Bio
I’m a humourist motivational speaker and company culture architect who, through my real world lived experience as a gay South African, Greek man faced prejudice in all forms. I help companies have the courageous conversations about the world of gender, diversity, equity and inclusivity.
A recovering drug and alcohol addict with over 17 years clean, I have transformed my life one day at a time which has led me to completing 3 full Ironman races while writing a book about my unique journey which was published in 2019
When I am not speaking you’ll find me flipping burgers at either of my two RocoMamas franchises, or consulting on marketing strategy for my boutique list of clients. You may also come across my acting skills on Legacy or The River where my telenovela star is being polished. I recently wrote and starred in my own one hour comedy show currently being performed around South Africa.
Bio
I’m a humourist motivational speaker and company culture architect who, through my real world lived experience as a gay South African, Greek man faced prejudice in all forms. I help companies have the courageous conversations about the world of gender, diversity, equity and inclusivity.
A recovering drug and alcohol addict with over 17 years clean, I have transformed my life one day at a time which has led me to completing 3 full Ironman races while writing a book about my unique journey which was published in 2019
When I am not speaking you’ll find me flipping burgers at either of my two RocoMamas franchises, or consulting on marketing strategy for my boutique list of clients. You may also come across my acting skills on Legacy or The River where my telenovela star is being polished. I recently wrote and starred in my own one hour comedy show currently being performed around South Africa.
Speaker
My signature keynote, The SHAME GAME, is packed with humour, sensitivity and deep insights into how companies can use kindness and tolerance as a substrate upon which they can grow their greatness, creativity, productivity and profitability.
Talk about turning pain into gold, delivering wisdom with a wicked sense of humor. Costa always adds value!
Honest, bright, crystal clear and boundless energy.
It touches on my journey where from a young age I learned to hide who I really was. Denying and failing to accept myself and my unique place in society nearly killed me. I developed coping mechanisms that included substance abuse.
I wrote about this in my critically acclaimed book,
I Am Costa: From Meth To Marathons.
What some people have said about me
“I’m at the start of an Olympic Distance Triathlon! A Greek, about to get all Olympic, following in the footsteps of my ancestors who created the games to celebrate human endeavour its ability to be pushed to the limits. Who would have thought that six years earlier I was in a deserted house in rural Mexico with a junkie smoking crack cocaine for the first time? The start of a downward spiral that would bring me to my knees and close to death. Although, maybe the seeds of my descent had been planted long before that…”
“I’m at the start of an Olympic Distance Triathlon! A Greek, about to get all Olympic, following in the footsteps of my ancestors who created the games to celebrate human endeavour its ability to be pushed to the limits. Who would have thought that six years earlier I was in a deserted house in rural Mexico with a junkie smoking crack cocaine for the first time? The start of a downward spiral that would bring me to my knees and close to death. Although, maybe the seeds of my descent had been planted long before that…”
Media Coverage
Acting & Comedy
Get in touch
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costa@iamcosta.com
(083) 269 5542
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