Krish Patel

Krish's childhood dream of becoming a professional footballer faced early struggles with racist abuse and fat shaming proving quite the obstacles towards his dream. Nevertheless, he pursued his passion and, at 18, commenced his football career.

Injuries shattered his ambitions and led to a battle with his mental health, leaving him torn between the casino and his parents' couch. An opportunity for a football scholarship in California enticed the then-materialistic Krish, but it marked the start of a profound journey. In the U.S., Krish realised that escaping problems never brings true fulfilment. This realisation prompted a transformative shift in his perspective and life's purpose.

Krish undertook ambitious fundraising challenges, he built a schoolhouse in Uganda after running 4 marathons in 4 days, raising over £10,000 in the process and engaged with homeless in Manchester, swimming 53 Miles and raising awareness and money to support 36 homeless people into employment.

Krish’s life then took another twist when he shared the life-changing story of a homeless man named Danny. His mission became clear: to spread positivity through the inspiring stories of individuals he met.

This platform is now a social enterprise called Tales to Inspire featuring weekly stories of ordinary individuals who've overcome adversity or achieved remarkable feats. The podcast's aim is to encourage resilience and inspiration and the organisation has delivered workshops to over 10,000 young people and adults throughout the Country.

Krish's journey from a young boy with football dreams to a passionate advocate for positivity and change serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. His dedication to sharing uplifting stories motivates others to persevere. A renowned speaker and social entrepreneur, author to the Tales to Inspire Book and TEdx speaker.