In this powerful kōrero, we sit down with Taurus Taurima, a man who chose a different path—and stuck to it. Raised in Flaxmere, Hawke’s Bay, Taurus stood at a crossroads: the army or the Mongrel Mob. When the army didn’t work out, he entered a world of crime and prison life.But his story doesn’t end there.We dive deep into:✨ His early years and life as a Mongrel Mob member✨ The moment he chose to change his life after prison✨ How he pushed through rejection after rejection to find a job✨ The turning point of working for free just to prove himself✨ Building Topline Construction—now employing over 60 peopleThis episode is a raw and inspiring reminder that your past doesn’t define your future. Taurus’ story is one of grit, determination and relentless self-belief.