EP257 – From Humour to Purpose | D'Angelo Martin on Pāpā-hood, Identity & Life Changes

In Episode 257 of the Planting Seeds Podcast, I sit down with D’Angelo Martin, known to many as Tuturu Māori. A proud Māori tāne from the far north, devoted pāpā, and creative known for his humour.But this kōrero goes beyond the laughs.D’Angelo opens up about a major shift in his life direction, navigating a challenging season where he is currently based in Aotearoa while his whānau are in Vietnam.One of the biggest turning points came through his child’s health, experiencing severe eczema in Aotearoa, yet becoming almost non-existent in Vietnam, where his partner’s whānau are from.This sparked deeper reflection around environment, wellbeing, and the decisions we make for our families.We also dive into:The power of small, consistent changesSurrounding yourself with go-gettersTaking care of your hauoraBacking yourself when life shiftsBeing a present and devoted pāpāAnd not wasting time on what doesn’t matterThis is a real, grounded kōrero about identity, responsibility, growth, and choosing a better path even when it’s uncomfortable.🔗 Join Planting Seeds Community Here:www.skool.com/seeds-of-self