What I did to ensure they aren’t forgotten #RememberingLove #Legacy
After a tragic loss, the choice wasn’t to fund other charities, but to create one. A way to forever remember, honor a name, and ensure a story isn’t forgotten. Turning grief into purpose. Turning grief into purpose by starting a charity to honor a life. When faced with a tragic loss, the choice to create […]
The fight that never ended #refugee #resilience #survival
Join Saina Avesta on the Kintsugi Heroes Podcast as she shares her powerful refugee story, one of displacement, seeking safety, and the fight that never ended. With the support of organizations like the UNHCR, Saina’s journey is a testament to the resilience and hope that defines the human spirit. This Australian trauma podcast features real […]
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 […]
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 […]
Life After Fleeing: How I Found My Voice in Australia
Refugees in the world face impossible choices, and Saina Avesta lived through three of them. Fleeing Iran at 18, spending seven years in Turkey with no rights and no safety, then waiting eight years to resettle in Australia, she’s now advocating for other LGBTQIA+ refugees still trapped in processing countries. ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode […]
Saina Avesta: A Trans Refugee’s Survival Story from Iran to Australia
The choice I never had ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses suicide, which some listeners may find distressing. If you need support, you’re not alone. Help is available: • Lifeline (24/7 crisis support): 13 11 14 · lifeline.org.au Saina grew up in Iran as a trans woman in a society that offered no space for […]
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 […]