Episode 3: Toby G - Refugee to MBE
Jan 15, 2020, 03:24 PM
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EPISODE 3 - Toby G: Refugee to MBE
Growing up as a Romany Gypsy in Poland & fleeing violent racism & persecution, Toby has shown extraordinary positivity & resilience. As a hip hop dancer he has helped and inspired hundreds of underprivileged children resulting in him being awarded an MBE.
A real story of bravery, resilience & positivity!
Show Notes:
⁃ From Poland to Plymouth via London as a refugee with his Mum
⁃ Remembering racism as young as 6 years old
⁃ Cultural awareness between the generations
⁃ Romany Gypsy ancestry & a Granny in Auswitchz
⁃ Being a proud family man
⁃ “Dad, what is black?”
⁃ ‘Street Factory’ origins & meeting his wife Jo working at the Theatre
⁃ Helping a community in need through Hip Hop Dance
⁃ The importance of strong women
⁃ TED Ex & securing funding for ‘Street Factory’
⁃ Tough times, support & setting up the dream
⁃ Being awarded an MBE by Prince William & turning up at Buckingham Palace with trainers on
⁃ Hip hop dancing & the Street Factory Family
⁃ Hip Hop Theatre & the future of ‘Street Factory’
⁃ Simon Cowell really does have white teeth & high trousers
⁃ Guess the actor 🤣🤣🤣
⁃ Equality & his Queen Jo
⁃ Let’s get creative!
Episode web links:
⁃ https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/special-features/plymouth-hip-hop-hero-toby-2515500.amp
⁃ https://m.facebook.com/stfactorycic/?locale2=en_GB
⁃ https://youtu.be/ur03GAmIV8A
Sponsors:
⁃ https://www.plymouthgin.co.uk
⁃ https://www.redrok.co.uk
⁃ https://www.plymoutharmedforcesawards.co.uk
Wild Ones Podcast Links:
⁃ Website https://www.wildonespodcast.co.uk
⁃ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/join/3482171/signup
⁃ Twitter https://twitter.com/wildonespodcast
⁃ Instagram https://instagram.com/wildonespodcast
⁃ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/wildonespodcast/
With special thanks to Toby & Jo Gorniak & the artists at ‘Street Factory Plymouth CIC
Growing up as a Romany Gypsy in Poland & fleeing violent racism & persecution, Toby has shown extraordinary positivity & resilience. As a hip hop dancer he has helped and inspired hundreds of underprivileged children resulting in him being awarded an MBE.
A real story of bravery, resilience & positivity!
Show Notes:
⁃ From Poland to Plymouth via London as a refugee with his Mum
⁃ Remembering racism as young as 6 years old
⁃ Cultural awareness between the generations
⁃ Romany Gypsy ancestry & a Granny in Auswitchz
⁃ Being a proud family man
⁃ “Dad, what is black?”
⁃ ‘Street Factory’ origins & meeting his wife Jo working at the Theatre
⁃ Helping a community in need through Hip Hop Dance
⁃ The importance of strong women
⁃ TED Ex & securing funding for ‘Street Factory’
⁃ Tough times, support & setting up the dream
⁃ Being awarded an MBE by Prince William & turning up at Buckingham Palace with trainers on
⁃ Hip hop dancing & the Street Factory Family
⁃ Hip Hop Theatre & the future of ‘Street Factory’
⁃ Simon Cowell really does have white teeth & high trousers
⁃ Guess the actor 🤣🤣🤣
⁃ Equality & his Queen Jo
⁃ Let’s get creative!
Episode web links:
⁃ https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/special-features/plymouth-hip-hop-hero-toby-2515500.amp
⁃ https://m.facebook.com/stfactorycic/?locale2=en_GB
⁃ https://youtu.be/ur03GAmIV8A
Sponsors:
⁃ https://www.plymouthgin.co.uk
⁃ https://www.redrok.co.uk
⁃ https://www.plymoutharmedforcesawards.co.uk
Wild Ones Podcast Links:
⁃ Website https://www.wildonespodcast.co.uk
⁃ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/join/3482171/signup
⁃ Twitter https://twitter.com/wildonespodcast
⁃ Instagram https://instagram.com/wildonespodcast
⁃ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/wildonespodcast/
With special thanks to Toby & Jo Gorniak & the artists at ‘Street Factory Plymouth CIC
