From the Golden Buzzer on Australia’s Got Talent to the daily juggle of raising four daughters, Mitch Tambo’s greatest transformation has happened offstage. The celebrated Indigenous artist has turned a story of childhood anxiety into one of healing, faith, and fatherhood.

Mitch’s parents split when he was just 18 months old, and the long separations from his dad left deep emotional scars. “Every time I had to go see my dad, I’d get like vomiting and diarrhea… I’d fall madly in love with him, and then be ripped away again.” That pattern made the idea of fatherhood daunting, until one day, holding his own 18-month-old daughter, Phoenix, he finally understood his father’s pain. Compassion replaced fear, and healing began.

Refusing to let struggle define him, Mitch went from failing school to earning a social work degree. His empathy for kids who “felt like him” shaped both his career and his music. His viral performances, including You’re The Voice sung in his native language, turned cultural pride into a global bridge of connection.

Through his I Am Me Youth Tour, Mitch now encourages young people to find healing and strength in their stories. His music and message carry a powerful reminder: grace gives us all another chance to grow, love, and start again.

From stadiums to bedtime stories, Mitch Tambo’s journey shows that true courage is healing the past so you can be fully present in the now—and become the parent your children truly need.

Catch the full interview here on Father Figures.