Jemarl Paerata

Jemarl Paerata

Jemarl Paerata was the inspiration for starting our Lowkey Legends series.

He spoke during a presentation at Dave Wood’s Calm Under Pressure workshop earlier this year, and Steve was immediately captivated. Jemarl is as a motivational mentor and the founder of Te Kaiarahi, where he inspires people to reach their full potential based on Te Ao Māori principals and connecting back to nature.

But his journey there has been one hell of a ride.

He talks about his 20-year career as a professional firefighter and the trauma and darkness associated with the job, his relationship with alcohol, hitting rock bottom and how he pulled himself out of his hole, discovering his purpose, starting his own business and realising his vision.

Jemarl is at the start of his journey helping and building community. But his story is one that needs to be heard.

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Finding Purpose After Hitting Rock Bottom (Low-Key Legend)

Episode 144

We met Jemarl through his work with Dave Wood’s ‘Calm Under Pressure’ workshop, and we knew immediately that we needed him on the podcast.

From getting his dad out of jail in Bangkok, to a 20-year career as a firefighter - and the trauma and alcohol dependency it led to, to his newfound calling as a mentor at Te Kaiarahi.

Jemarl’s story is just beginning, but his message needs to be heard.