Tobyn Brooks was 11 when he started taking drugs, within a couple of years he was a heroin user. He left school at 16 and worked as a drugs mule for many years. Now he’s the owner of the Figaro Shop, a specialist car restoration business, and he’s a graduate of the Oxford MBA. Tobyn talks about the moment – with his health ruined by addiction – when he had to decide between life and death. He explains why he chose life, how he embarked on the long road to recovery and why he’s convinced that entrepreneurship can - and should - make the world a better place.
If you are affected by the issues discussed in this podcast, the following organisations offer help:
Turning Point
https://www.turning-point.co.uk/
Narcotics Anonymous
https://ukna.org/
Featuring:
Kathy Harvey, Associate Dean. Saïd Business School - https://oxsbs.link/KathyHarvey
Tobyn Brooks, owner and founder, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobyn-brooks-7492642a/?originalSubdomain=uk
