In this episode, we sit down with Lian Kairua — a proud māmā of three, registered nurse, community nurse prescriber, Clinical Director of Whare Tiaki Hauora, and Co-Director of Te Korowai o Ngā Ringa Āwhina. Lian shares the pivotal moment that inspired her journey into nursing, and how, in her early 30s and pregnant with her third child, she made the bold decision to return to university. Her story is one of resilience, purpose, and unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes — especially for Māori, who continue to be overrepresented in negative health statistics.