Melissa Fielding
“I don’t know how many years I’ve got on this earth but I want to experience as much as I can and make as much positive impact in the lives of the people that I meet while I’m here.” I’m Mel and I founded MakeMoreMagic, a growing like-minded open community for those who enjoy trying […]
Amna Akhtar
My name is Amna Akhtar I am from Birmingham and cofounder of GirlDreamer, aiming to serve women of colour in the UK In my childhood my parents came from Pakistan in the 60s, I am the youngest of 4.I was a very creative and adventurous child, playing a lot of football, cricket and basketball. I […]
Amit Ghose
“For me, what it means to adapt is to be you, to be yourself, but to shine, let your personality shine so people can see beyond the looks” I’m Amit Ghose, and adapting to circumstances has been something I have had to do my entire life but now I am using my lived experience to […]
Kate Appleby
Trigger Warning: This story discusses experiences of mental health struggles, mention of suicide, sexual abuse and chronic illness. “I believed I was a burden to those around me, and that by removing myself from the equation, I was being considerate. I wasn’t thinking about the impact it would have on others; I just wanted the […]
Hannah Cox – Episode 2
“Join us to help fix the broken system” You can listen or read Hannah’s first episode with us on Tales to Inspire here. I’m Hannah Cox with the Better Business Network and I am honoured to say it is my second time on Tales to Inspire. In this episode. My childhood always saw me conscious […]
Vicki Roberts
“Anorexia is like the devil on your shoulder you do not know when it is going to come back up” Trigger Warning: Anorexia and Suicide My name is Vicki Roberts I was originally from Milton Keynes and then moved up to Manchester at 18. At the moment, I’m running A Balanced Collective, an operations strategy […]
Alex Winstanley
“True education goes beyond imparting knowledge; it should empower individuals to pursue their passions. Over the past decade, I’ve witnessed the systemic marginalisation of disabled individuals, a community often denied opportunities and recognition. This injustice has been a driving force behind my current position. Marginalised communities encompass a broad spectrum, including those with disabilities and […]
Jenny Dakosta Van Mputu
‘Nothing worth having comes easy. Your hard work will lead you to your goals.’ Hello, I am Jenny Dakosta Van Mputu, a 48-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. My life story unfolds as a 12-year odyssey marked by struggle, resilience, and an unwavering fight against injustice. Join me as I reflect on […]
Yatin Mistry
‘when you let your light shine you give others permission to do the same’ My name is Yatin Mistry, I’m a proud, gay, British Indian, but it hasn’t always been this way… I grew up in the 1980’s in Essex and went to a school where everything was whitewashed and racism was merely accepted. I […]
Raji Sundar
‘Feeling good and making friends for life’ My name is Raji Sundar, I was born in Mumbai, India. Growing up my dad changed jobs a lot, I became used to different cultures and could speak 4 different languages by the age of 4. As a child I was quiet and reflective, my sister was the […]