# #28 Fitz 275

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Podcast: [Unfiltered with Dave Letele](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unfiltered-with-dave-letele-7213949)
Published: 2025-09-20T19:06:42+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geoff-holmes0/episodes/28-Fitz-275-e3jsunu
Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/11301ccf0/podcast/play/120535230/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-25%2F424879777-44100-2-a23e974e706f95f2.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2978

## Resource

In this episode, Dave sits down with Savele Refiti — better known as Fitz, @Fitz275, the Mayor of Māngere and founder of Two Seven Five. Fitz opens up about his life story: being adopted and reconnecting with his birth mother, growing up in Māngere, becoming a teen parent, and building a brand that represents pride and positive change. They dive into his health battles, including losing a kidney transplant while starting his business, the mental toll of entrepreneurship, and the role of faith and family in keeping him grounded. Fitz also shares the Two Seven Five story — from selling masks during lockdown to opening a community barbershop and clothing store, creating a space for connection, and stepping up during the Auckland floods when leadership failed. A raw and inspiring kōrero about resilience, business, brotherhood, and why giving back will always matter more than money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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