Dave Letele

Dave Letele

From humble beginnings to New Zealand's most sought-after speaker, Dave Letele's story champions health and fitness, empowers individuals to overcome personal challenges and embraces a positive, transformative lifestyle.

Letele – also known as Brown Buttabean – brings a unique blend of charisma and authenticity to the stage.

What sets Dave apart is his relatability – he's not just a speaker; he's a living testament to overcoming adversity. From battling his own weight struggles to establishing BBM, Dave's journey resonates with diverse audiences.

As a speaker, Dave Letele is a game-changer. His keynote is a powerful mixture of humour, vulnerability, and hard-hitting truths that leave a lasting impact.

But his talks go beyond traditional motivational speeches, offering practical strategies for personal and professional growth delivered with a magnetic ability to connect with people on a personal level. He has a way of making every member of the audience feel seen and motivated to take positive action.

Don't miss the opportunity to bring Dave Letele to your event, whether you're hosting a corporate conference, a school assembly, or a community event, Dave's ability to inspire, engage, and leave a lasting impression is unparalleled.

Whether it's sparking a health revolution, instilling a winning mindset, or simply leaving your audience in stitches, Dave is the right fit.

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Dave Letele: Overcoming Poverty, Crime & Mental Health Issues - Becoming ‘Brown Buttabean’ & Founding BBM

Episode 158

Dave Letele is perhaps best known as former professional boxer ‘The Brown Buttabean’, but his story is so much bigger than that.

For the last decade, he’s worked tirelessly to create opportunities for people and leading by example. After hitting rock bottom, he turned to prize fighting to earn money and get fit, sharing his fitness journey on social media. He lost over 100 kilograms, and the public response to his efforts built up the movement that became Buttabean Motivation or BBM. He has set up free gyms in West and South Auckland, and Tokoroa, a community kitchen, a social supermarket in Tokoroa, and a Foodshare which regularly feeds thousands of people.

He’s a man making a huge difference in Kiwi communities and we’re so thrilled to share his story.