Why the fight didn’t end when I fled #refugee #resilience #kintsugi
Saina fled to Turkey seeking safety, but the UNHCR line taught her the fight wasn’t over. Kintsugi Heroes. Saina left everything behind and crossed into Turkey, hoping to find refuge. Standing in the queue at the UNHCR centre, waiting for processing, she faced a moment of hard clarity: the danger and uncertainty that forced her […]
What I Witnessed On The Streets Will Shock You #trafficking #truth
Dedicated years to rescuing children from abuse and exploitation abroad. Helping young girls escape trafficking and return to Vietnam. Dedicated to the human trafficking rescue missions that saved countless lives. This video recounts the harrowing reality of child exploitation and the urgent work required to help young girls escape danger. Hear the firsthand story of […]
The secret to building unstoppable self-belief #motivation #shorts
Believing in yourself unlocks your potential. A few kind words can reshape your entire future, proving that self-doubt doesn’t have to define you. One simple conversation sparked a massive mindset shift. Hear how a single moment of encouragement changed the way I viewed my own intelligence. Sometimes all it takes is hearing one kind word […]
Why Turkey wasn’t the freedom I expected #personalgrowth #storytime #turkey
Saina left Australia for Turkey seeking freedom to express herself. What she found was far more complicated. Kintsugi Heroes. Saina Avesta grew up in Australia under strict religious rules that controlled how she dressed and who she could be. When she moved to Turkey, she expected liberation. Within weeks, she hit a wall. The freedom […]
Speaking to the room that changed everything
Simon Harrison returned to his school to speak. What he found there about trauma and healing surprised him. Grit Diaries, Kintsugi Heroes. Years after his own time at Barker College, Simon stood on the Leslie Hall stage to speak to the students there. He expected to tell his story. What he didn’t expect was how […]
I’m still here for a reason, Mum
Paul Turley survived a crash and found his purpose. Real stories of transformation, Kintsugi Heroes. Paul was in a serious car crash that changed everything. In the aftermath, sitting with his mum, he had a realisation that shifted how he saw his survival. It wasn’t about luck or chance. He was still here, and that […]
Forgiveness isn’t about them
Duncan Schieb on letting go of what’s not yours. Real stories of transformation on Kintsugi Heroes. Duncan learned that forgiveness doesn’t mean condoning what happened to him. It means recognising that holding onto anger keeps him tethered to the person who hurt him. When he realised forgiveness was about releasing his own grip, not absolving […]
Not getting it right teaches more
Duncan Schieb on why admitting mistakes to your kids matters more than you think. Real stories of resilience, Kintsugi Heroes. Duncan realized that showing his kids he could get things wrong, own it, and keep going was more valuable than any perfect parenting moment. When he admitted his mistakes to them directly, something shifted. His […]
Crisis manager: how one children’s home adapted during COVID
Building a children’s home in South Africa took one decision at 17. In this Grit Diaries episode, Harrison Nash shares 19 years of sustained care, the grief that comes with it, and what real transformation looks like when you actually stay. ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses abuse & exploitation, which some listeners may find […]
Rescued from human trafficking, now he rescues others
Rescued from human trafficking as a street shoeshine boy in Vietnam, Vi Do is now CEO of Blue Dragon, an organisation that has saved over 2,000 trafficking victims. This is the story of how one person’s belief in him became his belief in thousands of others, and the price and purpose of that work. At […]