Sandie Roberts
“Disabilities bring colour to humanity” My name is Sandie Roberts. I’ve overcome adversity to become a voice and representation for disabled women. I currently live in the Cotswolds but I was originally born on the South Coast and have now lived all around the world. I have a spinal injury, some issues with my hips […]
Elliot Taylor (9 Years old)
This month we meet Inspiring 9 year old Elliot, who’s been clocking up the miles for the Homeless!! A couple of weeks ago Tales to Inspire had the pleasure of meeting with inspirational nine-year-old Elliot Taylor, together with his Mum Teresa. Elliot from Southend, Essex, decided at the start of the year that he wanted […]
Andre Norman
“Jail is a place that people go to suffer in silence” My name is Andre Norman. I am an ex-convict, turned strategic planner and leadership developer, who is committed to demonstrating the importance of not quitting. I was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. My mom had a total of 6 children and my family […]
Lisa Askem
“Sometimes you just have to go with not being normal” My name is Lisa Askem. I’m a yoga teacher, who passionately believes in the importance of enjoying yourself. I was born in Leeds to a very chaotic family. We were known as the party family. My mother particularly was very wild. She had me young, […]
Aaron Lee
“I passionately believe in helping each other and standing up for what’s right” My name is Aaron Lee. I’m a firefighter and ex-police officer, with the main goal of helping support others. I had a fantastic childhood! Growing up, my mum, dad and older brother were amazing; we had so much fun and were very […]
Pammy Johal
“Life is too short to wear tight shoes” My name is Pammy Johal. I’m the founder and operations director of ‘Backbone’, an organisation seeking to ignite a relationship between people from minority backgrounds and the outdoors. I grew up in Coventry, with a wonderful family around me. My parents moved to the UK, from India, […]
Lindy Witkowska
“The world is built for able people, disabled people aren’t inherently unable” My name is Lindy Witkowska. I am a wife, mother of 4, burlesque dancer, bodybuilder and am committed to helping those around me. I grew up in Liverpool in the 1980s which meant I was surrounded by poverty. My mother and biological father […]
Jaime Thurston
“I wish a lot of charities were not needed” My name is Jamie Thurston. I’m dedicated to emphasising the impact of kindness, founding the charity 52 Lives which is committed to helping people in any way imaginable. I grew up in a small town in Australia. I had 3 brothers and sisters and amazing parents. […]
Michelle Rawls
“Don’t forget to lean on those who love you” My name is Michelle Rawls. Whilst travelling the world I’ve realised the importance of checking in with yourself and prioritising your mental wellbeing in order to help maintain your physical health. I was born on an air force base in North Dakota, USA, where my father […]
Isaac Winton-Hayes
“What matters the most is what I do at a human level” My name is Isaac Winton-Hayes. I am a 17-year-old young professional, dedicated to demonstrating the potential of young people and the importance of humanity. I was born in Manchester and have lived here for almost my entire life. I had a fairly normal […]