My Story

Hey, I’m Troy... Founder of Breath Cartel.

I grew up the third oldest in a big, loving family of seven.

But early on, I lost my way...getting into fights, breaking into homes, and using drugs like ice.

By 14, I was bouncing between my parents' houses. 

At 15, I was couch-surfing, chasing any kind of stability.

I left Melbourne and ended up living in a tent in Perth.

Ran out of money. Came back. Relapsed.

But I wasn’t done.

Back in Perth, I lived in a swag in a sunroom for over a year, working whatever jobs I could...

Carpentry, bouncing, remote gigs.

At 26, I returned to Melbourne and built a construction company from scratch.

Ten years later, it was a 7-figure business with a team of 10–15 employees.

22 years in the trade.

On paper? Successful.

Behind the scenes? Burnt out, anxious, and hooked on cocaine.

For the last five years, I hated the life I built.

The work felt heavy. 

The lifestyle numbed me.

At 35, I looked ahead and knew I couldn’t keep doing this.

I’m grateful for what carpentry gave me, but I needed more than money.

I needed purpose. I needed peace.

Two years ago, I found breathwork...it changed everything.

People who knew me could see where I was headed… and it wasn’t good.

Breathwork brought me back.

It helped me regulate stress, find stillness, and get sober for real.

Now I breathe daily...first thing, every morning.

It grounds me. Clears me. 

And I believe it can change anyone’s life, if you give it a real go.

That old carpentry space?

It’s now the home of Breath Cartel.

A space for breath, healing, and starting over.

Today, I’m a certified 9D breathwork instructor.

And despite everything I’ve been through, I’ve never felt more clear, more grounded, or more grateful.

Let’s Breathe.