Jon Berry
“Life isn’t about constant acceleration—it’s about pacing yourself to thrive.” My name is Jon Berry, I am 48 this year born in the West Midlands. I was brought up in a fairly typical working-class family as the youngest of three kids. My dad was a graphic designer while my mum worked in various shops throughout […]
Kerry Tottingham
“Social inequality can only be combated by giving those who have been a victim of it, a voice and power to implement change.” My name is Kerry and I started a family business around greater Manchester that offers support for organisations involved in social work. I was the oldest sibling and I was a bit […]
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 […]
Steve Hill
“When you stop using the word can’t and start using the word can, you’ll soon realise that the person you thought you were is no match for the one that you really are.” I’m Steve, Oldham born and bred, I have been teaching children for 28 years and I still believe it is the greatest […]
Adam Bastock
Hello, I’m Adam, and sustainability has become a core part of my life and work. I believe sustainability is crucial, especially in my work with small businesses. It’s not just about being ethical or environmentally friendly; it’s also about ensuring financial stability. My goal is to help businesses not only survive but thrive for 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 […]
Bea Thackeray
“ It is Estimated 100 million crackers are pulled in one festive season in the UK!” I am Bea Thackeray, founder of Keep this Cracker. All my life I have loved art. From being the child who hid herself away in her room for hours building a house out of cardboard for my dolls, to […]