Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.
I’m Tania Carr, and today in this episode, you are going to hear the inspriational story of Suz Taana.
This episode is special to me, as Suz is my little sister, so I am so proud of her for taking the stage to share her story – especially as she is TERRIFIED of public speaking, but she did it and we all felt her words.
Suz took the stage at our Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi event in Taitoko - Levin, to share her journey through life. She shares how she knew from an early age that she wanted more for her life, and the day she played with the toy medical kit, planted the seed for her to enter the medical profession as a Māori Nurse. She shares her experiences of anxiety as a child, and the mamae she felt seeing her own daughter displaying the same signs, giving her the strength to create a better life for her whānau.
She shares the mamae and frustration she felt when she wasn’t able to come home for our Dad’s tangi. This is a heartfelt episode, thank you for being vulnerable and brave my sis, I love you x
Here is Suz’s story...
Ko Suz tōku ingoa, ko Ngāti Porou tōku iwi.
Growing up in Cannons Creek, Porirua, like many of us, I experienced challenging times throughout my life.
I was driven to give back to my community, so studied and graduated as a Māori Nurse at Whitireia Polytechnic. I am now working as a nurse in the Outback of Australia caring for the indigenous community, and making a difference.
I am usually behind the scenes at Real Talk as admin, answering your emails and keeping the comms flowing smoothly, so being on stage is stepping right out of my comfort zone, but I’m ready to share my story.
Māmā to Maia rāua ko Tāwhiao, I want to show my tamariki and our rangatahi that they can achieve anything they put their minds to.
You can find Suz on Instagram @suzzzz001
Love & light,
Tania & the Real Talk whānau xx
P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you
Big thanks to @whero__ (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro
P.S. We talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, here is a list of contact numbers for you
Big thanks to @__lucysings (Vocals) & @itsmikeygeorge (Music Production) for the Real Talk Intro
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