The CLIMB with Teko Bailey: For Men Ready to Rise in Purpose
The Frequency Network: The Wave
37 episodes
5 days ago
Welcome to The CLIMB—a podcast for men who are tired of coasting… and ready to rise.
I’m Teko Bailey—husband, father, coach, and your guide in the climb. I believe there’s a hero inside every man.
But that hero doesn’t just show up on the mountain peaks…
He’s forged in the fire.
In the silence.
In the valleys.
In the everyday.
This isn’t a podcast about pretending to have it all together.
It’s about waking up to the purpose inside of you—
and learning to walk it out with God, step by step.
Some episodes will be short, raw devotionals.
Some will be honest solo teachings.
And others will be conversations with men who’ve walked through the storm… and kept climbing.
Whether you’re navigating fatherhood, rebuilding after failure, or searching for what’s next—this space is for you.
You don’t need to climb alone.
And you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to take the next step.
Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts—and join me every Thursday as we awaken the hero within.
This is… The CLIMB.
The CLIMB is brought to you by The Frequency Network.
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Welcome to The CLIMB—a podcast for men who are tired of coasting… and ready to rise.
I’m Teko Bailey—husband, father, coach, and your guide in the climb. I believe there’s a hero inside every man.
But that hero doesn’t just show up on the mountain peaks…
He’s forged in the fire.
In the silence.
In the valleys.
In the everyday.
This isn’t a podcast about pretending to have it all together.
It’s about waking up to the purpose inside of you—
and learning to walk it out with God, step by step.
Some episodes will be short, raw devotionals.
Some will be honest solo teachings.
And others will be conversations with men who’ve walked through the storm… and kept climbing.
Whether you’re navigating fatherhood, rebuilding after failure, or searching for what’s next—this space is for you.
You don’t need to climb alone.
And you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to take the next step.
Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts—and join me every Thursday as we awaken the hero within.
This is… The CLIMB.
The CLIMB is brought to you by The Frequency Network.
Picking Pineapples at 14, Winning Emmys at 40: The Long Climb of Lanai Tabura
The CLIMB with Teko Bailey: For Men Ready to Rise in Purpose
47 minutes
2 months ago
Picking Pineapples at 14, Winning Emmys at 40: The Long Climb of Lanai Tabura
When life forces you to grow up fast, grit becomes part of your DNA. In this episode of The Climb, Teko Bailey sits down with entertainer, storyteller, and cultural voice Lanai Tabura to trace the journey from a pineapple field on Lānaʻi to award-winning media creator. Raised in poverty by a single mother, shaped by back-breaking plantation work, radio hustle, and the responsibility of cooking for his brothers at age twelve, Lanai’s story is a case study in resilience.
He unpacks the realities of growing up without a father, why hardship became his greatest teacher, and how the plantation generation built the foundation of Hawai‘i’s modern culture. From picking pineapples in 120-degree fields, to building one of Hawai‘i’s most influential radio stations, to hosting global food shows and winning Emmys, Lanai shows how a tough childhood forged the discipline, drive, and creativity that fuel his work today.
Lanai and Teko dive into the pressures of entertainment, the evolution of island music, and the science behind radio that most people never hear about. He talks candidly about fatherhood, the weight of modeling healthy communication, and why telling your kids “I love you” can change the trajectory of their lives. They explore the responsibility of carrying ancestral stories, the importance of cultural preservation, and how travel, food, and storytelling became his way of honoring the people who raised him.
This episode is for anyone grinding their way forward, anyone pulled between culture and ambition, and anyone who needs to remember that tough beginnings don’t disqualify you—they shape you.
CHAPTERS
(00:00) Why Hard Work Built His Life
(03:00) Growing Up Poor on Lānaʻi
(06:00) Pineapple Fields, Pain, and Grit
(09:30) Plantation History and Hawai‘i’s Melting Pot
(12:30) Radio Beginnings at Sixteen
(15:00) Music, Artists, and Building Island 98.5
(18:40) Family, Fatherhood, and Modeling Love
(22:10) Anthony Bourdain, Food, and Storytelling
(25:00) Creating Shows and Global Travel
(28:10) Preserving Culture and Helping Local Businesses
(31:00) Success, Responsibility, and What Matters Now
About Lanai Tabura
Lanai Tabura is an Emmy Award–winning producer, radio host, actor, culinary storyteller, and creator of Cooking Hawaiian Style, now in its 22nd season. Born and raised on the island of Lānaʻi, he has built a multi-decade career in television, radio, travel media, and food culture. His work includes The Great Food Truck Race, documentaries such as Ramen Yokocho, TV hosting across Asia, and pioneering the launch of Island 98.5, one of Hawai‘i’s most influential island-reggae stations. Lanai’s passion is preserving Hawai‘i’s culture through food, travel, and storytelling while helping local artists and businesses thrive.
Instagram: @lanaitabura
About Teko Bailey
Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention.
Instagram: @IamTekoBailey
Website: tekobailey.com
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The CLIMB with Teko Bailey: For Men Ready to Rise in Purpose
Welcome to The CLIMB—a podcast for men who are tired of coasting… and ready to rise.
I’m Teko Bailey—husband, father, coach, and your guide in the climb. I believe there’s a hero inside every man.
But that hero doesn’t just show up on the mountain peaks…
He’s forged in the fire.
In the silence.
In the valleys.
In the everyday.
This isn’t a podcast about pretending to have it all together.
It’s about waking up to the purpose inside of you—
and learning to walk it out with God, step by step.
Some episodes will be short, raw devotionals.
Some will be honest solo teachings.
And others will be conversations with men who’ve walked through the storm… and kept climbing.
Whether you’re navigating fatherhood, rebuilding after failure, or searching for what’s next—this space is for you.
You don’t need to climb alone.
And you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to take the next step.
Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts—and join me every Thursday as we awaken the hero within.
This is… The CLIMB.
The CLIMB is brought to you by The Frequency Network.
