Jessie O’Brien is a musician, youth & family worker, NZ Idol & Amazing Race contestant, and father. During this korero, Jessie shares his family motto of "don't live life with what ifs."

This approach to life has led to some pretty incredible opportunities and experiences for Jessie, including competing on New Zealand Idol and The Amazing Race. During the day he works with youth & families within a school, and then spends most weekends with his family and performing at gigs or special events as a musician. Or even being a celebrant (shout out esp. because after recording we put two-and-two together that Jessie married my sister Paige (& Josh) in the most beautiful ceremony!).

Jessie has been heavily involved in the community and during this interview was able to share observations about Tall Poppy Syndrome w ...