Fuzz Ali on Saying Yes, Showing Up, and Losing 37 Kilos

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, Jono and Amy sit down with Fuzz Ali—writer, podcaster, and multimedia personality—for a raw, funny, and deeply moving conversation about identity, visibility, and learning to live fully.Fuzz opens up about growing up between Fiji and Australia, confronting mortality from a young age, and why that awareness shaped his appetite for discomfort, storytelling, and saying yes to life. From television and fashion to food, advocacy, and online visibility, Fuzz shares how he's built a rich, multifaceted career rooted in culture, creativity, and compassion.They dive into his 37kg weight loss journey, his work as an ambassador for Down Syndrome NSW, and why inclusion is more than just a buzzword—it’s a daily practice. With warmth, humour, and hard-won wisdom, Fuzz reminds us what it means to take up space, challenge the status quo, and find joy in the mess of becoming.Timestamps
02:00 – Growing up with death as a daily reminder
07:40 – What makes the Instagram feed (and what doesn’t)
14:30 – Fiji, Australia & navigating multiple cultural identities
18:30 – Rejection, inner child wounds, and survival mode
23:50 – Down syndrome advocacy & building real inclusion
30:00 – Facing online hate with humour and clarity
35:10 – Why food became his favourite storytelling tool
42:00 – Health, weight loss, and rediscovering strength
50:30 – Party pies, silk rolls & launching a food brand
53:00 – Foot injuries, dog training, and favourite gossip of the week
56:00 – Final reflections on self-worth, legacy, and acceptanceFollow Jono & Amy:
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