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