Sticca. He is one of a kind. One of the most HUMBLE, GENEROUS & OUTSTANDING person to grace the planet. Lou is the Managing Director of Tribal Sports Group. He is a FOOTBALL (soccer) Player Agent, as well as a Licensed FIFA Match Agent. We break down with Lou his start in Football, from the early days being the CEO of the Carlton Soccer Club in the NSL - to then having the task to put together the first ever A-LEAGUE squad for Sydney FC in which he brought down & managed to get Dwight Yorke across the line. He has been involved in some major triumphs for many of us Football-Mad lovers, including bringing down the likes of Alessandro Del Piero (We discuss this) to SYDNEY FC, Shinji Ono to the Western Sydney Wanderers & Alessandro Diamanti to Western United FC.
We break down how he nearly had David Beckham & Giorgos Karagounis playing in the A-LEAGUE.
In addition, he has brought teams such as LA GALAXY, CELTIC, ARSENAL, LIVERPOOL, AS ROMA & AC MILAN down to Australia for numerous exhibition matches.
He is amazing human.
ENJOY THIS ONE! We had a ball doing it :)
 
PS. Dont forget to SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube & Spotify channel (The Humble Climb Podcast) & be sure to follow us on Instagram

KRISTINA LIOTIS (ARE YOU EVEN GREEK?)

Meet Kristina. Kristina is the BRAINS behind the world-famous "Are You Even Greek" Instagram. Kristina has given us many joys over the years - with the endless REELs we have been able to enjoy. In what started as a COVID initiative as a bit of "fun" has quickly transitioned into a nostalgic page sharing all things GREEK such as History, Religion & of course, showcasing our CULTURE! We break down how it started, what its become & what will continue to be of it and above all, the positive impact it is continuing to have for a lot of us who can relate!
 
Remember to subscribe :) 

MASSIMO D'AMBROSIO

An incredible RISE within the AFL Industry for Massimo. After being picked up via the Mid-Season Draft with pick 3 to Essendon FC, and  a period of 14 months or so there, Massimo requested a trade to Hawthorn FC where he had an incredible first year with them in 2024. Personal highlights included making the 22 Under 22 team for 2024, as well as the 2024 All Australian squad (40 members). An incredible player with consistency - this episode highlights the person off the field just as much as his on field performance. Massimo runs us through his mindset of getting to where he is today - as well as some of the incredible things we does within the local community in feeding the homeless. An incredible player as well as an incredible person. We really enjoyed this one & hope you do too :) 

MILES4SMILES (Jack, Peter, Charlie & Louis)

Meet the guys from MILES4SMILES! They are just puuuuuure ridiculous. A few of you might notice Jack Hanley (Recently completed a 50km a Day for 50 Days straight challenge last year.) This time.. we have 3 of his mates with him. Jack, Peter, Charlie & Louis are the founders of MILES4SMILES - an initiative aimed to raise money for Mental Health.
They are ALL undertaking a new challenge. Exciting, crazy, but full of heart. 
Have a listen to what they are doing! 
 
https://www.miles4smiles.com.au/

JAMES "THE ADONIS" DELIS

The Journey of James has been nothing but turbulent. Ups & Downs from start to finish. He finds himself NOW in a very different place to where he was many years ago. From a STINT in Prison - to numerous STINTS in Rehab for Addiction - James now finds himself on the other side of the desk at the Rehab Clinic. He was once a patient, trying to get better & put his life back together, to now, being the Client Liaison Officer for those seeking to get help and get their lives back together. We discuss his childhood and upbringing - what happened post School - what led him down the path of destruction - what ended up with him in Prison - to seeking help numerous times - to NOW - Helping others and with a Professional Kickboxing Record of 2 wins from 2 fights. Its an incredible story of ups and downs, twists and turns & one of the best parts.. nothing was off-limits. We are so proud of you James & as always, THANK YOU for being who you are TODAY!

LIAM POWER

Meet Liam Power - an incredible HUMBLE, KIND & LOVING young man. As part of his adolescent years, Liam experienced an awful amount of Anxiety & Depression as part of internal Family disputes within the household. It left him house-bound. Now, in his early twenties - Liam is aiming to spread the positive message of talking. As an only child, he didn't have a sibling to talk to like many of us do. Liam is attempting to run from Sydney to Melbourne (you read that right) in 5 days in late August of this year. He is aiming to raise $1,000,000 for Beyond Blue. We support you along every step of the way Liam & cannot wait to be on the journey with you.

MORRIS PAGNIELLO & ANGE VENDITTI

Please meet Morris & Ange - two of the finest GENTLEMEN going round & who are playing a big part in transforming Football. As part of the RACING CITY GROUP, there is sports teams from all over the globe under the banner - including: Italy, Spain, Dubai, Mexico & USA. Morris is the FOUNDER of Genova Soccer & Racing City Group - as well as the OWNER of Anthem Sports. Ange is renowned for his business resources - and together, the duo are making waves in the Football scene. Coming up is the FRANCESCO TOTTI TOUR DOWN UNDER - Starting this coming Sunday where many of us will have an opportunity to dine with the Italian Football legend. With a very impressive Social Media presence, both gentleman provide some incredible insight into what is occurring in the landscape of FOOTBALL in Australia, along with around the World. TIX can still be purchased for this amazing event this Sunday - to attend, please get in touch with us :) 
 
ENJOY THIS RIPPER EPISODE!

BERNARD DESMOND

Meet Bernard Desmond, an OPPORTUNITY BROKER in the Finance field from Mount Eliza in Melbourne. Bernard was born in INDIA, moved to DUBAI and now runs a successful Finance organisation, Blank Finance. Bernard's positivity, humbleness & constant striving to be better has him as one of Australia's best Mortgage Brokers. He has won countless awards.  A true gentleman through & through - Bernard lost his Father early in his life & stepped up to be the male role-model for his younger Brother & constant guide of support for his MUM. He is now growing his business from strength-to-strength & overall supporting his own community in the best way he knows how, by giving. A great PODCAST & well worth a listen to hear Bernard's journey  - and - the ups & downs he has been through. TRULY INSPIRING!