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Start Somewhere with Jem Laquian
by Jem Laquian
Start Somewhere Media is a platform for creatives, artists and athletes to share their love and passion for their craft, giving them a voice to share their story to Connect and Inspire.
Episodes
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From Sleeping in a Van to Training NBA Stars | Trae Ball Jones
Welcome back to the Start Somewhere podcast! In this episode, Jem sits down with elite basketball trainer Trae Ball to discuss his incredible journey and the mindset required to succeed at the highest levelsTrae opens up about the unseen grind of his early career, including starting an essential...
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Toxic Filipino Traits We’re Leaving in 2025 (From a Filipino-Australian Perspective)
Toxic Filipino Traits We’re Leaving in 2025.As Filipinos or overseas born Filipino Australian, it’s time we talk about the habits and mindsets that hold us back - in relationships, family, culture, and personal growth.In this video, I share my honest thoughts on toxic Filipino trait we need to...
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From Mum’s Kitchen to Nationwide Brand | The Story of Happy Alley - Ali Barakat
Ali Barakat started baking cookies in his mum’s kitchen during COVID lockdowns in 2020 — now he’s the founder of Happy Alley Cookies & Café, delivering across Australia and bringing joy through every bite. 🍪🇦🇺In this episode of Start Somewhere Media, we explore into Ali’s journey from humble...
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Expat Entrepreneur: Lessons from a Decade of ANYTIME FITNESS franchises in the Philippines | Mo Shah
What's it really like to move overseas and build a successful business? In this episode, we sit down with Mo Shah, who spent the last decade establishing multiple Anytime Fitness franchises in the Philippines and South East Asia. They share unfiltered insights on the unexpected challenges…
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Sydney's Newest Ink Spot 8eight Studio : A Chat with Nibbles.Tattoo and Tattoos by Den
Join us as we sit down with Blake Nibbles @nibbles.tattooo and Dennis Enrile @Tattoos.by.den two best friends who have turned their shared passion for art and ink into a thriving tattoo studio in Sydney. We'll dive into their inspiring journey, from their early days as aspiring artists to opening...
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From Teen Parties to Weddings & Corporate Events: DJ Xcentriks Story
Join us as we sit down with DJ Xcentrik, a local legend who's been spinning tunes for over a decade. From humble beginnings at teen parties to headlining weddings and corporate events, DJ Xcentrik has built a business portfolio that extends beyond the DJ booth. In this episode, we'll dive into…
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Asia Pacific Cup Champions JoFlow Basketball discuss Singapore Tour & the Program
Join us as we dive deep into our unforgettable championship run in Singapore. We'll discuss the challenges we faced, the strategies that led to our victory, and the incredible experience of playing on the international stage. From the intense competition to the vibrant culture, it was a journey...
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20 Years Later: From Gym Bros to Business Bros | How They Built Their Passions Together
Join us on a nostalgic journey as Reinhardt Badato revisits the days of pumping iron and dreaming big. Twenty years ago, a couple of gym buddies shared their aspirations and laid the foundation for a brotherhood of entrepreneurs. Today they've come together to share our stories of growth,...
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Under the Hood: The Start of Loyalty Road Automotive feat. Francis Carbonell
Join us for an exclusive interview with Francis Carbonell of Loyalty Road Automotive in Paramatta. Discover the challenges and rewards of running a successful auto repair business. Learn about their journey, tips for aspiring mechanics, and insights into the latest trends in the automotive industry.
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Foreign Sex Tourists abandoning Children in Philippines, FIBA Olympics Role Players to Superstars
The Boomers are out to prove they're a force to be reckoned with. Can they finally dethrone the mighty Team USA? This Olympic basketball is going to be legendary. Subscribe for live updates, analysis, and highlights. Sex tourism is a global problem, but its impact on the Philippines is…
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Business Dads talk Mental Health, Hustle & Home (Juggling Fatherhood, Marriage & Business)
Being a Business Dad is challenging. In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of men's mental health. We'll discuss the challenges of juggling business, fatherhood, and being a husband, and offer tips on how to prioritize your well-being while still crushing it in all areas…
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The Story of Jasper Rentoy | First Filipino-Australian Sydney King
This episode Jem Laquian sits down with Western Sydney's own Jasper Rentoy of the Sydney Kings the first Filipino-Australian born athlete to make it to one of the worlds top basketball leagues Australias’s NBL and now for the Manuatu Jets. From the time we sat I found him to be a very self aware,...
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The Story behind JoFlow Basketball... Giving back to the game that gave so much.
Step onto the court with us as we introduce you to the team at JoFlow Basketball. In this special episode, we're joined by guests from a JoFlow basketball program who are here to share their inspiring journeys, invaluable insights, and secrets to success. From overcoming obstacles to achieving...
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Sydney Streets to Super Bowl: Australia's Youth NFL Pathway | Throwdown_WS
Jem and Tevita sit down with Oneil Anguna creator of @throw_down_ws Australia's groundbreaking initiative to steer young talents off the streets of Sydeny and hopefully into U.S colleges, with a chance to be scouted for the NFL! In this video, we delve into the local platform providing a lifeline...
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Journey to Board of Directors, AJ vs Ngannou, Tito Spanian in Manila
#TheRock #BoardOfDirectors #BoxingEvents #Inspiration Join us on an inspiring journey as we delve into Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's incredible rise to becoming a TKO board member! From his iconic wrestling career to dominating Hollywood, witness the milestones that shaped his path to the…
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2023 Wrap Up - Christmas Time Anxiety, Boxing, UFC & NBA In Season - SPOILED Fans this year
As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, join us in this special 2023 wrap-up where we delve into the highs and lows, the festive jitters, and the knockout moments that defined the past 12 months. 🎄🥊 🎁 Christmas Anxiety Unwrapped: The holiday season is a time of joy, but for some, it can...
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Starting a Small Business, Challenges, Home Ownership whilst being Stand up Men | Full Ep
Building Success: Stories of Home Ownership Mastery and Digital Development Join us on the debut episode of "Dads Take Care of Business" as we delve into the inspiring journeys of two dynamic entrepreneurs carving their paths in the worlds of mortgage broking and software andweb development. In...
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Exploring Cultural Bonds: Pacific Islanders & Filipinos; Food, Love, and Sports
Pacific Islanders and Filipinos: A Remarkable Friendship Discover the unique cultural connections that make Pacific Islanders and Filipinos get along so well. Explore the communication styles and gestures that foster love and unity in Asian cultures. Heading: "2. Unveiling Male Violence Against...
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Lifestyle Choices and Habits: Secret to Achieving Your Goals (Why You Should Keep Them to Yourself)
In this thought-provoking Word From Home, we dive deep into the world of lifestyle choices, dopamine, habits, and the intriguing concept of why it's often better to keep your goals and plans to yourself. Hosted by Jem Laquian Ft. Tevita Vave, this discussion is a journey into understanding the...
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THE VOICE: Will Australia Vote Yes or No? & Canelo vs Charlo: A Double Dose of Drama! | Full Podcast
🗳️ Get ready for an electrifying double feature! In this special episode of Word From Home, we're diving headfirst into two of the most anticipated events of the year: the upcoming Voice referendum and a blockbuster boxing fight of two undisputed champions facing off that promises to be a...
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What's more challenging being a father or husband, Deadbeat Dads, Why Boys seem to have many friends and some girls find it hard to hold onto a few.
In this part 2 sit down the boys discuss Whats more challenging, being a husband or a father?, living amongst other ethnic cultures, they discuss a video on tiktok where a girl says guys seem to make friends easy and have many friends while girls find it hard to hold a few the boys discuss why…
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Father's Day Special ( First hand Filipino Migrant story from the 90s, experiences, First Job (Pt 1)
In this part 1 sit down we speak to the OG of the Laquian family Joseph Laquian Sr, during Father's day weekend discussing his upbringing in the Philippines, the lead up to moving to Australia, expectiations and experiences moving abroad in the 90s and starting a new life and family. ALSO Watch…
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MATILDA FEVER | FIBA World Cup in PHILIPPINES | NBA PLAYERS & RAPPER COMPARISON
In this Word From Home the boys discuss the recent Aussie Matilda Fever, they compare NBA players to their Hip hop rapper comparison and discuss what to look for in the upcoming FIBA World Cup hosted by the Philippines. They also discuss topics regarding Transgender athletes competing in Combat...
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Start with Candor Why having Open and Honest Conversations with Friends and Family is Needed to Grow
In this Word From Home Jem & Tevita discuss the interactions with their social clips, they discuss the signing of Filipino rapper EZ Mill to Eminem & Dr Dre's record label Shady Aftermath-Interscope. The boys talk on the recent news of Domestic Violence cases occuring around Australia. The fellas...
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Crawford vs Spence | Inoue TKOs Fulton | UFC 291 Gaethje vs Poirier | Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz
Jem Laquian sits down with @shakajmusic, Muthu Browning & Chris Ibrahim to discuss recent fights in boxing -- mainly Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence -- and UFC 291. They cover They hit on Naoya Inoue's big win over Fulton, they talk about the Kambosos controversial win, and then hits on UFC 291...
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Growing up in Western Sydney and the essential role Sports plays in a Childs life | WORD FROM HOME
Jem Laquian and Tevita Vave discuss all the good things about growing up in Western Sydney, the people, friendships, food, morals and values. They discuss former UFC Heavyweight Francis Ngannou's signed match up with Tyson Fury in the ring and the rags to riches stories of refugees and immigrants...
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What is the Crab Mentality? Supporting rather than Hating, Get Rich Quick Schemes within communities
In this episode @jemlaquian & @vitz_vave discuss the Crab Mentality when others are doing good in life why people choose to tear them down or ridicule them instead of celebrating the wins in life. We list famous Tongans, Samoans and Filipinos that are doing well in life. They also discuss why…
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Ngannou from UFC to PFL is like Hulk Hogan to WCW, The State of Boxing, 2019 NBA Draft Guns 'n' Buns
Jem Laquian sits down with Tevita Vave to discuss how big of a move Francis Ngannou to the PFL is for the sport of MMA, the boys discuss the state of boxing with the top fighters finally fighting each other in their primes in 2023 with the upcoming Teofimo Lopez fight and long await Errol Spence…
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How to make a living off your passion for videography and photography - @andricoo_productions | WFH
Have you ever had a passion for something and ever wondered if you could make it into your everyday? In this episode Jem Laquian sits down with Andre Fuschini as he shares his story of making fun videos off his GoPro from his travels to now creating content for businesses in Sydney and turning it...
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Starting a basketball brand and street culture during the pandemic - HIROHOOPS @BALLERSWAYOFFICIAL
In this episode Jem Laquian & Peekay sit down with Hiro Londa former pro basketball player in Indonesia who has newly created a video content page and street ball culture in the heart of Sydney @BALLERWAYOFFICIAL. We talk about his time playing pro ball with the likes of Thon Maker and the…
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Eric Fortaleza speaks on moving to Nashville, Tennessee to fulfil his dreams | ep 17 | Word From Home
In this episode Jem Laquian sits down with Eric Fortaleza Bassist playing on some of the biggest stages in the U.S with some of the world's major artists. Eric shares his profound knowledge, experience and uncompromising attitude to pursuing his dreams and how he founded Pitch Meeting an open mic...
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Australian Songwriter and rapper SHAKA J | Full episode 16 | WORD FROM HOME with Jem Laquian
In this episode Jem Laquian sits down with Shaka J an Australian songwriter and rapper out of Canberra. Shaka J shares his passion for his lyrical content and technical dexterity with tracks expressing his real life experiences delivering powerful messaging to listeners. #StartSomewhereMedia...
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Domenic Nesci Co-Founder and podcast host of Wealthi | Full episode 15 | WORD FROM HOME
In this episode we sat down with @wealthi co founder as he details how him and his partner came with the idea of creating Wealthi a property investment planning group making it easy for clients to enter the market in Australia or map out a plan to build a property portfolio. Dom explains how…
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Rohit Tharani Film Director/Producer/Writer | Full Episode 14 | Word From Home
In this episode Jem Laquian sits down with Rohit Tharani - Producer, Director, Writer of some of the biggest TV shows in Asia Pacific such as Surviving Borneo starring Henry Golding from CRAZY RICH ASIANS, Say Yes to the Dress Asia. Rohit has worked for some of the largest Entertainment companies...
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JOSH POWELL 2 x NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers & Former Sydney King | Full Ep. 13 | Word From Home
In this episode we sit down with 2 time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers & Former Sydney King Josh Powell. Josh details shares his story of being part of those 09/10 championship teams, What Kobe meant to him, his upbringing, the difference between the NBL and the NBA and his 21 reasons…
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Dunnzii Dao @SOSOBAKED | Ep 12 | WORD FROM HOME Live | Full Episode | START SOMEWHERE MEDIA
In this episode we sit down with creator and founder of @sosobaked bakery and dessert sweets & treats Danielle "Dunzii" Tan Dao. Dunzii shares her story how she turned her passion of baking into her livelihood and the turning point from her corporate career to being her own boss. This is for the...
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Michael BADASS Badato | Ep 11 | WORD FROM HOME Live | Full Episode | START SOMEWHERE MEDIA
In this episode we catch up with Michael Badass Badato WBC, WKBF World Kickboxing Champion undefeated in Caged Muay Thai and World Lethwei Championship athlete. The Badass tells his story of how he started fighting, his hobbies, his current life projects (Mad Invite Co) and details his upcoming...
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RAY SEFO shares start of martial arts life, glory days of K1, PFL, MMA today | Ep. 10 Word From Home
In this episode we sit down 1 on 1 with the great Ray Sefo K-1 legend and 6 time Kickboxing World Champion as he shares his story on how he started his martial arts journey and how it lead to a Hall of Fame Career. He shares his stories of being part of the glory days of K1, the impact his career...
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Greg Waddell CREATIVE SPRING | Ep 9 | Word From Home Live | Full Episode | START SOMEWHERE MEDIA
Start Somewhere Media talks with former Rugby league athlete Greg Waddell who was once the highest paid high school prospect at the time by the Penrith Panthers and the leagues best ever prospect before a string of injuries held the once Australian schoolboy from living out his childhood dream of...
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Reinhardt ’Badass’ Badato | WORD FROM HOME Live | Full Episode | Start Somewhere Media
Start Somewhere enters the world of Muay Thai Kickboxing in Episode 8 with retired former WKBF, WMC & WBC Flyweight World Champion, Reinhardt Badato joining Jem Laquian in an exclusive interview. Badato opens up about his upbringing in The Philippines and how it prepared him in life, the start of...
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