I was lucky enough to be raised my two strong parents. My Dad worked really hard to look after his family with a 4am start every day. He took on a second job to provide but he never complained (well, I never heard it). My Mum was a tough cookie and took control of everything at home. I have...

I was in my mid-twenties when I had the worst episode of panic attacks and depression that left me unable to leave the house or engage with the world. As a result of being at home for months, I started looking into what I could do to help myself while I waited for NHS counselling services to...

In the world of electrical contracting, there are innovators who are redefining the industry by placing core values at the heart of their work. Meet Gareth, the visionary behind Core7, a Swindon-based electrical contracting company. Driven by a commitment to service, innovation, quality, and...

I had just completed my second year at university in India where I was studying computer science engineering, miles away from my home country Yemen, when I confessed to my father that I felt lost. The experience of studying abroad in a totally different culture has opened my eyes to different...

The Forge

A new chapter has unfolded for 14 diverse individuals who came together as Cohort 4 of The Forge. The Forge served as the arena for their transformation, and in September, they stood on the edge of a new beginning, having completed the first Forge cohort run by Future Smiths since its...