Tru Powell is a multi-award-winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. With over 15 years in business, he is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to help them build their personal brands. He hosts the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast and has built the Creative Entrepreneurs UK Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members, as well as a Facebook Group.  His other business interests include Kandy Girl. This is the UK’s first children’s pamper salon offering pampering experiences for young kids aged 3-16. As you will hear, this indirectly gave him his opportunity in television.

 

He is a big believer in community. He is the Creative & Events Director for Aston Performing Arts Academy. This a community interest organisation that exists to empower young people through performing and creative arts. Since the organisation’s inception in 2004, they have impacted the lives of over three thousand young people in the Midlands.

 

Tru is a Trustee for Creative Academies, a Board Member for West Midlands Regional Tourism Board, Birmingham Hippodrome and a NED for TAG Network Midlands and Creative Academies Network.

 

He has is a champion for social equality, justice, and freedom of speech. He believes in true representation of all communities irrespective of race, gender, religion, sexuality, age, or class. 

 

When Tru is not working on his businesses, speaking at events, or lecturing, you can catch him on the nation’s favourite breakfast TV programme, Good Morning Britain, where he is a regular commentator on the show.

Over the years Tru has received many accolades for enterprise and his contribution to the arts. As you will hear, he speaks freely, openly, and authentically.

Resources

Tru’s website and course details: www.trupowell.com

The Creative Entrepreneur UK Clubhouse club: https://clubhousedb.com/club/12421-creative-entrepreneurs-uk. 

Aston Performing Arts Academy website: https://www.astonpaa.com/.

The Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-entrepreneurs-podcast/id1569910186. 

Kandy Girl website: https://www.kandygirl.uk/.