Chris Howarth
Alcohol turned me into a completely different person. It was self-medication for my social anxiety. It got to the point where I would need to have a drink to be able to hold a conversation with my own family! Early Struggles and Isolation I grew up in Preston on a council estate, living a relatively […]
Rob Woollen
“The most important thing I’d say to anybody is your reality is your truth.” My name is Rob Woollen. I’m currently the head of well-being at a Fintech company in Auto Finance. Navigating Grief as a Younger Sibling I was born and raised in the North West of England. I’d say I had a fairly […]
Eve Kekeh
“Inspiration for me is having that spark and buzz and energy.” My name is Eve Kekeh. I’m the founder and director of Bundlee, the UK’s first baby clothing rental company. Different Shades I grew up in the suburbs of London, the oldest child to a Togolese father and an English mother. As a mixed-race kid, […]
Ashley Kesner
My name is Ashley Kesner, and I grew up in a small town in the state of Pennsylvania. I had very supportive parents and one brother at home, living a happy life at high school with lots of friends and passion for cheerleading. I had experienced a ‘wobble’ emotionally at the age of 12, which […]
Luke Tyburski
“The one time when I believe I have been the most mentally tough is when I talked myself off the bridge” Early Dreams and Challenges I am from a small country town that was obsessed with sports. I am also from a large and loving family that made my childhood pretty perfect. My parents instilled […]
Lee Chambers
Finding My Path I grew up in Bolton from a mixed-race background in a working class setting. Initially at primary school I was curious but disruptive, however it quickly became clear that with a little focus I could achieve excellent grades. I went on to become the first member of my family to attend university, […]
Avril Mills BEM
A Mother’s Journey My name is Avril Mills and I am the founder for the children’s charity The Dream Factory. Life has had many ups and downs and I’d like to take you on my journey. I lived most of my young life in Essex. My dream when I was a little girl was to […]
Isaac Harvey
A Different Perspective I’ve known I was different since day one, though what I see as different might not be the same thing you see as different. I’m considered “disabled” because I was born with a condition called limb/pelvic hypoplasia syndrome. That’s a fancy way of saying I have no arms and very short legs. […]
Tales to Inspire
The end of each year provides an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the year just passed, and to form fresh determinations for the future. Krish looks back at the incredible success of Tales to Inspire in 2020, from the Tales to Inspire book and podcast, through to the opportunity to reach and motivate […]
Vedangi Kulkarni
‘Making dreams a reality’ My name is Vedangi Kulkarni, I was born and raised in Pune, India. A Journey Begins Growing up I loved playing football and writing, I wanted to be a professional in both.My parents loved to travel, they took me everywhere with them and encouraged me to plan trips with them, it […]