Olympic weightlifter Aisake Tuitupou joins Umami Nights for a deep dive into the grind behind the gold. From growing up in a proud Tongan family to chasing the barbell dream, Aisake opens up about his journey through failure, mindset, and finding strength in struggle.

We talk early beginnings, cultural identity, and what it means to carry not just your own hopes but your community’s too. Through all the highs and the lows, Aisake has emerged as a champion not just in sports but also in life