From Morocco to Belgium: How Taha Laarissi turned pain into purpose.

Meet Taha Laarissi. Born in Morocco on May 13, 2000 (or a day earlier or later) by unknown parents. Adopted and around the age of one came to Belgian parents with Moroccan and Algerian roots who couldn't have children. Discovered the truth at 16.

This 25-year-old model's journey proves that your biggest struggles can become your greatest strengths.

What we dive into:

Finding those adoption documents by accident in March 2016 - "everything collapsed, it was silenced, it was black"
How his parents reacted when he told them he knew
The anger phase during university and how therapy changed everything
Writing a letter to come out to his parents because he's "more a writing person than a talks person"
His father's initial struggle and their eventual healing
Why modeling became his safe space and therapy
How rejection taught him "you don't have to take it too personal"
His advice to other adoptees: "Get to know yourself."

This isn't another feel-good story. It's raw truth about identity, family, and finding yourself when everything feels uncertain.

The real message: Stop waiting for permission to be yourself. Your authenticity is your superpower.

Credits: Photography: Lennart Knab (our shared photographer for 30 Years of Wisdom)
Website: https://www.storytellermediastudio.com/
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About Taha's Modeling Career: Currently, Taha is building his runway presence across Europe, with upcoming fashion shows in Amsterdam and Brussels, and will be walking at Paris Fashion Week in September. His modeling journey began as more than just a career ambition. It became his safe space and therapy during his most challenging years.

Modeling was a significant aspect of his development, which he really enjoyed. And it was like a safe space, a therapy," he explains. For bookings and collaborations, Taha can be reached through his Instagram, LinkedIn, or email.

He's also expanding into styling work, having discovered a passion for the creative direction side of fashion. His unique look - what some called "too feminine" in his youth- has become his greatest professional asset, proving his philosophy that you can "turn the most negative part that you hear about yourself into your best skill

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taha.laarissi/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taha-laarissi-05668111a/
E-mail: taha.laarissi@gmail.com

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"Life doesn't ask if you're ready before it hits you."
How to Build Resilience After Life Hits You?

In 3 years: COVID destroyed my business, 5 surgeries nearly killed me, and complications left me using grabbers to pick things up. Most people would give up. Here's why I didn't.

What you'll learn:

The 5 stages every comeback follows
Why resilient people aren't "tougher" - they just think differently
How to build your support network before you need it
The difference between bouncing back vs bouncing forward
Practical tools for handling any crisis

From my medical nightmare to business recovery: How setbacks became my setup for something stronger.

This isn't theory - it's survival wisdom from someone who paid the price to learn it.

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Stop losing money to procrastination. Here's how successful entrepreneurs break the delay cycle and take action.

Every day you procrastinate costs you opportunities, confidence, and a competitive advantage. While you're "planning," your competitors are executing and winning.

What you'll discover:

The hidden costs of procrastination are costing your business

Why your brain sabotages important projects (and how to override it)

The 2-minute rule that eliminates overwhelm

How to design your environment for instant action

Systems that make starting easier than avoiding

Why perfectionism kills profits and how to break free

For entrepreneurs ready to:

✓ Launch that delayed project finally

✓ Stop overthinking and start executing

✓ Build momentum that compounds daily

✓ Turn ideas into income faster

✓ Create systems that prevent future delays

The difference between successful entrepreneurs and dreamers? Successful ones start before they're ready and adjust along the way.

Stop waiting for perfect conditions. Start building your empire today.

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