"Disability has not stopped me from being the person that I am". Andy has had to reinvent himself throughout his life, however his core message of the importance of family has always been at the heart of everything he does. As an adult, Andy had to adapt his life to being able to identify himself as a disabled person and through a rollercoaster journey, Andy now impacts people locally, nationally and globally within sports, accessibility, disability and so much more. His philosophy of believing that young people are sponges has given him the opportunity to understand his students' lives and helped him break new boundaries towards a brighter future. Resources: Linkedin Youtube Facebook MakechangeUK

'There is more to life than the corporate way'. David Morgan is a social entrepreneur who helps to support prisoners in their rehabilitation process by giving them the skills to start their own businesses. David is the founder of Entrepreneurs Unlocked, a small community interest company where individuals develop their skills to become their own boss and lead crime-free lives. He takes us on a journey of always wanting to help others and his life turned upside down when obstacles arose during some tough times. Resources: Entrepreneurs Unlocked The Corbett Network – for Prisoner Re-integration Home - Through the Gate The Hardman Trust | Realising Potential

This week we have a very different podcast episode. We are sharing one of our very own 'CPD to Inspire' Workshops focussed on accessibility 🤩 Azeem leads our CPD to Inspire Programme, and he has T2I Ambassadors Isaac Harvey and Sandie Roberts with him sharing their lived experiences and discussing what can be done to improve the situation for people who live with a disability. Sandie shares her direct frustrations with how the world 'views people like her' whilst Isaac goes into how he deals with and progresses in life with the numerous obstacles that are thrown his way.

People might say: 'A Nurse! Starting a business? It's like wanting to be a pilot!' Heather Glover has lived most of her life helping others as a nurse. However, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, her life transformed. She did not have a game plan and somehow used her experience to become a lingerie model and start her very first business at the age of 50. Heather takes us through her tale of having overcome breast cancer twice and starting Skarlette Lingerie, a startup company that creates beautiful lingerie for women who are flat or small chested, with the aim of empowering women and boosting body confidence. Resources: Instagram Twitter Facebook Linkedin Prevent Breast Cancer Stand Tall AFC Tina Martel

'Stories are the most wonderful way to take yourself to another world and learn whilst it's still fun.' Caroline England is someone whose life has dramatically changed to one she would not have expected. Having grown up as a self proclaimed 'very serious person who takes the fun out of things' she realised that she wanted to introduce fun to people in their everyday life. Her journey takes us through the ups and downs of life and death and how she became an entrepreneur with Featherbed Tales in her fifties, impacting families throughout the UK to leave a lasting legacy through the power of the voice. Resources: Featherbed Tales Website Instagram Prince's Trust Together Women

'Life is your work of art' Jocelyn Jones is one of Hollywood's most prized secret weapons. A legendary acting teacher, coach, and artistic advisor to the stars, she has served as a confidential Creative Consultant on some of the highest-grossing pictures of all time. Jocelyn has been an acting teacher for over thirty years. From A-list movie stars to hand-picked beginners, Ms. Jones is known for offering insights and techniques that enhance her clients' confidence; provide consistent, inspirational results; and guide them to their own unique perspectives. Her tale is a blueprint for awakening and connecting to the spirit within. Resources: Website Artist: Awakening the Spirit Within Book Instagram

'I like seeing people's faces light up when they are doing something they didn't think they could do because I was the same.' 'My name is Adya, I'm originally from Newcastle and I live in The Wirral. I've lived in many places over the years. My parents were first-generation immigrants from South Asia. Growing up I didn't partake in outdoor activities; I began when my friend forced me to try kayaking while I was in Sweden. I've now become a kayaking coach and go five to six times weekly! I also do canoeing and paddle boarding because it's fun to try lots of things (and be bad at some things too)...' Adya takes us on a journey of trials and tribulations and back again. Resources: Adya's Instagram People of Colour Paddle Adya's Twitter Facebook Girl Dreamer

'Express don't suppress' Sam Moinet is the founder of Student Breakthrough. He is a speaker, teacher and student coach who helps students with their mental health and trains teachers to inspire children. Sam takes us on a journey through his life and how he had to transform his life which was full of anxiety and perceived failure to one that is now transforming and contributing towards the positive change of the education system as we know it! The pressure on teachers and students is immense, Sam has experienced both first- hand. Opening up about his own struggles has not only improved the lives of so many working and learning in the education system, but helped himself to find that purpose he was searching for. Resources: Website Instagram Facebook Education Support

Trigger warning: mention of child abuse "I feel like I'm on the edge of the cliff and I'm ready to jump and I'm excited, I don't know what's going to happen but I'm there, it's too late for me to crawl back." "I'm Siobhan Daniels, I'm 63 years of age. I worked for the BBC for thirty years, 10 years in radio and 20 years in television. I retired three years ago. I got rid of my flat and all my possessions. I bought myself a motorhome and hit the road. I've spent the last 3 years travelling Great Britain, championing positive ageing, and challenging ageist stereotypes and having a ball!" Siobhan is a true inspiration in every way and has just released her book 'Retirement Rebel' ❤️ You can listen to Siobhan's tale via the Tales to Inspire Podcast available on all major podcast platforms 🎙 Resources: Siobhan's Website Retirement Rebel Book Instagram Connect Peer Support

Today we share the incredible tale of Paul Betney. Paul shares his story of growing up in Liverpool, the difficult family circumstances he found himself in and how he learned to navigate through them. His tale takes us around the world, where he shows us the power of being uniquely himself. Paul was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is one of the few people to sail across the Pacific Ocean. Paul is consistently breaking through the hurdles thrown in front of him and an inspiration to all who have come across his path. Resources: Paul's therapy work Paul's website Linkedin The Brain Charity Parkinson's UK Ready Steady Boxing