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A Journey of Resilience and Purpose With Daniel Sukula (Deep Dive)
In this powerful Deep Dive episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, host Krish Patel sits down with Daniel Sukula, founder and CEO of the Be The Change Project, for an honest conversation about resilience, identity and purpose. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Daniel's early life was shaped by instability, migration and the challenge of finding his place in a new country. After arriving in the UK, he grew up navigating difficult environments, low expectations and the very real pull of street life. For many around him, it seemed as though his future had already been written. But Daniel chose a different path. In this powerful and reflective conversation, Daniel shares the moment he realised he could become the role model he wished he had growing up. What began as a personal turning point has since grown into a mission to support and empower young people who may feel overlooked, misunderstood or pushed towards destructive paths. Through the Be The Change Project, Daniel now works with young people across communities, helping them build confidence, challenge stereotypes and recognise their potential. Daniel's story is a powerful reminder that our past does not define our future, and that sometimes the greatest impact comes from choosing to become the person we once needed. Episode Highlights 01:05 – Arriving in the UK 01:39 – Early life in Congo 07:40 – Family influence and upbringing 15:25 – Difficult experiences growing up 29:10 – Becoming the role model he wished he had 34:45 – Challenges facing young people today 37:15 – Creating the Be The Change Project 41:10 – Building a community project from lived experience 43:00 – The mission behind Be The Change 46:10 – Supporting the next generation Resources & Links Be The Change Project https://bethechangeyp.com/ Daniel Sukula on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniel_sukula/ Youth Leads UK https://youthleads.uk/ Tales to Inspire https://talestoinspire.com/ About Tales to Inspire Tales to Inspire is a storytelling platform sharing powerful real-life stories of resilience, courage and positive change. Through podcasts, films and live events, the platform amplifies lived experiences to inspire individuals, communities and systems to create a better future.
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In this powerful Deep Dive episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, host Krish Patel sits down with Daniel Sukula, founder and CEO of the Be The Change Project, for an honest conversation about resilience, identity and purpose. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Daniel's early life was shaped by instability, migration and the challenge of finding his place in a new country. After arriving in the UK, he grew up navigating difficult environments, low expectations and the very real pull of street life. For many around him, it seemed as though his future had already been written. But Daniel chose a different path. In this powerful and reflective conversation, Daniel shares the moment he realised he could become the role model he wished he had growing up. What began as a personal turning point has since grown into a mission to support and empower young people who may feel overlooked, misunderstood or pushed towards destructive paths. Through the Be The Change Project, Daniel now works with young people across communities, helping them build confidence, challenge stereotypes and recognise their potential. Daniel's story is a powerful reminder that our past does not define our future, and that sometimes the greatest impact comes from choosing to become the person we once needed. Episode Highlights 01:05 – Arriving in the UK 01:39 – Early life in Congo 07:40 – Family influence and upbringing 15:25 – Difficult experiences growing up 29:10 – Becoming the role model he wished he had 34:45 – Challenges facing young people today 37:15 – Creating the Be The Change Project 41:10 – Building a community project from lived experience 43:00 – The mission behind Be The Change 46:10 – Supporting the next generation Resources & Links Be The Change Project https://bethechangeyp.com/ Daniel Sukula on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniel_sukula/ Youth Leads UK https://youthleads.uk/ Tales to Inspire https://talestoinspire.com/ About Tales to Inspire Tales to Inspire is a storytelling platform sharing powerful real-life stories of resilience, courage and positive change. Through podcasts, films and live events, the platform amplifies lived experiences to inspire individuals, communities and systems to create a better future.