In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, we're joined by Troy Spiers, the founder of the innovative Kiwi brand, Lead Head NZ.Troy shares his powerful and raw story of growing up in a tough part of Wellington, being raised by his dad, and the heartbreaking loss that ultimately led to a complete life change. He explains how a simple problem on the job site sparked a genius idea and how he built a community-focused brand from the ground up, all while navigating his own mental health journey.In this episode, we discuss:[03:32] Troy's unique and challenging childhood in Titahi Bay.[01:09:09] Dealing with grief, loss, and the decision to leave the building trade.[01:45:12] The "aha!" moment: The simple invention that solved a daily problem for tradies.[01:47:09] The journey of building the Lead Head NZ brand and community.[01:59:52] The future of the brand and the importance of supporting local.[01:08:52] An honest conversation about mental health and overcoming adversity.This is a story of resilience, innovation, and the power of community you won't want to miss.#Podcast #LeadHeadNZ #Entrepreneurship #MentalHealth #NewZealandCheck his hats out at www.leadheadnz.com#podcast #newzealand #nzpodcastCheck his hats out at www.leadheadnz.com

Welcome to the very first episode of The Big Yarn Podcast. Before we dive into conversations with incredible guests, I wanted to share my own story with you all. This is the story of how I got here, the highs and the lows, and the "why" behind starting this podcast.Join me as I take you on a journey from growing up in the isolated New Zealand bush with no electricity to the wild years in Australia, hitting rock bottom, and the journey back to building a life I'm truly proud of. My hope is that by sharing my story, it might inspire someone else to chase their dreams and overcome their own challenges.In this episode, I share my story:[03:14] Growing up as a "bush kid" in the Hokianga.[06:49] The culture shock of moving to the city.[10:42] Teenage years, getting into trouble, and the court case that changed everything.[22:42] Moving to Australia at 18 for a fresh start.[31:03] Hitting rock bottom: a period of homelessness on the Gold Coast.[37:27] Meeting my wife and the turning point in my life.[55:09] The "calling" to move back to New Zealand to raise a family.[01:10:55] A raw and honest account of dealing with recent trauma, grief, and mental health.Thank you for listening and for being a part of this journey from the very beginning.#Podcast #LifeStory #NewZealand #MentalHealth #Inspiration

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