Tales to Inspire

In this powerful Deep Dive episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, Krish Patel is joined by Farah Rehman for an honest and inspiring conversation about identity, racism, motherhood, grief and personal growth. Raised in Rochdale by a single mother, Farah reflects on growing up mixed race, navigating bullying and discrimination, and how her mother's belief in education encouraged her to think beyon...

In this deeply moving Bite Size episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, Farah Rehman shares her honest journey through infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth and motherhood. Farah reflects on the challenges of trying to conceive, the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, and the profound impact these experiences had on her relationships, identity and mental wellbeing. She speaks candidly about seeking coun...

Life rarely goes exactly to plan. Whether it's illness, disability, loss, financial pressure, relationship breakdowns, career changes or unexpected setbacks, every one of us will face moments that require us to adapt. In this special Tales to Inspire themed episode, we revisit powerful conversations with Steve Hill, Kate Appleby and Amit Ghose to explore what it means to navigate life's challenges...

What happens when you lose everything you thought defined you? In this powerful episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, Rich Jones shares his remarkable journey through burnout, mental health challenges, homelessness, identity loss and ultimately finding hope. Having spent more than 20 years working in the charity and social impact sector, Rich dedicated his life to helping others. Yet behind the...

What does it mean to move beyond surviving and start truly living? In this powerful Bite Size episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, Rich Jones shares his deeply personal journey through mental health challenges, burnout, stigma and recovery. Having experienced some of life's darkest moments, including reaching the brink of suicide, Rich speaks candidly about what helped him find hope and why he...

What does sustainability really mean in today's world? In this thought provoking episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, we explore the realities, misconceptions and deeper conversations surrounding sustainability, climate change and the systems we live within. Featuring powerful reflections from Hannah Cox, Adam Bastock and Bea Thackeray, this episode looks beyond headlines and guilt driven narr...

In this heartfelt Deep Dive episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, Krish Patel sits down with Sital Raja - Arjan MBE for a moving conversation about kindness, community and what it truly means to give back. Awarded an MBE for Services to Bolton, Sital reflects on her family's journey arriving in the UK from Uganda, growing up in Little Lever and helping build one of Bolton's most loved family bu...

In this heartfelt Bite Size episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, Sital Raja-Arjan shares her powerful journey through charity work, community leadership and supporting vulnerable people across Bolton and Greater Manchester. From helping Homeless Aid UK provide food for over 100 people every night, to supporting conversations around breast cancer awareness through Boot Out Breast Cancer, Sital...

In this deeply reflective episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, we explore what it truly means to support marginalised communities, through the lens of lived experience. Drawing on powerful insights from past conversations, Krish Patel brings together the voices of three incredible individuals:Yatin Mistry, Alex Winstanley, and Jenny Van Mputu Dakosta, each sharing their perspective on inequali...

In this Deep Dive episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, we sit down with Maura Jackson, Former Chief Executive of Backup North West, for an honest, eye-opening conversation about youth homelessness, resilience, and what it truly means to lead with purpose. Maura's journey is anything but conventional. From growing up in a challenging household and becoming a teenage mother, to leading one of th...

In this our 200th episode Krish Patel sits down with Maura Jackson, a highly experienced leader in the charity sector with over 30 years in social care, including more than a decade working in homelessness. This honest and insightful conversation explores the growing challenges facing charities today. From shrinking funding pots to increasing demand, Maura shares what it really takes to sustain se...

In this episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, we explore one of the most important and often misunderstood topics of our time: mental health. Not long ago, mental health wasn't something openly spoken about. Conversations were often dismissed, misunderstood, or avoided altogether. Today, while progress has been made, stigma and silence still exist in many spaces. Through the lived experiences o...

In this powerful Deep Dive episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, Krish Patel sits down with Billa Ahmed, founder of Homeless Aid UK, for a raw and eye-opening conversation about homelessness, purpose and what it truly means to serve others. Born and raised in Bolton, Billa's early life was shaped by strong community values, alongside the challenges of racism and identity. As he moved into adult...

In this bite-size episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, we are joined by Billa Ahmed for an eye-opening conversation on the reality of homelessness in the UK. With over 365,000 people currently experiencing homelessness, including a growing number of children, this episode explores what homelessness truly looks like beyond the common perceptions. From those sleeping on the streets to the often-...

In this reflective episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, we explore a powerful yet often overlooked foundation of our wellbeing movement. Since 2019, Tales to Inspire has shared over 165 lived experience stories from people across the world. Through these conversations, one theme continues to surface time and time again, how we care for our bodies, minds, and ourselves plays a vital role in how...

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 i...

In this Tales to Inspire Bitesize conversation, Krish Patel sits down with youth leader Daniel Sukula to explore some of the real challenges facing young people today. Drawing on his frontline experience working with young people in communities across the North West, Daniel speaks openly about the impact of the cost of living crisis, the growing need for positive role models, and the barriers that...

In this episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, we're welcoming 2025 with renewed purpose and commitment to amplifying the voices of those who have shared their stories of transformation and resilience. With 193 episodes and over 164 ambassadors featured, we've created a powerful archive of inspirational tales that remind us all that overcoming adversity is possible. This year, Tales to Inspire i...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Cherelle Mitchell shares her journey of resilience, healing, and self-acceptance. From growing up with the challenges of her mother's schizophrenia and emotional abuse to finding her voice and embracing her authentic self, Cherelle's story is one of courage and transformation. She opens up about coming out in 2014, navigating life as an LGBTQ+ teacher, and...

In this bite-sized episode, Cherelle Mitchell shares her unique perspective on kindness, exploring how being kind to oneself serves as the foundation for a more compassionate and understanding world. From her own struggles with self-worth and mental health to the pivotal moments that shaped her journey, Cherelle reminds us that kindness starts from within and radiates outward. Defining Kindness: K...

In this episode of the Tales to Inspire podcast, Krish dives deep into the inspiring journey of Reuben Sam, a full-time model and advocate for vitiligo awareness. Reuben shares his experiences growing up with vitiligo and the impact it had on his identity, along with his multicultural background and the profound gratitude he feels towards his parents for their sacrifices. He reflects on his transf...

In this bite-sized episode of the Tales to Inspire podcast, Reuben Sam discusses the concept of kindness, emphasising its importance in personal growth and societal interactions. He reflects on how his parents instilled the value of kindness in him from a young age, teaching him to give without expecting anything in return. Reuben shares that kindness involves being positive during hardships and s...

In this episode, Jo Bradshaw shares her extraordinary journey from being a height-fearing, comfort-loving business advisor to becoming a world adventurer and mountaineer. She reflects on her early life with outdoorsy parents and the unexpected transition from working with horses to a life filled with adventure. Jo has completed six of the Seven Summits, led numerous expeditions, and survived the d...

In this inspiring episode, Jo Bradshaw reflects on the power of kindness, both to others and to oneself, and how it shapes our personal and professional lives. Jo shares her journey from feeling disconnected in school to becoming a guide who empowers others to climb their own "Everests." She emphasizes the importance of making conscious choices, building habits, and giving people the agency to suc...

Dive into Corin Bell's inspiring journey! In this episode, we explore her path from studying Politics and Philosophy in Stockport to tackling food sustainability through her innovative catering business. Corin shares insights on food waste, community impact, and her mission for fairness in food systems. Tune in to discover how she's driving change for a more sustainable future! Corin Bell's Backgr...